So eat up. A radical, art deco-inspired craft . Hell one poop after holding it all in could make you a winner for the week. 269-857-4556 Category: 1940s. Save $10 when you spend $100 for any purchase on Checkout, 1948 VENTNOR 23' RARE TWIN ENGINE RUNABOUT. This is a project boat, it needs to be rigged for a motor. Description: 1947 Ventnor 21 ft runabout. Known to be 1 of 4 in the US. Salvaged, she was put into storage and basically forgotten until the late 70's when she was 'discovered' by well known classic boat collector Alan Firth from California. All our boats include a one year warranty. E-Mail: Sales@mbbw.com. got it, thanks. Boat is powered with a GM Big Block 409 V8. Its a never ending battle for me and whats left of my vintage metabolism. So starting this Saturday, tomorrow!!! Wood surfaces are all varnished. 1-877-636-MBBW (6229) 409 V8 Powered. The Flying Eagle set the 1931 speed record of 35.7 MPH, and in the succeeding years of the 1930s, the 135 class records were held by Ventnor at 54.08 MPH lap speed, and 67.5 MPH flying mile. Best restored Ventnor on the planet! in. Boat is powered with a GM Big Block 409 V8. Still for sale? Copyright Boats-from-USA.com 2023. 409 V8 Powered This Ventnor boat was refurbished in 1993 and has been garage kept. I have zero pride in this area. Oh I havent even gotten started yet. You guys make me laugh. The finned Ventnor was not renewed in the 1951 models. Caractristiques principales de la coque 1947 Century Boats Runabout: matriau de la . Fax: 269-857-4218 Be sure to see him (and his boat.). All rights Reserved. This Ventnor boat was refurbished in 1993 and has been garage kept. Fireboy automatic fire extinguisher has been added to the engine compartment. Is this boat still for sale? *** PRICE REDUCED BY MOTIVATED SELLER ***. $13,500 . Competition was fierce for the consumer spending boom, and Chris Craft, Century and Higgins, were masters at mass producing low cost, good quality boats. Report I need to fit into my skinny boat coveralls by spring. 1948 VENTNOR 23' RARE TWIN ENGINE RUNABOUT - Here's your opportunity to own one of the rarest post-war runabouts. Regards. Lift that cast iron cylinder head a few hundred times along with a W exhaust manifoldwho says messing with antique boats cant make you fit! Unfortunately Alan passed away before getting to her restoration. Known to be 1 of 4 in the US. Gray Marine engines were predominant, with the 229 having twin 150s for 55 MPH performance. Our quest is to recognize that which was remarkable from the past and acknowledge the Ethos or the characteristics of a previous era as manifested in its beliefs or aspirations, and honor these qualities and values in everything we do. 1947 Hutchinson 22 Utility Runabout $ 1948 Chris Craft 22 Sportsman Sedan $ 1948 Matthews 40 Sedan Cruiser; SOLD 1948 Ventnor 19 Finned Boattail Custom; 1949 25 Chris Craft; Home Boats for Sale Services and Restoration Sell a Boat . See this at: Moosehead Marina on Greenwood Lake 254 Lakeside Road Hewitt, NJ 07421 phone Open: 9 to 5:30 Weekdays 10-to 4:00 Sat & Sun. With the advent of the war, Ventnor moved to Atlantic City, New Jersey, and built military vessels 23 through 110. Top Rated Plus. So, here is my idea. Cut your sodium and it does wonders. Right now you wouldnt be able to even see it. Originally sent to Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota she was raced on the lake until 1955 when it unfortunately rolled during a race. He patented the three-point suspension hull in 1936 in the US and UK, and it is still used today. check out compete web site at www.mbbw.com, Macatawa Bay Boat Best known for its racing designs and art-deco inspired models, the company also converted production over to warships during WWII. For list of improvements, please call . I know how things work Classic Wooden Boats for Sale | Vintage Chris Craft | Antique Boats. Visit us at Katz's Marina LLC, 2 Thompson Lane, Andover, NJ 07821. The company continued a wide line of pleasure boats, with racing boats still being the dominant focus. Ventnor Boat Works, Inc. For list of improvements, please call . 1947 Century Boats Runabout nouveaux vendre est situ Rmer (Minnesota, tats-Unis). Price: $2,700.00 1947 Runabout on custom trailer. They offered models from 156 through 229. All rights Reserved. Others such as Hackercraft, Owens, Lyman, Correct Craft, Garwood, Larson etc. His vision was to build boats that would successfully adapt the gasoline engine as thepredominant source of lightweight, efficient, and fast power. Stored inside. 