Dramatic price reduction on Jafco Sea Master: 17.6 ft, 1953

February 16, 2017, 9:04 am

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Originally priced at $17,500,  the Jafco has been re-priced at $10,000 WOW!. Details and photos below.

Jafco Seamaster, 17′ 8″ ft, 1956
This charming,versatile Jafco Seamaster is powered by a 6 cyl, 100 hp. Gray Marine engine. The Seamaster features solid mahogany planking in a lapstrake design. This attractive craft is powered by a 100 hp Gray Marine engine, with a new transmission installed in 2013.(The Jafco was built in Sheffield, Pennsylvania. Some original paper work is available.) The body has been refinished and a chine area plank has also been replaced. The owner has a total of $22,000 invested in the Seamaster. The Jafco comes complete with a single axle bunk trailer, bilge pump, 2 paddles, new lines, 6 bumpers, cushions and upholstery.
“Eleanor” is a beautiful boat and will bring years of pleasure to her new owners.
Original price: $17,500.  New price Feb 2017  $10,000 WOW! .
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New price on beautifully restored Shepherd utility

February 18, 2017, 11:37 am

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We have been instructed by the owner to reduce the price of this professionally restored (17 ft. 1947) Shepherd utility from $35,000 to $30,000. See additional photos, text and contact information below.
Notes from the owner
“This beautiful boat has undergone a “top to bottom” restoration by Clarion Boats in Campbellford, Ontario including:
– New bottom
– New mahogany bow and stern decks
– New transom
– New gas tank and fuel line
– New wiring
– New windshield glass
– New mahogany ceilings
– New linoleum floor
– Rechromed hardware
New leather interior done by Linrich Upholstery Rebuilt engine converted to 12 volt. Period correct foot throttle. Custom mooring cover. Trailer customized to fit.”
Original Price: $35,000. New price: (Feb 2017) $30,000. For additional photos and contact information, please click on the link. Ad number pb647

We know they’re not vintage boats, but…

February 22, 2017, 5:57 pm

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1935 Packard Twelve Coupe Roadster: 175 hp V12 engine. The car was first purchased by the owner of National Grocers

many of our viewers also appreciate beautiful, rare and exotic classic automobiles. There was certainly no shortage of the above at the Toronto International Car Show, one of the largest in North America. Among the plethora of new vehicles was an exhibit devoted to exotic cars and a selection of elegant masterpieces featured at the Cobble Beach, Ontario, Concours D’Elegance. The photos below tell the story. (Stay tuned for the upcoming video.)

This Packard had a premier “body by Dietrich” design. This is only one of six remaining such Roadsters.

1929 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton. FIrst owned by Roxy Rothafel of Roxy Theatre and Radio City Music Hall. The car was restored in 1953.

Mr. Letts, a previous owner, stated that the car cruised best at 65-70 m.p.h. but that 90m.p.h in second gear is not an exaggeration! The Duesenberg was again restored in 2010.

The Duesenberg has made a number of forays into Canada and is the recipient of numerous awards.

1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe. Owned by the Cadman family since 1993. The ‘Caddy,” ,which was restored in 2014, received some modifcations from factory specs, These were undertaken by a Cincinnati coach builder, when the car was initially delivered by G.M. in April, 1941

Cadillac Coupe De Ville prototype. 1949. This custom hard top was the super star on display at the Waldorf Astoria Auto Show held in New York in 1949.. It was originally owned by the president of G.M., Charles Wilson, who went on to become Secretary of Defense for President Eisenhower.

1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible. This car is #389 of 500 built. It is powered by an OHV 352 cubic inch V8 engine. with ultramatic transmission, power brakes, steering, windows and seats…even dual heaters. “A fantastic ride.”

A further look at the beautiful vintage and exotic autos at the 2017 Toronto Car Show

February 23, 2017, 5:25 pm

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From an 1867 Steam Buggy to a 2017 Toyota Concept Car, the Toronto Car Show offered lots to admire in the “vintage and exotic” department. Enjoy the video below.

New price on virtually new Peterborough Phantom.

