Its 14ft long and 54 inches at the base, it has a badge on the side that says clipper.....And that's about all I know about it. Can anyone give me more info on this boat? Got a pretty good deal on it, but as you can see it needs a new transom to start with. Ill gut it in the next few days then come up with a game plan on how I want to modify it. Its my first post and first mod, so wish me luck.
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What you have there is the Orlando Clipper, a very high quality boat
made in Orlando, FL in the 1950s to early '60s. It has the oval shaped badge
riveted to the bow.
This should help you a little. https://www.fiberglassics.com/library/Orlando_Clipper
Here is my cousin's friend back in 2011 with one he found. Look at the photos
of the bottom of the hull and see how similar it is to yours.
Do you have any papers that give the model or serial number ??
https://forum.gon.com/showthread.php?t=637019
Welcome aboard and good luck in your new project !!!
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Thanks guys! I appreciate the welcomes....
I got it gutted alittle today. hit it with the pressure washer to knock some of the grime off of it. The boat has an interesting history about it. I bought it from a guy who said he and a friend have been using it for the last 15-20 years to hunt for underwater relics all over the south. It was set up for a dive boat with generators and all kinds of diving stuff. It seems to be a tough old boat. The boat belonged to his grandfather and he thinks its an early 50s model. here are some pics from today of the tear down.
I also found a number stamped on the side 54-442.
I think your right about it being an Orlando clipper, the badge is very worn and all you can make out is the oval clipper part.
I got it gutted alittle today. hit it with the pressure washer to knock some of the grime off of it. The boat has an interesting history about it. I bought it from a guy who said he and a friend have been using it for the last 15-20 years to hunt for underwater relics all over the south. It was set up for a dive boat with generators and all kinds of diving stuff. It seems to be a tough old boat. The boat belonged to his grandfather and he thinks its an early 50s model. here are some pics from today of the tear down.
I also found a number stamped on the side 54-442.
I think your right about it being an Orlando clipper, the badge is very worn and all you can make out is the oval clipper part.
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