Help! Anyone have any ideas on the boat's designer?

[Ebosearch]

Hello, I rescued this boat from behind a barn several years ago. The engine was removed and thieves pilfered it. I tried to find out as much as I could about it. I've been told it was built in 1936, it's 35' long, has a 1" cypress hull. I won't be able to stay online, but I'll try to answer any questions when I get back.
I live in W Michigan, but was told the boat originated in Flint - not sure if that's true. I was also told it started out with a Scripps-Booth truck engine.
Thanks, Ed

http://pic90.picturetrail.com:80/VOL2206/12689150/22571914/375147768.jpg

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[Thorne]

Welcome to the Forum.

More photos and measurements will be a big help.

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[Ebosearch]

Okay, I'll put the pictures on another site and add a few more.

THanks,
Ed

[Lew Barrett]

Looks a lot like an old Matthews, but this is a guess I wouldn't bet the farm on!

[nedL]

I agree with Lew, Mathews was my first thought. - They are a good boat.

http://matthewsboat.us/resources/image002.jpg

Though, looking at this 1948 Mathews maybe it is more of a 'copy'.

[Lew Barrett]

It would have to be an early boat, Ned. Matthews' designs are remarkably consistent and similar one to another across the years. Even the later boats are very traditional, plumb bows, hull forms and so on. But Ebosearch's images subtly suggest Matthews first.

[Larks]

Welcome to the forum Ed, she looks well worth the effort. What sort of condition is the hull in and what are your plans? I'm looking forward to seeing more photos and progress on your work. Good luck with it all.

[nedL]

Lew, my initial thought when I looked at the suspect boat in comparison to the '48 Mathews picture was that I didn't really remember Mathew's trunk cabins & wheel houses as being so "upright". When I look again today, it does sort of seem 'right' in my memory/mind for an earlier example. I think you probably nailed it right off. :)

[Lew Barrett]

As I said, Ned, I wouldn't bet the farm on it! There is something just a bit off about the wheelhouse dimensions. Off isn't the word I really want to use....different maybe. It will be interesting to see if anybody else comes along with some idea.

But I like the idea of it being a Matthews. I have always liked them; better than average production boat.