I too am a former ELCO owner, the incomparable 1939 44' Cruiser "Frolic", and had innumerable family and buddy adventures on her, home ported in Charleston SC, but cruised from Annapolis to Key West, even Freeport. Bahamas, and all points in between, over a period of many years. Donated her when I couldn't afford the maintenance--her new owners neglected and ultimately abandoned her, and now late in life my daughter and son-in-law want to feel the magic again, with a total restoration of an ELCO 44. Is your boat still available? If not, do you know of any other ELCO 44's out there? The acquistion cost will be minimal, the restoration, done right, will approximate $1,000,000 or more, but we are game to have a look ... thank you.
I too am a former ELCO owner, the incomparable 1939 44' Cruiser "Frolic", and had innumerable family and buddy adventures on her, home ported in Charleston SC, but cruised from Annapolis to Key West, even Freeport. Bahamas, and all points in between, over a period of many years. Donated her when I couldn't afford the maintenance--her new owners neglected and ultimately abandoned her, and now late in life my daughter and son-in-law want to feel the magic again, with a total restoration of an ELCO 44. Is your boat still available? If not, do you know of any other ELCO 44's out there? The acquistion cost will be minimal, the restoration, done right, will approximate $1,000,000 or more, but we are game to have a look ... thank you.