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HELP SAVE! --1919 MATHIS TRUMPY 52' -- GRAND LADY

Above: 1919 Trumpy GRANDY LADY in Baltimore, circa 1981

Owner's daughter says, "I am searching for a good home for a historic 1919 Mathis-Trumpy, The Grand Lady (originally Riette II -- hull# 102). As you may know she is one of the oldest Trumpy yachts in existence. She is in critical need of restoration / reconstruction. She currently floats in Satsuma, FL with the aid of a plastic bladder."  < MORE PICS & INFO >

See a few of the Winter 2010 Issue Boats below:

 1926 FELLOWS & STEWART RAISED DECK CRUISER 32'

Owner says, "This wonderful Vintage Cruiser is a rare find indeed. Nothing has been changed since the boat was built in 1926. It is original right down to the Kermath Twin-ignition Model 35 gas engine. Finding a never restored, un-molested original 1920s yacht is almost impossible these days. The cockpit and deckhouse are aft..."  < MORE PICS >

FREE -- 1935 COLUMBIA RIVER ONE DESIGN 28' -- FREE

Known affectionately as CRODs, the sailboat pictured above is Hull #5 and was originally named DORLA...  < PICS & INFO >

1957 CHRIS CRAFT DAY CRUISER 28'

"The boat has been in my family for 28 years, and never missed a year in the water. Stored in the same covered slip. The engines were rebuilt 5 years ago..."  < PICS & INFO >

FREE -- 1960 CHRIS CRAFT CONSTELLATION 36' -- FREE

The boat is at a storage facility and needs to be removed asap. She was seen by someone with boat knowledge who provided the facility with following info: "The boat is a 1960 Chris Craft Constellation. It weighs 13K lbs and is 36.7 feet long. The hull is mahogany and the boat was painted white from the factory. There were 202...  < PICS & INFO >

1937 CHRIS CRAFT DELUXE 17'

Owner says, “She is a gray boat needing a full restoration.  I have had her for about 10 years and planned to restore her for my own collection, but have become involved in so many other projects that I haven't been able to get to it.  Originally equipped with a "B" engine.”  < MORE PICS & INFO >

1949 PETERBOROUGH AQUA FLYER 13 1/2'

"Cedar hull, mahogany decks and transom. 25 hp 1951 Johnson RD-10 with numerous spare parts. Custom mooring cover. Custom cushions. Bunk trailer with bearing buddies. Restored and refinished with 10 coats Epifanes varnish in 2009. Winner of 2009 "Classic Boat of the Year - Restored" at the 29th Annual ACBS boat show in Gravenhurst, Ontario..." < PICS & INFO >

