Issue No. 37 - Bone Yard Boats

Bone Yard Boats
TM
Fall 2007
“HELP SAVE OLD BOATS!”
1937 MATTHEWS 39’
1959 CHRIS CRAFT CONSTELLATION 35’
1959 CHRIS CRAFT CONSTELLATION 35’ -- CIRCE
1959 CHRIS CRAFT CONSTELLATION 35’. Hard top.
Owner says: “CIRCE was delivered to her first owner on Lake
Washington in 1959 and has always resided in the Puget
Sound area. CIRCE’s hull and topsides are as sound as the
day she was built. Her hull is soild Honduras Mahogany,
double planked bottom and batten seam sides. Her interior is
Philippine striped mahogany. Hull with tanks only. Buyer
installs engines, transmissions, mechanical, plumbing,
electrical, and appliances. Otherwise, CIRCE is in very good
condition. Absolutely no dry rot whatsoever. Stored on boat
jacks; it is heated inside and covered. Included: All Chris Craft
gauges, hardware, shafts, propellers, tanks (fuel and water),
history, cover, fitted sheets, and even custom CIRCE
tumblers.”
Winner Presidents Award & Dock Walkers Award at July 1996
Chris Craft meet in Port Orchard, Washington.
Asking:
$6,500. Buyer transports. Contact Roger at 360-928-3919 or
360-808-2259 or email: [email protected]
CIRCE located Joyce, WA (Port Angeles)
Issue No. 37
…details on Page 11.
1885 STAYSAIL SCHOONER 40’. The current owner of
DUGA inherited her from his brother-in-law, Dusty, and says:
“Here is the history of the DUGA as best I remember from
Dusty who owned her and a few stories other old pirates told
me. The hull was built in Germany in 1885. It is riveted
"quarter inch" black iron with lots of patches that add
character. She was originally a river tugboat, one of the
reasons she only draws 3.5 - 4 feet of water with the keel up.
During the war - WWI - she was moved to Sweden to avoid
having her melted down for ammunition. Sven Lunden-Yrind
found her on a canal in Sweden in 1968 and turned her into a
staysail schooner. He rigged her to be sailed by one man,
apparently his specialty. His website, http://www.yrvind.com/,
tells the story (if you read Swedish, if not -the pictures are
interesting). The website also shows his travels. His last
voyage ended in Florida in 1971 where Dusty met him and
bought the DUGA. Dusty sailed her up and down the Americas
and many trips to his beloved Bahamas.
1885 STAYSAIL SCHOONER 40’ – DUGA – circa 1996
Continued on Page 9.
IN SEARCH OF PT-761
The
By Pete McGill
Bone Yard Boats newsletter is published quarterly.
David Irving, Publisher/Editor
Bone Yard Boats
P.O. Box 1432
Marblehead, MA 01945
[email protected] (preferred!)
617-257-2603 (voicemail only – not your best choice)
Subscription Rate: $19.95 for one year (4 issues).
Subscribers can list boats for FREE in Bone Yard Boats!
We will list boats from FREE to $10,000 with rare exceptions.
Ginger Marshall Martus, Founder & Contributing Writer.
The Bone Yard Boats newsletter was founded in 1996
when Ginger Martus tried to save a single boat from
meeting the business end of a chainsaw.
We remain true to that mission.
PT-761 NEW -- AT ELCO, BAYONNE, NJ
Power or sail, wood or fiberglass -- we do not discriminate.
I am doing research on a yacht that I saw back in 1960 at the
Snow Inn in Wychmere Harbor, Harwichport, Mass on Cape
Cod. It was a beautiful boat with perfect lines having been
converted from a PT boat (#761) after the war. The purpose
of this search is for model making.
If you know of boats needing rescue, please let us know.
If you have restored a boat, we would love to hear about it.
Let your story be an inspiration to others.
Boat listing information supplied by owners is assumed to be
reliable. We take no responsibility if it’s not.
The boat was built very near the end of WWII and never
actually went into military service. It was an Elco class 103
and was eventually sold to a civilian and remodeled
completely. She was named the Taurus V at one time and
renamed the Moby Dick when I saw her.
www.boneyardboats.com
© Copyright 2007 All Rights Reserved.
As recently as 2002 she was stored in a yard, completely
stripped of her superstructure and was destroyed when there
were no funds available to move her to a new location. So the
boat is nothing but a memory now.
