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by RonRico19
Mon Jun 24, 2019 5:08 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Buying a KATAMA
Replies: 6
Views: 9698

Re: Buying a KATAMA

[The KATAMA that in the future I may buy] is a pre-1972 hull.

I don't remember finding a hull number. I'm hoping to find it if I sea trial the vessel later this week.
by RonRico19
Mon Jun 24, 2019 4:09 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Buying a KATAMA
Replies: 6
Views: 9698

Re: Buying a KATAMA

Phil,

My photos can be found here: [dead link deleted]

I also just noticed that the HIN is not on the transom below the outboard. That is where it should be located right? I'm guessing that it was painted over at some point.
by RonRico19
Mon Jun 24, 2019 12:49 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Buying a KATAMA
Replies: 6
Views: 9698

Re: Buying a KATAMA

I'm right there with you. Overall, I don't think the boat is in bad shape for how old it is. Obviously there are plenty of 17' Whalers out there that have been looked after better. I have some pictures I will upload for this thread. Off the top of my head here are some of the things that stuck out t...
by RonRico19
Mon Jun 24, 2019 9:49 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Buying a KATAMA
Replies: 6
Views: 9698

Buying a KATAMA

Hey everyone, I'm in my early 30's and I'm looking to get my first boat. I've spent a lot of time on the water my whole life but I've never had any skin in the game. I absolutely adore pre-1976 Whalers and just recently looked at a Katama last week. Thanks to the wealth of knowledge here on Continuo...