Help identifying new spring project

[ARE]

I have just pulled this out of a friend farm as a spring project.



Any help indentifying the maker and model would be appreciated, it's around 21ft, 7ft beam, I guess late 80's with a 4.3lt V6 'OMC King Cobra' stern drive.

Anthony.

 

[petem]

Dunno what it is but it's a handsome craft. Italian perhaps?

Pete

 

[Spi D]

Check the transom for a HIN number. If US it's bound to be there.

OMC used to control a number of boat manufacturers, might be one of those

Chris-Craft
Grumman powerboats
Four Winns
Seaswirl
Trade Winds
Sunbird
Stratos
Hydra-Sports

 

[petem]

Surely someone recognises it?

 

[Wavey]

Can't take the credit for finding out but a colleague at work recognised it as a Fletcher Arrowbolt 210

http://fletcher-boats.ning.com/photo/my-arrowbolt-210-classic

 

[petem]

Can't take the credit for finding out but a colleague at work recognised it as a Fletcher Arrowbolt 210

http://fletcher-boats.ning.com/photo/my-arrowbolt-210-classic

Good spot! It's not actually that old then.

 

[Wavey]

If you look closely there are some subtle differences. I think the OPs pictures are maybe an earlier version of the one I linked to.

 

[ARE]

If you look closely there are some subtle differences. I think the OPs pictures are maybe an earlier version of the one I linked to.

I just had a quick look at the Fletcher 210 and there are a few differences. Especially around the transom.

Would Fletcher have fitted OMC, Maybe I'm wrong but I would've thought MerCruiser would've been standard fit on a British boat?

Anthony

 

[Designo]

How about a Four Winns 215 Sundowner from the 80:s..?

 

[Wavey]

Looks like it's the Four Winns doesn't it. Remarkably similar boats.

 

[Dino]

I agree with Designo, It's a Four Winns 215 Sundowner. http://www.boats.com/boat-details/Four-Winns-215-Sundowner/110380071
The white anchor locker drain near the bow and the vent at the aft quarter match up.
I originally thought it might have been a Donzi.
Nice project...

 

[jfm]

Good spot by Designo. Nice project ARE and a nice quality boat to work on. Good luck with the OMC outdrive - there will be USA forums to help with that

 

[GrahamHR]

Good spot by Designo. Nice project ARE and a nice quality boat to work on. Good luck with the OMC outdrive - there will be USA forums to help with that

There's a Four Winns owners forum; "wwwifourwinns.com". A lot of experienced Four Winns owners on it One poster in particular, LouC has a lot of experience with the OMC drives and 1980s Four Winns boats.

 

[ARE]

How about a Four Winns 215 Sundowner from the 80:s..?

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Thanks Designo,

Four Winns 215 Sundowner it is. A bit of investigation needed

Anthony

 

[Spi D]

Nice

Before heading out into the project do a little homework on a plan & budget. Several before you have been surprised about the cost of things boaty...

 

[ARE]

So the boat has moved to my workshop and had a bath today.

 

[rbcoomer]

Hi Anthony,

Nice project and looks in pretty good nick! What's the power output on the V6 - presumably around 190hp? At least it's been dry too so shouldn't be too many hidden nasties - although you're lucky the mice haven't set up home... Enjoy! :encouragement:

Best regards,

Robin

 

[ARE]

Hi Anthony,

Nice project and looks in pretty good nick! What's the power output on the V6 - presumably around 190hp? At least it's been dry too so shouldn't be too many hidden nasties - although you're lucky the mice haven't set up home... Enjoy! :encouragement:

Best regards,

Robin

It's fitted with a OMC King Cobra 262 V6, from what I know around the 200hp mark. It needs a replacement carb and a good service, I will see where we go from there!

Anthony

 

[Spi D]

Since the 262 is a GM base engine (widely known and used under the 4.3 l name), core parts should be available even for the early versions. Marinization parts are a different matter

You may find this useful
http://www.sterndrive.info/

 

[LionsDen]

Hi Anthony - How long has she been laid up in the barn for - as looks in remarkably good condition :encouragement: