MICHIGAN FRESHWATER MARINEYour Resource for High Quality, Freshwaterpreviously ownedBoat PartsBe the Talk of the Lake!....This Boat is Guaranteed to Turn Heads! 1959 Vintage Limited Edition Tail Fins and Two Tones Aluminum Runabout BoatManufactured by Meyers Aircraft Company in Tecumseh, MichiganExtremely Rare---Not many were even produced, let alone able to be found today!Matching Year (1959) Johnson 18hp Short Shaft Outboard Motor1993 Hawkeye Galvanized Bunk Style Boat TrailerWe have many details, specifications, etc...that are just too lengthy to include in this listing.So, we welcome any and all questions, which wewill try to answer in a timely fashion!This Boat is currently registered in the State of Michigan as a Historic Watercraft (Paperwork will be provided to Buyer, along with Legal Bill of Sale)1959 MEYERS BOATModel: 12 WT Limited Edition with Tail Fins & Two TonesSerial Number: 263Style: RunaboutMaterial: AluminumNumber of Keels: 5 (1 Main and 2 Pair of Sister Keels)Splash Rails: (2) both 11 ft. LengthOverall Length: 12 feetBeam Width: 54 inches (4.5 ft.), at Rear, Tip-to-Tip of Fins (We call the "Bat Wings" span) is 56 inches (4.6 ft.)Bow Depth: 19-inchesTransom Depth: 16-inchesDrain Plug: Yes, original cast aluminum drain plugSteering System: Cable-Pulley System--Tested, Works!Original 1950's Bake-A-Lite Plastic Steering Wheel which is cracking from age, but intact and mechanically functions fine. Chrome Helm Bezel is pitted, as expected from age and useBoat Windshield:Plexiglass with Aluminum Frame. Vintage Curved Style. 45-in. Wide. Windshield somewhat hazy as expected from aging, it is a 59 year old boat!Chrome Brackets arepitted as expected from age and use. One Bracket, though intact and functioning well, is cracked (see pics)...fine to use as is or replaceBoat Hardware: (9) Original Aluminum Castings--extremely rareGauges: Air Guide Marine, Vintage Original, Chrome Speedometer (with MPH and Knots per Hour). Chrome is pitted as expected from age and use. Not currently hooked-up, but Tested and Works well!Meyers Boat Emblems: Still attached to Port and Starboard sides of the boat, though not perfect some emblem damage1959 BOAT OUTBOARD MOTORMake: JohnsonModel: FD: 13Serial Number: 1838152Horsepower: 18 HPCylinders: 2-cylinder modelShaft Length: Short Shaft (for 15-16-inch length Transoms)Starting System: Electric Start. Ignition at dash and Motor also still has the original Tiller AssemblyMarineBattery:Tested, Good and includes Battery BoxFuel Tank:Original 1950's Vintage 2-Line Pressurized 3-Gallon Fuel Tank (Pristine used condition--No Rust inside or out!)Operational Status:Starts, Runs, Pumps Water, etc...good-runningGood Compression / Cold/ Dry Compression Readings:Top Cylinder 115 psi, Bottom 114 psiRemote Control: 1959 Johnson Ship Master Outboard Motor Control. Dual Lever with Red [Throttle] and Black [Shift] ball-shaped knobs on Levers. Brand New (not original) Sea Star Marine 10 ft. length Throttle and Shift Cables. Tested, works great! Shifts smoothly through Forward, Neutral, and ReverseNote: Gear Lube was drained and found to be clean and free of any water, foam, metal shavings, or any other contaminants. Gear Oil was then changed to fresh oil.BOAT TRAILER INCLUDEDMake: Hawkeye Boat Trailer (Made in Humbolt, Iowa)Model Year: 1993Style: Bunk Style (6-1/2 Foot Length Carpeted Bunks)Material / Construction: Galvanized (will not rust!)Features: Front Swivel Crank DollyBall Size: 2-inch Ball requiredOverall Length: 15-1/2 FeetOverall Width: 53-inches (4 ft. 5")Max Load Capacity: 2100 Lbs.Tires and Wheels: Brand New Tires and 5-Lug Wheels with ZERO Miles on them. 12" Loadstar Load Range C 530-12. Wheel Bearings found to be in excellent condition--inspected, and greased. Ready to Roll...and travel any distanceTrailer Lights: All Tested, and all work great (even side markers)LOCAL PICKUP ONLY Please contact Seller with any Questions you may have regarding this Boat, Motor, or Trailer, and about Buying and Local Pickup, prior to purchasingALL SALES ARE FINAL -- NO RETURNSINV# 1660
Meyers Limited Edition Tail Fins Two Tones Runabout Boat
Price:
$8,500
Boat location:
Ada, Michigan, United States
Ships to:
United States, Canada
Year:
1959
Make:
Model:
Limited Edition Tail Fins Two Tones Runabout Boat
Type:
Runabout
Hull Material:
Aluminum
Trailer:
Included
Bunk Style with New 12" Tires and Wheels
Use:
Only been used in Freshwater--No Salt Corrosion!, Fresh Water, Salt Water
Engine Type:
Single Outboard
Engine Make:
Johnson Engine
Engine Model:
1959 Johnson 18hp Outboard Model FD 13
Primary Fuel Type:
Gas
For Sale By:
Dealer
Hull ID Number:
Prior to 1971 Michigan did not have HIN Numbers
Length:
12.0 feet
Beam:
4.5 feet
Raiting:
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