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25.6 Feet 1949 Custom Grew / Hutchinson

Shortly after World War II, a gentleman by the name of H. Tracy Balcom enlisted Glen E. Furness, the naval architect at Hutchinson Boat Works in Alexandria Bay, NY, to design a boat for him. It was to be a custom power boat for Balcom to use for fishing and recreation in the Thousand Islands area of the St. Lawrence. Furness went to work and drew up plans for a 25-ft. 6-in. utility with a 7-ft. 8-in. beam, double-planked bottom and lap strake sides that blended beautifully into a full barrel-stern – an extremely rare combination. An ice-box and several lockers were provided for stowage of fish and fishing gear, and an unusual convertible canvas top on wood bows was designed to collapse forward into a concealed compartment located just behind the windshield. Power was provided by a 6-125 Gray Marine engine. The design was designated #142, and as far as is known, only one boat was ever built from that design. That build was executed in 1949 by Grew Boats, Ltd. of Pentanguishene, ONT, Canada as hull #3412. The boat’s name, Royal Amber, was found during restoration, barely visible on the transom. The boat spent the next 25 years in the Thousand Islands and during that time it was regularly maintained by Hutchinson. In 1974, the boat was acquired by a Paul Schumacher of Rochester, NY with the intention of restoring it. He used the boat very little, and never got around to its restoration. Three years later he put it in storage at Sill’s Marina on Sodus Bay, and in 1981, he gave it to FLC member Stew Sill, owner of the marina, as compensation for storage! In 1998, Stew sold the marina, built himself a shop at his home on the west side of the bay, moved the boat from storage into the shop and undertook its restoration as a major retirement project. Stew’s objectives were to restore the boat to the highest standards while retaining originality, but using modern technologies for increased reliability, safety and performance. That project began in 2000, and over the next six years he worked steadily on the boat doing a first- class, bottom-up restoration. The keel, ten web frames and 35 intermediate frames were replaced -- all in white oak. A new3M 5200 bottom was installed, but surprisingly, the ½” mahogany topsides were still in excellent condition. They were saved and refastened with silicon bronze rivets. Decks are all original mahogany and were reinstalled with 3M 5200 seams. Through the years, the boat retained all of its original hardware (most of which was replated), including an Iva-Lite and a deck- mounted Perko siren. The original Stewart- Warner instrument panel was retained, but all new S-W “wing” gauges were installed. In a nod to practicality and reliability over authenticity, the boat’s Gray Marine engine was replaced with a new 300hp Crusader which Stew found on e-Bay at a bargain price. The power train was fleshed out with 1:1 Velvet Drive transmission, and new stainless shaft, prop and strut bearing. And as part of the concession to modern power, the boat’s original floor-mounted shift lever was replaced with a Morse single-lever control. The new engine also required a twelve- volt electrical system including bilge blower, bilge pump and new wiring throughout. Research into the source of the name Royal Amber has uncovered the fact that H. Tracy Balcom, Jr, the original owner, was President and CEO of the Wiedemann Brewery, in Newport, KY from 1938 until it merged in 1967 with Heileman Brewery. For many years before and during the time that Mr. Balcom was CEO, Wiedemann was prominent in the Newport community and their flagship beer was named “Royal Amber.” To round out the restoration, new “tuck & roll” upholstery was installed and battleship linoleum covered the cockpit soles. The result was “A sweet running boat,” according to Stew. “That new Crusader really made a perfect engine for this boat!” Stew now had himself what he called the Ultimate Picnic Boat for casual use and pleasant afternoons on Sodus Bay and Lake Ontario. But that’s not the end of the story. Enter Ed Leroux! For 30 years, Ed Leroux had been active in boating, mostly sailing. Much of that time was spent on Sodus Bay, but through reassignments and relocations with Xerox, he sailed in San Francisco, Southern California and Long Island Sound. As children and grandchildren became sailors (or at least enjoyed the water), it became clear that he and his wife, Anne, needed a water-side cottage to handle the crew. In 1996, they bought their summer place on Le Roy Island which gave them the opportunity to have more space for the kids than just the sailboat at Sodus Bay Yacht Club where they had been and still are members. It also gave Ed a place for smaller wooden boats -- an interest that he had held for some time. His first wooden boat was (and still is) a 12-ft. Penn Yan Swift replica built in 1997 by Victory Boats of Victory, NY. “As a kid, it was the first boat I remember my dad owning on the St. Lawrence.” Ed’s second woode

