Identify Bowrider

[was]

Hi, can someone identify the make and model of an 18ft bowrider I purchased from an auction here in New Zealand. It is on a 2008 trailer with an unused (0 hrs) 90hp 2008 Yamaha outboard. Most (if not all) Bowrider boats are imports. The problem I have is that my one has been left out in the weather. All of the ‘loose’ squabs are missing and the ones that are there (The side panels) have deteriorated because the original plastic sealing was left on the pads and this plastic has ‘blended’ in with the vinyl. So therefore all have to be recovered and others purchased or made. The problem I have is identifying the boat maker/model . In all my hours and hours of Googling and surfing the Net the ONLY one that is exactly the same is one on our local online auction site. The seller does not know the make either. The best pictures are in his auction. Please see www.trademe.co.nz and in the search box type the auction number which is 477530933. Thanks, Warwick

 

[markheck1]

Re: Identify Bowrider

Got a Hull ID number? That might help

 

[haulnazz15]

Re: Identify Bowrider

Here's the pics: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=477530933

I didn't see any badging on the boat in the pics, and I don't recognize it myself, but someone might.

 

[was]

Re: Identify Bowrider

No, where would the ID be located. My boat also got nothing on the side (same as the one advertised).

 

[tomdinwv]

Re: Identify Bowrider

Starboard side of the transom, you should find the HIN stamped into the boat. In the US, the first 3 letters are specific to the manufactuer (assuming your boat is from the US or HINs are the same everywhere). There are sites on the web that'll "decode" the HIN for you. If you can't find it on the web, post it back on this thread and one of us will help you out. Good luck!