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The official website of the Bone Yard Boats newsletter. 

Bone Yard Boats is a quarterly newsletter whose mission is to help save old boats.

 How do we do that?By spreading the word!

Each issue contains ~40 listings for boats in need of new owners.

Dozens of photos!

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 Some are bigger projects than others!

For every boat in need of a new home, there's a crazy boater in need of a project!

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WINTER 2008 ISSUE PREVIEW (PDF)

Some Winter 2008 Issue Boats below:

1923 ELCO Cruisette 34

1923 ELCO CRUISETTE 34'  (Page 1)   ----   "BEST OFFER"

"...From that point on she was launched with less and less frequency, until at last she needed just enough maintenance to not be launched at all..."        PRICE JUST REDUCED TO "BEST OFFER."

                 

1928 ELCO FLAT TOP 42'.  Located in Deltaville, VA at Schroeder Yachts.  Owner says, “ She is a project boat, but not beyond restoration.  I sincerely hope you can help me and save the boat too.”  "...open to all offers.”  Diane did not have a picture available by press time, but says this ELCO resembles TEDDYBOLD, the 1927 ELCO Flat Top 42’ listed in the Winter 2006 Issue of Bone Yard Boats.  Contact David at Bone Yard Boats and I well send you owners contact information.

                 

1947 WINSLOW KETCH 32’ (Page 1)

"She has been showing her age, but her sturdy traditional lines are priceless.  Her complete line drawings are at Mystic with designer Ralph Winslow’s collection..."

                 

1941 DODGE 42’.   Hull #1.  (Page 5)

"She was built as a search and rescue boat on a defense contract for the U.S. Army Air Corps in the 1940’s with stringent specs. A true collector’s vessel Hull #1 in sound shape..."

                 

1960 HALLBERG-RASSY 28’ (Page 3)

"Very good project for a Classic Wooden boat lover. Got too many projects going..."

                 

1940 CHRIS CRAFT EXPRESS CRUISER 28'

"With twin M' engines, bait tanks, most hardware, very original, major project, rare sleek model..."

                 

1960 SPARKMAN & STEPHENS RACING YACHT 38’

“This is the real deal. This sailboat has raced all over the world. Full documentation available...  Unfortunately this boat has turned into a marina queen and needs a lot of wood work. This is a project boat..."

                 

1955 US MOLDED SHAPES DAY CRUISER 20’

“This is a unique boat with its molded plywood construction – very unusual in the 20’ model and to be in such nice shape..."

                 

WINTER 2008 ISSUE BOATS & STORIES:

1948 PICNIC BOAT 32’ (Page 1 & 12)

1958 DANISH KETCH 36’ (Page 1 & 11)

1947 WINSLOW KETCH 32’ (Page 1 & 11)

1923 ELCO CRUISETTE 34' (Page 1 & 11)

OLE CHRIS… A LETTER TO THE EDITOR (Page 2 & 9)

