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Post by maryanne on Feb 2, 2013 9:14:40 GMT -5
Hi, I have a Baldwin boat about 13' long, fiberglass (I think) that I think might be a Baldwin short downriver. I'm trying to figure it out - can anyone help me? The serial number is 9JWOO275M888. Any assistance will be much appreciated. Thank you, Maryanne Attachments:
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Post by maryanne on Feb 2, 2013 9:21:42 GMT -5
And can I find specs somewhere? Thanks!
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Post by Ray Wirth on Feb 2, 2013 10:41:09 GMT -5
It looks like a Baldwin short downriver boat to me. The Baldwin slalom boat is the same length (and width I believe) but it has a lot more rocker on the hull. It is difficult to see from your photo, but it appears you have the less rockered downriver version.
Looks like a beauty!
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Post by Mraryanne on Feb 2, 2013 10:44:24 GMT -5
It's in really nice shape. I'll try to post a photo of the bottom.
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Post by maryanne on Feb 2, 2013 10:54:45 GMT -5
Hi - Couldn't figure out how to add a photo to the old thread - hope this is OK. Thanks, Maryanne Attachments:
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Post by Ray Wirth on Feb 2, 2013 11:00:00 GMT -5
Definitely looks like the downriver version.
Are you looking to sell it?
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Post by maryanne on Feb 2, 2013 11:04:10 GMT -5
Actually, yes, unfortunately. It's in Connecticut near Hartford.
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Post by fred on Feb 2, 2013 12:20:19 GMT -5
If your boat is 13' 2" and 24" wide, it is certainly a short downriver Earl Boat. I have one in my garage. I'm quite sure the slalom uses the same deck; but it doesn't have the "vee" hull at the bow like yours does. These boats hold their value well, and are probably more valuable since the designer/builder died about a year ago. I'd list it on www.paddling.net classifieds. You are located in a good area for attracting interest from paddlers from many nearby states. It looks to be in great shape and should be worth approximately $1000. It should weigh around 25-26 pounds--the basic kevlar boat weighs near 21 and the gel-coated deck and hull add about 2 pounds each. |
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Post by maryanne on Feb 2, 2013 13:07:03 GMT -5
Well, I really wish I didn't have to sell, but I don't have anywhere to keep it. I really appreciate all the information and assistance. Thank you very much.
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Post by maryanne on Feb 14, 2013 20:36:43 GMT -5
Hello again,
Anyone have any idea how I can tell if it's Kevlar or fiberglass?
Any help will be much appreciated!
Thank you,
Maryanne
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Post by fred on Feb 15, 2013 5:37:15 GMT -5
The picture that shows the inside of the cockpit certainly makes it appear kevlar. That would suggest to me that the whole boat is kevlar. However, I think sometimes Earl did make boats with a Kevlar hull and a glass deck. I think in either case, there would be a layer of fine glass over the kevlar. If you weigh the boat, an all-kevlar boat with gel-coated deck and hull (and no bulkheads) should weigh around 25-26. If it weighs closer to 30, it probably has a glass deck.
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Post by maryanne on Feb 15, 2013 8:17:32 GMT -5
Once again, thank you very much!
This group makes me wish I lived in Maine - which I already wished, anyway.
Maryanne
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Post by Dan on Mar 28, 2013 13:41:22 GMT -5
The last 2 digits of the serial # are the year it was built - thus you have a 1988 Baldwin downriver kayak.
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Post by jay on Jul 11, 2013 20:57:01 GMT -5
Where do you find the serial numbers?
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Post by ben on Jul 12, 2013 12:35:04 GMT -5
Usually the older glass boats have the serial # pressed into the epoxy on the outside hull near the seam with the deck. Most of the time it is on the stern end. I had an old Baldwin that didn't have any markings... or maybe they were sanded off or filled in during a repair job. Hope this helps.
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