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1931 Chris Craft - 26 foot Upswept, Triple Cockpit Runabout

ALALOU II is a very historic and very special boat, known as the "Matriarch of Winnipesaukee". Only five of these custom Model 212 hulls are known to exist. Please check the Chris Craft Antique Boat publication "Mahogany Memories" for an extensive write-up. All custom original hardware and gauges, boat is in excellent shape with a solid running Crusader 454 motor and comes complete with a cover and custom dual axle trailer. Award winner at many local ACBS boat shows and owned by the current owner for the past 25 years. ALALOU II was shipped directly from the factory to Lake Winnipesaukee and was formerly owned by the Free Republic of China (Chiang Kai-Shek).

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Lauterbach Grand Prix Hydroplane

SCORPIO, GP 115 is for sale after two years on the vintage circuit, running a 760 HP Chevrolet motor with Holley carbs and a Vertex mag. Boat and trailer are like new, comes with Lifeline Jacket and Bell Helmet, slings ,spare mag, running a two bladed prop and have a new two blade in a box. This hydro is a Larry Lauterbach masterpiece, that is ready to rock & roll on the APBA Vintage Race Boat Circuit

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JS-18 "Despicable" - a Jersey Speed Skiff !!!

1968 Vintage Jersey Speed Skiff, a Bender hull, 283 Flagship motor with rebuilt transmission, glass hull with a wood deck, new carpet, upholstery, stainless OJ prop, bench seat, foot throttle, usable front cockpit with storage under seat, multiple covers. Complete with a nice trailer and ready for lots of fun boat rides !!!

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280 Karlson Hydro

Completely gone through, and in need of nothing.

This hydro has a lot of history.

Located in NH

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Marine Conversion for an Allison V12 engine ???!!!

Marine conversion for an Allison V1710 engine, two rails stamped 1943

to hold the transmission together as one unit. The transmission is the kind used on the big Packard V12 PT Boat, forward/reverse/neutral and has the important housing adapter that fits in place of the prop drive. The two mesh gears look and feel as tight as can be, almost press fit together. The box turned over 2 years ago with a bar on the drive shaft flange, but will need a tear down to check corrosion on inner bearings. A Packard V12 workshop manual is included that details the teardown and rebuild. Also included is an original government schematic of every single component. The pair of Van Blerk manifolds were taken off a running Allison. These parts are 64 years old, but if you want to put a mighty Allison into a Gentleman's Racer, this is a great start !!!

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Penn Yan 12' car-topper and motor

Boat and motor are in excellent shape and have been in storage since taking a 1st in class at the New England ACBS boat show. The hull has been painted dark green, otherwise it is as represented here.

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"Gladys" - a 1920's Hacker Racer

New/replica built in 2004

Traditionally built with mahogany

3M-5200, West System Bottom

GM 305 V8, velvet drive

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EDNANDY III - a 225 class hydroplane

Ednandy III is a 1935 Walter Leveau design that was completed in 2005. She is a very early single step 225 class hydro and her hull is constructed of sepele over sepele/Spanish cedar frames. She is very well engineered throughout with a nice driveline including a transmission, excellent instrumentation and wet exhaust. Ednandy III�s power is a custom built 258 cubic inch Chevy V6 with an oddfire racing crank, racing rods and pistons, Vortech heads and a custom cam. She starts and runs beautifully for fun and on the vintage race boat circuit.

Includes a custom trailer and a full cover.

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1960 Lauterbach - 7 Litre hydroplane - "OH HENRY!"

Recent, complete restoration from the shop of Larry Lauterbach. This boat was built in 1959/60 in the original Lauterbach, Portsmouth VA. shop (have pictures to document). One of only two known Lauterbach's that were never raced in competition, this boat is completely original except for the 427 Chevrolet power plant. The engine and boat have been gone through and are winterized in heated storage and are ready for the 2008 Vintage Race Boat Circuit. The boat sits flat on the original trailer and tows easily with a small SUV or pickup. If you want to own one of the best of the best, an original Lauterbach, that is fun, fast and easy to run and maintain, this is your boat.

