Help in Identifying this boat.

[Mandingo]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help me identify this boat. I thought possibly Hartley but am unsure, it is of ply construction. I took a rough measurement of 5.4m transom to bow and a very rough measurement of 2.4m at the widest point.

I am trying to work out a few things on it such as its weight so that I can figure out if I need a dual axle or single axle trailer, and also what hp is recommended to power it I believe it had a 75hp on it but am not sure on that.

Although I know it would be alot of work, I was also wondering if it could be extended in length at the rear about 600-800mm. It is not alot of extra length for the work I know, but having a large family it would open up alot more room for us at the rear. Would this affect its handling in a major way?

Any suggestions as to its make, or answers to my other thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks

James.

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[Besserwisser]

Looks like a Hartley, and maybe the motorcraft version of the TS18. If so, it would likely be around 550kg, so a single axle is okay and 15hp plenty.

But please don't try to lengthen; it won't work. If you need bigger, sell it and buy bigger.

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[johngsandusky]

Welcome aboard! Cute boat.

[Mandingo]

Thanks for the reply. Yes the closest I could come to it was the TS18 Fisherman but there were a few sections of it that just did not look the same which was why I was uncertain although I guess when it was built the builder may have modified little bits of it from the plan I have seen them in quite a few different configurations.

I figured it would change the handling too much to lengthen it which is a shame but it will last us for a little while to enjoy it anyway. My original plan was to build the ninigret I think that was 22ft but this one just happened to come along.

[wizbang 13]

One could put the outboard on an aftermarket bracket… get it outside the boat.
More room inside and better performance.
Look at how so many boats do it now!

[Mandingo]

I think I may have found the design I believe it to be a Hartley Flareline. Is anyone familiar with these? I am curious as to the hull shape as it is not quite flat underneath it is a little rounded even all the way back at the transom. I am wondering if this is a semi-displacement hull rather than a full on planning hull?