We will use the same scale we used to weigh aluminum vs iron heads. Originally owned and raced by Larry Longnecker of Sioux City, Iowa. Most notable, beginning in 1945 (and about 9 years before the automobile industry styling) was the 20 Sport Runabout and the 23 Sport Runabout (229) introducing the torpedo-style rear and sloping dorsal fin. As a major styling innovation, the fin models combined an oak frame, mahogany-varnished decks, and painted sides Is this boat still for sale? Wood surfaces are all varnished. Dick, thanks for making memories come alive! Gray Marine engines were predominant, with the 229 having twin 150s for 55 MPH performance. During the professional restoration it Whats your best cash price? Built in second year factory was open, made right here in Atlanta.Flat bottom V hull, very shallow draft, 8 inches, for fishing or fun. Visit us at Katz's Marina LLC, 2 Thompson Lane, Andover, NJ 07821. We are in need of volunteers to assist with: Contact Any Board Member to find out more! The "Geezer" does come with a trailer. Who Wants In? Load up, then lets start this puppy off. The Ventnor Company built a wide variety of custom launches, tenders, utilities, runabouts, and commercial small craft into the 1930s. I have seen two of his boats and both thequality of construction and faithfulness of design areexcellent. got it, thanks. Classic Twin Cockpit boat featuring Ventnor's unique finned design. The Woody Boater Diet Challenge. Mfine can taunt us with bacon bits. Opens in a new window or tab. Original bottom that soaks up well. The hull weighs 95 lbs. See you all in Travares in March, we arrive March 2nd and will attend both of the classic boating events ( the vintage regatta, then the Sunnyland event). My boats not ready but I am.. I need to drop some New Orleans weight, hell, the last two years have been a slow death march to fatdom again. The most noteworthy feature is the well know fin which is intcat and original to this boat. Project condition, non-running A great project platform from the famous Ventnor Boat Company makers of champion racing craft and pleasure runabouts. Our quest is to recognize that which was remarkable from the past and acknowledge the Ethos or the characteristics of a previous era as manifested in its beliefs or aspirations, and honor these qualities and values in everything we do. This 1947 18' Deluxe Utility features Ventnor's unique custom hardware and styling cues. Best known for its racing designs and art-deco inspired models, the company also converted production over to warships during WWII. Report Contact Poster by Email. Comes with a full custom fitted cover and trailer. Beautifully restored 1954 Dunphy Imperial 16ft runabout with 2 tone wood trimming. #reedville #fi, Now this is real boating. Also, please don't waste your time or mine if you're not legit and can't talk with me at some point. boat has been restored and repowered in 1990 with modern Pleasure Craft Marine 5.7 liter V-8 engine. Early 3-point hydroplane. This model was designed to be powered by 2 Gray Marine Flathead 6 cylinder Fireball 160 hp engines with speeds up to 50 mph. Add to cart. Sales were good and their racing knowledge helped produce a fast pleasure boat reaching 44 MPH. classes, as well as many divisional and national championships. The company continued a wide line of pleasure boats, with racing boats still being the dominant focus. Regards. We will all weigh in. Like the finned 1955 Chris Craft Cobra, the 1945 finned Ventnor looked great as a contemporary design, but did not sell well to some because of the Art Deco design. We are very pleased to have Dick Thede at our Rendezvous with a current 20 Ventnor. It appears that the boat was powered by a split exhaust Graymarine 160hp 6cyl. Although a 50's era Evinrude 18 hp with electric start is included, all indications are that there never has been a motor on the boat. Take the 1947 Ventnor 20-foot sport runabout owned by Dr. Lance Bergstrom of Horace, who does cataract surgery at Essentia St. Mary's in Detroit Lakes several times a week. The b 1969 Chris Craft 57 Constellation. 1-877-636-MBBW (6229) Price: $2,700.00 1947 Runabout on custom trailer. In 1934, the APBA introduced the 225 class, and Ventnor set a record of 44.14 MPH. The underside of the hull is as close to perfect as imaginable with no dents or deep scratches. We believe ours is a 1947 the man who bought ours new then bought a twin engine 23 in 1948 ( that boat is now called Velocity). Now at 270 lbs +/- a couple, I have leveled off and holding steady. Caractristiques principales de la coque 1947 Century Boats Runabout: matriau de la . With the advent of the war, Ventnor moved to Atlantic City, New Jersey, and built military vessels 23 through 110. $ In stock. of boat manufactures then Ventnor would be the "Tesla" of that time. Visit pure-gas.org for a list of stations in Minnesota and across the USA. This is a great example of a locally built St Lawrence rowing skiff. Classic Wooden Boats for Sale | Vintage Chris Craft | Antique Boats. Originally sent to Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota she was raced on the lake until 1955 when it unfortunately rolled during a race. We are