They decided to focus on this wider base market. Made by the Ventnor Boat company in New Jersey famous for designing some of the fastest race-boats / hydroplanes of the 30's to the 50's. This Ventnor boat was refurbished in 1993 and has been garage kept. The hull is dated by the engine since there are no factory records on the hull number. The b 1969 Chris Craft 57 Constellation. Asking 24,900. Contact Us - Toll Free: 1-833-762-0001Email: Sales Team. The underside of the hull is as close to perfect as imaginable with no dents or deep scratches. The boat has a mahogany hull with deep varnish finish and newly replaces green marine grade upholstry interior. 1947 Hutchinson 22 Utility Runabout $ 1948 Chris Craft 22 Sportsman Sedan $ 1948 Matthews 40 Sedan Cruiser; SOLD 1948 Ventnor 19 Finned Boattail Custom; 1949 25 Chris Craft; Home Boats for Sale Services and Restoration Sell a Boat . If you contemplating the purchase of a race boat, then it is to your advantage to buy the fastest designed model available to assure yourself of owning a "Winner." The services of one of the world's foremost race boat designers are yours for the asking, whose starting superior patented underbody lines . In 1937, at the Presidents Cup Race, it ran at 72.7 MPH, 1 MPH faster than the three-time Gold Cup winner, El Lagarto. This boat, named Juno, is still participating in boat shows and Race Boat Regattas. It is in excellent condition and is powered by a Gray Marine Fireball Engine. Ventnor boats continuously updated their designs, as lighter and greater horsepower engines became available. Stored inside. in. Still for sale? Adolph Apel invented the five-point suspension hull in 1935, and refined it to the three-point style. Just kidding. Interesting that there was no expiration date on them. It comes complete with a nice custom trailer and full mooring cover. I know how things work We aspire to provide products that are timeless in design, have an inherent style and are coveted moving forward. Originally sent to Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota she was raced on the lake until 1955 when it unfortunately rolled during a race. Report Contact Poster by Email. We are the worldwide authority of fine vintage watercraft. Call Mahogany Bay! Best restored Ventnor on the planet! Show-ready and ready to enjoy, this Ventnor Deluxe Utility is sold complete with a custom cover and trailer. This boat was the forerunner to the highly collectable 1955 Chris Craft The Art Deco look of the late 30s, through the late 40s is captured in the Ventnors finned Sport Runabouts. 1947 Century Boats Runabout nouveaux vendre est situ Rmer (Minnesota, tats-Unis). You want to start off at a large number. Be sure to see him (and his boat.). One of only 6 built this is hull #6 thus the last one built. Larry Lange first came across his 1947 Ventnor nearly 25 years ago. West Systems Epoxy Bottom coat. Seattle's Joe Frauenheim and his 1937 Ventnor, Tempo VI Guy Lombardo's famous V-12 Allison powered 24' Gold Cup Racer knows this race course well as she was a regular at Buffalo Launch Club regattas for many years. Can be easily painted to replicate the original finishes. Ventnor built pleasure boats and custom race boats through 1939. We will all weigh in. Take the 1947 Ventnor 20-foot sport runabout owned by Dr. Lance Bergstrom of Horace, who does cataract surgery at Essentia St. Mary's in Detroit Lakes several times a week. Also, please don't waste your time or mine if you're not legit and can't talk with me at some point. Now at 270 lbs +/- a couple, I have leveled off and holding steady. Their innovative design of the torpedo transom, however, exceeded the ability ofplywood. 409 V8 Powered. received a custom deck layout of a single cockpit design, very nicely The rear seat backs fold down and have padded blue vinyl covers that slide over those panels. Boat is powered with a GM Big Block 409 V8. The new owner purchased her from the estate and undertook the restoration including the rebuild of the two original engines. It later surfaced in . The hull weighs 95 lbs. Unfortunately Alan passed away before getting to her restoration. Fireboy automatic fire extinguisher has been added to the engine compartment. Originally known as "Janna". Boat is powered with a GM Big Block 409 V8. Most notable, beginning in 1945 (and about 9 years before the automobile industry styling) was the 20 Sport Runabout and the 23 Sport Runabout (229) introducing the torpedo-style rear and sloping dorsal fin. As a major styling innovation, the fin models combined an oak frame, mahogany-varnished decks, and painted sides Some of their 1930s fast boats were Miss Peps V, Tempo VI, My Sin, So Long, Lady Glen IV, Hi Ho II, Eagle and many others. I see the listing is from 2018. call Jon Reus at 269-857-4556 for more information. #classicboats #chriscraft #vintage, Original @chriscraft duster cit late 40s #art #vin, The new drill area #drill #oldtools #marina #boaty, On top of