-----Original Message-----
EMAIL TO THE EDITOR
From: Jim B
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 09:49 PM
Subject: Bone Yard Boats/Reply
However she did survive for forty odd years and no doubt did
some traveling in her day. What I need is ANY information on
owners of the boat, the place that did the conversion work or
any pictures that someone might have of this yacht. As far as
I know the attached picture is the only one of her in her glory
but the owners have to have many more shots of her if I can
find them. Anyone with any info on this yacht should email
me at [email protected], write to me at Pete McGill,
11401 Bonita Beach Road #76, Bonita Springs, Fla. 34135 or
call me at 239-947-8110.
Dear Dave -- I am going to send in my check for the
continuation of what I consider to be a Resource, because of
my love of Classic Old Boats.
I have one suggestion for you as the new publisher and that is
this. It would be very nice if Ginger still had a "Corner" in your
paper. ie; "Ginger's Corner". I know she was well liked by
everybody including myself, of who had long conversations
with her when I signed up and signed my brother up at the
same time.
You are doing a good job........ "Stay The Course Captain"
-----Bone Yard Boats Reply----Jim,
I couldn't agree more! Ginger returned to Bone Yard Boats in
the Summer issue with her edition of "Dinghy News." I spoke
with her recently about making that a regular column, which
hopefully she will do. As far as I'm concerned, Ginger always
has a home for her writing in Bone Yard Boats.
PT-761 REMODELED INTO THE YACHT TAURUS V
Hard to believe these two photos are of the same boat!
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Ginger’s “DINGHY NEWS” returns on Page 10.
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1960 CHRIS CRAFT SEA SKIFF 27’. Hull needs rib,
foredeck and gripe repair/replacing. Requires advanced
restoration capabilities/desires. Will consider parting;
windshield, 283 CC engine, drive line, bow rail, hardware, CC
instruments, newer wiring including 30 amp charging system,
Aria instruments, fluxgate compass, 2001 Magic-Tilt trailer.
Will sell whole or in parts; hull is FREE. Call Jim at 941-3717434 or email [email protected]. (FL)
1956 SHEPHERD OUTBOARD 15’ (continued)
1956 SHEPHERD OUTBOARD 15’
FREE HULL -- 1960 CHRIS CRAFT SEA SKIFF 27’
1967 EGG HARBOR GOLDEN EGG 37’
1967 EGG HARBOR 37’. Golden Egg Model. Wooden
classic. Twin 318 Chrysler, gas, air, newer canvas, sleeps 5,
well maintained. Asking $8,000 / OBO. Contact (610) 9649246 or email [email protected] (NJ)
1964 CRUISERS INC. SUPER VACATIONER 20'
1964 CRUISERS INC. SUPER VACATIONER 20'. Fir
plywood over oak hull. 1966 Evinrude outboard 100hp.
Owner says, “Classic,mint condition,100% original. This was
the last year Cruisers,Inc. built a wood lapstrake boat.
Basically the last Thompson wood boat made…” Asking:
$7,500. Contact Jim at [email protected] or 920-834-5500
(WI)
1956 SHEPHERD OUTBOARD 15’. Owner says, “ Boat
wood we believe is fair but boat needs interior work,
(upholstery, and flooring), a windshield (has original split
windshield hardware), and outboard motor. Also has original
TeeNee trailer. Owned by my father since 1957. Stored for
several years. Note: boat is 1956 or 1957.” Asking: $5500.
Contact Dave at [email protected] or 519-6547018. Boat located Waterloo, ON Canada (cont next column)
1967 EGG HARBOR GOLDEN EGG 37’ -- HELM
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1946 HUNTER RUNABOUT 26’
1946 HUNTER RUNABOUT 26’. Owner says: “…my hobby
is restoring boats (mostly garwoods and chriscrafts). But I do
have a boat restoration project that I would like to sell. It is a
26', 1946 Hunter. It is a split cockpit Runabout. The boat is
mostly complete less the engine and needs total restoration.
There were only two custom built, and this one is the only one
known to exist. If you can, see Bob Speltz's "The Real
Runabouts III" page 43 to see about this about. This is a very
streamlined one of a kind boat and will have very high
restored value. Also have cradle.” Located Wilson, NY (about
25 minutes from Niagara Falls). Asking: $10,000 min.
Contact Mike at (716) 870-3290 or [email protected]
1950s/60s CHRIS CRAFT CAVALIER 27’
1950s/60s CHRIS CRAFT CAVALIER 27’. Precise year
unknown. Owner says: “This is a project boat that comes
complete with all original pieces, including stainless side trim
and a full rear canopy in reasonable condition. 350ci installed
1992 but will need some re-conditioning. This boat is located
in British Columbia near the port city of Prince Rupert,
(southern tip of Alaska). Will deliver to Prince George in
central BC for land transport. Some repairs were done but a
lot remain. Price is $2000 on trailer or $1500 no trailer, as is.”
