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Owens Runabout

Price: 
$1,000
Boat location: 
Farmington, New York, United States
Ships to: 
United States
Year: 
1957
Make: 
Owens
Model: 
Runabout
Type: 
Outboard
Hull Material: 
Wood
Trailer: 
Included
Engine Type: 
Single Inboard/Outboard
Engine Make: 
Johnson Engine
Primary Fuel Type: 
Gas
For Sale By: 
Private Seller
Length: 
16.0 feet
Raiting: 
Average: 4.6 (9 votes)
Owens Runabout 1957
  • Owens Runabout 1957
  • Owens Runabout 1957
  • Owens Runabout 1957
  • Owens Runabout 1957
  • Owens Runabout 1957
  • Owens Runabout 1957
  • Owens Runabout 1957
  • Owens Runabout 1957
  • Owens Runabout 1957
  • Owens Runabout 1957
  • Owens Runabout 1957
  • Owens Runabout 1957
  • Owens Runabout 1957
  • Owens Runabout 1957
  • Owens Runabout 1957
  • Owens Runabout 1957
  • Owens Runabout 1957
  • Owens Runabout 1957
  • Owens Runabout 1957
  • Owens Runabout 1957
  • Owens Runabout 1957
  • Owens Runabout 1957
  • Owens Runabout 1957
Condition: 
Used
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Seller Notes: 
Hull damage
Description: 

This is a Genuine 1957 Owens Runabout wooden boat. 1957 was the last year Owens made wooden boats, switching to Fiberglass from 1958 on.This rare boat includes an original vintage Gator trailer, and the original 35hp Johnson twin outboard engine (outfitted with rare generator).Boat was completely redone in 2013 - complete sanding, painting and topcoated with 13 coats of marine varnish.The interior was redone in the original coral and white combo. Has the original "Galaxy 500" wheel and a period correct compass. New stainless bow plate installed.The successful bidder will also receive corresponding literature showing the authenticity of the trailer, plus some boat literature i've collected over the years.The boat will need repair work: The hull was damaged by a hidden rock in our local lake and will need to be repaired - see pictures.

Questions

Thomas Craine - 23/05 9:21AM

I am interested in this boat trailer and motor combination.

Please contact me.

Burch Owens - 07/11 5:07AM

Hi! My grandfather built these and I would LOVE to restore! Can this be shipped to CA?thanks!

Joel Miller - 17/07 8:23PM

I know it is an old listing but I thought I would check if you sold boat ? Thanks Joel

terry shafe - 17/09 11:17AM

Hello,
We are helping a friend (dementia) who restored his Uncles 1956 Owens (title says 14 feet) if you are interested in buying it please e-mail me.

Regards, Terry

rik marshall - 03/04 1:50AM

sweet! refurbished complete one of these in my early 20's.. reupholstered rechromed polished all, installed a bronze tinted windshield. filled and varnished till u could brush your teeth in the finish. i guess i was 22 cuz i installed a 1972 80hp mercury on the back. did 57 mph. use to race the trains along the lower puget sound. exhilarating.

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