She is probably from the same early production run as my boat Teria (#9)
Could make a good moored river/lake fishing putt putt. The trailer frame and centerplate would need to be checked out for rust.
Chatting with the owner, says the mast and stays are still there.
But there are no other spars, no sails or running rigging.
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Early 1563 bow fittings forehatch cabin
Early i563 anchor fittings
Early i563 cabin poptop down
Early i563 cabin Alternate poptop frame
Early i563 hull on original trailer
Last edited by Andrew on Tue Feb 15, 2022 8:18 am, edited 3 times in total.
The poptop frame is different from my one, i think my one is original standard design.
I've been messaging John the owner. His hull still has the outboard bracket but no rudder and he doesn't know the boats previous history.
I told him about this i563 web forum and the i563 FB page where i first saw his add. and let him know about Teria being a close sister-ship to his boat.
This is a later boat as it has the two hinge, front hatch design. Serial number would be greater than 100. The pop tops looks like it has been modified at some time.
Andrew,
Teria's old through-hull outboard mount puts it amongst the very first boats. I'd say that your hull number is correct. The position of the bilge pump outlet also confirms that it is an early boat (like mine).
Sorry for upper case but sheesh , if anybody wants a 563 this is a bargain. Even paying for some of the fix up would put you ahead. Anyway don’t let it go to the tip
Ozzie
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Ozzie wrote: ↑Sun Apr 17, 2022 9:50 pm
THIS BOAT HAS BEEN REDUCED TO $700.
Sorry for upper case but sheesh , if anybody wants a 563 this is a bargain. Even paying for some of the fix up would put you ahead. Anyway don’t let it go to the tip
hi Ozzie .. i messaged the owner when it first popped up on the forum but never heard back. if i PM you my number could you pass it on to him?