Email: [email protected]
1958 THOMPSON DAY CRUISER 17’. 1975 Johnson 4 cyl
115 hp with controls. Includes trailer, Lorrance fish finder, CB
radio, original gas tank. Some dry rot on bow and keel. Clean
interior. Deck and sub deck in good shape. Garage stored.
Asking: As is $3,000. OBO.
Call David at (612) 325-8782
Lake Nebagamon, WI
1958 THOMPSON DAY CRUISER 17’
-----Original Message-----
From: Margaret
Sent: Wednesday, September 5, 2007 01:53 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Richardson Cruisers
1957 JOHNSON CEDAR LAPSTRAKE
1957 JOHNSON CEDAR LAPSTRAKE.
Jim says, “I
restored this boat about 4 years ago and she has hardly been
used. We just repainted the motors and the varnish is
excellent. Cover and trailer are custom for the boat. She was
made by a family friend (Dezi Johnson) and is about a 1957.
Very strong and made of Red 1/4 cut cedar on white oak ribs.
Solid mahohany transom and cedar decks make her a great
show boat.” Asking: $7,000. Contact Jim at Innerbay Boats
Ltd at (519) 875-3338 or [email protected] Langton,
ON, Canada
Hi, I have a 24" Mahogany ship's wheel for the old
Richardson Cruisers. My father is the one who made them for
the Richardson Boat Company in North Tonawanda, N.Y. He
made them at his workshop at our home on Niagara Falls
Blvd. He worked his "day job" as a model maker at Bell
Aircraft and later Cornell Air Lab. Can you tell me if there is a
market for this wheel? It seems like ebay only lists cheap
replicas for decorating and stuff. Any help you can give me
will be greatly appreciated. Have a great day. Margaret
(Batavia, NY)
KNOW A BOAT THAT NEEDS SAVING? -- TELL US!
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MAHOGANY SHIPS WHEEL
Fall 2007
(Send me an email if you are interested in this ship’s wheel,
and I will pass along your contact info to Margaret.)
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FREE – 1965 OWENS 25’ – FREE
1949 SHEPHERD UTILITY 17’
1949 SHEPHERD UTILITY 17’. Owner says: “I'm selling a
1949, 17’ Shepherd Utility in mid restoration. Has well running
6 Cyl Buchanan Rocket 140HP manual direct drive
transmission. Comes with all hardware, and canvas cover.
Unfortunately since these pictures were taken a raccoon tore
holes in the seat upholstery. I'm asking $2000 for the
boat/motor/trailer. Located in just off 401 in Grafton Ontario
(K0K-2G0). Good project boat.” Contact Aaron at 416-7022381 or [email protected]
ON, Canada
1965 OWENS 25’
Located in White Salmon, Washington. Asking: FREE! Contact
Kevin at [email protected]
1938 LITTLE GIANT SOLD THIS SUMMER
-----Original Message-----
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007
Subject: FW: 1938 26' Little Giant Cruiser
Good morning, David. This note is to let you know that the
subject boat was sold this summer. …Thank you for your
coverage, …there were a number of inquiries based on the ad
in Bone Yard Boats.
Best regards,
Harold
1948 HUCKINS NEPTUNE 45’
1948 HUCKINS NEPTUNE 45’. 12’ beam. Double planked
mahogany. Owner says: “Needs engines, had 427's when I
bought it. Needs alot of TLC. Hull good, needs deck and
gunwale work.” Listed in the Spring issue of Bone Yard Boats
for $2500 – NOW REDUCED TO $500. Fernandina Beach,
FL. Contact Karl at [email protected] or 904-321-0900
WORKING ON RAYNBOW
-----Original Message-----
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2007 05:51 PM
I've been looking for my copies each month and now realized
that my subscription lapsed...thanks for the card. My check is
on the way. I've been busy working on Raynbow ...
thanks to BYB. It's been a year and I've been busy stripping
and recaulking the hull. I've also replaced the canvas roof
atop the pilot house. I'm also about to re-canvas the cabin
house roof top. Removing rotten wood has taken a lot of
time. But I'm getting it done.
Thanks again for the newsletter. Looking for my next project
already.
-- Gillian
1955 CENTURY CORONADO
1955 CENTURY CORONADO. Owner says: “Complete
except hardtop. Good condition. Needs finishing and interior.
