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23’ Feet 1930 Hubert Johnson Laker launch

23’ Feet 1930 Hubert Johnson Laker launch

$20,000 (USD)

Boat ID: 42508

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Boat Summary
$20,000 (USD) SOLD
Boat ID: 42508

Viking, renamed Bess in 2002 upon our purchase was built by Hubert Johnson in 1930 for Mr. Swinglehurst of New York. He passed away in 1932 and the boat was sold in 1934 to Max Nydegger who kept her in his boathouse on Lake Winnepasake until his death in 1964. Title then passed to his daughter Mrs. Hugh E. Thomson then her son Hugh E. Thomson Jr. until 1986 when the property was sold. The boat was purchased by Steve Camann of Manchester NH. He promptly had the boat refit and repowered, replacing the original Chrysler Ace with a Flagship 283, by New England Boat & Motor, Inc. Laconia New Hampshire. I purchased her from Mr. Camann in 2002. I relocated her to Sausalito CA for use at Lake Tahoe. During my 20 year custody, she has been totally restored twice, 2002, 2015. She was repowered again in 2018. Fresh varnish and paint 2022. She is warehouse stored during off season and is lift launched during use. She is comfortable big boat, safe and roomy for up to 10 passengers and their gear. As a semi displacement boat, she comes up on plane easily and cruises dry and safe. She can be seen in Florida, Cape Coral, or at the Mt. Dora ACBS show in March. She is a unique boat that needs a new caretaker for the next 20 years.

Location:
Cape Coral, FL
Views:
4,124
Boat Details
Year:
1930
Manufacturer:
Hubert Johnson
Model:
Laker Launch
Length:
23’
Beam:
Engine Details
Year:
2019
Make:
Chris Craft 350 V8 210HP
Cylinders:
V8
Hours:
30 since complete rebuild
Max Speed:
Fuel Type:
Trailer Details
Year:
2002
Manufacturer:
Pacific Trailers
Axles:
2
Capacity:
3000
Brakes:
Surge brakes
Comments:
Custom dual axel fully bunked trailer safely supporting the boat along keel as well as stringers. Tows easily well balanced. Fresh wheels and tires 2020. Always stored indoors.
Other Information
Boat Cover:
Yes
Stereo:
No
Tonneau:
No
Spotlight:
No
Side Curtain:
No
Convertible Top:
No
Fume Detector:
No
Fire Extinguisher:
Yes
Comments:
Fresh upholstery and motor box cover by Rod Souza. All Sunbrella royal blue. 2022, Transom stripped and refinished ready for her new owner’s name. Hull is cedar, decks are teak, interior and ceilings are African Mahogany. Rails and fittings are bronze.
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