Vintage Race Boat Shop

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Last update - March 2, 2010

Reproduction Vintage Boats

Vintage Stuff that Sold !!!

Antique Boat Center

 

For Sale:

Vintage 5-Litre Hydroplane

Happy Buddha  E-207

 

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1968 Lloyd hull - Ford 302

 

Engine fully race-prepared, new out of the box in 2005

(Less than 5 hours total running time).


Hull completely restored over four-year period - 2000 to 2003.

 
Has been run on the Vintage Race Boat Circuit since 2003,  at Wolfeboro, Buffalo, Detroit Gold Cup, Madison, Celina, etc., etc. Very well-known hydro, fast and reliable boat. Turnkey, ready to run, just add gas and go. Includes excellent trailer, great boat cover and misc. bits and pieces.
Boat is located in S.W. Michigan.

 

Reason for sale: new boat

Price reduced for Spring 2010 sale -- $18,000

Contact:

Ron Taylor

805-684-3064

rjtaylor0134@yahoo.com

 

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.

Wolfeboro---two heated shops used the past 25 years for antique boat restoration, lovely 3 bedroom cape style home with more than ample parking as well as additional 4 stall covered shed is now for sale.  If you have boats or cars and want a convenient and comfortable in town location to work on them and store them too, than look no further.  Priced aggressively at $259,000.

Tuftonboro---If you need/want first rate car or boat storage than this 2 acre parcel located on very desirable Tuftonboro Neck Rd may be your answer.  This property includes a generous oversized 4 stall facility with second floor storage accessed separately.  A 3 Bedroom septic design was previously approved for a new home.  Very private yet close to Wolfeboro or northern end of lake.

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:

Chrysler M48S Royal marine engine

Really nice 165hp 8 cylinder Chrysler M48S Royal marine engine, vintage 1949-50. Like new inside and out. Pistons, valves, rings, and bearings are all excellent and the compression reads an even 120psi across all eight cylinders. The twin Zenyth updraft carburetors have been gone through and tuned. Electrical system is currently 6 volts, as original, with new plugs, wires, rotor, and condenser. Starts immediately and runs beautifully, smooth and quiet. Complete with all accessories, freshly painted, and ready to install. Also includes a manual 2:1 reduction gear transmission in excellent condition. This engine has never seen salt water.

You will not be disappointed at $5,000

 

For photos & more info, contact:

Jack Magri

 352-343-8626

boats@usa2net.net

For Sale:

StingRay - a 1969 Sooy 280 Hydroplane

 

The Sting-Ray was built by Dick Sooy in May's Landing, New Jersey. This was not a kit boat, but purchased as a built hull with hardware less engine by the original owner. Raced successfully from 1968 to the late 1970's. Powered by a professionally rebuilt 1967 Plymouth 273. Hull was rebuilt/restored by, Frank M Weeks Yacht Yard 2008-2009. Quality materials and craftsmanship throughout ! Over $35,000 in receipts. All new plumbing, electrical and fuel systems. All chrome re-chromed and all aluminum polished. Original trailer restored using original parts and new old stock parts. Also included in sale is the original 273 that ran in the boat when built on rolling dolly. Lifting slings also included. Many original race photos and newspaper articles included  Ready to Show and Go. The looks are pure 1960's, great looking and running. Another restoration I currently am involved in warrants the sale.

Price reduced to - $19,000

Jerry Field

516-343-7367

Primarycare7@aol.com

 

For Sale:

Reproduction Vintage Boats

 

     

We have recently completed several reproduction vintage boats, based on 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 owners on all the numerous decisions, to make them very special and truly personal boats - they are art forms.

 

After completing our Gar Wood Speedster project Compulsion, we are currently working on a reproduction of a John Hacker design ski boat for Bob Mueller. The bare hull is being built by the Fish Brothers, the 327 cubic inch Chevy motor is being built at Larry's Auto Machine in Stonington, Connecticut, and the final design, rigging and finish work is being by the Vintage Race Boat Shop. Click here for project photos

 

If interested, we can build one for you...

Bill John

Vintage Race Boat Shop

603-569-5824

john1948@metrocast.net

For Sale:

1930 Chris Craft - 24 foot triple cockpit runabout

 

       

     

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

Asking $40,000

 

Bill John

Vintage Race Boat Shop

603-569-5824

john1948@metrocast.net

For Sale:

Jersey Speed Skiff & Hydroplane Package

 

   

   

If you want to join all the fun on the APBA Vintage Race Boat Circuit here are two legal vintage race boats ready to rock & roll. In fact, they both ran very well at the recent Wolfeboro Vintage Regatta

 

"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 !!!