413 Chrysler v8, spare engine and parts. Brand new
galvanized bunk trailer. Boat located in Ottawa, Ontario.”
Asking $5,000 or offers. Contact Adam at (613) 725-4663
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1964 THOMSON SEA LANCER 18’ (continued)
…Original aluminum ventilating windshield and re-chromed
hardware. Sound hull that has been well maintained.
Equipment
includes
Navman
depth
sounder\fish
finder\knotmeter, handheld GPS, Ritchie compass, fire
extinguisher, anchor and rode, dock lines, 2 life jackets, horn,
throwable cushion, and a new 12 gallon portable fuel tank.
Additional items and parts include; full vintage Mercury
Quicksilver instrumented, mahogany dashboard and cable
steering system, Sea Lancer Deluxe mahogany front seats and
back seat, bow rail, bimini, chrome searchlight and
miscellaneous hardware. 1971 Evinrude Triumph 60 HP engine
overhauled in 2007 (receipts available for inspection). Runs
very well but needs a distributor assembly and a coil cable
before using next season. 2004 Load Rite trailer in new
condition with marine disc brakes and 15” tires. This trailer
was sized and fitted to the boat with self adjusting bunks. Less
than 500 miles on the road. This boat has been in use since
2002. Health and requirement for a different boat necessitates
sale.”
Asking: $8500.
(MD) Contact Doug at
[email protected] or 301-695-2783
TWO CLASSIC CHRIS CRAFTS – PART 1 OF 2
1955 (or 1956) CHRIS CRAFT EXPRESS CRUISER 26’
1955 (or 1956) CHRIS CRAFT EXPRESS CRUISER 26’.
Wooden hull. 9’ beam (approximately). Note: engine and
transmission not part of this boat. Comments: “This classic
bull nosed Chris Craft boat was under renovation several years
ago but previous owner did not complete repairs nor pay
storage fees. The boat is now owned by Anchorage Maria in
Bridgeport, NY. Hull is reported to be sound. Major repairs to
be completed include the transom, wooden windshield frame,
and engine/transmission replacement.”
Asking: $400.
Contact Jeff at Anchorage Marina, Bridgeport, NY (near
Syracuse, NY) 315-699-2978
1967 ELTRO 17’
1967 ELTRO 17’. Owner says: “It was completely restored
in 1998. I bought the boat from the daughter of the original
owner. It is the second Eltro I restored and she is a beauty.”
Plywood hull, teak deck, mahogany topsides. Evinrude 70hp
outboard. Asking: $7,000. Bay Shore, NY. Contact Ralph at
917-439-0541 or [email protected]
1957 THOMPSON LAPSTRAKE 14’. Mahogany Runabout.
35 H.P. Gale Buccaneer Motor, Holsclaw trailer. Very very nice,
almost mint! Asking: $3,150. Contact Paul at (315) 986-3865
email: [email protected]
Farmington, NY
1964 THOMSON SEA LANCER 18’
1964 THOMSON SEA LANCER 18’. MAGGIE II’s owner
says, “Well loved and cared for boat in very good condition
with rebuilt transom in 2006 (serial number plate intact).
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1957 THOMPSON LAPSTRAKE 14’
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1964 THOMPSON THOMBOY. Totally refurbished inside
and out. 2001 60 HP Mercury Big Foot, with new trailer never
in the water. Full original top and mooring cover. Looks new.
TWO CLASSIC CHRIS CRAFTS – PART 2 OF 2
Asking: $6,000 or best offer.
Call Bill (616) 453-5493 (MI)
1964 THOMPSON THOMBOY
1964 (or 1965) CHRIS CRAFT CAVALIER 26’
1964 (or 1965) CHRIS CRAFT CAVALIER 26’. Plywood
hull -- Cavaliers were Chris Craft's plywood boat division. 10’
beam (approximately). Single gas inboard. Comments: “This
boat has been stored outside for several years. Foredeck
damaged by weight of snow. Previous owner did not pay
storage fees and the boat is now owned by Anchorage Maria
in Bridgeport, NY. Engine and transmission are in the boat
and were reported to be in working condition when boat was
placed in storage several years ago. Keel is reported to be
cracked. Major repairs to be made include the keel, foredeck
and cabin. Yard owner is considering burning this boat if
interested party cannot be found.” Asking: $200. Contact Jeff
at Anchorage Marina, Bridgeport, NY (near Syracuse, NY)
315-699-2978
STEEL SLOOP
STEEL SLOOP. According to the owner, “…here are some
pictures when I got the boat about 8 years ago. I have all the
pieces in one form or another. She displaces about 10,000lbs,
was made in Holland, spent most of her time sailing the Great
Lakes area, and has been disassembled for about 40 years.