1928 ELCO FLAT TOP 42' (Page 2)

1957 RICHARDSON AFT CABIN 43’ (Page 3)

1955 DUNPHY 14’ (Page 3)

1940 CHRIS CRAFT EXPRESS CRUISER 28' (Page 3)

1960 HALLBERG-RASSY 28’ (Page 3)

1959 CHRIS CRAFT SPORTSMAN 24' (Page 3 & 4)

1948 BRISTOL BAY DOUBLE ENDER TRAWLER 30’  (Page 4)

1954 CENTURY RESORTER 16’  (Page 4)

1959 CARTERCRAFT SEA FLITE 18’  (Page 4)

1949 CHRIS CRAFT RIVIERA 18'  (Page 4)

1950 BRIX BUILT 27’  (Page 4 & 5)

1954 CRUIS ALONG 19’  (Page 5)

1941 DODGE 42’ -- Hull #1  (Page 5)

1935 KIT BOAT 17' – RUM RUNNER?  (Page 5)

1958 YELLOW JACKET RIVIERA 14’  (Page 5 & 6)

1948 CHRIS CRAFT SEDAN CRUISER 33'  (Page 6)

1965 GRENFELL COMMAND BRIDGE 36’  (Page 6)

1955 CENTURY RESORTER 18’  (Page 6)

1960 THOMPSON SEA COASTER 16’  (Page 6)

1961 CHRIS CRAFT CONSTELLATION 28’   (Page 7)

1955 US MOLDED SHAPES DAY CRUISER 20’   (Page 7)

1964 CHRIS CRAFT SEA SKIFF RANGER 24'   (Page 7)

1960 SPARKMAN & STEPHENS RACING YACHT 38’   (Page 7)

1961 OLD TOWN 16’   (Page 7)

1970 VIKING DOUBLE CABIN 38’  (Page 8)

1956 CHRIS CRAFT CONTINENTAL 20’  (Page 8)

1964 DUNPHY SKI RUNABOUT 18’   (Page 8)

1956 CHRIS CRAFT SEA SKIFF 21’  (Page 8)

1960 THOMPSON SEA LANCER 18’  (Page 8)

1964 CHRIS CRAFT CAVALIER 28’  (Page 8 & 9)

1949 STEPHENS 40’  (Page 9)

1963 CHRIS CRAFT 28’  (Page 9)

1960 CHRIS CRAFT SKI BOAT 17'  (Page 9 & 10)

DINGHY NEWS FROM GINGER…By Ginger Martus  (Page 10)

1952 CHRIS CRAFT DINETTE CRUISER 25’  (Page 10)

1968 OWENS 28’  (Page 10)

1959 THOMPSON SEA COASTER 16’  (Page 11)

1970 Chris Craft Catalina 26’  (Page 11)

1932 LARSON SPLIT COCKPIT 19'  (Page 11)

1930 CUSTOM BRIDGEDECK CRUISER 30’  (Page 11)

1956 THOMPSON SEA SKIFF 15’  (Page 12)

1958 CHRIS CRAFT HOLIDAY 18’  (Page 12)

1941 CENTURY UTILITY 19'  (Page 12)

 

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**NEW!**  SPRING 2007 ISSUE PREVIEW (PDF)

The Spring 2008 newsletter is "hot off the presses."  The issue includes 6 FREE boats and several for $1000 or less.  Now is a great time to subscribe to Bone Yard Boats!

Some Spring 2008 Issue Boats below:

1935 Chris Craft Twin Cockpit

1935 CHRIS CRAFT TWIN COCKPIT RUNABOUT 18’

“This is a rare un-restored example of this very desirable model.  It needs a full restoration.  Everything is there, including original engine and stern pole..."

1946 Hinckley 36

FREE -- 1946 HINCKLEY CUSTOM YAWL 36’ -- FREE

“This is a beautiful and classic boat in need of a full restoration. She is at the point now where she either needs to be fully restored or scrapped for parts. I know that none of us old boat lovers want to see that happen."

                 

Studio 63

1963 CHRIS CRAFT CONSTELLATION 46’ -- $1000.

"Leaving the country, looking for a good home for this boat.  In water now.  Fuel tanks are full.”  Asking: $1,000.

                 

Karme Transom

FREE -- 1961 CHEOY LEE LION 35’ -- FREE

She has some damage to the stem as well as other issues.  The planking is teak, which is a big plus.  It would be a great project.  The boat is FREE. 

1962 Cheoy Lee Lion 35

FREE -- 1961 CHEOY LEE LION 35’ -- FREE

                 

1959 Matthews

FREE -- 1959 MATTHEWS CONVERTIBLE SEDAN 42’ -- FREE

"It has been under shelter for several years waiting to show off again for the right restorer. It would be a shame for it to be destroyed, but that may be the fate of this historic yacht if someone does not step forward."  FREE “to the proper person.” 

