Splash
20-03-2007, 11:02 PM
Hello People.
I need your guidance to help me identify the history behind my Haines Hunter 530SLR. ..
I have read all three(3) of Jeff Webster's 2nd hand boat magazine (cover-to-cover) with some possible leads. Also searched web for any snippet of information that may relate to my boat but nothing appears..I am converting this boat into a fishing rig by maximizing cockpit space and enlarging the under-floor storage compartment (original back-to-back seating removed).
Here are some measurements I have taken:
Internal freeboard – 760mm
Internal Beam – 1760mm
External Beam – 2120mm
The 530SLR has storage space forward of helm – not really enough space for cuddy or sleeping berths and single outboard well. It also has a centre opening windscreen and deck to provide easy access to the bow with padded side pockets on both sides of entire cockpit length. The windscreen is low profile. My SLR was first registered in 1989 (but could be post 1991 from my research..)
What I really want to know is where this boat came from (derived from which base model)
Here is some info I have picked up from reading Jeff's mags..
“The Haines Signature 1750 was made from 1987 through to 1991…..An excellent bow rider was also released – built from 1989 and phased out around 1997. The bow rider is virtually identical to the runabout models, except for the walk through windscreen and large forward seating area….”
“The Haines Signature 630 and 660 RE…was phased out of production in 1993. They were released in 1986 as the 1850 R and 1950R….”
“The 520 Bow Rider was released in 1988…”
“…Haines’ late 1980s Series of low profile Signature cuddy cabins all look very similar…..”
“The Haines Hunter 580SL was introduced in 1983 to replace the popular 565L…low profile half cabin, …sleek sweeping deck lines…”
“The 580 boat series comprsed several configurations including the very sleek looking runabout called the 580SLR…”
“…with the 1750L, a model which subsequently became the 530L in 1991 when Signature went metric…When shopping for a late model, make sure that what you’re buying is not an old model with a new metric sticker on the side….”
“One of Haines Hunter’s longest running models, the 600R (later called the 600SLR) was in production from 1979, through to 1993…”
“The 600R was originally fitted with twin, four seater back-to-back helm chairs, along with moulded rear quarter seats. Other features include a low set windscreen, under foredeck storage, …., side pockets and ski hooks…..”
Other base models to consider:
Haines Signature 1750R
Haines Hunter V19R
Haines Hunter 580SL
QUESTIONS:
Which reference above best represents my SLR?
Are the chines/planning strakes reversed or are they straight/flattened?
Is my keel plank or flattened?
Do I have a constant deadrise/deep vee hull with standard transom or variable deadrise/stepped hull?
What is original weight of this hull?
What does “SLR” stand for?
Is my deadrise medium (15-17 degrees) or deep vee (20-30 degrees)?
Can you provide me a link showing history of all Haines boats made with corresponding timelines?
Can you also provide me a link showing historical ABIA Boat of Year (fiberglass trailerable category) awards?
Are those molded rear quarter fiberglass recessed areas designed for seating?
Will cutting a large hole in one of these rear quart seat moulds weaken the transom or structure area?
Attached are some photos of my Haines 530SLR.
Hope you can help me..
Splash!
I need your guidance to help me identify the history behind my Haines Hunter 530SLR. ..
I have read all three(3) of Jeff Webster's 2nd hand boat magazine (cover-to-cover) with some possible leads. Also searched web for any snippet of information that may relate to my boat but nothing appears..I am converting this boat into a fishing rig by maximizing cockpit space and enlarging the under-floor storage compartment (original back-to-back seating removed).
Here are some measurements I have taken:
Internal freeboard – 760mm
Internal Beam – 1760mm
External Beam – 2120mm
The 530SLR has storage space forward of helm – not really enough space for cuddy or sleeping berths and single outboard well. It also has a centre opening windscreen and deck to provide easy access to the bow with padded side pockets on both sides of entire cockpit length. The windscreen is low profile. My SLR was first registered in 1989 (but could be post 1991 from my research..)
What I really want to know is where this boat came from (derived from which base model)
Here is some info I have picked up from reading Jeff's mags..
“The Haines Signature 1750 was made from 1987 through to 1991…..An excellent bow rider was also released – built from 1989 and phased out around 1997. The bow rider is virtually identical to the runabout models, except for the walk through windscreen and large forward seating area….”
“The Haines Signature 630 and 660 RE…was phased out of production in 1993. They were released in 1986 as the 1850 R and 1950R….”
“The 520 Bow Rider was released in 1988…”
“…Haines’ late 1980s Series of low profile Signature cuddy cabins all look very similar…..”
“The Haines Hunter 580SL was introduced in 1983 to replace the popular 565L…low profile half cabin, …sleek sweeping deck lines…”
“The 580 boat series comprsed several configurations including the very sleek looking runabout called the 580SLR…”
“…with the 1750L, a model which subsequently became the 530L in 1991 when Signature went metric…When shopping for a late model, make sure that what you’re buying is not an old model with a new metric sticker on the side….”
“One of Haines Hunter’s longest running models, the 600R (later called the 600SLR) was in production from 1979, through to 1993…”
“The 600R was originally fitted with twin, four seater back-to-back helm chairs, along with moulded rear quarter seats. Other features include a low set windscreen, under foredeck storage, …., side pockets and ski hooks…..”
Other base models to consider:
Haines Signature 1750R
Haines Hunter V19R
Haines Hunter 580SL
QUESTIONS:
Which reference above best represents my SLR?
Are the chines/planning strakes reversed or are they straight/flattened?
Is my keel plank or flattened?
Do I have a constant deadrise/deep vee hull with standard transom or variable deadrise/stepped hull?
What is original weight of this hull?
What does “SLR” stand for?
Is my deadrise medium (15-17 degrees) or deep vee (20-30 degrees)?
Can you provide me a link showing history of all Haines boats made with corresponding timelines?
Can you also provide me a link showing historical ABIA Boat of Year (fiberglass trailerable category) awards?
Are those molded rear quarter fiberglass recessed areas designed for seating?
Will cutting a large hole in one of these rear quart seat moulds weaken the transom or structure area?
Attached are some photos of my Haines 530SLR.
Hope you can help me..
Splash!