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Offline abigjet

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Can anyone identify my boat?
« on: January 27, 2012, 09:19:04 AM »
Hi everyone, I have just bought my first boat but the guy who sold it to me did not know what the make and model are.  I think that the hull dates from the 70s as it has some very tasteful purple and white speckled paint underneath the existing colour.  It has been re-engined at some time with a Rover V8 which can be seen because the engine mounts are different.  The dials are also about 15 to 20 years old.  I need to find out what it is so I can insure it so if anyone has any information I would really appreciate it.

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Re: Can anyone identify my boat?
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2012, 09:16:42 AM »
I am not sure, but it has Tremlett lines from the 60's era and a little Thames Marine?
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Re: Can anyone identify my boat?
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2012, 03:12:47 PM »
not a Tremlett in my book..........or should I say brochures


and sorry cant help re what she is...... :(


click on link for a slideshow of Tremlett brochure.......... ;)


http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk248/jamesagunning/Tremlett%20brochures/?albumview=slideshow

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Re: Can anyone identify my boat?
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2012, 05:58:29 PM »
No, I suggested a cross between Tremlett and Thames Mariner. The deck immediately says no to Tremlett.
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Re: Can anyone identify my boat?
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2012, 07:28:55 PM »
I remember seeing an 18ft delta which was very rare, has similar lines to this. No matter what it is its a rare find :)

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Re: Can anyone identify my boat?
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2012, 10:00:03 PM »
I'm pretty sure it's a Delta ... the pre production model to the Delta Elite that had the ford 305 V8 lump in it ...it should have a Rover V8 in it but someone may have tried something else in it ?
They had a black leatheret padded dash fitted with many dials from different makers.. Smiths etc
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Re: Can anyone identify my boat?
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2012, 11:31:46 AM »
I have sent the picture to the man who assisted Ray Wright in the design of the Deltas and lets see what he says.
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Re: Can anyone identify my boat?
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2012, 05:47:39 PM »
Thanks for all the info so far.  I have had others say they think it is a Delta and also that it may be an early Century CTS.

The interior does have black leatherette and lots of dials!

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Re: Can anyone identify my boat?
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2012, 09:19:48 AM »
I am sure we will name the make soon  :)
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Re: Can anyone identify my boat?
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2012, 07:58:41 PM »
Any update yet ?