This is pretty close to what I will do, although I can't just make up the serial number because the game warden will inspect the boat.



What I can do is fill out an affidavit declaring I own it and seeking a state-issued serial number because the existing number is obliterated/not present.



I would like a reasonable approximation of the age before I take it to the warden.



Somebody said the numbers on the sails are indicative of the age, can anyone elaborate on that, or point me to a resource that indicates the numbering scheme?



Are there any other large model year differences? For example, I know the masthead was changed at one point, does anyone know what year? Are there any other noticeable design changes I could look for that would give me a rough idea of the age?



As long as I could be sure it was 1988 or earlier, that would be great.



Thanks,

TGR