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 WINTER 2010 ISSUE BONE YARD BOATS:
 PROFILING THREE CLASSICS: THE SOLE SURVIVORS
 1926 FELLOWS & STEWART RAISED DECK CRUISER 32'
 1910 MURRAY AND TREGURTHA 58'
 1916 HEHRE & AUER 58' – MINX – Story on Pages 1 & 8
 1949 PETERBOROUGH AQUA FLYER 13 ½' (Page 1 & 10)
 1935 COLUMBIA RIVER ONE DESIGN 28' – "FREE" (Page 1)
 1966 CENTURY RESORTER 15' (Page 2)
 1964 CENTURY RESORTER 17' (Page 2)
 1976 WINNER EXPRESS 24' (Page 2)
 1968 DRAGON CAPRICE: OLYMPIC BRONZE (Page 2)
 1953 WHIRLWIND 16' (Page 2)
 FREE – 1946 CONSOLIDATED PLAYBOAT SEDAN 39'
 1970 TROJAN F-31 -- "TAKING OFFERS" (Page 3)
 FREE – 1958 CHRIS CRAFT SEA SKIFF 21' – FREE (Page 3)
 UNIQUE 1954 OLD TOWN LAPSTRAKE 15 ½' w/ CUDDY CABIN
 1958 LYMAN RUNABOUT 15' (Page 4)
 1957 CHRIS CRAFT DAY CRUISER 27' (Page 4)
 1960 ALDEN PRISCILLA 30' (Page 4)
 1960 THOMPSON SEA COASTER (Page 4)
 1963 GRADY WHITE PAMLICO 16' (Page 4)
 1964 CHRIS CRAFT CHALLENGER 38' (Page 5)
 1972 TROJAN EXPRESS CABIN CRUISER 31' (Page 5)
 FREE -- 1960 CHRIS CRAFT CONSTELLATION 36'
 1965 LYMAN HARDTOP 25' (Page 5)
 SPENCER BOATWORKS, INC. (Page 6)
 1948 CHRIS CRAFT EXPRESS CRUISER 23' (Page 6)
 1963 CENTURY RAVEN 19' (Page 6)
 16' CHRIS CRAFT (Page 6)
 1947 CHRIS CRAFT HARDTOP 22' (Page 6)
 1931 DODGE UTILITY 19' (Page 6)
 1951 CENTURY 19' (Page 6)
 1960 CRUISERS LAPSTRAKE 16' (Page 6)
 1964 GRADY WHITE 20' (Page 6)
 1940 CHRIS CRAFT UTILITY 16' (Page 6)
 1957 LYMAN 22' (Page 6)
 1938 GARWOOD CABIN UTILITY 20' (Page 7)
 1949 CHRIS CRAFT EXPRESS 26' (Page 7)
 1949 HIGGINS UTILITY 17' (Page 7)
 1940 CHRIS CRAFT SPORT CRUISER 33' (Page 7)
 1952 CHRIS CRAFT UTILITY 17' (Page 7)
 1957 WHIRLWIND 16' (Page 7)
 1952 GIESLER CEDAR STRIP 16' (Page 7)
 PROFILING THREE CLASSICS: THE SOLE SURVIVORS
 1926 FELLOWS & STEWART RAISED DECK CRUISER 32'
 1910 MURRAY AND TREGURTHA 58'
 1916 HEHRE & AUER 58' – MINX – Story on Pages 1 & 8
 1916 HEHRE & AUER 58' – MINX – Photo (Page 9)
 1949 CHRIS CRAFT 21' – FAIRBANKS, ALASKA (Page 9)
 1937 CHRIS CRAFT DELUXE 17' (Page 9)
 1961 CHRIS CRAFT SEA SKIFF 20' (Page 9)
 1964 THOMPSON OUTBOARD 16' (Page 9)
 1962 WHIRLWIND 14' (Page 10)
 1956 CHRIS CRAFT LAKE SKIFF CRUISER 27' (Page 10)
 1949 PETERBOROUGH AQUA FLYER 13 ½' (Page 10)
 BONE YARD BOATS GEARHEAD CORNER (Page 10)
 ENGINE BASICS
 REVIVING EVINRUDE SELECTRIC
 BONE YARD BOATS GEARHEAD CORNER (Page 11)
 REVIVING EVINRUDE SELECTRIC
 FREE 1960 THOMPSON 18' (Page 11)
 1956 THOMPSON OFFSHORE 18' (Page 11)
 1966 PEMBROKE HARDTOP EXPRESS 31' (Photo) (Page 11)
 1966 PEMBROKE HARDTOP EXPRESS 31' (Details Page 12)
 1955 US MOLDED SHAPES ALBATROSS CRUISER 20' (Page 12)
 1957 BUEHLER TURBOCRAFT (Page 12)
 1950s/60 HERON SAILING DINGHY 11' (Page 12)
 1955 SHEPHERD 22' (Page 12)
 1956 CHRIS CRAFT SPORTSMAN 17' (Page 12)

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FREE TO THE RIGHT HOME --1919 MATHIS TRUMPY 52'

Above: 1919 Trumpy GRANDY LADY in Satsuma, FL, recent

Owner's daughter says, "The owner of the Grand Lady just passed away last summer.  I have a very limited amount of time to find this boat a home before she too slips away.  I am asking you for help because I have limited contacts and knowledge of boats. This historic Trumpy needs the support of the maritime community NOW."  < MORE PICS & INFO >

See a few of the Fall 2009 Issue Boats below:

1955 CORRECT CRAFT MIAMIAN 44'

Mahogany plank over oak frames. Twin Ford Lehman 6 cylinder diesels, completely overhauled September 2007. Owner says, "Overall good condition. SILVERLINING is one of 7 of these cruisers left in existence. She was number 101 when built. She is a spacious, graceful lady. Interior is mahogany..."  Price recently reduced.    < MORE PICS >

1954 WAGEMAKER WOLVERINE 14'

Owner says, "…boat is almost museum worthy… motor looks like new. The boat is complete and all original..." < PICS >

1934 WILLIAM ATKINS / MATTHEWS DAYSAILER 25'

"We’ve enjoyed this boat for several years, in fact my wife and I honeymooned on her in 2007. Due to the purchase of another boat she will not be in the water for her 75th..."  < PICS >

1939 CHRIS CRAFT CLIPPER 25'

"...After his death, it was stored in a warehouse and untouched for many years. A young man... purchased it about 10 yrs. ago with all of the original parts... Since the young man was unable to finish it, I purchased it about 5 yrs ago and began more restoration. Now I am moving and unable to finish it. It deserves a good home..."   < MORE PICS >

1953 CHRIS CRAFT SUPER DELUXE EXPRESS 27'

Owner says, "This is a beautiful boat, runs well and has a great layout. A lot of restoration work has been done... originally sold in Stockton (CA), no salt water use, twin straight 6 cyl Hercules K Series... all original hardware, all gauges work, completely rewired 12v system... A nice classic that is ready for the next classic boat lover... "  < MORE PICS & INFO >

1952 CHRIS CRAFT EXPRESS CRUISER 31' 

Owner says, "The boat has not been used since 1991. All hardware is original except the steering wheel which is missing. Interior and both engines, reduction gears, props, rudders, and shafts are in good order. Engines have been turned over by hand yearly... Boat is perfect for a good mahogany woodworker..."   < MORE PICS >

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Click a Fall 2009 Issue Boat below for Profile page.

