Information on a Surfmaster

[steam_mill]

I got into boating by fluke a couple of years ago. Now I can service my motor myself and keep my old boat running like new. I really like my boat but have not been able to get any information on it. Here are the particulars:<br /><br />1973 Surfmaster.<br /><br />Wondering who made it? I'm also looking for pictures of same brand of boats. I've seen a few but no one knows where they came from.<br /><br />I've checked www.fiberglassics.com and discoboats.<br /><br />I would also like any manuals.<br /><br />Tx.<br /><br />jferreira@kronos.com

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Information on a Surfmaster

I believe it was made by Larson!

 

[steam_mill]

Re: Information on a Surfmaster

I checked with larson and a Surfmaster was produced from the late '50's to the late '60's. My boat is a 1973 (Coast Guard Label) and the manufacturer is Surfmaster. Ther is no model.<br /><br />Any help, pics greatly appreciated.<br /><br />tx.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Information on a Surfmaster

You might try Brunswick, as they took over Larson around that time. I'm just going by an article that I read on a Vintage Boat Site some time ago. Sorry i can't be of more help. There was another Manufactuer mentioned, but I don't recall who it was. Seems like it began with a "P" and was an odd name! Good luck and if I find anything else, I will post it!

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Information on a Surfmaster

The only other one i found was "Pongrass Surfmaster Runabout", to which I cannot find any other info on that Company.

 

[suzukidave]

Re: Information on a Surfmaster

Steam mill it may be a Larson but it also may be a canadian built boat -- I've seen them out here including a 15-16' that was parked next to a lumberyard near me for a while, although they are very far from common. Sort of an old fashioned mid-v hull runabout. Looked like it was built for lake use. Seems like there were a lot more local manufacturers in the old days and US boats didn't sell so well up here. I can name you 12 made in BC small glass boat makers off the top of my hat of which more than half went out of business by 1980.