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See a few of the Winter 2009 Issue Boats below:

FREE -- 1963 OWENS JAMAICAN 35' -- FREE

Owner says, "Structurally very good.  ...I hope someone comes for it soon.  I'd hate to take a chainsaw to it..."

1934 WILLIAM ATKIN GAFF-RIGGED CUTTER 34'

Built by Walter Pinaud of Nova Scotia.  Double sawn English oak frames, decks are 1 1/2" yellow pine, cabin sides and hatches are teak.  ...comfortable and seaworthy in most weather...

1923 HACKER-DESIGNED 23'

SAEEDA (formerly “Bertha”) was built by T.W. Felgar and first launched July 20th 1923 in Hamilton Harbour (ON, Canada). Her hull is designed from plans published in Motor Boating Magazine as drawn by famed marine architect John L. Hacker and features the “modified V” configuration that Hacker is still renowned for to this day.  In her original configuration, SAEEDA was built as a long deck launch with the Buffalo Marine engine mid-ship and a small “roadster cabin aft.” Used as a day boat, she was cruised extensively from Burlington Bay to the Toronto Islands.  In the mid 1930's...

1951 CHRIS CRAFT HOLIDAY 19'

"Vintage 1951 Holiday, top of the line and one of the most stylish models of the CC line up. This model had blond covering boards that extended into the first plank, a raked bow, raked and curved transom, and a teak strip floor. This is a nice original boat that needs refinishing.  Has a couple of cracked planks that may be repairable..."

1955 CHRIS CRAFT WEEKENDER 26'

“Same owner for 23 years - lake use only. Maintained by professional antique boat restorer. Mahogany plank over oak frame; topsides white paint; bright transom, inside the cockpit and cabin sides; cedar floor boards in cockpit. Hercules gas inboard, 6-cyl, 105hp. Varnish work, paint and upholstery in very nice condition. She has been in storage for several years.”  Boat is located in Shelburne, VT...

