For Sale:

1962 Howard Ski/Race Boat

Fiberglass hull with new white, rolled and tucked upholstery, 389 Pontiac motor running 3 two barrel carburetors, balanced and blueprinted, crower hydraulic solid lifter cam with roller rockers, and split case Casale gearbox with reverse gear. Complete with a custom trailer and two covers, a motor cover for highway and a full boat dust cover. Will be at the Tavares Spring Thunder Regatta this March, ready to rock & roll on the Vintage Circuit!!!

Tavares Spring Thunder Regatta

The 2012 Vintage Circuit

Asking - $15,000

Contact:

Tom Donley

410-224-3030

skiff3839@verizon.net

For Sale:

Black Magic - a vintage 280 class hydroplane

Built in - 1959
Builder - Robert Conn (ConnCraft)
Hull Material - Fiber glass
Engine - Modified Chevrolet 350
Length - 17foot, 3 inches

The Black Magic is a fiberglass hull built in 1959. The wooden Black Magic, an International hull, was used as a plug to make the molds. The International hull was copied from a Lauterbach. The fiberglass hull was 140 pounds heavier than the wood hulls and they were not really competitive, so only three were made. The boat was campaigned in the south-eastern area in the late 50s and early 60s. She participated in the Orange Bowl Regatta in Florida. Johnny White was the owner/driver of both Black Magics. A partial restoration has already been done and the hydro has run on the Vintage Circuit since 2004. Comes complete with a 2008 custom built trailer, and with some work it will be ready to run again on the 2012 Vintage Race Boat Circuit !!!

The 2012 Vintage Circuit

 

Asking: $12,500
Contact:

Jim Thompson

215-643-1706

jwtbnt@hotmail.com

For Sale:

Pure Canadian - a vintage 5 Liter hydroplane

Pure Canadian is a late 1980's 5 liter hydroplane built by the Canadian builder Eldon Carothers, raced by Chris Galbraith and won the Canadian National Point Championship in 1990. Powered by a 305 cubic inch Chevy, this hydro has been through a complete restoration and has been running well on the Vintage Circuit since 2009. Most recent event was the annual Roar & Soar vintage regatta at the Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Florida. Comes complete on a custom built tilt trailer and ready to run at the next vintage event on the circuit in Tavares, Florida in March !!!

The 2012 Vintage Circuit

Roar & Soar Classic Race Boat Regatta

 

For more information contact:

Mike Yobe

352-455-6271

yobeslanding@comcast.net

For Sale:

Miss DeSoto

The H1 Miss DeSoto has the most decorated list of race wins, high point championships and still holds the H class World Record of 151 mph which will always stand as this class since evolved into what is now the current GP class. Buddy Byers has one of the most impressive driving records in inboard hydroplane racing and the Miss DeSoto was a big part of that history. She has been restored with complete accuracy and attention to details and is currently in top running condition. We are reluctantly looking for a new owner for the H1 Miss DeSoto so someone else can carry on racing this historical racing legend from the past into her future. Complete and ready to run again on the vintage race boat circuit, what fun!!!

The 2011 Vintage Circuit

Roar & Soar Classic Race Boat Regatta

Records set by the Miss Desoto;

National champion 1957-58-59,  high point champion 1957-58-59 -60-61-62,  World record holder and 3 time winner of the coveted Calvert Cup 1957-61-62,  International grand prix champ, 1st place nine hour endurance winner, 1959 Orange bowl champion, Southland regatta champion, Eastern division champion.

For further info:

Kevin Klosterman

614-395-7547

onwaterracer@gmail.com

For Sale:

1979 5 Litre Staudacher Hydroplane

1979 vintage 5 Litre Staudacher cabover hydroplane. Completely restored, with a fresh 305 Chevrolet motor and the matching restored Staudacher trailer. Was the former 225 mod hydro Prime Mover from Florida. This is a great vintage ride and was active on the vintage race boat circuit all this summer. Complete and ready to run again on the vintage circuit, what fun!!

The 2011 Vintage Circuit

Valleyfield Vintage Regatta

 

Asking: $22,900

Kevin Daly

585-766-3900

kdaly1867@yahoo.com

For Sale:

1974 Howard Flat Bottom

Mr. Red Pants is a vintage 18 foot 1974 Howard flat bottom that comes complete with a fresh big block Chevrolet motor, custom trailer and cover. This boat is ready to rock and roll on the vintage circuit and recently participated in the Tavares CRA Vintage Race Boat Regatta and the ACBS Sunnyland Boat Show, here are the links !!!

