HiLiner Runabout

BostonBoet · 04-26-2006, 04:13 PM

New to the list and to power boating. I picked up a 1960 17' HiLiner this winter but know nothing about the boat or manufacturer except that it was made in Ipswich MA. Anyone know of other owners that I might connect with to get copies of original sales materials or owners manual, or just to chat about the old woody? I need some parts, too, if you know of a salvage place I might be able poke arround.

RamJet · 04-26-2006, 04:36 PM

Check out Fays for vintage boats. Ask for Dale

http://www.faysboatyard.com/

Will · 04-26-2006, 08:01 PM

There are quite a few hiliners at Meredith marina. Ask for Al

RumGuy · 04-27-2006, 05:27 AM

We've got a 1970 HiLiner 222, but it's plastic. Easier to deal with, but not the same feel as wood on the water. As I had heard it, ours was originally bought when the company, in the Manchester area, was in bankruptcy. They had the boats all laid out in a field where our neighbor scooped it up. It is still a solid boat, although without frills, so I would say that the company never cut quality, even on it's way down, they just eliminated items like instrument lighting and pretty interiors.

Island Girl · 04-27-2006, 07:57 AM

I spent my youth waterskiing on an old wooden hiliner.. sorry no manuals.

04-26-2006, 04:13 PM	#1
BostonBoet Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	HiLiner Runabout New to the list and to power boating. I picked up a 1960 17' HiLiner this winter but know nothing about the boat or manufacturer except that it was made in Ipswich MA. Anyone know of other owners that I might connect with to get copies of original sales materials or owners manual, or just to chat about the old woody? I need some parts, too, if you know of a salvage place I might be able poke arround.

04-26-2006, 04:36 PM	#2
RamJet Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NH Seacoast and Smith's Cove Posts: 58 Thanks: 20 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Check out Fays for vintage boats Check out Fays for vintage boats. Ask for Dale http://www.faysboatyard.com/

04-27-2006, 05:27 AM	#4
RumGuy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cape Cod / W.Alton Posts: 76 Thanks: 4 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	HiLiner We've got a 1970 HiLiner 222, but it's plastic. Easier to deal with, but not the same feel as wood on the water. As I had heard it, ours was originally bought when the company, in the Manchester area, was in bankruptcy. They had the boats all laid out in a field where our neighbor scooped it up. It is still a solid boat, although without frills, so I would say that the company never cut quality, even on it's way down, they just eliminated items like instrument lighting and pretty interiors.

04-27-2006, 07:57 AM	#5
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	post a picture please I spent my youth waterskiing on an old wooden hiliner.. sorry no manuals. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

04-26-2006, 08:01 PM	#3
Will Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mass. Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There are quite a few hiliners at Meredith marina. Ask for Al