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 WINTER 2009 ISSUE BONE YARD BOATS:
 FREE – 1963 OWENS JAMAICAN 35’ – FREE (Page 1)
 PROFILING A CLASSIC: 1923 HACKER-DESIGNED 23’ (Pg 1/5)
 USS CONSTITUTION’S GUARDIAN (Page 1 & 10 & 11)
 BLACK PEARL SAVED BY BONE YARD SUBSCRIBER (Pg 1 & 2)
 1970 TROJAN HARDTOP EXPRESS 31’ (Page 2)
 1959 WHIRLWIND RUNABOUT 14’ (Page 2 & 11)
 1959 OWENS FLAGSHIP 29’ (Page 2)
 1967 CHRIS CRAFT CUTLASS 26’ (Page 2)
 1938 RHODES CUTTER 46’ (#428) -- HOTHER (Page 3)
 1956 CHRIS CRAFT LAKE SKIFF CRUISER 27’ (Page 3)
 1958 CRUISERS INC. MODEL 570 ROYAL VACATIONER 19’ (3)
 1952 CHRIS CRAFT 16’ (Page 3)
 1937 WILLIAM ATKIN TALLY-HO MAJOR CUTTER 34' (Pg 3 & 4)
 1957 CHRIS CRAFT COMMANDER 32’ (Page 4)
 1970 REV LINE HARDTOP EXPRESS 24’ (Page 4)
 1958 HINCKLEY RACING YAWL 40’ (Page 4)
 1972 LYMAN SEAHAWK 35’ (Page 4)
 1958 LYMAN ISLANDER 17’ (Page 4)
 1956 RICHARDSON SPORTFISH 38’ (Page 4)
 1951 LYMAN OUTBOARD RUNABOUT 13' (Page 4)
 PROFILING A CLASSIC: 1923 HACKER-DESIGNED 23’ (Pg 1/5)
 SKERRY SEARCH: THE SQUARE METER REGISTRY (Page 5)
 1951 CHRIS CRAFT HOLIDAY 19’ (Page 5)
 1965 TOLLYCRAFT EXPLORER 32’ (Page 5 & 11)
 WILD ABOUT WHIRLWINDS By Howard Johnson (Page 6)
 1938 TRUMPY MOTOR YACHT 71' (Page 6 & 7)
 1958 OLD TOWN LAPSTRAKE 16’ (Page 7)
 1947 PALMER JOHNSON STOUT FELLA 27' (Page 7)
 1951 WINSLOW FOUR-SUM 28' (Page 7)
 1962 OWENS ARUBA 40' (Page 7)
 1955 CHRIS CRAFT WEEKENDER 26’ (Page 7)
 1954 FORDER SEDAN CABIN CRUISER 32’ (Page 7)
 1957 ELDRIDGE MCINNIS MARBLEHEAD 26’ (Page 7 & 8)
 1964 LYMAN SOFT TOP SLEEPER 25’ (Page 8)
 1966 LYMAN CRUISETTE HARDTOP 25’ (Page 8)
 1967 CHRIS CRAFT CAVALIER 29’ (Page 8)
 1961 CHEOY LEE FRISCO FLYER 25' (Page 8)
 1964 OWENS EXPRESS 32' (Page 8)
 1965 CENTURY RESORTER 15’ (Page 8)
 1966 PEMBROKE EXPRESS CRUISER 32’ (Page 8)
 1962 FARLINER CRUISER 32' (Page 9)
 1965 CHRIS CRAFT SUPER SPORT 21’ (Page 9)
 1963 CHRIS CRAFT CONSTELLATION 34’ (Page 9)
 1963 CHRIS CRAFT RANGER SEA SKIFF 24’ (Page 9)
 1963 CENTURY SEDAN 28’ (Page 9)
 1964 LYMNAN ISLANDER #1040 (Page 9)
 1965 CHRIS CRAFT SEA SKIFF 35’ (Page 9)
 1965 THOMPSON OFFSHORE 20’ (Page 9)
 1968 PEMBROKE SEDAN 38’ (Page 9)
 1942 US NAVY WHALER 30’ SAILBOAT (Page 9 & 11)
 USS CONSTITUTION’S GUARDIAN (Page 1 & 10 & 11)
 1942 US NAVY WHALER 30’ SAILBOAT (Page 9 & 11)
 1965 THOMPSON SEA LANCER 18’ (Page 11)
 1965 TOLLYCRAFT EXPLORER 32’ (Page 5 & 11)
 1959 WHIRLWIND RUNABOUT 14’ (Page 2 & 11)
 1956 CENTURY VIKING 19' (Page 12)
 1930 CUSTOM BRIDGEDECK CRUISER 30’ (Page 12)
 1939 ALDEN SCHOONER 581-B 47' HIAWATHA (Page 12)
 THORELL SAILING CANOE 17’ (Page 12)
 1959 HI-LINER OUTBOARD 16’ (Page 12)
 1950 LAKE CRAFT SEA FLYER 14’ (Page 12)
 SEEKING 14' THOMPSOM TVT CEDAR STRIP (Page 12)

 Photos of Boats from Past Issues

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See a few of the Spring 2009 Issue Boats below:

FREE -- 1941 CARL ADAMS SPORTFISHER 43' -- FREE

Owner says, "We're not asking any money for PROSPECTOR; rather have her go to a home where she will be cared for..."

1939 SEA BIRD YAWL 27'

"I got her from her owner of 37 years, saving her from the boneyard at that time as she needed a rebuild..."  White pine and white oak with full white oak keel.  "...sails beautifully..."

1933 JOHN ALDEN CUTTER 26'

Hull is cypress over oak with mahogany cabin top. Decks are canvas over yellow pine. 4000 lbs of iron ballast. 8’ beam. Spruce boom and mast. Inboard 1934 Gray Marine 20hp gas engine. Owner says, “A husky and able cutter. Full Sunbrella all-season cover, 5 sails in excellent condition. In 2005, I installed new keel bolts, bulwarks, garboard planking and deck canvas. Boat in fresh water entire life (Lake Erie, now Lake Superior). Blueprints and Alden correspondence, Alden design #512. This boat is described in the Alden book as similar to Larry Pardey's Serrafyn..."

1960 CHRIS CRAFT SEA SKIFF 30'

Owner says, ""This boat belonged to the previous owner for thirty-six years, and he took wonderful care of it. The boat’s bottom was refastened just before I bought it; owner put in over 600 silicon-bronze screws by hand so as to not hurt the wood. Owner built the swim platform and bowsprit of teak. Shaft logs newly rebedded. Most of the boat is original..."