Tavares CRA Vintage Race Boat Regatta

Regatta Photos by F. Peirce Williams

Tavares ACBS Sunnyland Boat Show

 

Contact:

Tom D'Eath

941-704-8047

For Sale:

2006 Jersey Speed Skiff   JS-X

Project X started in 2011 with an extensive refit for reliable river runs and lake cruising. The refit included a new 350 Chevy motor, Paragon manual transmission, new shaft and prop, new Glenwood polished stainless steel rudder and a Tides Marine Drip-Less stuffing box. The hull and deck are hand laid fiberglass in white gel-coat. The bottom is solid fiberglass, with no wood to rot, and the stringers are molded fiberglass. The bulkheads are Ocume marine plywood 9mm thick and are finished natural. The inside of the hull and deck and gel-coated and the color is gray. JS-X has custom gray bucket seats, black rub-rail with stainless steel insert and a removable steering wheel for ease of entrance and exit. Complete with an aluminum trailer, this Forsberg/LaPointe hull design has proven performance and handling, and recently participated in the Tavares CRA Vintage Race Boat Regatta and the ACBS Sunnyland Boat Show.

Tavares CRA Vintage Race Boat Regatta

Regatta Photos by F. Peirce Williams

Tavares ACBS Sunnyland Boat Show

 

Price: $17,500

Builder/Owner - Al Engel

352-343-8411

jerseyskiffs@gmail.com

For Sale:

Jersey Speed Skiff & Hydroplane Package

If you want to join all the fun on The 2011 Vintage Circuit here are two legal vintage race boats that are ready to rock & roll, complete with a custom double decker trailer. In fact, they both ran very well at the recent Wolfeboro Vintage Regatta and ready to run again this year !!!

 

Miss Align is a Jersey Speed Skiff built in 1984. It is a J&S hull, with a 350 Chevy engine and paragon manual transmission. This skiff is beautifully detailed, has lots of horsepower, and is a blast to run.

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Tip Back is a 1960's 145 class hydro built by Will Farmer, complete with a 1960 Ford Falcon 6 cylinder engine that produces 90 HP. This little hydro gets up and scoots, even in rough water this hydro likes to run fast !!!

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Reduced to - $20,000 for each boat, double package & trailer for $40,000

Wolfeboro Vintage Race Boat Regatta - Sept 14-17, 2011

Not getting out of Vintage, but want to move up to a single, larger boat.

Bill Mehan

drmehan@drmehan.com

For Sale:

1954 Gravette Dispro

This very race 1954 Gravette Dispro has been completed restored by the current owner, including the Coventry Victor 2 cycle motor. Comes complete with a custom cover and trailer, and ready for a sunset cruise.

 

Asking: $24,500

Dick Daly

585-797-4120

For Sale:

Ford 312 Marine Engine

RH Rotation with mounts

Block casting# C2AE 60150

All components have been thermally cleaned, shot blasted & magnafluxed. The cylinder block has been resized & diamond honed .030. As well as decked & squared. All new cam bearings & brass core plugs. The crankshaft has been magnafluxed, ground & radiused Mains 010 / Rods 010. All of the connecting rods have all been magnafluxed, pin bushings replaced & sized. Connecting rod big end has been resized. The cylinder heads have been magnafluxed, resurfaced, hardened exhaust valve seat installed for a no lead conversion, valve guides, new springs and valves. The manifolds & risers have been thermally cleaned, pressure tested, & shot blasted. This motor is detailed and ready to bolt into your restoration.

 

Price Reduced To - $5,400

Leo

R&L Engines

603-742-8812

Contact@rlengines.com

For Sale:

Pokey - a 266 class hydroplane built by Dick Sooy

Pokey was once owned and driven by NASCAR driver Geoff Bodine. This is a 266 class hydroplane built by Dick Sooy in the 1960's, last run with a 302 Chevy. Fully rigged, less engine and steering wheel, on original trailer. This is a true barn find and needs a complete restoration to bring this classic hydro back to life to run on the exciting Vintage Race Boat Circuit

Click here for the story of Pokey

 

Call Joe at:

978-562-5660 home

978-430-8869 cell

For Sale:

Miss Windy H909 - a 1966 7-litre hydroplane

This is a 1966, 23 foot Jon Staudacher 7-Litre hydroplane

Fully restored - new power, ready for the Vintage Race Boat Circuit

Reliability and safety – fantastic performance and handling

Professional built - Dart heads, Dyer blower, 1,100 hp on pump gas

Casale  1.52%  Z-Box – rebuilt by Casale

New decks and interior restoration by Gary Pugh Boat Works

Water pump, alternator, bilge pumps, Master-Lube, new electrical

Excellent new tilt trailer – Hustler Trailers, TN

Will store over winter – delivery considered, call/email for details

Turnkey, complete with story board of rich racing history

 

Asking - $69,900

Roger Hinsdale

423-452-0428

Spring City, Eastern TN

hinsdale@bellsouth.net

We have recently completed four reproduction vintage race boats, and we are currently working on our fifth project, Sally Ann Jr. These reproductions are based on proven vintage designs, built with modern techniques and powered with modern marine engines. These custom boats are built to run hard and provide for many years of fun boat rides, with proven hull designs and plenty of power to run at hull speeds. We also work very closely with the owner on all the numerous decisions, to make them very personal and very special boats, for they are beautiful art forms.

Reproduction Vintage Race Boats

Reproduction Vintage Race Boats

We can build one for you...

