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somehow, I think we are speaking past each other?
The splashwell wasn't a difference in the two models, it was an update that occured to both in 1960.
The hp rating wasn't a difference, it was consistent to both. (and most likely increased due to the splashwell holding things together better)
The only main difference in the two models, the Malibu and The Coronado is the presence/absence of the rear seat backs.
Or perhaps on older hulls needing restoration, the evidence of where seat back brackets used to be. (the holes where the rivets were)
All other features of construction were basically the same.
When the models were updated through the years, both models received all other updates together.
When the splashwell was introduced, both hulls received the splashwell.
The Malibu was targeted to a family for joy riding and could seat more people comfortably with the complete rear seats.
The Coronado was targeting fishing trips, too, so left the rear seat as a bench only to accommodate moving around the boat with a fishing pole.

If you see the triangular brackets -or the holes where they were- attached on the inside gunnel above the rear seat frame, it's a Malibu.
The light blue boat pictured above is a Malibu. It has rear seat backs and the factory braces against which they are mounted.

The following factory graphic from 1960 shows these brackets and a splashwell on a Malibu.
Apparently we have a...

envelope please
1961 Lone ⭐ Star

With seat bracket holes in back or front and rear seats.

My buddies 59 Malibu has the same holes in his. Just no transom splash well.

I like the idea of having a splash well, that definitely increases the stability of that transom.
 

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Here is a better shot of the seat back bracket mounting holes. Not sure if anybody can confirm these are in correct spot. Malibu is a better name than the Coronado.
I will weld up some removable seat backs. For fishing and skiing.
 

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My buddies is for sure a
1959 Lone ⭐ Star Malibu

Here are the hole patterns. Same on each.
Factory brackets, I have to get those
from him. No Splash well.

Im almost an expert now..... Lol

You guys have been a great help...
 

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Score for the home team. Got one off my buddies 59 Malibu
Headed back with a hacksaw for the other side.
 

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Been making some progress. Shop vac and a
whisk broom. Then the rain opened up.

Well I was already wet anyway...
Stayed out till dark to get seats and
floors in her. No leaks so far...

Thinking of power .
She is rated for a 45hp
Like a Classic 50 Old Blue Stripes Merc.
Been looking everywhere...

I also have a 25 Yamaha 4 Stroke.
Might put an impeller in her.

That's the other can of worms.
 

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It got late... Score another for the home team...
A nice old Red Stripe Mercury 15 Horse
. Looks like 85-86. She had a nice salt bath
over night. Pulled her out of the pickle tank.
Continued flushing with salt away and WD40.

Pulled the carb. Fuel pump and filters. All cleaned up.

Now test for sparks. Dam kill switch is broken.
 

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Well today we got the Mercury on there cleaned out an old fuel tank got an old fuel line cleaned up.Put it all back together pulled her over a couple times and she fired right up those shift to throttle Mercury's are crazy.

I think that big blue seat is too big..
 

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