Wooden masts and booms, set on a tabernacle design. It had
an Atomic-4 engine, but I only have the block and a few
pieces. Any offer above $1500 and buyer moves the boat will
be accepted.”
San Marcos, TX.
Contact Charles at
[email protected]
CHRIS CRAFT CAVALIER LOGO PLATE FROM 1964/65 NEXT COLUMN
THEY ONLY GET BETTER
THUNDERBIRD SAILBOAT HULL
-----Original Message-----
THUNDERBIRD SAILBOAT HULL. According to Jim, “Hull
is made of Marine plywood (Fir) and has galvanized fasteners
with what looks to be epoxy as an adhesive. The owners built
the hull and did not finish the boat. They were killed in a car
accident in Mexico in the 80's. Would be a great boat to
finish. Cradle arms are available but, not the trailer. Free to
a good home.” Contact Jim at Innerbay Boats Ltd at (519)
875-3338 or [email protected] Langton, ON, Canada
From: Joseph D
Subject: Re: Summer Issue BONE YARD BOATS
David, Received summer issue yesterday.
better! Thanks. --Joe
They only get
1954 RAVEN CLASS 24’. Fiberglass Cape Cod open day
sailor. Owner says: “Needs TLC but it’s in the water and
sailable.” Contact Eric at (410) 924-4961. (MD)
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1939 JOHN ALDEN CUTTER 41’. Wooden hull vessel
named PRIMROSE. Yanmar diesel inboard visible under the
ladder/stairs in the photo below. Asking price unknown by
Bone Yard Boats. Contact Urban at 516-609-8385 or email
[email protected]
1966 CHRIS CRAFT CAVALIER 27’
1966 CHRIS CRAFT CAVALIER 27’. Owner says: “I used
to restore old wooden boats for a living for almost 20 years,
but I pretty much moved on from that trade. My boat is about
85% restored. I have a brand new engine for it, not installed.
It’s the correct engine with mounts and attached reverse gear.
It’s a very easy installation. She’s very solid, no rot, and very
well appointed. I would like to get $10K for it.” Ocean City,
MD. Contact Neil at or [email protected] or 410-2131208
1937 MATTHEWS ABANDONED
-----Original Message-----
From: MBShipyard
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 12:27 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: 1937 Matthews
1939 JOHN ALDEN CUTTER 41’ – PRIMROSE INTERIOR
Dear Mr. Irving: We are a boatyard in Port Washington, New
York. As is the usual story with these beautiful old boats that
have been let to fall into disrepair, a 1937 43 foot Matthews
was abandoned and subsequently liened by ourselves. She
has been in our yard for about four years now and we would
love to see her go to a good home. Your predecessor, Ginger
is familiar with the boat. Please advise as to how we can get
the word out to your subscribers so that we will not be forced
to do her in for the space.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Nan B, Manhasset Bay Shipyard
-----Original Message-----
From: MBShipyard
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2007 12:03 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: 1937 Matthews
1969 CHRIS CRAFT CONSTELLATION 31’ – HELM
David, thank you for your help with the Matthews. …a fellow
came in and fell in love with it. He has taken it upstate to his
home and hopes to be able to complete refurbishing her in
three years.
1969 CHRIS CRAFT CONSTELLATION 31’. According to
Jim: “This is a 4 Seas model, 31'X 11'4" beam with lapstrake
construction. She is powered by twin 327 Thermocons that
have no more than 280 hours since re-build. This boat has
been well kept and is very clean inside and out. She can be
launched where she is and used this season! Owner must sell.
All documentations, recent survey and a new topper included.
Make an offer.” Contact Jim at Innerbay Boats Ltd at (519)
875-3338 or [email protected] Langton, ON, Canada
Keep up the good work.
Nan, Manhasset Bay Shipyard
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JUNK FROM MY CHILDHOOD
-----Original Message-----
Continued from Page 1.
1885 STAYSAIL SCHOONER 40’
From: Rob
Sent: Monday, October 1, 2007 09:08 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Schooner Truant
Hi David,
I was just doing a web search on the Schooner "Truant" and
saw your site... I'm originally from Gloucester and was one of
those "Sea Scouts" who sailed on the Truant. It was "Ship 56"
of the North Bay Council. At that time approx 1968-71, it was
owned by Paul Harling, he was a school teacher at Beeman
School in Gloucester. As I've read, it was later owned by Doug
Parsons, also of Gloucester. This ship was in the Schooner
races in Gloucester. I quit Sea Scouts back when I got my
drivers license in '71...got girl crazy...joined the USAF in '74
and never went back to Gloucester except to visit my parents
who still live there. Retired from the Air Force in '94.
