What is this boat

[baralya]

Hello
My friend bought a boat from England, but he knew little about her.
The sign is covered with several layers of paint. Some data is required to register it. The boat is 4.57 m long.
Can you help us. Look at these pictures.
What model is this boat, which manufacturer. For what engine.
Thanks in advance.

 

[jamie langstone]

Bass boat that what i was told when my dad had one and he had a 6hp but a 10hp would be better and also make sure you get a longshaft engine.

 

[baralya]

The engine space is very small.
There will be some reconstruction.
Thanks !

 

[QBhoy]

Hi
I’m not sure about this specifically but I can tell you the basic hull shape is that of a cobble type. Have a google at them. Not often seen with a cuddy cabin though.
It’s often the case with boats like these that people put cabins on afterwards or someone else builds a version of a well known boat like the cobble, under license, then adds a cuddy.
Have a look at the cobble boats. Usually identified by their quite shallow draft at the stem and inboard outboard well, like yours.
With regards to engine size..you wouldn’t put anymore than a 10/15hp on it. Will go just as well with an 8hp even.

 

[Dill et Bound]

Hi
I’m not sure about this specifically but I can tell you the basic hull shape is that of a cobble type. Have a google at them. Not often seen with a cuddy cabin though.
It’s often the case with boats like these that people put cabins on afterwards or someone else builds a version of a well known boat like the cobble, under license, then adds a cuddy.
Have a look at the cobble boats. Usually identified by their quite shallow draft at the stem and inboard outboard well, like yours.
With regards to engine size..you wouldn’t put anymore than a 10/15hp on it. Will go just as well with an 8hp even.

I have to agree with you, and there were quite a few people who copied the idea of the YW Bass Boat hull in having the engine mounted Coble style.
You have to remember the outboards of choice were mostly in those days British Seagull.
They needed a rope wrapped round the flywheel to start them.
And regular attention to the plug.
Both of these operations are easy with the engine mounted in this fashion.
The sheerline and flare look to be different from the Bass Boat which were mostly built from plans.
And also in Ply... Not GRP...
I am sure that with a little bit of attention and minimal expense you will have a fine little craft for pottering around.
Todays engines are more reliable, and a little heavier but the design will easily cope with the 8 to 10 hp.
And I don't think going bigger will make it significantly quicker.. its not built for speed.