Bill John

Vintage Race Boat Shop

603-569-5824

john1948@metrocast.net

For Sale:

Vintage Real Estate

Wolfeboro---two docks available at the Sawmill Marina. One is very near the end on the primary dock and the other is on the outside.  Super location, in town marina with electricity, bathrooms, overhead lift, ramp, parking as well as winter storage.

 

Gilmanton---very unique large private property consisting of 122 acres in conservation with 1750 ft on Loon Pond.  Architecturally designed home and estate outbuildings are reminiscent of the properties early agrarian roots.  Keep your cars or boats in the large storage/garage which also contains a separate office that is heated and air conditioned and has its own bathroom.  Enjoy the views of the lake from most of the rooms of the home and entertain your guests in the most incredible guest house.  This property is conveniently located between the lakes region, Concord and the sea coast.  Click here for photos

 

Dennis Schauer
603-569-6060
dschauer@spencerhughes.com
www.winniboatguy.com

For Sale:

1941 Morin Craft

1941 Morin Craft runabout 22'6" double cockpit by Greenwood Lake Launch Works. Powered by 1948 Chrysler Crown 115 HP. Boat/motor restored in 2005. 2005 Dual axle trailer, new upholstery, full cover, etc.

Click here for project photos

Classic boat - asking $40,000

Ron Holly

603 569-9272

Loro2@metrocast.net

For Sale:

1930 Chris Craft - 24 foot triple cockpit runabout

Felicity is a very nice boat with good wood, and the marine 318 Chrysler motor just purrs. Comes complete with a cover and the a custom, lettered trailer. This boat is an older restoration that needs refinishing, presently in storage here in Wolfeboro.

 

Asking $48,000

Bill John

Vintage Race Boat Shop

603-569-5824

john1948@metrocast.net

For Sale:

Vintage Flat Bottom Boats & Plans

Boats

1958-96 - new reproduction 18 foot Mandella all wood flat bottom v-drive hull, Competitive trailer, Glenwood hardware, fuel tanks, Paul Stratton Upholstery

1955 18 foot Mandella flat bottom, with Rozzie Barton twin props/rudders, original hardware, 324 cubic inch 1955 Olds rebuilt, new bottom installed, new deck to come, and a trailer.          

1958 - Schiada flat bottom, all wood, trailer, new wood deck

1960 - All wood Patterson, 18 foot, trailer, new wood deck

1962 - THE COLLECTOR #3, 18 foot Rayson Craft, wood deck marathon with custom Joe Teissler installation, new wood deck

1962 - 18 foot Rayson Craft, with trail and new wood deck

1962 - 17 foot Aqua Craft, all glass with a trailer

1962 - 17 foot Sanger Dragster, all glass

1964 - AGITATOR E-70/167 Wickens, wood 280 circle race hydro, with trailer

1965 - 18 foot Kalawiian, new wood deck, original hardware.

1965 - 18 foot Patterson, glass hull, trailer, new wood deck

1968 - 17 foot Sanger, trail and new wood deck

1960 - 18 foot Howard, all glass    

1974 - 18 foot Lavey Craft  “C" model  circle racer, all glass, balsa core bottom

1958 - 17 foot Schiada, all wood,trailer, new wood deck

Drawing & Plans

1938 - Drawings for Ventnor patent by A. E. Apel

1938 - Plans for 225 Ventnor hydro

1939 - Plans for Ventnor 24 foot hydro " MY SIN/TEMPO  VI

1940s - Plans for Pacific One Design hydroplane

1950s - Plans for Cracker Box – Champion

1950s - Plans for Cracker Box – Wickens

1950s - Plans for 266 hydro, 16 foot Hallett – ALTER EGO

1958 - Plans for Mandella, 18 foot flat bottom v-drive

1961 - Plans for Jones 19 foot, 266 conventional hydro BLACK BART

1964 - Plans for Chuck Hickling  16 foot conventional hydro, 225–280 SAM TOO

1964 - Plans for Orrin 16 foot conventional hydro, 225-280

1967 - Plans for Wickens 27 foot Aqua Craft offshore racer, #21 Peter Rothschield

“ How to build a hydroplane” article by Walter Milosevich.

Available to Measure

1955 - 18 foot Mandella v-drive ski/race flat bottom with twin props/rudders

1964 - 17 foot Wickens conventional, 280 class hydro  E-70 AGITATOR

Wanted - any wood race boats - hydros or flats!!!

 Orrin Boats

Fallbrook California

Harlan Orrin

760-723-0767

woodboatharlan@aol.com

For Sale:

Rare & Vintage Books

We have thousands of books at prices you can afford. Specializing in the great outdoors, we have old books on boating, exploration, hiking, mountaineering and nature. We carry other sports books such as biking, canoeing, golf, squash and tennis. PLUS, we handle a wide selection of rare fiction titles, history, illustrated, North American Indians, poetry, science fiction, and Western American books.

 

Visit our Website at www.vintagebookworm.com for a complete listing of our inventory and to order through our secure server. OR, come visit us in our shop located on Bay Bay in beautiful Wolfeboro, NH.

 

Thanks for looking!

Vintage Bookworm LLC

603-569-0030

www.vintagebookworm.com