the worldwide authority of fine vintage watercraft. Please . What ever works for you works for us. This hull measures 18 feet in length along the gar boards a common practice of the period. This boat is a 1957 Stephens Flying Bridge Motor Yacht that, at 47 in leng Request Details - send us a message directly to ask about this listing, Make Offer - make an offer on this listing and we will communicate to the seller, Email listing - send this listing to yourself or a friend by email, Print Boat - print this listing for future reference, Boat Summary - full details on this listing are available here, Help - Click here to bring back this guide. The rear seat backs fold down and have padded blue vinyl covers that slide over those panels. In 1947 If you considered Chris-Craft to be the "G.M." Made by the Ventnor Boat company in New Jersey famous for designing some of the fastest race-boats/ hydroplanes of the 30's to the 50's. You can brag about it all in the comment section. Boat is powered with a GM Big Block 409 V8. *** PRICE REDUCED BY MOTIVATED SELLER ***. Cobra. 1946 Ventnor 20ft Custom Runabout | Classic Wooden Boats for Sale | Vintage Chris Craft | Antique Boats Classic Wooden Boats for Sale | Vintage Chris Craft | Antique Boats 1946 Ventnor 20 Custom Runabout Best restored Ventnor on the planet! This Ventnor boat was refurbished in 1993 and has been garage kept. West Systems Epoxy Bottom coat. Report 409 V8 Powered This Ventnor boat was refurbished in 1993 and has been garage kept. Can be easily painted to replicate the original finishes. Dora Boat Show, as well as others next year. Stored inside. Email Poster. Classic Runabout Under 21' Click Image for full size 1947 Christiansen Aqua-Air Car - 'Aqua-Air Car' Owner: Paul Miller Home Port: Elburn, IL Brainchild of Philip Christiansen, the boat was designed with an airplane engine and propeller to power the boat that looks like a P-40 Warhawk fighter. I have only touched the historical surface, so why not have some research fun and seek out some Ventnors at boat shows. Their intended use was in the on-going Sino-Japanese War. 237 (135,924) 100%. Copyright 2023 Land-O-Lakes Classic Boat Club - A Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society.All Rights Reserved. I have already lost 30 lbs since mid-summer. After moving to Egg Harbor, New Jersey, Ventnorcontinued to build 20 to 40 lapstrake and plywoodcruisers until 1968. Ventnor designed other fast boats. He purchased her and had it shipped to his base in California where he initiallystored her awaiting it's turn to be restored. A complete summary of restoration work is available. Larry Lange first came across his 1947 Ventnor nearly 25 years ago. A few 19, 20 and 23 Sport Runabout models were built with all varnished sides and two-tone decks. Ventnor boats continuously updated their designs, as lighter and greater horsepower engines became available. We preserve the authenticity, craftsmanship, beauty, and value of vintage mahogany watercraft for future generations. Dunnellon, Florida. A 100 years of Ventnor Boats will be featured at theMt. Call for more details. Please refer to listing number 150 when calling or emailing. Ce navire a t conu et construit par le chantier naval Century Boats en 1947. 1947 Feathercraft aluminum 12 ft Utility model. This is a 1973 Century Coronado. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. 1947 Hutchinson 22 Utility Runabout $ 1948 Chris Craft 22 Sportsman Sedan $ 1948 Matthews 40 Sedan Cruiser; SOLD 1948 Ventnor 19 Finned Boattail Custom; 1949 25 Chris Craft; Home Boats for Sale Services and Restoration Sell a Boat . One of the nicest and visually most faithful to the original is the Ventnor 20-ft. Runabout. Does have a small plywood crack in lower gunnel behind the driver. We aspire to provide products that are timeless in design, have an inherent style and are coveted moving forward. This design was a major development in both water resistance and stability. 1947 Feathercraft Runabout - $2700 (Kingsport), 1947 Feathercraft aluminium 12 for Utility model - $950 (Decatur/Emory), 1947 Ventnor Runabout - $24,900 (Clearwater), 1947 Ventnor Runabout - $24,900 (Dunedin, Fl). 1947 Ventnor Runabout - $24,900 (Clearwater) 1947 Ventnor Utility Runabout18' foot professionally restored with custom trailer and covering. Only $18,900. We can all weigh in on who is cheating and have some fun with it. 1946 Ventnor Custom Runabout19'- a rare and very collectable Ventor with aft fin. possible, as the Tucker was a Lycoming, and Ventnor hadpreviously used many Lycoming marine engines. This is a project boat, it needs to be rigged for a motor. Down a decent amount. Be sure to see him (and his boat.). 