Identify This Boat - Dinghy ??
 

Is anyone able to identify the Make and Year of this Dinghy ??
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Would greatly appreciate, and / or to provide me with how I might determine the Make and Year, or approximate year.

Thanks Much,
-- Ron
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Look for the hull identification number or HIN#, a twelve digit alpha-numeric with both letters and numbers that is usually stamped into the upper right hand corner of the transom. With the HIN# you should be able to determine the manufacturer and boat model via a Google search.

Looking at the photo it could be underneath the rub rail in the back, upper right transom. Sometimes it is difficult to read and a #2 lead pencil rubbing on a small piece of thin white paper taped over the unreadable HIN# will help to identify it.

Hin ?
 

Universal Hull Identification Numbers (HINs) were first required in the United States starting in November 1972.
Prior to this date, boat builders used serial numbers, but they lacked a standardized format and did not consistently indicate the boat's manufacturing date. (Google)
So, a serial number could be anyplace, but would at least indicate prior to 1972.

I second Descant. I had a 13 ft Whaler that had a 4 digit number inked on the inside of the transom. First time I went to register it in NH the marina wouldn't believe me and wouldn't do the registration. I had to bring them a picture of the boat showing the number to get it registerd.

Ah yes! And before that, when we had plates instead of bow numbers, outboard motors were registered, NOT the boat. Often the plate was attached to the motor as motors could easily be moved from boat to boat. I have no knowledge of a serial number on my first power boat which was a Chris Craft Kit, built at home, with a 7.5 hp Scott-Atwater motor, c.1957.

There were a few small companies and/or persons along the coast/in Maine.
That made a few sail dinghy boats. Per year.

Had one decades ago. But mine did have the builders name. Well known for making these small boats. Forgot name now though.

Took many months to sell as few seeking small dinghies. But buyer did know exactly who made that dinghy.