1885 STAYSAIL SCHOONER 40’ – DUGA
1885 STAYSAIL SCHOONER 40’ (cont). Dusty lived on
her with home base being Islamorada, Florida until he passed
away a few years ago. We moved her to a marina in Austin,
Texas and started restoration. She has had quite a bit of
scaling and welding already. She does have a small Volvo
Penta (1 cyl.) engine. The engine was pulled and serviced last
year. She measures 40 foot with a 10 foot beam. She was
derigged (saved and labeled) by professionals in Islamorada.
The sails are in very good shape and are dry and stored.” She
is certainly a unique piece of history worth saving. If
interested, please contact Bob at [email protected] (TX)
Anyway, I was wondering if you'd send me page 1 and 9 of
your "Boneyard Boats" Spring 2007 with the article of the 55'
schooner "Truant"...Just some stuff I'd like to add to my
collection of junk from my childhood...
Thanks, Rob S
-----Bone Yard Boats Reply----Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 2:40 PM
Subject: Re: Schooner Truant
Rob, Great story! Please email me your street address and I
will send you a copy of the Spring 2007 newsletter.
WANTED: VELVET DRIVE & housing for a Chevy V8. Must
be direct drive, no reduction. Contact Les at 609-502-1504
-----Original Message-----
From: Rob
Sent: Tuesday, October 2, 2007 02:58 PM
Subject: Re: Schooner Truant
Thank You!
Would appreciate this more than you can
imagine! --Rob
(TRUANT is a 55’ 1942 Newfoundland Fishing Schooner
featured in the Spring 2007 issue of Bone Yard Boats.)
19' LIGHTNING CLASS WOOD SAILBOAT, with wooden
mast and boom. All rigging on mast new, mast needs work.
Hull has some rot on garboard blank around center board
trunk. Asking $1200. Needs sails. (FL) Contact Karl at
[email protected] or 904-321-0900
1966 CHRIS CRAFT SEA SKIFF 32’
1966 CHRIS CRAFT SEA SKIFF 32’. Twin 1980 gas 318
Chryslers. 10’6” beam. Mahogany lapstrake hull. Loran, VHF
radio. Owner says: “Vessel is in excellent condition. Needs
painting and minor work. Holds 270 gallons. Runs 18 knots
cruising. Engines run. Owned vessel for 18 years. Great
fishing boat. Sleeps 4, head & shower. Large cockpit area.
Great handling boat. Currently restoring 31 Bertram & need to
sell Chris Craft.” Asking $8k. Contact Lou at 856-456-3778 &
leave a message or [email protected] (NJ)
1965 LYMAN HARDTOP 25’. Owner says, “ It does need
some work but overall is in excellent shape.” 220 hp Fireball
Graymarine, mahogany interior paneling, teak swim platform,
custom trailer, electronics, canvas, etc. Asking: $7,950.
Contact Bruce at 419-666-0312 or [email protected]
318 MARINE ENGINE.
Freshwater cooled.
Totally
complete – even has antifreeze in it.
Originally in a
Pacemaker. Asking: $395. Contact Les at 609-502-1504 (NJ)
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DINGHY NEWS FROM GINGER…
in media promotions for this show.
By Ginger Martus
In 2006 the Tiedemanns were awarded the Ray Thombs
Award. Ray Thombs was Captain of the 1930, 75-foot
JESSICA for many years and the award, made possible by Ted
Valpey, “exemplifies the standard, skills and dedication
associated with a yacht under his command.” In 2005,
Captain Kirk Reynolds was awarded this honor for the many
boats under his care, which now includes the famous 1937,
74-foot APHRODITE. Captain Reynolds said I have a lifetime
invitation to be onboard APHRODITE, plus joining the crew for
the awards dinner and boat parade.
“How did it get so late so soon?”
The above quote is from a Dr. Seuss book and expresses my
sentiments. By the time you read this it will be well into fall,
and where did the summer go? Here is a recap of some of the
classic boat events I attended.
GINGER MARTUS
BONE YARD BOATS FOUNDER
First, it was on to Mystic, CT for the
three day WoodenBoat Show over
June 29th to July 1st. Wow, what a
great event!