February 27, 2017, 9:39 am

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We have been instructed by the owners to reduce the price on this new-condition Peterborough Phantom 12′, 1969, to $28,500. The boat was originally priced at $35,000
Notes from the owner below:
RARE – one of the last boats made by Peterborough Boat Co. – possibly the only one of this model made!
A two-seater speedboat with a molded mahogany hull in PRISTINE, ORIGINAL condition. Always stored indoors and only hauled in a closed, single axle boat trailer which is included in the sale. Hasn’t been in the water for over 30 years. Comes with an 18 hp Evinrude Fastwin with remote controls.
All original hull, decking, no restoration work done or needed. There is a vinyl cover on the seat but can be taken off – underneath is the original solid fibreglass seat. Includes running lights, compass, speedometer – all original. Compass and flag are stored off boat.
This boat was sold new in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan by Eaton’s. On delivery, the buyer noticed that there were indentations on the transom that looked like a motor had been mounted on it. We surmise that this is the boat that was used for the photograph of the Phantom in the last Peterborough Boat Company catalog. The photograph showed the boat in the water at high speed. After extensive searching, we have been unable to locate another of this model. This boat is currently in Saskatchewan.
Price: $28,500 (Owner is willing to negotiate)
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A winter visit to three Muskoka boat shops: photos and a video

January 10, 2017, 7:02 pm

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There’s lots of activity in Muskoka boat shops this winter…everything from a Dodge Water Car to a Stancraft “Beaver Tail”. The photos and video below tell the story
Mike is working on a 26 foot Chris-Craft Special: 27 ft. late 1920s  (above

Also in Mike’s shop is a 22 ft Greavette, 1958…awaiting a new bottom.

Meanwhile,  the historic Segwun and her much younger sister WInonah II, wait out the winter in Lake Muskoka ice

“Barracuda” above. is a 26 ft, 1929 Dodge Water Car

The Water Car’s engine is the original DOdge-Curtis 8 cylinder engine

 

Tim Butson’s shop includes a Duke runabout, (above) designed to Chris-Craft specs.

An elegant Butson long deck launch, begun late 2014,  awaits some finishing touches.

(A bow-on view of the beautiful Butson long deck launch.)

Check out the progress being made on the above boats  in this video visit to the shops of Mike Windsor, Paul Brackley and Tim Butson.

A Peterborough Handiboy is resurrected by a very competent “amateur’ restorer.

January 12, 2017, 2:24 pm

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Our hearty congratulations to Ken Robinson of Owen Sound, who recently completed a total restoration of the Peterborough Handiboy shown in the photos below.  Ken really worked miracles with the boat,  which was featured partially completed on our website this past year. Ken is now on the hunt for period-correct hardware to complete the Peterborough. This boat was his first restoration. We hope that  Ken’s success will inspire other wooden boat devotees to take the plunge and get their hands covered with sawdust and varnish!

Ken took a very tired “Handiboy” from this….
to this…

Significant price reduction on restored Greavette Sunflash

January 17, 2017, 8:11 am

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Greavette Sunflash: 17 ft, 1966
Notes from the owner:
The Sunflash has been in the same family since it was new. A fully documented restoration was undertaken in 2011 with new varnish being applied after the 2015 boating season. A new fuel tank was installed in 2013. The original interior is in excellent condition. A new Bimini top was installed in 2015.
The Sunflash is powered by a 110 hp, Mercruiser four cylinder engine that is reliable and runs well.

Original price : $11,500.  New price, as of Jan, 2017 –  $9,500.

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March 11, 2017, 10:44 am

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1935 Packard Twelve Coupe Roadster with Dietrich body

The Toronto Intenational Auto Show,  held within the past several weeks, displayed some of the most beautiful and rare vintage automobiles in the world. These “Concour’s D’Elegance”  vehicles are icons of style, grace and extravangance for their time periods.
Enjoy the photos and video below.

The Roadster is powered by a 473 cubic inch, 175 hp. V 12 engine

1929 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Dual Cowl Phaeton

The owner has stated that although it cruises best at 60-70 mph, its factory-claimed 90 mph in second gear is not an exxageration!

The Duesenberg was first owned by ‘Roxy” Rothafel of Roxy Theatre and Music Hall fame.

1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe. The chassis was modified by “Dutch” Darrin, a renowned coach builder, known for his “Dutch” dip (in the doors).

1949 Cadillac Coupe De Ville Prototype. This custom hardtop was owned by the president of G.M, who gave it to his secretary when he became Secretary of Defence under Eisenhower.

1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible. The car features a 352 c.i. engine, Ultramatic transmisison, power brakes, steering, windows and seats, and dual heaters!

Further restorative work undertaken on 20′ Greavette sedan

March 13, 2017, 10:19 am

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We have been informed by the owner that the rare Shepherd hardtop offered for sale on our website, has had a new bottom installed in 2016. This will certainly give the Shepherd a “new lease on life” and will no doubt add years of seaworthiness to the vessel. Please see details and photos below.
Notes from the owner:
“Rare 1951 Greavette Sedan Canadian made. Mahogany plank on oak frame. Powered by 6cyl Buchanan inboard. Many upgrades, stainless steel fuel tank, electric fuel pump, electronic ignition. Bilge refinished in 2012, bottom paint 2013. Professionally refinished by Miller Potter’s in Manotick. Always stored indoors. Complete with custom bunk trailer (2008).”
Note: A new bottom was installed on the Greavette at Miller Potters in the fall of 2015 at the end of the boating season.
Price $18,500 For contact information, please click on the link. Ad number pb594

ACBS Toronto Winter Workshop was a “roaring” success.

