DeSilva Info

[dlandon]

Any info on identifing an old Desilva runabout? Is their a web site available?

[bh/]

Don't know of a web site, but if u pull the floor board up,
check near the transom, on a frame or batten for an engraved number.
"CSR 97918" engraved on mine, means C-Service Runabout,
built in 1979.[probably hull 18 of that year.]
Or ask the builder, Ralph DeSilva
He is in Hiram GA, 30141
56 Pierce Rd
So, what have u got??

[bill boyes]

Desilva does not have a Web Site, Heck, Ralph does not even have a computer. The CSR 97918 means like you say however, the 9 means September. So in effect the boat was built in September 1979 and was the 18th boat. Why do i know this, Because i used to stamp in the numbers when i worked for them many years ago. The boat might be a C stock runabout. Have to ask Ralph.

[dlandon]

Bill,
Took some photos of the boat over the weekend..plan on sending them to Ralph for verification.

Still finding my way around this site...I can't find the rest of our messages from last week.

One was your follow up to the numbers I said were on my boat and my responce to what I planned to do with a "D" boat?

Too many beers?
Dave

[bill boyes]

I will send them again. However, Go to the top right of opening page of Hydro-Racer and click on private messages it shopuld be stored there.

[dlandon]

Thanks Bill....I found them!

Do you want a set of photos?

Let me know

Dave

[bill boyes]

yes, I would. thx. 1851 Brookside ct Yuba City Calif 95991