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Asking - $25,000 for each boat, double package & trailer for $45,000

Not getting out of Vintage, but want to move on to a single, larger boat ???!!!

For more info & photos contact:

Bill Mehan

drmehan@myfairpoint.net

For Sale:

1952 Century Speedster

 

   

   

1952 Century double rear cockpit racing runabout. Boat was originally a 1952 Century Resorter and was rebuilt over a four year period to its current design. The original gray marine 4 cylinder engine has been replaced with a 1961 GM 350ci V8 which was professionally built by R&L Engines in Dover, NH. The boat is in very good condition with new bottom paint this year and fresh varnish last year. Complete with a custom cover and trailer, ready to go !!!

Click here for project photos

 

Asking $27,000 - negotiable

Contact:

Alex Hunt

alexanderhunt@hotmail.com

For Sale:

Lots of Props !!!

   

4 blades, 1 inch shaft, RH

OJ Stainless Steel  13x14 (2)

OJ Nibral 14x16

 

3 blades, 1 inch shaft, RH

OJ Nibral 12x13

OJ Nibral 13x16

Nibral 14x14

Nibral 14x16

Nibral 14x17

Nibral 14x18

   

3 blades, 1 1/4 inch shaft, RH

Nibral 17x24 (3)

 

Contact: 

Bill John

Vintage Race Boat Shop

603-569-5824

john1948@metrocast.net

 

For Sale:

1956 Thompson Sea Skiff

 

This boat was fully restored 4 years ago, but she could use a fresh coat of varnish and hull paint. She comes with a vintage 1958 Evinrude Lark 30 HP with electric start. She rides on a vintage Tee Nee trailer that needs a coat of paint. The boat takes 2-3 days to swell up and after that she's as tight as a drum. Fresh water use only. This is a great boat at a great price. At 15 feet she handles big water very comfortably and turns heads wherever you go. The work required to bring her back to perfect shape would involve 8-10 hours at the most. Hate to let her go but I already have a 22 foot 1949 Chris Craft to keep me busy, and the wife wants the garage back!

Asking: $4,500

Contact:

Alan Gamble

603-380-6000

alan@metalsuppliersonline.com

For Sale:

 Ted Jones - 280 class hydroplane

Boat, trailer, all hardware, motor (motor has a cracked block) Lauterbach motor mounts. Everything as it was, just needs some TLC and a prop to complete the package. This is not a turn key boat. It does need mechanical work. The hull is very sound, but could use new decks and inspection.

Please call for more information.

Asking: $9,500

Contact:

Steve Balcer

989-894-5638

woodshop_518@msn.com

 

For Sale:

1981 Hondo Flatbottom

   

   

Runner Bottom, 650 HP Chevrolet big block

Comes with custom trailer and new cover.

Boat runs strong and in need of nothing.

Price reduce to $17,000

 

Located in NH, for more info contact:

Al Craig

603-898-9016

Hydroguy1@verizon.net  

 

For Sale:

1928 Chris Craft Cadet - 22 foot

 

 

Click here for lots of photos.

This is a very nice and very correct 1928 Chris Craft Cadet, with a Chrysler Crown 100 HP, stainless steel fuel tank, exhaust fan, Lovett bilge pump, lots of fresh Epifanes varnish and fresh bottom paint. Multiple award winner at Lake Winnipesaukee show, and comes complete with a new Sunbrella cover and a trailer. The boat is in excellent condition and ready to go. Antiquity and condition dictate price.

Price: $45,000

 

Bob Ainscow

603-253-4044

nobob34@peoplepc.com

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

Custom 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.

Call for price - will paint any color you want ???!!!

 

Call Mark at

J's Rod & Custom

603-964-9225

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 scenic Loon Pond in the Peyton Place of Grace Metallious, also known as Gilmanton, NH. For more information and directions, go to “About” at www.vintagebookworm.com

Thanks for looking!

 

Gilmanton Bookworm LLC

603-267-9075

www.vintagebookworm.com

For Sale:

1974 Ford 1 Ton Super Camper Special

 

390 motor, auto, PS, PB, red color, 85 gallon fuel tank

Reese hitches on both ends, new 6 foot tall cargo cap,

70,000 miles - no rust ever - immaculate

Asking - $8,000

 

Jeff Magnuson

207-324-3962

207-324-9648

 

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