1979 Seanymph 14'question...

[BlueGhost93]

Re: 1979 Seanymph 14'question...

Yea I know. Thats why I'm surprised at the load rating. And I can't seem to find online what it is so JimS23 if you can get me the specs that would be awesome

 

[JimS123]

Re: 1979 Seanymph 14'question...

Sea Nymph Model Number 14R:

Model Name - Big Water 14
CL length - 13'8"
Beam - 62"
Transom width - 54"
Transom height - 15"
Persons capacity - 4 (570 pounds)
Total Capacity - 830 pounds (incl engine & gear)
Engine Max Hp - 25
Aluminum thickness - 0.051"
Dry weight - 175 lbs

Last manufactured - late 1980's / early 1990's
SN was bought out (I don't remember who - maybe Alumacraft?) They continued making the 14R under a different name for a couple years, then discontinued it altogether.

The rib weakness is at the ends at the chine, where the casting transforms from round to flat. The flexing of the bottom causes a stress crack, then failure. Its an easy (but ugly) fix. Don't epoxy them - waste of time. The flexing will make the epoxy crack too.

Its a fine boat and served our family of 4 well for 23 years. I wanted a floor too - that's why I upgraded to a Starcraft with one already installed. Adding weight is never a good idea unless you plan on using the boat solo. Every pound added reduces the capacity.

In contast, my Starcraft is about the same length and beam, carries the same 25 HP, has a 0.100 hull (quite rigid) but the capacity is only 3 people and 400 pounds. The difference is the floor and the livewell.

 

[BlueGhost93]

Re: 1979 Seanymph 14'question...

Sea Nymph Model Number 14R:

Model Name - Big Water 14
CL length - 13'8"
Beam - 62"
Transom width - 54"
Transom height - 15"
Persons capacity - 4 (570 pounds)
Total Capacity - 830 pounds (incl engine & gear)
Engine Max Hp - 25
Aluminum thickness - 0.051"
Dry weight - 175 lbs

Last manufactured - late 1980's / early 1990's
SN was bought out (I don't remember who - maybe Alumacraft?) They continued making the 14R under a different name for a couple years, then discontinued it altogether.

The rib weakness is at the ends at the chine, where the casting transforms from round to flat. The flexing of the bottom causes a stress crack, then failure. Its an easy (but ugly) fix. Don't epoxy them - waste of time. The flexing will make the epoxy crack too.

Its a fine boat and served our family of 4 well for 23 years. I wanted a floor too - that's why I upgraded to a Starcraft with one already installed. Adding weight is never a good idea unless you plan on using the boat solo. Every pound added reduces the capacity.

In contast, my Starcraft is about the same length and beam, carries the same 25 HP, has a 0.100 hull (quite rigid) but the capacity is only 3 people and 400 pounds. The difference is the floor and the livewell.

Awesome thanks! Im thinking I can have my engine gear and gas, 2 people plus me a light 140lbs and then a small live well and ice cooler and still be good with the 1/4" ply wood floors. Im going to put all my stuff on a scale and see what it comes out to. Its really a two person boat with gear in it anyway so no big if that's what I gotta do to play it safe. Me and one buddy.

 

[Maynah]

I know that I can determine the year of manufacture of my 14' Sea Nymph from the HIN, but is there any way to determine the model? The hull has been painted over by a previous owner / duck hunter, so the HIN is all the info I have.

 

[jbcurt00]

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Maynah start a topic about your SeaNymph and ask about it there