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16 Feet 1954 Peterborough

16 Feet 1954 Peterborough

$12,500 (USD)

Boat ID: 44249

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Boat Summary
$12,500 (USD)
Boat ID: 44249

Beautiful restoration of mint condition 1954 Peterborough Speedster *(75th anniversary Edition) cedar strip outboard runabout. No soak epoxy west system bottom *professionally applied in 2021 painted red-simply trailer launch and go. New battery, steering pulley/cable system and 12 volt wiring in 2022. New original specs. propeller 2024. Vintage period correct restored Johnson 2 lever shift control box in 2022. Peterborough pennant on bow deck in nav. light fixture; Ontario/Canadian Ensign on stern light fixture. New chrome all around in 2021. Stainless steel stem band applied at bow 2023. New fenders, mooring lines and vinyl cushions in 2021. Sanded & stripped bare in/out during Covid 2019-2021 then sealed and varnished 8 coats Epifanes in sealed booth. Beautiful replica Peterborough Watercraft decals all around. Vintage OMC Johnson Mile Master red/white 5 Gallon vacum hose fuel tank fully restored in/out new lines/connector in 2021. Custom Sunbrella Forest Green travel cover & separate motor cover with all new stainless snaps. Vintage trailer with new winch crank & nylon mesh strap on single axle, sandblasted then powder coated red/white vintage look incl. fenders in 2021. New wiring harness with 4 point connector & new rear signal/brake lights. New axle with new *(3) wheels/tires/EZ lube hubs serviced annually since 2021. May include trailer mounted launch guide posts. Hull required only 2 minor repairs upon inspection; new outer keel-replaced professionally-oak with all new stainless screws. 5 ribs amidships were repaired in sections of between 5 & 12 inches with scarf joint white oak sealed with copper nails then epoxy. All other wood is original either cedar, oak and a 2 inch marine plywood transom installed by previous owner. Johnson Electric start 18 hp. motor model # FD11 fires up instantly with smooth idle & great compression. Restoration provided new impellor, coils, points, plugs & ignition. May also include; 2 vintage Peterborough paddles fully restored with period decals. Safety kit as required in Ontario, Canada. *This passion project was undertaken as a retirement project which happened to coincide with the onset of Covid lockdowns in 2019 enabling me to work in/out of my garage over 20 months of meticulous detailed love for wooden boats. Simply moving on as I have acquired my next project after using the Peterborough since launch in '2021. Have original *1954 bill of sale & black & white first launch photo in Quebec. I am 3rd owner purchased from Don Husack renown Ontario cedarstip restoration expert as excellent condition 'grey boat' in 2019.

Location:
Dundas, ON
Views:
712
Boat Details
Year:
1954
Manufacturer:
Peterborough
Model:
Speedster
Length:
16
Beam:
Engine Details
Year:
1957
Make:
Johnson 18 hp 2 stroke
Cylinders:
2
Hours:
minimal since '2021 rebuild-less than 20
Max Speed:
Fuel Type:
Trailer Details
Year:
1970s?
Manufacturer:
Unknown-no visible provenance
Axles:
single
Capacity:
2000 lbs
Brakes:
no
Comments:
See boat description please-fully restored & very roadworthy.
Other Information
Boat Cover:
Yes
Stereo:
No
Tonneau:
No
Spotlight:
No
Side Curtain:
No
Convertible Top:
No
Fume Detector:
No
Fire Extinguisher:
Yes
Comments:
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