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Old 05-07-2015 | 11:01 PM
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Default Please help! What kind of boat is this??

Hi,
Sorry first time posting on here but I was told this is the place to go... So
Here goes
I purchased this boat... ( Long story )
But I have no idea what kind of boat this is.
1978... That's pretty much all I know
The vin comes up with nothing... Not sure how that is..
I was told it was built by a company called marine dynamics in San Diego.
I was also told it was used by Penske as a race boat..?? With a 454 twin turbo.
That's about all I know.. And I'm not even sure if that's all true.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?

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Old 05-08-2015 | 05:18 PM
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Do you have the title? if so should say it on the title.
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Old 05-08-2015 | 05:35 PM
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What is the vin? Is it stamped on the transom, right side up high?
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Old 05-08-2015 | 06:08 PM
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I do have the vin ( yes top right rear of the boat ) mdb280011878
The title says marine dynamics
( the company that made the boat )
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Old 05-08-2015 | 08:12 PM
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mdb comes up as



MIC: MDB Status: Inactive
Company: MINI-CRAFT OF FLORIDA INC Company Official: LACHARITE, PAUL
Parent Company: Parent MIC:
Address: 900 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE City: WILDWOOD
State: FL Zip: 34785
Country: Phone: 3527485200
Fax: In Business: 7/13/1993 0:00
Out of Business: 5/2/2014 0:00 Date Modified: 5/8/2014 0:00
Type: Outboards, Open Motorboats, Jon Boats
Canoes, Kayaks
Addtional Address: ALSO: (352) 748-5200. LAT/LONG: 28.849N 082.055W
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Old 05-08-2015 | 08:14 PM
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there are two using marine dynamics listed

MIC: MYU Status: Inactive
Company: MARINE DYNAMICS INC Company Official: GARCIA, J.L.
Parent Company: Parent MIC:
Address: 37-01 VERNON BLVD City: LONG ISL CITY
State: NY Zip: 11101
Country: Phone: 2127290854
Fax: In Business: 3/8/1979 0:00
Out of Business: 9/5/1990 0:00 Date Modified: 9/17/1990 0:00
Type: Miscellaneous

Addtional Address:

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MIC: WQY Status: Inactive
Company: WASSERCRAFT MARINE DYNAMICS Company Official: EDWARDS, ALLEN
Parent Company: Parent MIC:
Address: 175 BUDCO LANE City: ELIZABETHTOWN
State: KY Zip: 42701
Country: Phone: 2702685027
Fax: In Business: 6/5/2004 0:00
Out of Business: 2/12/2010 0:00 Date Modified: 2/23/2010 0:00
Type: Pontoon Boats

Addtional Address:
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Old 05-08-2015 | 08:15 PM
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Thank you! That's a great lead I will contact them on Monday
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Old 05-08-2015 | 08:27 PM
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the one that actually used mdb (mini craft) was only in biz from 1993-2014 so not the time frame of a '78 boat. the marine dynamics in NY was around from 1979 to 1990 so they may be the best shot. it is possible that there was another that is no longer listed and was using mdb but they dont often reuse designations. it is also possible that they moved or changed locations and boat types, etc and reorganized under different co. name. etc.

if all else fails contact the coast guard at
http://www.uscgboating.org/content/contact.php
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Old 05-08-2015 | 08:30 PM
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Again thank you for your help.
Have you ever seen a boat that looks like this one?
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Old 05-09-2015 | 05:26 PM
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Interesting looking boat. Any pics of the cockpit, interior, engine
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