1960 SAN JUAN DORSETT 19' 

Owner says, “Boy, have I got a boat for you. I bought this boat brand new in October 1959. I live in Costa Mesa, California which is next door to Newport Beach. This boat has proven to be the joy of my life. It has brought me much pleasure over the years, especially since I have taken good care of it. I am now seventy-eight years old, and my wife (original) feels it is time for the Dorsett to find a new home..."

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 SPRING 2009 ISSUE BONE YARD BOATS:
 FREE – 1941 CARL ADAMS SPORTFISHER 43’ (Page 1 & 2)
 1939 SEA BIRD YAWL 27’ (Page 1 & 12)
 1956 TROJAN UTILITY 18’ (Page 1 & 3)
 FREE – 1941 CARL ADAMS SPORTFISHER 43’ (Page 1 & 2)
 1949 HERRESHOFF KNOCKABOUT 18’ (Page 2)
 1962 GRADY WHITE PAMLICO 16’ (Page 2)
 1956 TROJAN UTILITY 18’ (Page 1 & 3)
 1936 TRAWLER 34’ – Unknown Builder (Page 3)
 1956 CHRIS CRAFT SEDAN CRUISER 27’ (Page 3)
 WANTED: LATE-1920s THRU MID-1930s CRUISER (Page 3)
 1955 U.S. MOLDED SHAPES CABIN CRUISER 20’ (Page 3)
 1954 SEBAGO RUNABOUT 14’ (Page 3 & 4)
 1954 SEBAGO RUNABOUT 14’ (Page 3 & 4)
 1972 CHRIS CRAFT COMMANDER 28’ (Page 4)
 1953 CHRIS CRAFT BULL NOSE EXPRESS CRUISER 33’ (Pg 4)
 1957 THOMPSON SEA COASTER 15’2” (Page 4)
 1961 THOMPSON OFFSHORE 20’ (Page 4 & 5)
 1961 THOMPSON OFFSHORE 20’ (Page 4 & 5)
 1958 CARLSON CUTLASS 23’ (Page 5)
 FREE 1959 DUTCH RACER 24’ (Page 5)
 1970 EGG HARBOR SEDAN CRUISER 37’ (Page 5)
 1960 CHRIS CRAFT SKI BOAT 17’ (Page 5 & 6)
 WILD ABOUT WHIRLWINDS (PART III) by H. Johnson (Pg 6)
 1960 CHRIS CRAFT SKI BOAT 17’ (Page 5 & 6)
 1971 EGG HARBOR FLYBRIDGE SEDAN 37’ (Page 7)
 1952 CHRIS CRAFT DINETTE CRUISER 25’ (Page 7)
 1957 LYMAN RUNABOUT 15’ (Page 7)
 1965 CENTURY BRONCO 17' (Page 7)
 1959 CHRIS CRAFT CONTINENTAL 19' (Page 7)
 FALL FIND by Howard Johnson (Page 8 & 9)
 FALL FIND by Howard Johnson (Page 8 & 9)
 1954 LYMAN ISLANDER 18’ (Page 9)
 1960 SAN JUAN DORSETT 19’ (Page 9)
 1968 PACEMAKER MOTOR YACHT 40’ (Page 9)
 1966 CHRIS CRAFT CONSTELLATION 32’ (Page 9)
 1961 CARVER CAVELIER 17’ (Page 9 & 10)
 1961 CARVER CAVELIER 17’ (Page 9 & 10)
 1961 THOMSON SEA COASTER (Page 10)
 1964 PEARSON HAWK 16’ (Page 10)
 1988 IRWIN 44’ (Page 10)
 WANTED: LARGE DORY – $200 REWARD (Page 10)
 1964 CHRIS CRAFT CAV CUSTOM SKI BOAT 16’ (Pg 10)
 1960 CHRIS CRAFT SEA SKIFF CABIN CRUISER 30’ (Pg 11)
 1969 CHRIS CRAFT COMMANDER 31’ (Page 11)
 1955 CHRIS CRAFT HOLIDAY 18’ (Page 11)
 1939 SEA BIRD YAWL 27’ (Page 1 & 12)
 1959 THOMPSON SEA LANCER 17’ (Page 12)
 1933 JOHN ALDEN CUTTER 26’ (Page 12)
 1914 MOTOR YACHT 61’ (Page 12)