Packard Gentleman's Racer

Packard Gentleman's Racer Gold Rush1 of 3 built for the Packard Boat Co.One of only three Gentleman's Racers commissioned by the Packard Boat Company and hand built by famed upstate NY boat builder John Ford as well as Gary Scherb of Old Time Boats in Florida. The three boats were personally ordered by the president of the Packard Boat Company and are based off of the Hacker Speedster plans. Of the three boats built, this was the president's own personal boat that he kept from new until his passing. This boat is powered by a Chevrolet V6 by specially built by Flagship Marine Engines in Punta Gorda, Florida. Was told the running gear cost $30,000 alone at the time. Boat is capable of speeds of 55-60 mph and uses hydraulic steering for easy controls.Built in 1993, the wood is Honduras mahogany and coated with epoxy sealer with 12-14 coats of varnish.Packard Boat Company of Sarasota, Florida designed and custom built retro-styled powerboats from 1988 to 2002 in very limited numbers and were known for their very high quality and great handling based off of 1920's-30's designs. The Packard Boat Company President was a retired engineer, boat racer and a 3rd generation steel worker and his family originally made parts for the Packard Automobile and Boat engines.PerBoats.comFor the president and CEO of Packard Boats, classic "gentlemen's runabouts" are something he remembers from his childhood not only because his family had several, but because his father's General Marine Corp. built more than 2000 mahogany runabouts between 1939 and WWII.The president wanted an all wood racer of his youth resulting in this specially commissioned boat with a 2 person seated pilot area in the rear with a forward 2 passenger seat just forward of the midships.Titled a 1918 Packard, and completed in 1993 it was shown from NY to Florida and the family said it was only used in fresh water, which is evident by it's beautiful condition.Boat measures at 18' with a beam of 5', the boat has always been garage kept and not been in water in a few years.The second sister boat, Pub Decisions is in Oklahoma while the third boats whereabouts are unknown.Call for more photos, videos of boat, questions or to arrange an inspection or survey. If you sound like a scammer, I will not reply. Thank you

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