28 foot Feet 1929 Chris Craft

Lake Geneva boat, 2nd owner

34 feet Feet 1951 Huckins

Complete rebuild in 1995

30' Feet 1998 Gentlemens Racer

My choice of construction was to be 4 layers all laminated in a unique manner that no other builder has done. Frames were laminated in a jig to the bullet shape 1 piece, no seams or joints. The first layer of planking was 5/16ths x 3/4 - 2" shiplapped. After fairing it received 2 diagonal layers of 1/16th x 4" Douglas Fur veneer that was laid heavily in liquid glue and stapled in place. A total of 35 gallons of glue was used in the laminating process. After fairing the third layer of veneer the outer layer of Honduras Mahogany canoe shaped concave convey was laid heavy in glue and stapled in a pre determined pattern. This out layer of Mahogany was 5/16 x 13/16 planking placed end to end would total 1.8 miles! The first layer of planking on the bottom was 13/16 x 1 1/2" with two layers of 1/16 Diagonal Fir and 1 layer of Mahogany producing a 1 piece laminated bottom 1 1/4 thick! The sanding was done with a 5' long flexible fairing board. Then finished with Chris Craft Mahogany Filler Stain and now up to 28 hand rubbed coats of varnish. Always kept inside custom floating garage with internal lift. I have done all maintenance myself and have been the only operator. Inspiration for the cockpit shape came from a 1947 Chris Craft that I once owned. The back seat accommodates a 80 gallon L shaped fuel tank. Engine was purchased with a 1.5 to 1 Borg Warner Velvet Drive Trans and out a Cupped Nibral 16x24 Prop. Quick to plane and cruise @ 1700 RPM - Tops 4500 RPM over 40 MPH. Compression check on motor was perfect. New manifolds, risers, hoses and elbows were just recently added. Boat took a year and a half to build, it was launched in June of 1998. A bow thruster and second battery were added in 2012! The double axel trailer was purchased in September of 2023. All serious interested buyers please contact through phone number and I can put in touch with Sam the owner!

32 Feet 1966 Chris Craft Sea Skiff - Special Order

The ultimate entertaining and day-boat! Dancing Feather was custom ordered from Chris Craft with a wider, 11'6" beam by her original owners of 33 years in Wisconsin. Purchased by her current owners in 1999, she went through a full 2.5 year restoration by Frank M. Weeks Yacht Yard in Patchogue, NY. Relaunched in 2002 and primarily used along the Long Island Sound. Professionally serviced annually by Rainbow Marine Center, Babylon, NY. All original brochures, order forms, and maintenance records available. Recent updates include: repower with twin 5.7L 235hp Marine Power V8 engines 2018, 16x15 3 blade props (spares included) and stainless steel shafts, new aluminum fuel tanks 2014, all new hoses and fuel lines, new batteries 2015 (12V DC system w/helm rocker & breaker switches), original gauges restored 2018, Garmin GPS 2017, new steering 2022. .Cabinet sink top at cockpit area, 15 gallon fresh water tank., fresh water wash down. Raritan-type head in enclosed forward section with holding tank & deck pump out. Seating: helm seat; Custom solid mahogany bench seat across transom with cushions; Custom mahogany dinette table and seating with cushions. V-Berth forward with cushions. Navy blue Bimini canvas top plus matching full mooring cover. Custom teak swim platform added in 2021. This boat has been very special to her current owners and many updates have been carefully planned and completed.

19 Feet 1945 Gar Wood Commander

“We Three” has been a fixture on Long Lake in the Adirondacks since she was delivered to the original owner, WA Raney in April 1946. After the passing of Mr. Raney, his daughter sold the Gar Wood to Dr. and Mrs. Shelly in April 1996 and she remains on Long Lake to this day. She won numerous boat shows from South Carolina and North Carolina. The Clayton Boat show, is where she won Best preserved, Best Gar Wood and a few “Best of show”. This Gar Wood is about as original as any boat one can find other than some of the upholstery which was really beginning to show some wear. All the wood on her, including her bottom, is original. One might wonder when looking at her due to the lighter “sapwood” which is found on her forward port side, but that is exactly how she came from the factory. She was built to go to the 1946 New York Boat Show, but that show, due to the war, never became a reality and she was then taken to Hearn’s Dept. Store as a boat to use for sales. She was the only Gar Wood of her kind built and primarily for that show. Mr. Ranney had taken his daughter to Hearns to purchase clothing and saw this particular boat, inquired about purchasing one like it and was told “he should consider purchasing this boat due to rumors that the company would or might be closing in the near future. He purchased her on the spot. Mr. Raney purchased the boat right off the floor from the Dept. Store in January of 1946.