the world #mutt #dogsofinstagram, Just another day at the office #work #mancave #esc, Added back a little history to the place #woolsy #, Nice fires and family are the best. 1947 Ventnor 21 ft runabout. Who Wants In? Al & friends . Ventnor designed other fast boats. Engine: Gray Marine V8, 188 HP. The Woody Boater Diet Challenge. This boat is priced right and will make a fantastic addition to any collection. Gold Cup engine. Mike. Call for more details. This is a project boat, it needs to be rigged for a motor. Rig it up to power Wecatchem instead of that new V8 youre dreaming of. Gray Marine engines were predominant, with the 229 having twin 150s for 55 MPH performance. Following this, Ventnor built a variety of unique Runabouts and Utilities for the pleasure boat market. Ce navire a t conu et construit par le chantier naval Century Boats en 1947. During the professional restoration it They offered models from 156 through 229. Stored inside. His ability to adopt new hull designs of lightweight yet durableconstruction was proven in his successful involvement with inboard racing. Early 3-point hydroplane. The original version made its debut at the 1945 New York Boat Show. This boat was originally delivered to California and is listed in Bob Speltz's Volume II being shown on the back cover as well as the Ventnor section. Right now you wouldnt be able to even see it. Stored inside. Although a 50's era Evinrude 18 hp with electric start is included, all indications are that there never has been a motor on the boat. hmmmmm, is there a hint shown there on the header boat BS ????? Have fun. Dora Boat Show, as well as others next year. #reedville #fi, Now this is real boating. Caractristiques principales de la coque 1947 Century Boats Runabout: matriau de la . Can you store it for a period of time until I can collect and export? Comes with a full custom fitted cover and trailer. Salvaged, she was put into storage and basically forgotten until the late 70's when she was 'discovered' by well known classic boat collector Alan Firth from California. 19' -a rare and very collectable Ventor with aft fin. See you all in Travares in March, we arrive March 2nd and will attend both of the classic boating events ( the vintage regatta, then the Sunnyland event). In 1947, one cruiser, a 23 Express, had options up to twin Gray 150s. Please refer to listing number 150 when calling or emailing. Classic Twin Cockpit boat featuring Ventnor's unique finned design. of boat manufactures then Ventnor would be the "Tesla" of that time. Call our office at (973) 663-3214 or send an email to info@katzsmarina.com for more information. I weigh the same as i did in high school and im 65. Correct in all aspects - #6 of six built with only 3 known to survive of which only one other has been restored. I have only touched the historical surface, so why not have some research fun and seek out some Ventnors at boat shows. Sellers with highest buyer ratings; Returns, money back; Ships in a business day with tracking; Learn More Top Rated Plus. A 100 years of Ventnor Boats will be featured at theMt. The "Geezer" does come with a trailer. Offers considered after your inspection. Its a never ending battle for me and whats left of my vintage metabolism. He patented the three-point suspension hull in 1936 in the US and UK, and it is still used today. Looking for non-oxygenated (ethanol free) gasoline for your boat? We will use the same scale we used to weigh aluminum vs iron heads. Fax: 269-857-4218 The hull weighs 95 lbs. Their racing involvement remained strong, and the1931 American Power Boat Associations (APBA) creation of a 135 cubic inchdisplacement racing class was immediately dominated by Ventnor. were competitors after the same market. Unfortunately Alan passed away before getting to her restoration. Sales were good and their racing knowledge helped produce a fast pleasure boat reaching 44 MPH. Catalog from 1940? The Flying Eagle set the 1931 speed record of 35.7 MPH, and in the succeeding years of the 1930s, the 135 class records were held by Ventnor at 54.08 MPH lap speed, and 67.5 MPH flying mile. Lift that cast iron cylinder head a few hundred times along with a W exhaust manifoldwho says messing with antique boats cant make you fit! and professionally A 1913 example was Tech Jr., built for Easy. call Jon Reus at 269-857-4556 for more information. One of the nicest and visually most faithful to the original is the Ventnor 20-ft. Runabout. I need to fit into my skinny boat coveralls by spring. This Ventnor boat was refurbished in 1993 and has been garage kept. Caractristiques principales 1947 Century Boats Runabout: longueur 4,27 mtres. Add to cart. Alex Watson can show off his thinness from running. Adolph E. Apel first established his company in Ventnor, New Jersey. Wood surfaces are all varnished. Let us show you around. Project condition, non-running A great project platform from the famous Ventnor Boat Company makers of champion racing