I saw lots of my
nautical friends and had a great
time, especially when I met JB
Currell (MAS Epoxy) who was talking
to big bad Bob Bitchin (Lats and Ats
Magazine) while a cameraman was
in the background doing his thing.
Seems JB and Bob have a program
in the works about “This Old Boat,”
similar to the TV show, “This Old
House.” Great idea & it’s about time.
In between shows, I received a call from Pat Wells, the
chairperson for the Antique & Classic Boat Show in Salem, MA,
asking me to be a judge for their August show. I was
flattered to say the least and recalled when my late Uncle
Monty said to me one day, “Well, you look like you know what
you’re doing.” I thought it over for a few days trying to figure
the easiest way to get there. I don’t like to fly, train goes to
Boston then a change, too long of a drive. I called Pat and
said it would be too much of a hassle to get there, so I missed
this one.
Closer to home was the Tuckerton Seaport over September 8th
and 9th. The Seaport is part of a large complex with many
buildings, exhibits, gift shop, and even a restaurant called
Skeeters. At the gift shop, I bought two copies of the book
‘Shipwrecks of the Jersey Shore’ to present to the next two
winners of the ‘Bone Yard Boats’ awards. At this show, the
winner was John and Gretchen Coyle. Yes, it was WHITECAP
again, and the Coyles donated this handsome yacht to the
Tuckerton Seaport.
Later JB invited me plus Bob and his wife, Jody, and others to
a cocktail cruise in a beautiful newly built launch. It was a fun
ride, and Jody did the honors of passing the cheese and
crackers from one of the cardboard flaps from a box that held
the booze, used as a tray. We arrived back at dockside in
time to attend the clambake buffet dinner with special guest,
Phil Bolger, who spoke about his designs and boats. The
three days went by too fast, as they tend to do lately, but the
weather was perfect, lots to see and do, and I had a good
time. This event will be held at the same place over June
27th-29th, 2008; see more info at thewoodenboatshow.com.
Go, you’ll have a good time, too.
The next boat show I attended was the 25th Antique & Classic
Rendezvous held at the Johnson Brothers Boat Works in Bay
Head, NJ. This is also where the Museum of Boating is
located. On September 15th the other book went to Andrew
Murray of Brick, NJ for his 1965, 22-foot beautiful launch
called ANNA BELL. There were many awards plus a group of
classic cars to view. The boats were open to the public, and
Bette Bass, the owner of CIGARETTTE, asked me to be a ‘tour
guide’ on the boat. This fabulous yacht is the 1929, 75-foot
‘commuter’ that was a total basket case at the International
Yacht Restoration School in Newport, RI until the late Bob
Tiedemann contacted the late Jerry Bass who had the yacht
cut in half and trucked to NJ and restored to perfection,
including the claw-footed cast iron bathtub.
Then, on July 14th I attended the 31st Wooden Boat Festival at
Toms River, NJ, where I presented the “Bone Yard Boat
Award” to the 1924, 30-foot WHITECAP, where the former
owner, Charles Temple, was there to receive the award. This
now beautiful boat is owned by John and Gretchen Coyle of
Beach Haven, NJ. It was designed by Charles Mower and built
by Morton Johnson. The Coyles found the boat in terrible
condition in Florida, had her trucked back to NJ where it was
restored by Bill deRouville and his crew. This boat has won
many awards in the past few years. I also helped Stu Sherk
and Joyce Turner who had a booth for the Antique & Classic
Boat Society (ACBS). Stu is president of the Barnegat Bay
Chapter, and he and Joyce attend many classic boat and car
shows from Florida to Newport, RI. This is a good show with
lots of boats, food, art, and flea markets and vendors, too.
Best I sign off now before David runs out of space!
Next was the 32nd Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous on July
28th-29th at Mystic, CT. Yes, I went to Mystic Seaport three
times this year. It’s a long trip from where I live but worth it.
This year the show was dedicated to the memory of Bob
Tiedemann. His wife, Elizabeth, came with the 1911, 40-foot
launch FAWAN, one of many boats in the Tiedemann
collection. Dana Hewson, Director of watercraft and a judge,
was chairman of the awards committee and presented a
‘special citation’ to Elizabeth – a large framed Benjamin
Mendlowitz photograph of FAWAN that was used extensively
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IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS …
NEEDS SOMEONE TO FINISH THAT JOB
The following is part of an email exchange with a member of
the Bone Yard Boats community who was informing me of
some abandoned boats. It serves as a grim reminder that
they are out there and timing is everything!