March 14, 2017, 11:16 am

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Some sixty enthusiasts attended the session at Parry Automotive.

Carburetor basics were explored. Most point gaps, for example, are 16 to 18 thousands of an inch!

Hats off to Jeff Titshall and the other staff at Parry Automotive in Orillia, Ontario,  who graciously hosted a well attended workshop on marine engines.
Included in the session was information on distributors (hands on), carburetors, oils, transmissions, pistons, blocks and the effects of ethanol in gasoline.
Rony Haylock, of Ronny’s Marine, was also on hand with a beautifully restored “fibre-glassic”. The morning’s acitivites were much appreciated by attendees, as was the generous gift package handed out to all.  Many thanks to Parry Automotive and Toronto Chapter ACBS for hosting this very successful event.
Enjoy the photos and video below.

Cylinder compression should not vary more than 5 pounds per sqaure inch through all cylinders.

Ronny Haylock uses a high lustre paint topsides on his “fibreglassics” ( rather than a gelcoat, which will fade.)

Removing the top plate allows viewers to see how the forward and reverse gear works in an marine transmission.

Bergersen Boats does it again: a magnificent 27 ft. Shepherd Twin Engine Express Cruiser.

March 15, 2017, 8:24 am

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Congratulations to the staff at Bergersen Boats, who recently completed the restoration of this stunning Shepherd Twin Engine Express Cruiser. Please see notes and photos from the restorers below.
“1953 27′ Shepherd ‘Falcon’
This amazing craft was painstakingly restored by Bergersen Boat Co. This hull is #13 in the first series of 27′ Shepherds built with a beam of 9′ 6”. This boat boasts the rare 331 Chrysler Hemis first offered in 1953. The engines were just overhauled including the Chrysler V-drive transmissions that have all reconditioned clutch packs and seals.

Top speed is 42 mph. This boat comes complete with kerosene stove top, head, original stainless cooler and sink. The bottom is original and the hull sides have been refastened with silicon bronze screws. All bungs were made from original old stock Honduras Mahogany from a ‘donor Shepherd’.
This craft has the original throttle and shift control levers that have been custom machined to operate modern control cables. You will never find a smoother shift on a Shepherd. The 200+ HP Chrysler Hemi’s have modern Delco electronic ignition systems that we machined parts and adapters to accept this incredible upgrade.
With this new ignition system the engines run better than they did when brand new. The boat has 15 coats of Epifanes varnish just applied, restored windlass winch for the anchor, a custom built mahogany swim platform which mirrors the intricate Bubinga and teak grating on the floor in the boat. Winner of the 2016 Geneva Lakes Boat Show Captain’s Choice Award.

Price: $210,000  For contact information, please click on the link. Ad number pb729 Ad number pb729

Shepherd runabout: 22 ft, 1957-fully refurbished in 1998

March 16, 2017, 1:30 pm

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Shepherd runabout: 22 ft., 1957
The Shepherd was refurbished in 1998 by Dwight Boyd of Clarion Boats. The work undertaken included a full refinishing, with extensive bottom work and some new planking. The engine underwent a complete rebuild.  Over $35,000 was spent in the restoration. The sale includes a custom made tandem axle trailer with hydraulic brakes, a travel cover and safety equipment.
Price: $27,500. (More photos below.)  For contact information,  please click on the link.  Ad number pb728

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Our newest listing: a beautifully restored Chestnut “Pal” canoe.

March 18, 2017, 11:28 am

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 Chestnut “Pal” Canoe: 16 ft, 1972
Notes from the owner:
“Bought new from factory in Oromocto, NB in 1972. Has not been in the water since being completely restored by North Bay Adventure Company in 2014. Re-caned seats, and beautiful ash carrying yoke. Original Chestnut decals.”
Price: $3400. For contact information, please click on the link. Ad number pb731Ad number pb731

Check out our latest boat sales and learn to maintain your water pump!

March 20, 2017, 8:54 am

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Congratulations to the new owners (and vendors) of two beautiful classic wooden boats.
The first, an expertly restored Shepherd runabout, sold for close to the asking price of $30,000.
The second, a Duke runabout, also beautifully restored, was listed significantly below the cost of restoration. The new owner will surely enjoy many seasons of carefree boating at a very reasonable price.