26 Feet 1956 Chris-Craft Continental

"Twin Spin" is hull #3 out of the 48 26-foot Continentals made by Chris-Craft in 1956 and only 82 of these big utilities ever made by Chris-Craft between 1956 and 1959. "Twin Spin" was originally called "Allegro" by its initial purchaser, Dr. Clayton Stubbs; who was one of the wealthiest residents in Mount Clemens, Michigan, and could afford to purchase one of the first three Chris-Craft Continentals made with many special order items from the factory. The price he paid in 1955 was around $9,000, which equates to the price of an average house, or four new Chevrolet Bel Airs at that time. The boat is mostly original as per the original hull card. Some of the special order items from the factory which make this boat a standout are its full length instrument panel from port to starboard, with glove compartment and door, throttles together on port side of the steering wheel, hatch in the forward deck, amongst a number of other special order items as per the original equipment record from Chris-Craft. They are all are still on the boat today. "Twin Spin" was completely restored in Holland, Michigan around 2006, where the bottom was encased with a West Bottom system along with all the other bright work, engines, etc., being brought up to show standard. The work was commissioned and finished by Grand Craft in Holland, Michigan, one of the leading boat builders of mahogany boats in the USA with a reputation second to none. Since that time the boat has done less than 200 hours and has been kept and cared for as part of my collection. Making this boat even rarer and more sought after are its powerful twin MCL 175hp engines, which make cruising at 30 knots a breeze and achieving 40+ knots with ease as the engines purr in synchronization. The twin engines make docking and maneuvering easy in tight spots - along with making the skipper look like a true professional! "Twin Spin" makes Riva owners envious and is now looking for a new home and custodian to take it into the future.

80 Feet 1939 PA Navy Yard - Bureau of Ships

*1939 PATROL TORPEDO BOAT P.T. 8/YF 110 WW2 HISTORY*   PT8 – YF110 - PATROL TORPEDO BOAT - 80 Foot Long 17 Foot Beam. All Aluminum Construction. 3 Axle Trailer included. Fitted with Twin Detroit Diesels 16cV71V's (30 knots) Built at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in 1939. A rare piece of history with Substantial Documentation and Records included in sale. According to historical experts, there are only 12 remaining PT Boats in the World. This boat was one of a few Navy Prototype boats. This boat was in service during WW2. This is the only known Aluminum hulled P.T. Boat in existence. Lengthy Documentation. Appraised at $3.75 Million in 2009 by 46 year Naval Expert. A variety of recent work has been completed on the boat. 110V power – New Gearbox. Shafts Heat Exchangers. Propellers. Hull is in excellent condition. Engines are started regularly and run strong.   Beautiful Helm. Looks Fantastic in the Water. All information provided in this add is subject to review of all documentation held by seller. Potential buyer can review and confirm accuracy of specifics provided at the time of viewing the vessel. USD. Located in Louisiana USA. Does not include transportation or international customs/VAT etc. We can refer you to a shipper and or Import Professional. BRIEF HISTORY : PT-7 Class Aluminum-hulled Motor Torpedo Boat (Prototype) - District Patrol Craft Built by Philadelphia Navy Yard, Philadelphia, PA Ordered, 23 June 1939 Laid down, 29 December 1939 Launched, 29 October 1940 Placed in service with Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 1 as PT-8, 25 February 1941 Transferred to Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 2, 13 August 1941 Reclassified District Patrol Craft YP-110, 14 October 1941 Assigned to Inshore Patrol, Fourth Naval District, 1942 Placed out of service, date unknown Struck from the Naval Register, 10 January 1943 Authorization for machinery salvage and hull scrapping r, 01 February 1943 Hull apparently retained at Philadelphia Navy Yard for tests and sold postwar Video Available upon request at Antique Boat America

