Fay & Bowen Boats - 14 found

This steam boat comes with a rich history of racing on Lake George, NY . Starting in 1973, Lake George was the scene of an annual steamboat race. The winner the first three years, and, in fact, every year in which he competed, was Mason ‘Doc’ Saunders. A few years earlier, Saunders had bought a 1918 Fay & Bowen. The hull was stripped and re-caulked in Bolton. Saunders then took it home to Albany and began the four-year job of restoring the boat and converting its engine from gas to steam. The boat was christened Pamelaine, in honor of the Saunders’ two daughters. By the spring of 1972, she was ready to be launched. When it was announced in 1973 that a steamboat race would be held, Dr. Saunders entered the Pamelaine. As the Pamelaine moved toward the starting gate, Saunders checked his lines and discovered that at the end of one of them a heavy bucket had been tied. Someone obviously had fears that Saunders would prove a formidable competitor, which, as it turned out, were justified, for that year he won easily. The current owner restored the hull using the Gougeon Brothers epoxy method and is in fine shape. He used it plenty of times giving boat rides during the 4th of July. It's currently fired with lump charcoal and runs well. The top is capped with a copper sheet which looks great on the water. The boat is considered a 28' and comes complete with the trailer however it will need new tires.

1904 Fay & Bowen 22 foot torpedo stern launch. Gray Marine flathead four-cylinder power. Stern and rear third of bottom recently replaced. Requires additional bottom restoration. Long-time family-owned and loved on Lake George. $60,000.

Fully restored at Moores Marine in Beaufort, NC as a show boat and donated to the Friends of the Museum by Jim Moores in support of youth programming in 1999.

This is a 1920 30’ Fay & Bowen Long-Deck Launch, an elegant older boat and one of the few remaining historic launches in operation. With varnished mahogany decks and interior and a white painted hull, it has a generous rear cockpit with green button-pleated leather upholstery and a pair of wicker chairs. It is powered by a 135 hp, 6-cylinder Graymarine engine and runs well. First restored in the 1970’s, the boat was recently taken to Berkshire Wooden Boat, where she received a new bottom, ribs, frames and decks. This boat has always been on Lake Sunapee in New Hampshire, kept in a boathouse.

Considered to be the pinnacle of class boat styling, this Fay & Bowen Special features a double end torpedo stern. It is a very distinctive shape with brass fittings. Only 900 of these boats were built and prior to the stock market crash which closed the company. The boat has had new decks and combings installed and has been varnished, painted and carefully cared for by Jim Moore's of Moore's Marine. This is hull 476 and is indeed a very collectible boat.

This 26 Foot Special Wide Launch is one of the finest examples of a restored Fay & Bowen. All of the hardware is triple, plated brass including the shaft, strut, rudder, prop and exhaust. The original engine was removed long ago and replaced with a 45 HP Gray Marine 4 cylinder phaeton engine, which was totally rebuilt. Because of the weight reduction the boat now rides a little higher and dryer. The original gas tank was replaced with a new aluminum tank. The boat has 17 coats of varnish which completes the look.

This Fay & Bowen has had the same owner since 1980 repowerd in 1994 very few hours. alway maintained stored in doors.

At 40 feet in length, this is the largest Fay & Bowen launch that we have ever seen! Built by the Fay & Bowen Boat and Engine company in 1921, her originality has been well preserved and she is an impressive craft. Powered by an original Hall Scott LM6 engine with exposed valvetrain. These engines are extremely rare and this example is a museum-quality piece.

Purchased from Lake George in 1994 and brought to the fresh water lakes of Muskoka where it has been lovingly cared for the last 25 years. Multiple Boat Show award winner and in overall very good condition.

Very nice original Launch. It went through a full restoration in 1989 and has been exceptional taken care of since. Comes with 2 Wicker chairs. Engine went through full rebuild in 2009. This is a solid boat and a great piece of history.

AIDA II, one of the most photographed and documented launches of the pre-1920 era, was built by the Fay & Bowen Engine Company in Geneva, New York in 1907 and originally shipped to nearby Tupper Lake. AIDA II is a 25-foot “torpedo stern family launch” boat, one of a few hundred the company built between 1905 and 1920. In 2005, it under went a total restoration. Well over 1000 man hours have gone into bringing it to “as new” condition. While the hull and most of the seating is original, many of the ribs have been replaced and the decks replanked with a combination of white oak and mahogany, as originally had been done in 1907. The majority of the hardware is original to the boat. Custom built trailer and canopy are included.

One of the finest examples of the Finger Lakes builder. This is the very rare and sought after "Golden Arrow" with only 6 ever produced. This boat is in Concours Condition with virtually no flaws and has been featured in magazines and books before marvelling at her stylish lines. It is most remembered in the book Wood Through water being shown in all of her glory on page 45 and 51. The boat was for many years owned by the Lewis Family in the Thousand Islands area who were generous benefactors to the Antique Boat Museum. The boat is also being offered with a Fay & Bowen LN43 which is a 50 HP motor which was the correct motor for the boat when it was first delivered along with the 1949 Chris Craft Model K gas engine offering 95HP. . The boat has been carefully restored and well cared for during the current owners stewardship. This Golden Arrow has a lovely Interlux Blue Hull which was repainted in 2012. It is built of Cypress planks on oak frames. The decking is Mahogany and is varnished each season.

A gorgeous and very rare Fay & Bowen Launch with a a torpedo stern. This boat is pristine condition, circa 1905. Rare and collectible Fay & Bowen 26' family launch. Recently restored in Muskoka to her original glory. Has won awards at virtually every show she has attended since restoration.

Excellent example of a classic Fay & Bowen launch. New decks and coamings in '05. Hull and ceilings original. Partial bulkhead aft of engine box with helm station Hull #476.