There are still so many boats out there that we just can't seem to identify, and that goes for clinkers too. We are getting a bit better with the clinkers, but still struggle with the ply boats.
Most clinkers were built by the better known builders, making them easier to identify as we got to know the builder's individual style, methods and peculiarities in construction. Only a few builders put identification plates on their boats and when they built boats they didn't necessarily do a run of a particular model or style like car manufacturers do. Many were spec built to the client's order, making them slightly different to any other.
Ply boats are whole new ball game. Apart from the well know builders such as Seacraft, Syndicate and Rivercraft, most ply boats that I know of were built either by professional boats builders or amateurs to plans that were purchased out of "Build a Boat" magazine, various marine catalogues, the US magazine called "Scientific . . . . " something or other. Money wasn't as easy to come by in the 50's and 60's as it is now and boats weren't cheap back then and the only way many could afford a boat was to build one for themselves. As far as I am aware, and somebody jump in to correct me here in need be, Boesch designed boats and sold the plans. I don't know that Boesch actually ever built boats.
So, while we are not (and never claim to be) experts and are always learning, we try and help as best we can.
Here are a couple of pics of boats I believe are Boesch designs. You can compare the pics with your boat and look for similarities. Your boat could even be a copy of a Boesch with a few changes made by the builder.
Greg
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