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18'6 Feet 1919 Disappearing Propeller Boat (Dispro)

18'6 Feet 1919 Disappearing Propeller Boat (Dispro)

$12,500 (USD)

Boat ID: 36979

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Boat Summary
$12,500 (USD) SOLD
Boat ID: 36979

Florence, a turn-key 1919 Disappearing Propeller Motor Boat (dippy). A rare, flip start, copper jacket, 18.5’ Uncle Sam dippy (#1984), 1919 Kingfisher A2, 2.5 HP motor (#19254) . Florence is one of the few oldest running dippys known. A full hull/motor restoration was completed in 2002. This dippy is a user boat, kept in show condition since restoration. Awards include: Best Disappearing Propeller Boat (2003 ACBS AGM & Boat Show - Ottawa), Best Canadian Built (2009 Ottawa International Antique Boat Show), Antique Boat of the show (2011 Ottawa International Antique Boat Show), Oldest Boat of the show (2011 Ottawa International Antique Boat Show), Best Disappearing Propeller (2011 Montreal Classic Boat Festival), Oldest Boat of the show (2012 Ottawa International Antique Boat Show), Included: a rare Dippy folding light, trailer, cover, tools, Shaw & Tenney reproduction dippy oars and an 8X10 print of Florence on the Summer 2015 Lee Valley Tools Catalog.

Location:
Manotick, ON
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Boat Details
Year:
1919
Manufacturer:
Disappearing Motor Boat Co.
Model:
Uncle Sam
Length:
18' 6
Beam:
Engine Details
Year:
1919
Make:
Kingfisher
Cylinders:
1
Hours:
Unknown
Max Speed:
Fuel Type:
Trailer Details
Year:
Unknown
Manufacturer:
Explorer
Axles:
Single
Capacity:
Sufficient
Brakes:
Comments:
Other Information
Boat Cover:
No
Stereo:
No
Tonneau:
No
Spotlight:
No
Side Curtain:
No
Convertible Top:
No
Fume Detector:
No
Fire Extinguisher:
No
Comments:
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