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Zoomerang's Truck/Hauler

Truck carrier for 5 litre/grand prix hydroplane

1989 F-350 crew-cab with 7.3L diesel

213,000km - 132,000 miles

New engine with 15,000 km

New transmission with 15,000 km

2 new fuel tanks

Rear platform steel structure - 8' x 18'

All aluminum covering

Large rear bumper of solid wood

Rear safety device for rudder

4 exterior locking compartments - 34 cubic feet

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1948 22' Chris Craft Sportsman Deluxe

Hull #U-22-1142. ACBS Award Winner. Near perfect example of the classic Sportsman built and sold in 1948. This boat used for family outings and shows only. Never skied. Original lusty 130 hp. Chris Craft M motor. Newly double-planked full mahogany bottom, stern, transom, white oak ribs professionally re-built by Ivan Phelps' Wooden Boat Shop. Fresh 4 coat Epifanes varnish, white hull and correct Petit Copper Bronze bottom and Boot stripe professionally prepared and painted by Vintage Race Boat Shop. Motor, carbs, electrics and transmission examined, adjusted by Boat Engine Master Mechanic Jim Kondrat. Boat exceptionally idles down to 300 rpm. Reliably tops 30 mph. Immaculate, correct interior upholstery Medium blue Tolex. Tight original hardware.

.........Rare original equipment includes:
o Amidships pass-through third seat
o Deck-mounted circular chrome harbor horn
o Iva-Lite spotlight with dash-mounted control
o Black Deluxe Model Steering Wheel (Restored)
o Convertible top
o Boarding ladder

...........Other Important:
12 Volt electrical system, New Fuel Tank, New Bilge Pump and Blower System, Ritchie Binnacle Compass, Custom Mooring Cover, Trailer by Dick Winsor (Winsor Metal Prods.), Original CC Hull Card and Test Review, Always stored inside, Used only on fresh-water New Hampshire lake, Only reason for selling, want small fishing boat.

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26 Foot, Triple Cockpit HackerCraft

Going to Stockholm, Sweden !!!

This very special HackerCraft was custom built in 1986 for the "then" President of Donzi Marine, with special hardware including an aft cockpit windshield, tan doeskin upholstery, yellow deck seams and a high crown deck. This stunning boat has been well maintained for the past 5 years by the Vintage Race Boat Shop, has lots of fresh paint and varnish, a new Sunbrella cover, the 454 cubic inch Crusader motor just purrs, and the custom 4 blade prop provides very smooth and snappy performance. Comes complete with a custom trailer, and is located at the Sawmill Marina in Wolfeboro. Condo dock is also available.

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F-97 Roman Candle

Vintage 3 point hydroplane project.

Interesting racing history 1950-1974. Most woodwork

complete, much hardware, new Casale in-out box and trailer.

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"L'il Lightnin" - a 145/2.5 litre class hydroplane

This Staudacher hydro is in pristine condition and was brought out of storage after many years. It is currently running as a 1.5 litre boat. The boat currently has a safety cell, but also comes with the original Staudacher cowls, seat and some other original parts. Am selling to help my son acquire an new composite 1.5 litre hull. This outfit is complete with boat, trailer, and prop. A great little boat with some history and very little work required to go playing on the vintage circuit. All you have to do is remove the capsule and re-install the old cowls and you are off to the races. A great deal for someone looking to have fun cheap!!

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Custom 1995 Chevy pickup truck - hotrod !!!

This customized Chevy truck has the "Jeff Gordon Special" package that sports a custom blue paint job, custom wheels, and is a rocket ship. Truck was used as a tow vehicle for Vagabond.

Custom blue metal flake paint job

Blue leather interior with Jeff Gordon accents

Custom chrome wheels and new Goodyear tires

Lowered suspension system

Modified motor and exhaust system

Custom CD stereo system

Tourneau cover

Fresh brake job, tune-up and new battery

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1940 14' Penn Yan "trailer Boat"

This boat is in excellent condition and is a complete with original brass hardware which is very special including oar locks, original oars, etc. Boat has had very limited use and always kept in dry store. This boat is ready for the water. A must for those who appreciate a rare boat. Will deliver within a reasonable distance of Wolfeboro.

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Miss Detroit III - an exquisite replica !!!

This absolutely stunning 2005 replica of Gar Wood's historic 1918 Miss Detroit III, comes complete with modern, reliable V-12 power and a new custom trailer. The boat is dialed-in and ran very well at the 2005 Wolfeboro Vintage Race Boat Regatta.