 FALL 2009 ISSUE BONE YARD BOATS:
 FREE – 1929 ATLANTIC ONE DESIGN SLOOP (Page 1 & 8)
 1910 WILTON CROSBY CATBOAT 22' - NEARLY 100 YRS OLD!
 1957 SCOTTIE-CRAFT MIAMI DELUXE CRUISER 18’ (Page 1)
 1966 TROJAN HARDTOP SPORT FISHERMAN 24’ (Page 1)
 GRANDSON RESCUES LOST CHRIS CRAFT:
 1951 CHRIS CRAFT MOTOR YACHT 54’ (Page 2)
 CHRIS CRAFT SOLD TWICE IN BYB:
 1960 CHRIS CRAFT SEA SKIFF 30’ (Page 2)
 1936 MARBLEHEAD 30’ ADOPTED (Page 2)
 OWNER FINDS 1939 ALDEN 47’ ON BYB:
 1939 ALDEN SCHOONER 47' HIAWATHA (Page 2)
 FLEET OBSOLETE -- www.PT728.com (Page 2)
 I’M NOT JUST THE PUBLISHER… (Page 2)
 1965 CLYDE 16’ (Page 2)
 1939 CHRIS CRAFT CLIPPER 25’ (Page 3)
 FREE – 1956 CONTROVERSY AMPHIBI-ETTE 24’ (Page 3)
 1962 SKEE CRAFT CABIN CRUISER 18’ (Page 3 & 4)
 1952 CHRIS CRAFT EXPRESS CRUISER 31’ (Page 4)
 1959 WAGEMAKER WOLVERINE 16’ (Page 4)
 1953 CHRIS CRAFT SUPER DELUXE EXPRESS 27’ (Page 4)
 1961 WHIRLWIND 16’ (Page 4 & 5)
 1967 CROWE LOBSTER BOAT 32’ (Page 5)
 1955 CORRECT CRAFT MIAMIAN 44’ (Page 5)
 1964 CUSTOM BUILT 19’ -- BARN FIND (Page 5 & 8)
 HARPER BOAT SALES & RESTORATION (Page 6)
 1959 CHRIS CRAFT CONSTELLATION 36' (Page 6)
 1964 OWENS 32' (Page 6)
 1972 BROADWATER 33' (Page 6)
 1966 CHRIS CRAFT CAVALIER 36' (Page 6)
 1963 CHRIS CRAFT CORINTHIAN 31’ (Page 6)
 1963 PHILIP RHODES SWIFTSURE (Page 6)
 1964 THOMPSON THOMBOY 18’ (Page 6)
 TEAK DECK GRATES (Page 6)
 1961 PENN YAN LAPSTRAKE 16’ (Page 6 & 7)
 1949 LYMAN RUNABOUT 15’ (Page 7)
 THORELL SAILING CANOE 17’ (Page 7)
 1966 CHRIS CRAFT CUSTOM SKI BOAT 17’ (Page 7)
 1961 THOMPSON SEA LANCER 16’ (Page 7)
 1961 OLD TOWN 16’ (Page 7)
 1978 CORAL CRAFT 24’ NAUTIQUE CUDDY (Page 7)
 1962 GREEWICH MOTOR YACHT 44’ (Page 7)
 1935 SHERTZER RUM RUNNER 36’ (Page 7 & 9)
 1964 CUSTOM BUILT 19’ -- BARN FIND (Page 5 & 8)
 1969 TROJAN TRI-CABIN 42' (Page 8)
 1954 WAGEMAKER WOLVERINE 14’ (Page 9)
 1978 MONTEREY CLIPPER MOTORSAILER 37’ (Page 9)
 1959 CRUISERS INC. MARINER 100 RUNABOUT 13’ (Page 9)
 1952 LYMAN ISLANDER 18' (Page 9)
 1959 CRUISERS INC I/O 17’ (Page 9 & 10)
 1956 CHRIS CRAFT LAKE SKIFF CRUISER 27’ (Page 10)
 1958 CHRIS CRAFT SEA SKIFF 18’ (Page 10)
 1961 CHRIS CRAFT CONSTELLATION 32’ (Page 10)
 1961 OWENS FLAGSHIP 29’ (Page 10)
 1934 WM ATKINS / MATTHEWS SAILER 25’ (Page 10)
 1967 ‘MYSTERY’ RUNABOUT 17’ (Page 10 & 11)
 FREE – 1940 RICHARDSON LITTLE GIANT 25’ – FREE (Page 11)
 1958 SPORTCRAFT CAPRI 15’ (Page 11)
 BLACK PEARL IS BACK! (Page 11 & 12)
 1948 NORWEGIAN PEANUT 10’ (Page 12)
 FREE – 1947 ERFORD BURT 18’ HULL – FREE (Page 12)
 BLACK PEARL IS BACK! (Page 11 & 12)
 1956 CLIFFE CRAFT 18’ (Page 12)
 1961 CHRIS CRAFT SEA SKIFF RANGER 23’ (Page 12)
 BYB Email: “Hey Dave, I gotta tell ya..." (Page 12)

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