Help - ID the MFG of this 14' Tinny

[64osby]

I found someone who wants to trade his 14" tinny for a 12' even up.

He sent a few pictures and I'm wondering if anyone might be able to ID the manufacturer and possibly the vintage, looks old(er). He referred to it as "Fisherman". Here's the pics.



The way the seat attaches is different than most tinny's I have seen.

I have a 12' Seaking MWards semi v that is solid but nothing special. I was thinking it would be nice to trade up to a 14'. We're supposed to meet this afternoon.

Thanks for any help.

 

[64osby]

Re: Help - ID the MFG of this 14' Tinny



Here's a couple more pics, no mfg's plate, no visible stickers or tags, it does have a capacity plate.

It's not just a Fisherman, It's a "Big Fisherman".

Any guesses yet.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Help - ID the MFG of this 14' Tinny

I've only come up with Smokercraft Big Fisherman and Sylvan Big Fisherman, But these seem to be much newer boats. The seat bracing in your pics seems to be a unique feature. Sorry, 64.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Help - ID the MFG of this 14' Tinny

Hey 64 - This is close in the seat details http://www.fiberglassics.com/library/File:Lonestarb57003.jpg

I think I found it - bottom boat in the top pic, look at the write-up - 1958 Lone Star 14 ft. Big Fisherman.
As far as I can tell it continued at least to 1963 http://www.fiberglassics.com/wiki/images/5/53/Lonestara58001.jpg

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Help - ID the MFG of this 14' Tinny

I'm thinkin' Lonestar also.

 

[64osby]

Re: Help - ID the MFG of this 14' Tinny

GA and EZ, I think you guys are right. I had been looking at the glassics site. The one clue I was looking at was the logo.

It looks like a good match to the star below.


Looks like the seat supports and mounting are a match. Looking at the specs it looks like a good match also.

Added - Mine is rated for an 18hp, which would make it a 1962 or 63

Nice work GA