Info on Memphis belle aluminum boat

[Bamabandit]

I need help , I inherited this boat and would love to know the year it was made & any other history on Memphis belle aluminum boats

 

[Wyatt]

I really don't know the history of Memphis Belle boats but the last 2 digits of the model number is often the year if I recall correctly. So you, sir, would have a 1955 tin boat.

Sure would like to some more pictures of it not "teenage edited".

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

The model could mean 14' long and 55" wide.

 

[DaleH]

... the last 2 digits of the model number is often the year if I recall correctly ...

It is the last 2 or 2nd to the last 2 "if" there was a mid-year model change of the HIN (Hull Identification Number) that denotes the year of manufacturer.

It might be that some Mfg'rs used the last 2 -digits of their model# to denote the build year, but I have no idea of that and never heard of it. But in this post, someone else believes it to be true:
https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/21549-antique-tin-club/

This is the link to the USCG database for HINs and boat makers - https://www.uscgboating.org/content/manufacturers-identification.php , but nothing came up for Memphis Belle or the Guy Barnette Company, which used to make 'coach cars', see: https://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/b/barnette/barnette.htm

Also see: https://forum.tinboats.net/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=30447

Cool boat regardless!

 

[Bamabandit]

I appreciate the help & I'll post some more pics of it this weekend.

 

[Bamabandit]

I took a few pics this evening

 

[Kitewhitty]

I really don't know the history of Memphis Belle boats but the last 2 digits of the model number is often the year if I recall correctly. So you, sir, would have a 1955 tin boat.

Sure would like to some more pictures of it not "teenage edited".

Did you ever learn more about your 55 Memphis Belle Boat. I have one also and can’t seem to find any information. I do have the original brochure and price guide to place orders but nothing else much online about it.

 

[Pappy]

Have you looked over in Fiberglassics? They have quite an extensive information base on obscure boats in both fiberglass and aluminum.