I amadvertising this boat for sale,for a friend that has been building and restoring wood boats for many years. He is from the Port Huron MI area, but now resides in Ga. and continues his craft.
This launch is a new custombuild using a derelict 1910s era transport launch as a pattern. The original launch was used to transport people and mail on the St Clair river to and from Harsens Island. It was found around the Alganac area and was thought to be a Chris Smith, but found out later it is not. Some said it might be from a Marine City boatyard. Who knows? The original engine and rudder were missing. It had bench seats along the sides and a starboard navigation light board with the name Redhead carved in it.
He built this launch usingthe original stem and skeg. He also retained the original hull shape using the derelict as a pattern.
The new construction consists of:
Single length white oak steam bent framing
Framing skinned with 1/4" Ocoume marine plywood and sealed with West, Smiths and Z-Spar paint on interior.
3M 5200 adhesive and x 3 mahogany planking on bottom and sides
Mahogany planking on the decks in a beautiful Herringbone pattern
Custom built interior using all solid mahogany. Shaped bench seat arms with rosettes.
Flooring is to 1 mahogany boards built using dado joinery and epoxy. Spray stained and varnished.
Bottom and side paint is Z-Spar with decks and interior being finished with many coats of Z-SparCaptains varnish.
High quality marine upholstery, stainless steel trim, glass windshield and vintage chromed hardware.
The engine is from a 1960s Lyman lap strake boat. It is a 4 cylinder 120 hp OMC marine engine with a conversion kit. The transmission is a Velvet Drive. Both are in good condition. Mounted gauges for RPM, Oil Pressure and Water Temperature. This enginehas more power thanthe boat needs and easily gets it to a cruise speed of about 12 mph. This launch hull was not designed to plane or run faster. Just cruise.
The trailer is tandem axle with surge brakes on the front axle. Double bunked to fit this boat. New bearings and bearing buddies. All lights work. The tires have decent tread but are old. Fine for hauling around here, but I would not feel comfortable using them for a long trip. There is no spare. The trailer came from Michigan with the derelict boat years ago. It is not titled or registered. A bill of sale will be provided. If needed, the owner can raise the boat and trailer to load on your flat bed trailer.
This boatwas registered in Georgia by the owner/builder in 2007, as a 2007 built Chris Craft replica. The GA issued HIN is 38R29. The registration has expired. Georgia is a non title state for boats. A Georgia Bill Of Sale will be provided.
The boat is invery goodcondition with the exception of a couple small spots of dock rash on the wood rub rail. It has always been stored on the trailer in a closed shop. The registration numbers are made of brass and screwed on. The owner will remove them, fill the screw holes and touch up the paint if desired. I think this launch would look great with a brass, stainless or woodplate on each side for the registration numbers.
It has been used in many regional ACBS boat shows with very little use otherwise. The owner/builder is a long time ACBS member. High quality materials and craftsmanship in a reliable and beautiful antique style boat.
E-mail with any questions. Boat can be inspected with appointment. A ride on the lake will be provided by the owner when payment is made to him. This boat is being advertised for sale locally and this listing may be cancelled at any time.
The price the owner is asking is already heavily discounted to move this boat. He will be selling several more as time permits.
This fine piece of craftsmanship is being sold by the owneras a used boat with used trailer and are being sold "as is" with no warranty, liability or returns offered. I am acting to advertise this boat for saleby the owner only and I will have no part in the matters of Payment and Bill of Sale. The buyer also acknowledges and agrees to Hold Harmless the advertiser in any matters of ownership orliability. The non-refundable $300 deposit is to pay the classifieds board fees only, which are non-refundable to me to advertise this boat for sale by the owner.
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