Sunbird Hull

BYRD · 01-03-2007, 10:33 AM

Any of ya'll familiar with a 24' foot Sunbird. Spotted a hull the other day and it is a 24' Sunbird. Think Wellcraft made it but not positive. I've searched and only had three boats that sort of matched. The hull lines were the same two were "sunbird" and the other was a wellcraft.

Anyone have knowledge of these?

Miles Offshore · 01-04-2007, 05:27 PM

Hi craig- you sure it wasnt a seabird hull??? they were the precursers to Phoenix and made a very nice bulletproof hull although they would be "getting along in age" now- i do know of some sunbirds but they were like little rec/fun boat things.craig

gofshn · 01-04-2007, 06:02 PM

the only Sunbird hulls i am aware of were produced out of the plant near columbia,sc during the late 80's when i was living there.

Capt-D · 01-04-2007, 06:21 PM

I have a Sunbird by Neptune cc, but I am not sure you are referring to the same manufacturer. Sunbird boats were an OMC company and the built boats trough 99 (I believe) and then closed shot. From what I am aware, they only constructed boats from 17' - 23' (CC, WA, Etc.) Here is a pic of my Sunbird Neptune 201.

-D

Glenn W · 01-04-2007, 09:22 PM

Damn crabbers

BYRD · 01-05-2007, 03:04 PM

It is a sunbird hull. I have found out a little. The were built in columbia,SC OMC took them over. They closed in 98 and Hydrasports moved in. Here is a pic of the hull I'm looking at. It is 24' and comes with the trailer. It looks like a little elbow grease and bracket would be all she needs.

HOLWACHAGOT · 01-05-2007, 03:15 PM

BYRD, YOU MEAN A LOT OF ELBOW GREASE.

LINES DON'T LOOK BAD THOUGH. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE MY WIFE'S FACE IF I TOWED THAT BIG RED BEHEMOUTH INTO MY BACKYARD AND SAID LOOK AT MY NEW PROJECT HONEY.

GOOD LUCK WITH IT.

HOLWACHAGOT

BYRD · 01-05-2007, 04:53 PM

I showed her the pics before I started to pursue it. She said go for it. I think she wants a bigger boat so that her and my two daughters will be more comfortable when they go with me. Hopefully it will work out.

Picture a center console with a full transom fish box, two live wells, and rod holder every 18 inches.

Finesse · 01-05-2007, 06:20 PM

BYRD
Do you have the HIN for it ?
Hmmm.....That hull is the spitting image of a Seabird 24

Here is a picture of a friend's Seabird 24 ...

Capt-D · 01-05-2007, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finesse

BYRD
Do you have the HIN for it ?
Hmmm.....That hull is the spitting image of a Seabird 24

Here is a picture of a friend's Seabird 24 ...

The lines definitely more like those of that Seabird, then any of the sunbird hulls pictured below. The HIN should tell ya for shore if its still there! Whatever it is it has some good looking lines and will look nice after a good amount of sweat equity!

-D

01-03-2007, 10:33 AM	#1
BYRD Crab mustard is good Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Poquoson, VA Posts: 869 Credits: 10,132.0	Sunbird Hull Any of ya'll familiar with a 24' foot Sunbird. Spotted a hull the other day and it is a 24' Sunbird. Think Wellcraft made it but not positive. I've searched and only had three boats that sort of matched. The hull lines were the same two were "sunbird" and the other was a wellcraft. Anyone have knowledge of these?

01-04-2007, 05:27 PM	#2
Miles Offshore sometimes i sit and think, and sometimes i just sit Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: VaBeachVa Posts: 1,261 Credits: 1,407.7 Boat: 1978 Seacraft Home Port: Lynnhaven Inlet, VB Occupation: Sailloft Manager.............	Hi craig- you sure it wasnt a seabird hull??? they were the precursers to Phoenix and made a very nice bulletproof hull although they would be "getting along in age" now- i do know of some sunbirds but they were like little rec/fun boat things.craig __________________ *Craig* -------------------------------------------

01-04-2007, 06:02 PM	#3
gofshn Crab mustard is good Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mocksville,nc/winston-salem Posts: 838 Credits: 1,374.8 Occupation: commercial controls technician	the only Sunbird hulls i am aware of were produced out of the plant near columbia,sc during the late 80's when i was living there. __________________ "Life is too short to not go fishing" 26'Donzi Walkaround with twin Honda's "Fishbones" 25' Carolina Classic "Chasin' Tail" 19' Crestliner Center Console "Nasty" vhf callsign "Big Nasty"

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01-05-2007, 04:53 PM	#8
BYRD Crab mustard is good Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Poquoson, VA Posts: 869 Credits: 10,132.0	I showed her the pics before I started to pursue it. She said go for it. I think she wants a bigger boat so that her and my two daughters will be more comfortable when they go with me. Hopefully it will work out. Picture a center console with a full transom fish box, two live wells, and rod holder every 18 inches.

01-05-2007, 06:20 PM	#9
Finesse I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,077 Credits: 1,774.1	BYRD Do you have the HIN for it ? Hmmm.....That hull is the spitting image of a Seabird 24 Here is a picture of a friend's Seabird 24 ...