Dunphy Imperial

Name: Dunphy Imperial
Brand: Dunphy
SKU: 60787
Price: 7900.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

Price:

$7,900

Boat location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Ships to:

United States

Year:

1954

Make:

Dunphy

Model:

Imperial

Type:

Runabout

Hull Material:

Wood

Trailer:

Included

Use:

Fresh Water, Salt Water

Engine Type:

Single Inboard/Outboard

Engine Make:

Mercury

Engine Model:

40 hp Classic

Primary Fuel Type:

Gas

For Sale By:

Private Seller

Fuel Capacity:

6 - 10 Gallons

Hull ID Number:

DBC55382C354

Length:

16.0 feet

Beam:

5.5 feet

Raiting:

Condition:

Used

Seller Notes:

Boat has been refurbished by a professional Lake Michigan boat refinishing company. The leather interior has been newly replaced as well as the rub-rail. The chrome hardware fittings are original but in very good condition. All interior and exterior woodwork has been professionally varnished/painted and is free of scratches (unless minute). Hull is strong with no leaks. Electric trim and lights are in good working order. Horn does not work as I was going to put dual trumpet horns on it. Motor runs good and is dependable, has low hours as boat is stored for the most part but taken on fresh water occasionally. trailer is the original telescoping trailer with repacked bearings and is good for local use but might not be recommended for long road trips (1 or 2 hour road trips are no problem).

Description:

Beautifully restored 1954 Dunphy Imperial 16ft runabout with 2 tone wood trimming. Professionally refurbished by a Lake Michigan boat refinishing company. The boat has a mahogany hull with deep varnish finish and newly replaces green marine grade upholstry interior. No expense was spared in bringing back the original beauty of this classic. Due to the exceptional condition of this boat you can tell its always been somebody's "baby". Its been well preserved and kept in storage for the most part, but taken on fresh water occasionally to keep the wood strong and from drying out. The hull has no leaks and is strong enough for daily use. The boat is fitted with a 2006 Mercury Classic 40hp 2 stroke outboard which makes it practical and economical to operate and dependable. It will pull a small skier or tube (100 lbs or so) but this boat is more about cruising in style and creating a personality on the lake (draws a crowd everywhere it goes). Motor has electric tilt trim and top speed is about 35 mph but the simple dash board has no speedometer and is all original. The original telescoping trailer is included with the boat. The bearing have been repacked and its dependable enough for short road trips. The prior owner had purchased the boat and had it refurbished as an anniversary gift for his wife and was used on Lake Michigan. I have used the boat for occasional use on Clear Lake Texas and the boat now resides in Houston. This is a MUST SEE boat! Come and view the boat and see the quality and exceptional condition of the boat rather than take my word for it. You'll be pleased with it. This is one of the prettiest eye catching wooden boats (without spending a fortune) you will ever find.