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01-13-2005, 09:12 AM #1
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History of Kona boats
Anyone know the history of Kona Boat Co. I think the same guy who built sidewinder also made Kona's is that correct? Was his name Baker and did Kona turn into Baker Custom? Is any of this correct? Maybe you west coast guys will know. I had a 1976 17' Kona with a 1500xs on it and am kicking myself for ever getting rid of it. Traded it in on a ski nautique. Dumb. Should have kept both. Thanks guys.
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01-13-2005, 06:13 PM #2
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my kona has well craft tags on it so id bet its built by well craft
77 vector 77 1500xs merc ,16 ft comp laser
18ft wellcraft kona v6 mariner ........ There is nothing more satisfying than speed. Speed is addictive, remember you can only go faster.
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01-13-2005, 08:38 PM #3
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i have a 73 kona that was actually built by kona .. have never found any history on it.. have had it a couple of years been gonna rebuild it and havent finished it...
1986 Daytona Eliminator 21ft , 3.6GT Johnson V8
1974 starbuck 17ft full tunnel hull w/ 200 evinrude x-flow..
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01-13-2005, 08:48 PM #4
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Kona Boats
Yes they where built by Baker,there was an article in Hot Boat(outboard tech tips) By Alan Stoker (Racer on this board) about it.I believe they were out of Corona California if memory serves me.
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01-13-2005, 10:48 PM #5
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my Kona was built in new jersey.. there are several different companies that used the kona name over the years.. my Hull Identification Number (HIN) 1st three letter are JRS...
here are the different makers of kona..
MIC Database Search Results
MIC Company Address City State
JRS SILVER HAWK 110 CUSHMAN AVENUE WEST BERLIN NJ
KDF ACCURATE FIBERGLASS INC 220 DALE ST EDGEWATER FL
KNA KONA CATAMARAN CORP 17291 IRVINE BLVD ST TUSTIN CA
KNP KONA MARINE 3400 VIA OPORTO ST 5 NEWPORT BEACH CA
KON KONA BOATWORKS 75-344 HOENE ST KAILUA-KONA HI
HIN data base USCG1986 Daytona Eliminator 21ft , 3.6GT Johnson V8
1974 starbuck 17ft full tunnel hull w/ 200 evinrude x-flow..
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