409 V8 Powered. Ventnor boats continuously updated their designs, as lighter and greater horsepower engines became available. Well, this challenge came a little late for me. Likewise, Ventnor also designed, built and won the Gold Cup with My Sin, in 1939. Double density foam was used in the cushions. This 1947 utility is great for use as is when you need to get out on Lake Minnetonka! received a custom deck layout of a single cockpit design, very nicely Ventnor began building boats in 1902 in Ventnor, NJ. In 1947, one cruiser, a 23 Express, had options up to twin Gray 150s. Purchased in Upstate New York in 2009 with engine that did not run. This design was a major development in both water resistance and stability. Just kidding. Professionally refurbished by a Lake Michigan boat refinishing company. It has been fiberglassed to protect against the dry weather when it was out West and is in need of a restoration. The ambiance of the original has been retained and if Arno or Adolph Apel were around, I think they would not only approve, but also wish they had available epoxy, lightweight 250-300 HP engines, current moldingtechniques, high UV resistant leather etc. This boat was the forerunner to the highly collectable 1955 Chris Craft This 1947 18' Deluxe Utility features Ventnor's unique custom hardware and styling cues. Highlights. Call for more details. After moving to Egg Harbor, New Jersey, Ventnorcontinued to build 20 to 40 lapstrake and plywoodcruisers until 1968. This Ventnor boat was refurbished in 1993 and has been garage kept. Im out. Later in the 1930s, Ventnor set the record at 66.4 MPH lap speed, 87.5 MPH flying mile. Alex Watson can show off his thinness from running. During the professional restoration it It was the ONLY boat made with twin windshields for the double cockpit forward. Known to be 1 of 4 in the US. In 1947 If you considered Chris-Craft to be the "G.M." $ In stock. Wood surfaces are all varnished. Rig it up to power Wecatchem instead of that new V8 youre dreaming of. 1948 VENTNOR 23' RARE TWIN ENGINE RUNABOUT- Here's your opportunity to own one of the rarest post-war runabouts. One of the nicest and visually most faithful to the original is the Ventnor 20-ft. Runabout. I started about 6 weeks ago. Dora Boat Show, as well as others next year. and professionally lease Gold Cup engine. Call Mahogany Bay! Al & friends . Easy. Today, Dicks revived Ventnor Boat Works She made her debut at the 2005 Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance Classic Boat Show. Free shipping. Take the 1947 Ventnor 20-foot sport runabout owned by Dr. Lance Bergstrom of Horace, who does cataract surgery at Essentia St. Mary's in Detroit Lakes several times a week. This hull measures 18 feet in length along the gar boards a common practice of the period. 1947 Century Sea Maid 19' runabout boat color art vintage print ad. Works Please refer to listing number 150 when calling or emailing. Salvaged, she was put into storage and basically forgotten until the late 70's when she was 'discovered' by well known classic boat collector Alan Firth from California. Our dedication spans forty years and four generations. His ability to adopt new hull designs of lightweight yet durableconstruction was proven in his successful involvement with inboard racing. . We are very pleased to have Dick Thede at our Rendezvous with a current 20 Ventnor. Made by the Ventnor Boat company in New Jersey famous for designing some of the fastest race-boats / hydroplanes of the 30's to the 50's. Im in but only if one of the prizes are WoodyBoater Virtual Hotdogs. Most notable, beginning in 1945 (and about 9 years before the automobile industry styling) was the 20 Sport Runabout and the 23 Sport Runabout (229) introducing the torpedo-style rear and sloping dorsal fin. As a major styling innovation, the fin models combined an oak frame, mahogany-varnished decks, and painted sides This is a great example of a locally built St Lawrence rowing skiff. You want to start off at a large number. This model was designed to be powered by 2 Gray Marine Flathead 6 cylinder Fireball 160 hp engines with speeds up to 50 mph. I have been sanding my behind off for two weeks and now for some varnish ah the smell of varnish in the morning my arteries are clogged so I will have to skip the diet but I will have another beer , I aint playing,,for reasons beyond my control,but Thanks for the offer. Hull itself in very good condition, no leaks, dents or scr 1947 Ventnor Utility Runabout18 foot professionally restored with custom trailer and covering. We preserve the authenticity, craftsmanship, beauty, and value of vintage mahogany watercraft for future generations. The original version made its debut at the 1945 New York Boat Show. She has been comprehensively restored and the engine has also been rebuilt & converted to a 12V system. were competitors after the same market. Thats some funny s..tuff right there! This is a 1973 Century Coronado. Getting ready? This boat was built by the current owner's brother in the early 1960's. 1946 1947 1948 Ventnor Runabout SOLD by Macatawa Bay Boat Works 269-857-4556 SOLD! Marine Ford Flathead V-8 with aluminum heads. Show-ready and ready to enjoy, this Ventnor Deluxe Utility is sold complete with a custom cover and trailer. And there will be prizes along the way. I stepped on my scales and it displayed please, only one at a time, http://www.woodyboater.