“This was my fathers boat.
He recently passed away
unexpectedly. He was in the middle of restoring it, so it needs
someone to finish that job.”
-- Ben
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris S
To: [email protected]
Subject: Boats at …
It is with great sadness that I report that the 40 ft
constellation and the 1955 55' have both been destroyed.
Neither were prime examples of wooden boats, however it's
just pure madness that they were butchered. It appears
someone wanted the engines from both. The really sad part is
I know them both to have had bad engines. Both blocks were
cracked on the 40's engines.
The 55 on the other hand has been vandalized, abused, and
the cabin top hacked off for the removal of her engines. If
there is someone who has a lot of time and money, it *could*
possibly be saved. It's a hell of a long shot though. I don't
see it being realistic. Anything of any value has been stolen,
she's mutilated, and any hardware is gone. The hull itself
does appear to be intact however. I could not do much of an
inspection though, so I have no idea what kind of structural
condition it is actually in. Not too good I would assume.
1937 MATTHEWS 39’
1937 MATTHEWS 39’. According to Ben, “This boat is
about 38-39 feet long and we believe it was a 1937 Matthews.
The boat is in great shape, it does float and its twin Chrysler
engines are fully operational as well; both props are in great
shape. This boat is located in southwestern Ontario;
specifically it is docked in Port Lambton (south of Sarnia,
Ontario, Canada).
Beyond the woodies, there was an old fiberglass Jersey (about
30 ft I believe) with diesels that is still mostly intact. Needs
some serious loving, and I have no idea if anything is good,
but it's still a boat for the most part. Not much else worth
mentioning. A couple smaller older dismasted sailboats with
loads of damage, one or two other power boats far beyond
their prime, a beat to hell houseboat, and an old steel boat
with the bow missing, but closed in with a steel plate. Weird
looking thing the steel boat is.
My Dad had bought this boat a couple years ago to restore it
and had spent all last summer working on it. Unfortunately
earlier this year my father became very sick and passed away
very suddenly. My mother doesn't need the boat and wouldn't
be able to finish the restoration. I do not want to see this boat
sitting dry-docked until it rots and I know my father wouldn't
want that either. The boat was fully winterized this last year.
Regards, Chris S.
There is no trailer for this boat (you would not be able to pull
this with a normal vehicle!) but there are many moving
solutions available that are relatively inexpensive.
I know a little about the boat but if you have any questions
please send me an email and I will try to answer what I can.
Asking $5000 or best offer for the boat.” Contact Ben at
[email protected]
1937 MATTHEWS 39’ – RUNNING GEAR & CHRYSLER ENGINES
Ben mentioned in an email to me that he “the boat is fully
operational as I was out on it several times last summer.” I
believe that means the summer of 2006.
He is also
considering a unappealing alternative if a buyer cannot be
found soon: “…options right now are to donate the boat to
the local fire department to perform an "at sea" fire simulation
but as the boat is in good shape I would hate to see it used
for that (they would set fire to it and put it out but obviously
destroy the boat in the process).”
Look at the photos! Classic maritime beauty! She is just to
good to be lost forever.
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1959 CHRIS CRAFT CONSTELLATION 35’ -- CIRCE
THE OLDER & SMELLIER THE BETTER!
-----Original Message-----
From: Simon
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 09:10 AM
To: [email protected]
Sent my renewal in this week! I love Bone Yard Boats (both
your mag & the actual things!! I had a 36ft 1964 Pacemaker
for about 10 years - am really passionate about old wooden
boats, the older & smellier & closer to ruin the better!) Want
to thank my Uncle Leif for introducing me to you!!
Keep up the awesome work,
Simon
CIRCE’s HELM – Details on Page 1.
ANOTHER GREAT ISSUE
1965 PACEMAKER SEDAN VOYAGER 36'. 13-foot beam.
Mahogany hull. Twin inboard Crusader 350s, new in 1985.
Two 70-gallon fuel tanks. Depth sounder, VHF radio, bimini.
Boat located Westbrook, CT. Asking: $9,900. Contact Brian
at 860-575-0138.
-----Original Message-----
From: Wilson W
Subject: Another great issue
David: The Summer Bone Yard Boats just arrived....Another
great issue.
Distressed to read the final chapter in the torpedo sterned
commuter...What a shame. Also glad to get the final chapter
in Ginger's Mystic trip. We wondered what happened to her.
We were among the more fortunate...We got out of Hartford
airport Sunday and back home that night.
Thanks again for what you are doing to save old boats.
Bone Yard Boats
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