Thanks for taking the time to view my listing.
I have been a fiberglass molder since 1976. I applied for and received my Manufacturer Identification Code from the Coast Guard in 1977. My MIC is LKC if you would like to verify.
This is a no reserve auction. The high bidder will be the new owner.
What we have here is a new 13' center console skiff/yacht tender.
The hull is 100% hand laminated fiberglass. It is a variable dead rise v-hull originated by Sea Craft To get a much better explanation of what variable dead rise is than I could give, please search (the hull truth 39616).
The last picture shows the difference between the dead rise angles.
The side chambers act as stringers which are not usually found on a boat this size. Attaching the storage chambers that cross between the side chambers to the side chambers provide a very rigid hull. The side chambers also contain the Coast Guard mandated level foam flotation.
As can be seen in the pictures there is a lot of storage (approx. 12 cu. ft.) which does not count the area beneath the floor.
I do not use screws to attach the wood to the fiberglass. Through bolts are
used exclusively.
I have left several items undone in order to give the purchaser the option to use the items he or she prefers. They include the steering and control systems and the bilge pump. The center console has not been mounted as it can be mounted to suit the operators height. I will mount the aforementioned items at no charge. Electrical systems are not my forte so I will leave that task to someone more qualified.
I will be building only a limited number of these. The remainder will be somewhat less exotic than this one.
A 5 year Coast Guard mandated hull warranty applies.
As this is a new boat, there is no title yet. The purchaser will receive an MSO (manufacturers statement of origin) and a bill of sale. These documents are then taken to the DMV and the state issues the title.
You will have to arrange your own shipping. I will help in any way I can. If you are out of state, but planing a trip to Florida, I will store the boat until you can pick it up.
I encourage anyone who is local and interested in the boat to see it first hand.
Check out my other auction to see another labor of love in the form of a 14' 4" flat back canoe.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
Thanks again for your time and have a great day,
Butch
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I would like to see this boat, I live in Punta Gorda not to far
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