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Old 05-30-2025 | 11:50 AM
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Hello I am new here. I purchased this all aluminum 30' hull from someone who was owed money by the previous owner. He didn't know much about it other than it was one of two made and it was made in Santa Monica, Ca. It was never registered or rigged just primed and has been in storage for probably over 30 years. It was built for a surface drive I believe. I have some experience with vintage aluminum outboard boats but nothing like this. Any factual information or suggestions would be helpful in moving forward. Thanks in advance for the info.





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If it is truly a manufactured boat it should have a HIN some where on it, possibly upper right side of the transom, if home made probably not
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Old 05-30-2025 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by F-2 Speedy
If it is truly a manufactured boat it should have a HIN some where on it, possibly upper right side of the transom, if home made probably not
I do not think it was a production boat. It has a blank vin hull plate no vin # and has never been registered the Quality of the build is good looks like built by somebody professional. Does not even have hole for outdrive unit.
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And with no lifting strakes not sure how it will handle ?
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Originally Posted by F-2 Speedy
And with no lifting strakes not sure how it will handle ?
Curious if it has chines .
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Originally Posted by Kevin Yates
I do not think it was a production boat. It has a blank vin hull plate no vin # and has never been registered the Quality of the build is good looks like built by somebody professional. Does not even have hole for outdrive unit.
Cool boat , stringers set up for a single engine as is the hatch . The matching walk-in jacuzzi’s in the bow are an added luxury
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Old 05-30-2025 | 10:17 PM
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Cool boat , stringers set up for a single engine as is the hatch . The matching walk-in jacuzzi’s in the bow are an added luxury
Those are jacuzzis ? I thought that was were batman and Robin hung out or maybe just giant beer holders. This thing is crazy and who knows how old it is. How would I figure out if it will even work before putting an engine in it? someone spent a lot of time making it.
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Originally Posted by Kevin Yates
Those are jacuzzis ? I thought that was were batman and Robin hung out or maybe just giant beer holders. This thing is crazy and who knows how old it is. How would I figure out if it will even work before putting an engine in it? someone spent a lot of time making it.
does it have chines at the edge where the sides meet ? Without strakes on the bottom it’s going to be a slippery one in the turns.
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Originally Posted by tommymonza
does it have chines at the edge where the sides meet ? Without strakes on the bottom it’s going to be a slippery one in the turns.
It does have Chines I will post a better picture for detail thanks

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Old 05-31-2025 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by tommymonza
Without strakes on the bottom it’s going to be a slippery one in the turns.
The bigger problem will be a lack of lift for the hull. That thing is going to be pasted to the water.
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