Need info on what this hull/motor may be please...

[Terminal Velocity]

This is a boat for an upcoming auction. A friend of mine has asked me if I thought it was worth looking into.
Does anyone have an idea what the hull might be and possibly what the motor is?
Thanks in advance....
[img]http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/506/542boat_at_auction-med.jpg[/img]

[Boat Racer]

My 2 cents worth: either a Laser or a Checkmate? But just a guess, and would say more towards a Checkmate..
Motor: I'd say a Merc. 1500, inline 6!!!

[Phat_Kat]

That motor looks like a REALLY OLD merc. Somewhere around 150HP. The hull I have no clue

[Stupid Fast]

My money is that it is a Cee Bee Avenger. The moter is an Inline 6 71-about 82 90-150 horse all looked very similar. Very fast boat (uncle had one with a 1500) but built for flat water only.

[Terminal Velocity]

so what would you guys say it's worth? I don't know what my buddy's plan is and I don't know what kind of shape the motor or anything is in.
Let's say it's running good, cleaned up nice and all what would you think a good sell price would be?
Thanks again for your inputs

[Back To Havasu]

It is my belief that the engine might be an older inline six Merc. That is because it has a pull starter, and after about 100 hp give or take, Merc didn't put a pull starter handle on them anymore. The smallest the engine could be is a 1959 60hp 66cubic inch. The largest, as I said, could be in the 100+/- range. The rig is worth maybe $1,000.00 if it's all there and works fine. Just my $.02.

[Tom Brown]

I'm with BTH. As well as the pull handle, it looks like the cowl has some chrome trim which wasn't there in the 70s, either.
Notice the drivers side windshield is broken too.
That pulley and bar ski tow is cool, though.
Keep in mind that the engine mount bolt pattern changed sometime around 72 so you're drawing from a pretty limited supply of pre 72 powerheads and parts if the engine lets go. I believe the gear cases are interchangeable, though.
-- Tom

[cdaspeed]

Hard to see in that pic Tom,
OLD MERC
Is the exauhst through the prop?
If not, Steer clear of it!
If need be, I have a shit load of parts for inline 6 mercs. Even have some direct reversing stuff.

[HalletDave]

That sure does look like an Avenger hull. I used to have a '75 Avenger jet.
I don't know what brand of lawn tool is hangin' off the transom. eek!
HD

[Boat Racer]

If all is as you say $1500.00 tops!!!!!
I'd say that would be generous!