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Woodyboater-Logo-White.svg. Can you store it for a period of time until I can collect and export? TMI? But maybe just maybe if it helps one more of us here, we can all meet up on Lake Dora in our banana hammocks. Can be easily painted to replicate the original finishes. Email Poster. Wood trim in good shape, small piece needs restoring. This is a project boat, it needs to be rigged for a motor. Their racing involvement remained strong, and the1931 American Power Boat Associations (APBA) creation of a 135 cubic inchdisplacement racing class was immediately dominated by Ventnor. The 156 was built of plywood, as were the boats extensively used during WWII. Designed by Adolph Apel. As in early automobiles, gasoline engines had to be proven to the public to have virtues of speed, endurance, andreliability. Collectible vintage boats: Chris Craft Cobra, Hacker, Riva, Century, Garwood, Gar wood, Higgins. Im in. They decided to focus on this wider base market. Can be easily painted to replicate the original finishes. Have fun. Made by the Ventnor Boat company in New Jersey famous for designing some of the fastest race-boats/ hydroplanes of the 30's to the 50's. A 1913 example was Tech Jr., built for We believe ours is a 1947 the man who bought ours new then bought a twin engine 23 in 1948 ( that boat is now called Velocity). Report Contact Poster by Email. West Systems Epoxy Bottom coat. For list of improvements, please call . You can brag about it all in the comment section. 1947 Ventnor/Adolph Apel E Racing Runabout. In 1934, the APBA introduced the 225 class, and Ventnor set a record of 44.14 MPH. 1947 Runabout on custom trailer. This model was designed to be powered by 2 Gray Marine Flathead 6 cylinder Fireball 160 hp engines with speeds up to 50 mph. Show me around Go Maybe later not now I know how things work got it, thanks Although a 50's era Evinrude 18 hp with electric start is included, all indications are that there never has been a motor on the boat. - Here's your opportunity to own one of the rarest post-war runabouts. I am the third owner. The first year of a complete line was 1946. The b 1969 Chris Craft 57 Constellation. West Systems Epoxy Bottom coat. Early 3-point hydroplane. In 1938, Ventnor designed the hull for Malcolm Campbells Bluebird, which was clocked at 141.74 MPH in England. call Jon Reus at 269-857-4556 for more information. Ce navire a t conu et construit par le chantier naval Century Boats en 1947. #reedville #fi, Now this is real boating. Asking 24,900. . Known to be 1 of 4 in the US. Whats your best cash price? In 1994, Dick Thede of Harrison, Tennessee, culminated his several years of research on Ventnor boats by reincarnating the Ventnor Company, and its 1940s era 20 Sport Runabout design. The Ventnor Company built a wide variety of custom launches, tenders, utilities, runabouts, and commercial small craft into the 1930s. $10 off $50+ or Best Offer. call Jon Reus at 269-857-4556 for more information. Some of their 1930s fast boats were Miss Peps V, Tempo VI, My Sin, So Long, Lady Glen IV, Hi Ho II, Eagle and many others. I need to drop some New Orleans weight, hell, the last two years have been a slow death march to fatdom again. Originally owned and raced by Larry Longnecker of Sioux City, Iowa. This is a true classic wooden yacht whi A Pontoon conversion to resemble an America Paddle Wheeler. Asking 24,900. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. Mine from a few years ago are almost gone. Stored inside. Catalog from 1940? Dunnellon, Florida. During the professional restoration it classes, as well as many divisional and national championships. for their era. So you can call this a 1946 1947 1948 or even 1949 Contact Us - Toll Free: 1-833-762-0001Email: Sales Team. Let us show you around. Classic Runabout Under 21' Click Image for full size 1947 Christiansen Aqua-Air Car - 'Aqua-Air Car' Owner: Paul Miller Home Port: Elburn, IL Brainchild of Philip Christiansen, the boat was designed with an airplane engine and propeller to power the boat that looks like a P-40 Warhawk fighter. I weigh the same as i did in high school and im 65. She has been comprehensively restored and the engine has also been rebuilt & converted to a 12V system. 1947 Manufacturer: Ventnor Runabout Model: Length: 20 Beam: Engine Details Year: 1947 Make: Gray Marine 130 HP Cylinders: Six Hours: Unknown Max Speed: Fuel Type: Trailer Details Year: No Trailer Manufacturer: Axles: Capacity: Brakes: Comments: Other Information Boat Cover: Yes Stereo: No Tonneau: No Spotlight: No Side Curtain: No Convertible Top: This Copyright 2023 Land-O-Lakes Classic Boat Club - A Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society.All Rights Reserved. of boat manufactures then Ventnor would be the "Tesla" of that time. At the end of the war, the Apels added several experienced pleasure boat production people. Project condition, non-running A great project platform from the famous Ventnor Boat Company makers of champion racing craft and pleasure runabouts. 1946 Ventnor Custom Runabout Ventnor designed other fast boats. Classic Twin Cockpit boat featuring Ventnor's unique finned design. We are in need of volunteers to assist with: Contact Any Board Member to find out more! Looking for non-oxygenated (ethanol free) gasoline for your boat? Description: 1947 Ventnor 21 ft runabout. In 1947, one cruiser, a 23 Express, had options up to twin Gray 150 s. Most notable, beginning in 1945 (and about 9 years before the automobile industry styling) was the 20 Sport Runabout and the 23 Sport Runabout (22 9 ) introducing the torpedo-style rear and sloping dorsal fin. 1946 Ventnor 20 Custom Runabout;
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