craft and pleasure runabouts. For list of improvements, please call . It was the ONLY boat made with twin windshields for the double cockpit forward. I signed up for the Lake Okoboji Triathlon which is in July and would like to get down to 215. Down a decent amount. classes, as well as many divisional and national championships. Occasionally trailered and launched for day trips. West Systems Epoxy Bottom coat. Just turned 30 and 250lbs is no way to go through life for me. 1947 Ventnor wooden Boat. Correct in all aspects - #6 of six built with only 3 known to survive of which only one other has been restored. Ventnor Boat Works, Inc. . Cobra. The first year of a complete line was 1946. Hull itself in very good condition, no leaks, dents or scr 1947 Ventnor Utility Runabout18 foot professionally restored with custom trailer and covering. Later in the 1930s, Ventnor set the record at 66.4 MPH lap speed, 87.5 MPH flying mile. For list of improvements, please call . Year 1947 . The Ventnor Company built a wide variety of custom launches, tenders, utilities, runabouts, and commercial small craft into the 1930s. We can all weigh in on who is cheating and have some fun with it. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. Wood surfaces are all varnished. I have already lost 30 lbs since mid-summer. Im out. So starting this Saturday, tomorrow!!! Not all the way out but cut back and its amazing how in tune you feel. $13,500 . Copyright 2023 Land-O-Lakes Classic Boat Club - A Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society.All Rights Reserved. She made her debut at the 2005 Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance Classic Boat Show. Free shipping. The ambiance of the original has been retained and if Arno or Adolph Apel were around, I think they would not only approve, but also wish they had available epoxy, lightweight 250-300 HP engines, current moldingtechniques, high UV resistant leather etc. I will start to see some more weight loss come Feb and Mar, once we hit Flordia in our Travel Trailer and resume riding our new Electric RAD Power Bikes again. Well, this challenge came a little late for me. It appears that the boat was powered by a split exhaust Graymarine 160hp 6cyl. The engine is strong and is the original engine. At the end of the war, the Apels added several experienced pleasure boat production people. This is a 1973 Century Coronado. Price: $2,700.00 1947 Runabout on custom trailer. We are very pleased to have Dick Thede at our Rendezvous with a current 20 Ventnor. Designed by Adolph Apel. 1947 Manufacturer: Ventnor Runabout Model: Length: 20 Beam: Engine Details Year: 1947 Make: Gray Marine 130 HP Cylinders: Six Hours: Unknown Max Speed: Fuel Type: Trailer Details Year: No Trailer Manufacturer: Axles: Capacity: Brakes: Comments: Other Information Boat Cover: Yes Stereo: No Tonneau: No Spotlight: No Side Curtain: No Convertible Top: The 156 was built of plywood, as were the boats extensively used during WWII. Our quest is to recognize that which was remarkable from the past and acknowledge the Ethos or the characteristics of a previous era as manifested in its beliefs or aspirations, and honor these qualities and values in everything we do. Ventnor began building boats in 1902 in Ventnor, NJ. Asking 24,900. Additional information Additional information. $10 off $50+ or Best Offer. I started about 6 weeks ago. Subscribe to our newsletter below! Beautifully restored 1954 Dunphy Imperial 16ft runabout with 2 tone wood trimming. th 1961 Crew Model 1302 6 cylinder Engine. The trailer is close to perfect with new: winch, alloy rims, tires, hubs (with Bearing Buddies), lights, etc. With the advent of the war, Ventnor moved to Atlantic City, New Jersey, and built military vessels 23 through 110. This model was designed to be powered by 2 Gray Marine Flathead 6 cylinder Fireball 160 hp engines with speeds up to 50 mph. Today, Dicks revived Ventnor Boat Works For list of improvements, please call . boat has been restored and repowered in 1990 with modern Pleasure Craft Marine 5.7 liter V-8 engine. TMI? This You can do the same. check out compete web site at www.mbbw.com, Macatawa Bay Boat Save $10 when you spend $100 for any purchase on Checkout, 1948 VENTNOR 23' RARE TWIN ENGINE RUNABOUT. Description: 1947 Ventnor 21 ft runabout. In 1994, Dick Thede of Harrison, Tennessee, culminated his several years of research on Ventnor boats by reincarnating the Ventnor Company, and its 1940s era 20 Sport Runabout design. Does have a small plywood crack in lower gunnel behind the driver. 1948 VENTNOR 23' RARE TWIN ENGINE RUNABOUT- Here's your opportunity to own one of the rarest post-war runabouts. Copyright Boats-from-USA.com 2023. Whats your best cash price? Salvaged, she was put into storage and basically forgotten until the late 70's when she was 'discovered' by well known classic boat collector Alan Firth from California. Please refer to listing number 150 when calling or emailing.