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1996 Correct Craft Ski Nautique 176

Price reduced; your chance to be on the water in style this summer. 1996 Correct Craft Ski Nautique 176 with 481 very gentle hours. Ford carbed PCM 351 CID/285 HP. AM/FM stereo radio/cassette; Humminbird depth gauge; 12v outlet; full factory cover; custom snap on mooring cover; OEM CC trailer. More pictures available on request. This is a somewhat rare model and is in immaculate condition; obvious if you see it.

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2006 Gentlemans Racer

All Mahogany construction, 16'6", 210hp V-8, , custom hardware, barrel back, mother-inlaws seat, custom trailer with surge breaks and new custom mooring cover.

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1956 Chris Craft Capri - 19 foot

This boat underwent an extensive restoration 4 years ago. A new soak free 3M 5200 bottom has been installed. The chines were replaced with white oak and the transom was rebuilt with fresh mahogany. The interior has been totally redone with new upholstery. The decks are 75% new wood. The boat has it�s original KCL 120 hp Hercules motor that has been completely rebuilt. There is a full custom mooring cover.

This is a turn key classic complete with trailer, full canvas, engine instruction and parts book and original boat order and sales paper work from 1956. If you are in the Wolfeboro area I will deliver for free to the:

Wolfeboro Vintage Race Boat Regatta - Sept 13-15, 2007

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StingRay - a 1969 Sooy 280 Hydro

Raced successfully in the early and mid 70's by Mike Torrigian. First 280 to incorporate "outboard skidfin". Complete with all hardware, running gear and original trailer. No motor, boat needs restoration. Currently under cover in Charlotte at Jeff Buckley's Shop, ready for expeditious delivery to somebody's working toy box.

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GP - 1001 Dinomytes

OWNER:          Gordon Jayne

BUILDER:       Henry Lauterbach

YEAR BUILT: 1985

CLASS:            Grand Prix

ENGINE:         511 "Blown" Chevy

Building of this very competitive Grand Prix hydro was in 1985 by Henry

Lauterbach and was completed in time for the 1986 racing season. The hydro was built for owner Jules Lebouf . The hydro carries an impressive list of past championships and is still very active on the APBA Vintage & Historic Circuit. Very few can lay claim to records as below.

RECORDS:    1988 World Grand Prix Champion

                         1988 American Grand Prix Champion

                         1988 Canadian Grand Prix Champion

                         1991 North American Grand Prix Champion

PAST DRIVERS: Howie Benns

                               Gordon Jayne

ENGINE:              511 Chevy, 10.5 compression, Hilborn

                               "bugcatcher" fuel injection, Mooningham

                               871 blower, 50% overdrive Casale gearbox,

                               Dry sump oil system, Methanol fuel.

SPARE PARTS:   To numerous to list but include:

                               Extra blower manifold, complete Casale gearbox

                               plus additional spare parts and gear sets, spare

                               injection unit,    extra prop shaft, extra magneto,

                               extra fuel pump, and spare strut.

The GP-1001 Dinomytes is truly one of the top Grand Prix hydros remaining on the Vintage & Historic Circuit. A real crowd pleaser, VERY FAST !!!!

ALL ORIGINAL: Boat and tow vehicle are all original as raced. Not replicas,

not restored, but original. Each has been maintained for safety, in original condition.

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Custom trailer for a 16 foot boat ???!!!

This trailer hauled "My Precious" on the APBA Vintage Race Boat Circuit last summer, is in good condition, but has been replaced with a brand new Eagle "show" trailer. This is a nice "older" trailer for a 16 foot boat, with fresh paint, tires and wheel bearings, and ready for many, many more miles. The bowstop and bunks are easily adjustable for a custom fit.

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1957 Mercury Outboard Motor

This 1957 Mercury Mark 75 (60 HP) has

been restored to show condition.

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1942 Century Sea Maid - Model 171 - 17 foot

"Lightning" is one of three remaining pre-war split cockpit barrel stern Century's. Repowered with Grey 6-175. Boathouse kept in New Hampshire since 1995. Twice best Century at New England ACBS show, trailer included.

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1961 7 Litre Lauterbach hydroplane

Powered by a 540 hp Chevrolet motor.

This boat and motor are freshly restored and ready for APBA Vintage Events.

Comes with a tandem trailer - float off or crane launch - and a spare prop.

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Jersey Speed Skiff

This is a true vintage hull, over 25 years old,

and ready for the APBA Vintage Race Boat Circuit.

Zero hours on rebuilt 283 Chevrolet motor

Zero miles on custom trailer

New stainless steel fuel tank

Left & right battery box with switch on dash

Horn, light, fire ext, wet exhaust

Hull, motor and trailer have never been in the water ???!!!