409 V8 Powered. For use as Suicide Boats, they were powered by a Lycoming Engine, and designed to run at 64 MPH with a 500-pound bomb in the bow! Boats displayed in 2019 included Lance Bergstrom's 1947 Ventnor Ruanbout, Joe and Bernadine Hesse's 1956 Mercury Boats of Burbank CA Sabre, Gene Klinnert's 1954 Christ Craft, Bob House's 1947 Century Seamaid, Bill OKeefe's 1948 Christ Craft Runabout, Jeff and Holly Peterson's 1956 Dunphy Bonita, Jeff Roberts' 1950 Chris Craft . Boat location: Castro Valley, California, United States Ships to: United States, Canada Year: 1947 Make: Not Specified Model: 18-c Type: Utlilty Runabout Hull Material: Wood Trailer: Included Use: Unknown Engine Type: Single Inboard Engine Make: Graymarine Engine Model: Phantom 6-125 Primary Fuel Type: Gas For Sale By: Private Seller Al & friends . Today, Dicks revived Ventnor Boat Works This is a true classic wooden yacht whi A Pontoon conversion to resemble an America Paddle Wheeler. Hope to meet you all down at Lake Dora. I signed up for the Lake Okoboji Triathlon which is in July and would like to get down to 215. As in early automobiles, gasoline engines had to be proven to the public to have virtues of speed, endurance, andreliability. 1947 Ventnor wooden Boat. I am sorry this boat has SOLD! Adolph Apel invented the five-point suspension hull in 1935, and refined it to the three-point style. Wood surfaces are all varnished. Still for sale? Subscribe to our newsletter below! For list of improvements, please call . West Systems Epoxy Bottom coat. The original version made its debut at the 1945 New York Boat Show. Show-ready and ready to enjoy, this Ventnor . Show-ready and ready to enjoy, this Ventnor Deluxe Utility is sold complete with a custom cover and trailer. It comes complete with a nice custom trailer and full mooring cover. NO? 1947 Runabout on custom trailer. Later in the 1930s, Ventnor set the record at 66.4 MPH lap speed, 87.5 MPH flying mile. In the late 40s, although the best choice of the time, plywood was not competitve with the new fiberglass. The engine is strong and is the original engine. Sellers with highest buyer ratings; Returns, money back; Ships in a business day with tracking; Learn More Top Rated Plus. Stored inside. And there will be prizes along the way. Salvaged, she was put into storage and basically forgotten until the late 70's when she was 'discovered' by well known classic boat collector Alan Firth from California. 409 V8 Powered. 1947 Ventnor 21 ft runabout. The first year of a complete line was 1946. Offers considered after your inspection. 409 V8 Powered This Ventnor boat was refurbished in 1993 and has been garage kept. Ventnor began building boats in 1902 in Ventnor, NJ. For list of improvements, please call . and professionally She made her debut at the 2005 Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance Classic Boat Show. Known to be 1 of 4 in the US. Fireboy automatic fire extinguisher has been added to the engine compartment. "It's a pretty. Experience driven by passion you can depend on! Can be easily painted to replicate the original finishes. Want to keep up to date on the boat-shop? Just turned 30 and 250lbs is no way to go through life for me. He patented the three-point suspension hull in 1936 in the US and UK, and it is still used today. In 1937, at the Presidents Cup Race, it ran at 72.7 MPH, 1 MPH faster than the three-time Gold Cup winner, El Lagarto. This boat, named Juno, is still participating in boat shows and Race Boat Regattas. You guys make me laugh. Hull itself in very good condition, no leaks, dents or scr 1947 Ventnor Utility Runabout18 foot professionally restored with custom trailer and covering. Contact Us - Toll Free: 1-833-762-0001Email: Sales Team. Known to be 1 of 4 in the US. - Here's your opportunity to own one of the rarest post-war runabouts. Their racing involvement remained strong, and the1931 American Power Boat Associations (APBA) creation of a 135 cubic inchdisplacement racing class was immediately dominated by Ventnor. Following this, Ventnor built a variety of unique Runabouts and Utilities for the pleasure boat market. 1937 Ventnor 18' Racing Runabout 'Alfa' crossing the block at Kissimmee 2018 in , at the as T215. Its a never ending battle for me and whats left of my vintage metabolism. Year 1947 . Unfortunately Alan passed away before getting to her restoration. Thanks @whiskeyplanktour, Que chariots of fire #muttsofinstagram #poodlesofi, Reflections #classicboats #trawlerlife #woodboat #, Copyright - All Rights Reserved | WoodyBoater |. Type Verification Code: Similar Items - 1947 Ventnor Runabout - $24,900 (Dunedin, Fl) . #classicboats #chriscraft #vintage, Original @chriscraft duster cit late 40s #art #vin, The new drill area #drill #oldtools #marina #boaty, On top of the world #mutt #dogsofinstagram, Just another day at the office #work #mancave #esc, Added back a little history to the place #woolsy #, Nice fires and family are the best. consisting of both planking and cold molded plywood. My name is Mike let me know if the belt still available. Works Copyright Boats-from-USA.com 2023. Boat is powered with a GM Big Block 409 V8. Competition was fierce for the consumer spending boom, and Chris Craft, Century and Higgins, were masters at mass producing low cost, good quality boats. I stepped on my scales and it displayed please, only one at a time, http://www.woodyboater.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Woodyboater-Logo-White.svg. It is ironic that the new material, fiberglass, which later Ventnor would not adapt to, could have enabled their designs to be built better, cheaper, and much more durable.
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