The moral of the story?  Boats sell on the Port Carling Boats website!

Thanks to sponsors ACBS Toronto and Parry Automotive in Orillia, Ontario, mechanic Jeff Titshall offers tips on keeping your engine’s water pump alive…and the benefits of installing a “loop” to your pump.

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1965 Grew Seamaster shines with recent restoration:

March 22, 2017, 7:39 am

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Grew Seamaster: 20 ft, 1956

Judging by the photos, the owner of this versatile Seamaster has done an exemplary job of the restoration. The price certainly seems very reasonable for a boat of this size and in this condition.
(We always recommend a marine survey if in doubt!)
Notes from the owner below:
Standard model Seamaster with lapstrake planking – forward deck enclosed with Philippine mahogany decking. Hydraulic transmission –
4 barrel Carter carburetor – new wiring, cushions and fiberglass gas tank. This boat has been completely restored.” (The sale includes an Easy Hauler tandem axle trailer.)
Price: $15,000 For contact information, please see link to ad# pb694 (bottom of page)

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Our newest listing: a beautiful rowing shell (+ new price on Ross runabout)

March 23, 2017, 1:06 pm

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This professionally built Laughing Loon rowing shell, 18 ft, built in 2015, has never been used. The owner is selling for health reasons. Fabricated with red and white cedar, this eighteen foot boat weighs in at a mere 80 pounds! It has always been stored indoors. The rowing shell comes complete with Dreher oars, 2 Wintech outriggers with 63″ pin to pin, a sliding seat and other extras.
Price: $9,900 For contact information, please click on the link. Ad number pb730 Ad number pb730 More photos below.

J.H.Ross molded plwood runabout: 14.5 ft, 1960s
We have been instructed by the owner to reduce the price on this boat to $1995. The owner passed away before the refinished boat could be re-assembled. The sale includes a 40 hp Gale motor and TeeNee trailer, both needing repairs. For contact information, please click on the link. Ad number pb706 Ad number pb706

New price on custom Gentleman’s Racer.

March 24, 2017, 12:01 pm

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Custom Gentleman’s Racer: 20 ft. 2010

We have been instructed by the owner to reduce the price of this one-of-a-kind Gentleman’s Racer. Originally priced at $235,000 CDN, the price is now $179,000 (negotiable).  Please see note from the owner below.
“After 6 years of working on evenings and weekends,  David Young’s Gentleman’s Racer is finally complete.(2010) David, now 58, started building boats with his father in the basement of their home, at the age of 14. After working at many boat-building companies, over the years, including Windsor Boat Works in Gravenhurst, and the last 9 years at Duke Marine in Port Carling, Ont. David decided in 2003 to build a 20’ Gentleman’s Racer of his own. Powered by a 350 cu. in. Mercruiser 350 HP Fuel Injected “Black Scorpion”. This virtually brand new boat is one a kind, with many personalized upgrades & hardware castings that were first carved from wood by David himself. Additional information is available, regarding the special features and materials used.” For more information please contact Davids through the link here.  Ad number pb418 . (More photos below)

 

New Price on Chris-Craft Constellation cabin cruiser

March 27, 2017, 12:59 pm

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Chris-Craft Constellation: 37 ft., 1963

We have been instructed by the owner of this “Connie” to reduce the price of this classic cabin cruiser from $49,000 to $39,500. The boat has been extensively refurbished. (Ed. note: The cruiser is roomy enough to double as a floating cottage as well as a cabin cruiser!) Please see notes from the owner and additional photos below. For contact infformation, please click on the link. Ad number pb717 Ad number pb717
A comprehensive restoration was completed in 1998 including the finishes being stripped down to bare wood from top to bottom. The bottom was redone with Interlux antifouling paint and above the water line it was primed with epoxy primer and top coated with acrylic polyurethane. The teak decks where sanded down to fresh wood and recoated with Tuffshield for a virtually maintenance free finish. The swim platform and all other miscellaneous teak surfaces were also refinished.

In 2000 the engines were upgraded with twin 8L V10s (see advancedmarinepropulsion.com). The vessel continues to be stored inside during the off-season and looks and performs as best in class.

In addition to the engines and surface finishes the alcohol counter burners have been replaced with electric burners. All engine gauges were rebuilt in the 1980s and all of the wiring was upgraded or replaced to ABYC standards. All instrumentation is in A-1 working order.

Scenes from the ACBS Sunnyland Antique and Classic Boat Show

March 28, 2017, 1:28 pm

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Thanks to the You Tube videos of EdontheBeach and James Crane we can offer you some glimpses of the very well attended recent ACBS International Boat Show in Tavares Florida. Enjoy.