Sidewinder information

[arlee52]

'75 cobra

we own a '75 cobra 16 foot for sale minor scratches in the hull -otherwise in great shape has 115hp evinrude in good shape=turqoise and silver in colour

 

[Dawn2it]

Hi, Is there anyone out there that has a Sidewinder I/O that is interested in selling it ??? I did own one in 1971 and looking for same boat

I was in Warsaw Indiana when I owned the Sidewinder I/O

Now in West Palm Beach Florida, will travel, have cash

 

[luiz2006]

I have a sidewinder hull in very good shape and looking for mast, boom and a complete spars. may i can sell it. buti live in PA. my to far way. Thanks

 

[little1chick]

i have a 71 0r 72 cobra sidewinder 16 ft jet drive w/ 454 bb looks and runs good but need some info and may be for sale shortly if we don't use it its gotta go too many toys and not enough hours i am looking for info on how to know what year it is exactly and why its called a cobra sidewinder and not just a sidewinder

 

[farshot1]

Wow this is an old thread. little1 your Cobra is a Cobra because it was built in Canada.... in case u haven't found out yet

 

[medaca]

Thanks. Interesting Info.

 

[bdusted440]

You guys should get ahold of barry cooperider.He owns the name now from what im told.He also has the sidewinder websight.He is also on the checkmate-boats.com sight.He has loads of info and data on them.

 

[Challenger340]

Geez...I have one of these boats, and to be honest I just never knew it was a "Sidewinder",
because,
all the emblem on the side says is "COBRA by CALIFORNIA FIBERGLASS"
so,
I always thought it was from Ca ???? and a "Cobra" ??
Now,
from research here and over at sidewinder.com...
I have been able to determine that mine is a 1970 "lopro" 16ft Sidewinder probably built in B.C. Canada.

Always thought it was kind of a unique hull, never seen another like it around these parts....and it goes like stink with a old 1250 Merc on it.

 

[Detained]

Sidewinder Forums?????

Can anyone enlighten me as to where to find any forums on the Sidewinder boats? It seems there is a lot of reference to sidewinder-boats.com but that forum seems to no longer allow new people to register so of course I can't ask any questions or even view the pics posted there......

Thanks ~ Rick

1971 Sidewinder - 115 Mercury

 

[Challenger340]

LOL !
I had the same problem over there as you Rick.....no more registrations allowed !
Maybe we should start our own Forum ??

 

[IMP-ish]

This thread would be better with some pictures

 

[Marlena Urban]

I am the original owner of a 1970 Cobra SS 16 ft boat. This is a Canadian built Super Sidewinder. I am compiling a Sidewinder history and would appreciate any information regarding Sidewinder Los Altos/Palo Alto/Anderson, CA and Mufreesboro, Tenn. Also infor re California Fiberglass Limited - the company that first made them in Canada. I am also collecting Sidewinder brochures. If anyone has any please let me know. I have several already and can put them on CD (or email them) in exchange for what I need.
I am also trying to get in touch with Ken Baker the founder - and designer - of Sidewinder boats. I have also set up a photo album of Sidewinder photos on an HP website and would be glad to include any others. Can anyone help me out?
Thanks, Dan

Hi! Do you still own the sidewinder? My dad owned the factory in Marham Ontario Canada... I would love to see a picture of your boat if you still have it. Do you know where it was built? Looking forward to hearing from you!

 

[Marlena Urban]

I have a 1973 18" Sidewinder built in Oro Ontario Canada. Still in mint shape.
Have a Merc Optimax 150 on it and get about 70 mph. If you would like a picture E mail me

Hi do you still have this boat?

 

[Itneedsgas]

Afternoon.. I seen your responses to some other members..about your father owning the old factory.I’ve just picked up a 1970 low deck sidewinder jet..a bit of a project but worth saving. I’m interested in searching out more info on it...any leads/tips would be awesome..
Thanks..see you at the docks

 

[Marlena Urban]

Hi! Very cool for you to get ahold of me if the boat was built by my dad the h i n number which is the whole number would be started with Z GM you can research it on the USCG Coast Guard website do you know where your boat came from?