Can be see at Vintage Race Boat Shop in Wolfeboro

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Vagabond - 280 Class, three-point hydroplane, built by Dick Sooy

National Champ - 1965 - St. Pete, Fl

National Champ - 1967 - Guntersville, Ala

National Champ - 1969 - Morgan City, La

Vagabond set the kilo record on September 24, 1966 at New Martinsville, West Virginia, at 107.071 MPH

"Vagabond" was Dick Sooy's best known E Class hydro, winning three National Championships and setting two world kilo records from 1965 to 1969. Everybody involved in racing remembers this boat. Exceptionally seaworthy due to unique, split sponson design. Completely rebuilt from original in 2000. Decks are 2mm oversize for extra stability. Repowered with stock 305 Chevy although 265 is available. Custom trailer and tow vehicle. Run successfully since 2001 in Vintage Class (non-racing but fastest growing class in APBA). A joy to drive. Ready to run at Race Boat Regatta in Clayton this August.

Complete package includes:

Completely restored boat, fresh varnish, ready to run

Custom trailer, painted to match tow vehicle

Custom tow vehicle - 1995 Chevy pickup, lowered, hotrod

Complete Lifeline racing jacket, helmet, goggles

Two props - original racing and new DeWald stainless

Lots of photos, memorabilia and spare parts

Ready to rock & roll on the APBA vintage circuit ??!!!

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Chris Craft Speedster

Current owner did a very nice job converting the original Chris Craft Continental utility design to a single aft cockpit speedster. Boat was then brought to the Vintage Race Boat Shop to improve the performance and for refinishing. The bottom was detailed, a new technology 4-blade stainless steel prop was installed and the boat was refinished just last spring. The 318 Chrysler motor runs like a top with the 13x13 4-blade prop, and with the additional transom lift of the 4-blade design, the boat runs very flat and very nicely. This is a fun boat, is quite a looker, and comes with a custom trailer, fresh paint and lots of fresh Epifanes varnish.

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Crusader 454 Marine Motor

This "almost new" Crusader motor has less than 15 hours on it, and has all the newer technology - fuel injection and electronic ignition systems.

Includes Borg Warner transmission, right hand drive, and reduction gear. Motor is currently on display at the Vintage Race boat Shop, Wolfeboro.

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Traditionally built 8� John Atkins Tender

She is fastened with copper rivets and roves, silicon bronze screws,

and bedded with life caulk adhesive. The frames and stem are white oak,

the planking is pine and the seats/transom are mahogany. The beautiful

little craft would make a great boat tender or a fun row boat for a small adult.

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1956 Chris Craft Capri - 19 foot

This boat underwent an extensive restoration 3 years ago. A new soak free 3M 5200 bottom has been installed. The chines were replaced with white oak and the transom was rebuilt with fresh mahogany. The interior has been totally redone with new upholstery. The decks are 75% new wood with fresh varnish last year.

The boat has it�s original KCL 120 hp Hercules motor that has been completely rebuilt. There is a full custom mooring cover. This is a turn key classic complete with trailer.

Special Note Of Interest:

This Capri was selected as the featured boat for the 2005 New England Antique & Classic Boat Society�s Boat Show poster by Peter Furber.

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1948 Chris Craft Racing Runabout, Hull # R19-102

MBL 158hp Chris Craft (Hercules) engine

New double planked 5200 bottom, original sides, new deck.

New upholstery, new cockpit covers, 12 volt electrical.

Dick Winsor single axle trailer.

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1960 21 foot Century Coronado

Health issue forces sale, partially restored, new white oak keel and ribs, 5/8 African mahogany planked. Silicon bronze fastened new African mahogany deck, and a 318 Chrysler motor in parts.

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Overhead Hoists

These portable hoists are used and endorsed by the Vintage Race Boat Shop, and are made of sturdy 3/16 wall thickness, square tubing.

Adjustable in 6 inch increments with 5/8 lock pins, and 4 full swivel locking casters with urethane tires rated at 499 lbs each.

Easily hoist 1,000 lbs with your come-along or chain falls. Inside measures 102 inches, lowered height at ring 5 feet, fully raised height at ring 8 feet.

Great for pulling boat engines, and hoisting boats off trailers. Rolls easily on smooth pavement, and breaks down to three pieces for flat wall storage.