1960 Bellboy???

[Lyle]

Any ideas on the actual identification on this boat? Just curious... I spied it from the freeway

http://royrobinsonrv.reachlocal.net/...l_~BodyType_/1

[Steve_Kiesel]

Total guess on my part. My first thought was a Bell Boy 404 Sedan.

[Steve_Kiesel]

If you like the 404's, here is a 61 404 Express in Seatac: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/4775759055.html

[bruceb]

Think that era of 404 Express was designed by Howard Roberts- his '63-65 express pleasure boats had that lip over the forward cabin windshield.DSCN0299.JPGP1130227.jpg

[Kelly]

7 Grand? yowza!

[Skagit Hideaway]

Think that era of 404 Express was designed by Howard Roberts- his '63-65 express pleasure boats had that lip over the forward cabin windshield.[ATTACH=CONFIG]12789[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]12790[/ATTACH]

Bruce,

I like that split cuddy windshield allowing anchor access. How water-tight do you think that could be?

Lance

[bruceb]

Lance-
Interesting question on that removable center window. It could be done, with proper weatherstripping and cinch down thumbscrews on the inside, I suppose. The hatch that is contiguous with the window section is hinged, I think. Careful craftsmanship could create a snug, waterproof solution there.
The most important issue besides a tight way of channel/weatherstripping fit would be operation. Making sure you've got it secured when encountering heavy seas.
I'd see if we can contact the owner, Bob, of the Roberts cruiser in the pic, for his take on how that one is designed. Maybe even look at it in person.
Perhaps Tim Jones has experience with similar designs.
bruceb