Cruisers Inc

Vintage 1964 Cruisers Inc 18 302 model.Beautiful wooden boat professionally restored with furniture finish smooth varnish and new ablative bottom paint!Cruisers Incorporated was formed out of the Thompson family of boat builders in business since 1905. Their unique claim to fame was to bolt side boards securely to oak ribs, making one of the strongest wooden boats ever. The Thompson company was partially purchased by Chris Craft in 1962, who also made the same lapstrake boats from Thompson specs. The Cruisers Company is still in business, now making fine yachts.This is a rare opportunity to own a museum quality piece of boating history; preserved, protected to last for years. Fifty six years old, but in pristine condition, and In spite of its age, this boat is one hundred percent operational with all systems functioning correctly. The boat was in the water and in use this summer.Gorgeous hue with rich tones on smooth finished Mahogany wood. Mint condition upholstery, Bimini and complete cover. Nice chrome with no pits on bow light, cleats, gauges emblems2 motors included:-Original 1964 65hp Mercury-Powerful, modern 1988 115hp Mercury (currently installed) Boat will easily do forty plus miles per hour. The motor has been overhauled with the following new parts for dependability:Fuel pump, spark plugs, stator, trigger, switch boxes, carb kits, Battery, impeller, new base coat clearcoat paint and decals.Very rare Teal interior with matching bottom paint. Comfortably seat six adults. Storage under front and back seats.Motor comes with the original owners manual and a Shop manual. Current registration, clear Ohio titles for boat and 115 Mercury motor.Rare Optional 18 Gallon fuel tank, Electric trim on motor, Bilge pump, speedometer, retro radio with Bluetooth.Trailer Is fully restored: has new tires, bearings, brakes, lights, jack and has been sandblasted, primer and painted. Newly carpeted bunks. Pulls very nicely.This boat has been preserved with the best materials: Epoxy sealer, 3m 5200, Petitt varnish and topside white. Bottom had been coated with ablative paint. Bilge area was cleaned, sanded and coated with clear epoxy followed by Kirby bilge paint. All solid wood: there is no rotten wood on the boat anywhere.New boat cover and Bimini top. This boat has been in the water this season and is ready to enjoy. Please message me for a recent video of the boat running!Buy with an opportunity to inspect the vessel: This boat will be sold with a chance for the buyer to personally inspect the vessel after the sale and before final payments. If not 100% satisfied with purchase, the sale will be cancelled, deposits refunded, no negative feedback. The buyer must inspect the vessel in person for this opportunity to be in effect.The 1967 Ford Truck in the photo will be listed on classifieds board in the near future.This is a rare opportunity to own a vintage piece of boating history. This boat needs nothing! Everything you need to start enjoying! Anchor, 100 ft rope, dock lines, life preservers, flares, fire extinguisher, Bimini cover, trailerable cover.For more pictures, look on Columbus Ohio Facebook.The boat is available for inspection everyday In the Columbus, Ohio area, and will also be in Daytona Beach Florida in a few weeks.