Ever hear of a ridgeline boat?

[oklahomariverfisherman]

I am STILL looking for a decent fishing boat and came across one that looks pretty nice. The lady is getting a divorce and told me it was a 1971 ridgeline boat. It is 15' and made of aluminum. Has anyone ever head of a ridgeline? I did an internet search and came up with a bunch of Hondas.

 

[oklahomariverfisherman]

Re: Ever hear of a ridgeline boat?

Bump. Going to pick it up tommorrow, unless I get bad news from someone.

 

[Viking...]

Re: Ever hear of a ridgeline boat?

I would suspect you'll get there and find a Crestliner.
They were bought by AMF in 1972, and produced boats for that company until the early 80's.

If I recall correctly it will be welded, not riveted.
Let us know how you make out with your visit.

Good luck!

 

[MyViewGS]

Re: Ever hear of a ridgeline boat?

Im thinking it's a "Richline" not Ridgeline. Richline made tin boats form the 50's through the 70's maybe longer.

This pic is the only one I could find and its a '76 project that was done in 2008. Dont have any good/bad info to share.

MyViewGS

 

[oklahomariverfisherman]

Re: Ever hear of a ridgeline boat?

I probably should have posted the link in the first place. Here you go:
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/boa/1656208288.html

 

[MyViewGS]

Re: Ever hear of a ridgeline boat?

Yep, Im pretty sure that's a Richline. Here's another pic I found. This one has been converted.

 

[oklahomariverfisherman]

Re: Ever hear of a ridgeline boat?

The trip went well. Thank you for your input everyone. I am going to start a thread in rebuilding to get some transom advice, and I will post pictures there.

By the way, it was a Richline. Good insight on that one!