                 

                 

Spring 2008 Issue Boats & Stories:

1963 CHRIS CRAFT CONSTELLATION 46’ -- $1,000  (Pages 1 & 10)

FREE – 1961 CHEOY LEE LION 35’ – FREE  (Page 1)

 FREE – 1946 HINCKLEY CUSTOM YAWL 36’ – FREE  (Pages 2 & 12)

MYSTERY BOAT  …A LETTER TO THE EDITOR  (Pages 2 & 11)

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR  (Page 2)

 FREE – 1963 CHEOY LEE FRISCO FLYER 23’ HULL – FREE  (Page 3)

1962 CRUISERS INC. 18’  (Page 3)

1956 LYMAN 15’  (Page 3)

1957 CHRIS CRAFT SEA SKIFF 19’  (Page 3)

1965 CHRIS CRAFT CONSTELLATION 37’  (Page 4)

FREE -- 1975 PALMER BAYBUILT 32’ – FREE  (Page 4)

1956 OLD TOWN RUNABOUT 14'  (Page 4)

1961 THOMPSON SEA LANCER 17’  (Page 4)

 1953 CHRIS CRAFT SEDAN 31’  (Page 5)

1960 “GALE” OUTBOARD RUNABOUT 14’  (Page 5)

1953 CENTURY VIKING 18’  (Page 5)

1957 CHRIS CRAFT CONSTELLATION 30’  (Page 5)

1949 CHRIS CRAFT DELUXE TWIN COCKPIT 17’  (Page 5)

FREE -- 1982 HOBIE CAT 16’ – FREE  (Page 5)

1962 THOMPSON 17’ -- $800  (Page 5)

 1964 CHRIS CRAFT CAVALIER 27’ – SHADY LADY  (Page 6)

1964 THOMPSON BROS. SEA LANCER 18’ -- $950  (Page 6)

1972 MARINER KETCH 31’  (Page 6)

1957 THOMPSON SEA FARER 17’  (Page 6)

 1970 SEA BRIGHT SKIFF 19’  (Page 7)

1965 CENTURY RESORTER 17’ 6”  (Page 7)

1967 HATTERAS TWIN CABIN MOTOR YACHT 40’  (Page 7)

FREE -- 1959 MATTHEWS CONVERTIBLE SEDAN 42’ – FREE  (Page 7)

1935 CHRIS CRAFT TWIN COCKPIT RUNABOUT 18’  (Page 7)

 1957 RICHARDSON FLUSH DECK MOTOR YACHT 43’  (Page 8)

1955 CHRIS CRAFT CAPRI 19’  (Page 8)

1964 PENN YAN 17’  (Page 8)

1972 WHITBY ALBERG 30’  (Page 8)

1979 HUNTER 25’ SAILBOAT.  (Page 8)

1988 ATLANTIC 17’  (Page 8)

1959 O’DAY RHODES 19’ SAILBOAT  (Page 8)

1958 CHRIS CRAFT SEA SKIFF 22’  (Page 9)

FREE – 30’ FERRO CEMENT SAILBOAT – FREE  (Page 9)

1961 CHRIS CRAFT CONSTELLATION 50’  (Page 9)

 1963 CHRIS CRAFT CONSTELLATION 46’ -- $1,000  (Page 10)

1963 PACEMAKER 32’ -- $1,000  (Page 10)

 MYSTERY BOAT  …A LETTER TO THE EDITOR  (Pages 2 & 11)

1970 JERSEY FLYBRIDGE SEDAN 30’  (Page 11)

1959 INTERNATIONAL SLOOP 31’ – WILLOW  (Page 11)

1970 CHRIS CRAFT CATALINA 26’ CABIN CRUISER  (Page 11)

 FREE – 1946 HINCKLEY CUSTOM YAWL 36’ – FREE  (Pages 2 & 12)

1929 MATTHEW STOCK CRUISER 38’   (Page 12)

1958 CHRIS CRAFT CONSTELLATION 35’  (Page 12)

 

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Marblehead, MA 01945

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