26 Feet 1936 Custom Commuter

1936 26’ Custom Commuter found in a boat house on a canal between Ashland St and Gray Haven Island in Detroit bordering Gross Pointe. It was across the canal from DYC Commodore Gar Wood’s mansion. Both properties are across the Detroit River from the Detroit Yacht Club on Belle Isle. Plenty of boating history in this location. We have the Coast Guard Hull card and the builder’s Coast Guard picture ID. The hull was laid in 1936. Gar Wood made a 1936 26’ Hull in 1935-1936. The hull is very similar to a Gar Wood Hull but the definitive plans were lost. All the bottom, sides and roof structure are original wood including the original the beautiful transom. It is all old growth mahogany. It swells perfectly in 24 hours yearly. The motor is original to the boat and the flat head 8 cylinder runs and powers the boat through the water perfectly. All the inside mahogany is new, the upholstery is new, the cabin top and Headliner is new, all the trim is custom stainless and period fittings are re chromed. 2 new automatic bilge pumps and blower are new for safety. Depth finder and inverter have also been added. All the dash gauges and switches are new and the shifter for the drive is attached to a Velvet Drive for smooth linkage fee operation. A hidden depth finder, stereo and power inverter were added for convenience and enjoyment. The canopy is new sunbrella. This is a one off boat and totally custom. The history of finding the boat and launching it are must reads from articles in the Brass Bell. They will detail the story completely. Under my ownership the boat was always in the water in a covered boathouse on Torch Lake , Michigan and stored on the custom bunk trailer fabricated for maximum hull support in the winters in a new insulated Pole Barn with no supplemental heat. It has been stripped of hardware and varnished every 3 years and professionally winterized with spring service on tune up, fluids and water test trial each year. I own multiple collectible rare boats and this one is the show stopper. Contact with the experienced restorer is available.

42 Feet 1955 Chris Craft Commodore

In 1955 Chris Craft manufactured only forty four boats of this Commodore class 42 model. The offered vessel is number # 10 which was registered with USCG in 1955 as the M/V Mercedes. It is believed to be 1 of 3 left in existence. The Mercedes was manufactured in 1955 and delivered to Seattle (Lake Union/Lake Washington) where she has been moored her entire life. Purchased from The first family around 1976 and owned by the same family ever since the Mercedes has been a common site cruising and exploring the San Juan Islands. The boat has had 3 generations on board creating memories that will stand the test of time. This does makes it tough for the family to part with her! The boat has been fresh water stored its entire existence and kept inside a boathouse safe from the elements. Repowered with Perkins Diesels (1900 hours) and lovingly cared for throughout its ownership the boat exudes class and style. From the decks, to the fasteners, to the hull, right down to the vintage refrigerator, no expense was spared in keeping this boat pristine through the years. The boathouse is also for sale. The buyer of the M/V Mercedes gets first right of refusal to purchase the boathouse under a separate agreement. The boathouse is located in Ballard area of Seattle by the locks. Long term moorage lease is also available for the boathouse. Survey just completed with haul out performed 4/2021 with new bottom paint.

26 Feet 1930 Hacker Designed triple cockpit Runabout Built by Hutchinson

1930, 26 ft. Triple Cockpit Runabout, designed by John Hacker and custom-built by Hutchinson Boat Works of Alexandria Bay, NY. The Honduras mahogany deck and side planks are cut book-match so that the grain is mirrored from the king-plank to the covering boards and down the sides. A 5200 new bottom was installed using Hacker’s original design, with double planked Honduras mahogany at 45 degrees on the inner hull and fore to aft on the outer planks. The bottom has new stringers made of vertical grain Douglas fir and new frames, chines, battens, knees and a new keel, forefoot and stem. The hull and decks were stripped to bare wood and newly stained to the original color. The sides and deck are original wood and fastened with the original cooper roves (sides) and bronze screws (deck). The gas tank is new. The original interior gauges were cleaned and refurbished to exact working order. The interior leather, to match the original shade and texture, was replaced. The engine, a 1957 Chrysler Hemi 325 HP was completely rebuilt. The cylinders were re-bored and the rods, etc. were replaced with state of the art equipment. A MSD electronic ignition was installed. Since rebuild the engine has less than 50hrs. The OTHER WOMAN, first named “Kit” is in excellent condition, and has maintained its antique status. She has won many awards, most recently Best Hutchinson and People’s Choice at the Antique Boat Museum’s 52nd Annual Boat Show. She has also been featured in numerous magazine articles and books, including a book by James Barry called “Hackercraft” first published in 2002. Original documentation on this boat is available, including the first registration, early pictures, restoration work pictures, engine re-built pictures, etc.

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