1947 ventnor runabout 1947 ventnor runabout

Ventnor began building boats in 1902 in Ventnor, NJ. A few 19, 20 and 23 Sport Runabout models were built with all varnished sides and two-tone decks. The boat is a late 1940s Ventnor Runabout. Price: $2,700.00 1947 Runabout on custom trailer. The company continued a wide line of pleasure boats, with racing boats still being the dominant focus. 1947 Ventnor 21 ft runabout. Ventnor boats continuously updated their designs, as lighter and greater horsepower engines became available. You guys make me laugh. and professionally For use as Suicide Boats, they were powered by a Lycoming Engine, and designed to run at 64 MPH with a 500-pound bomb in the bow! The hull is dated by the engine since there are no factory records on the hull number. Originally sent to Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota she was raced on the lake until 1955 when it unfortunately rolled during a race. 1948 VENTNOR 23' RARE TWIN ENGINE RUNABOUT- Here's your opportunity to own one of the rarest post-war runabouts. Originally known as "Janna". Report Contact Poster by Email. Is this boat still for sale? Later in the 1930s, Ventnor set the record at 66.4 MPH lap speed, 87.5 MPH flying mile. - Here's your opportunity to own one of the rarest post-war runabouts. Wood trim in good shape, small piece needs restoring. Al & friends . What ever works for you works for us. Adolph was an excellent mechanical engineer, and chose his commercially built power well. The underside of the hull is as close to perfect as imaginable with no dents or deep scratches. However, it did define a unique model that has become a classic. Wood surfaces are all varnished. 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. We are in need of volunteers to assist with: Contact Any Board Member to find out more! This 1947 18' Deluxe Utility features Ventnor's unique custom hardware and styling cues. Planked boats were offered starting in a 16 length, and considered to be standard construction through the 229 Custom Runabout style. TMI? Caractristiques principales 1947 Century Boats Runabout: longueur 4,27 mtres. Today, Dicks revived Ventnor Boat Works Copyright Boats-from-USA.com 2023. The rear seat backs fold down and have padded blue vinyl covers that slide over those panels. Following this, Ventnor built a variety of unique Runabouts and Utilities for the pleasure boat market. Cut your sodium and it does wonders. Known to be 1 of 4 in the US. 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. The finned Ventnor was not renewed in the 1951 models. In 1947, one cruiser, a 23 Express, had options up to twin Gray 150s. Show-ready and ready to enjoy, this Ventnor Deluxe Utility is sold complete with a custom cover and trailer. He purchased her and had it shipped to his base in California where he initiallystored her awaiting it's turn to be restored. Down a decent amount. This model was designed to be powered by 2 Gray Marine Flathead 6 cylinder Fireball 160 hp engines with speeds up to 50 mph. Add to cart. So, here is my idea. 1946 Ventnor 20 Custom Runabout; th 1961 Crew Model 1302 6 cylinder Engine. Hull itself in very good condition, no leaks, dents or scr 1947 Ventnor Utility Runabout18 foot professionally restored with custom trailer and covering. for their era. She has been comprehensively restored and the engine has also been rebuilt & converted to a 12V system. Experience driven by passion you can depend on! We believe ours is a 1947 the man who bought ours new then bought a twin engine 23 in 1948 ( that boat is now called Velocity). Correct in all aspects - #6 of six built with only 3 known to survive of which only one other has been restored. Boat is powered with a GM Big Block 409 V8. Following this, Ventnor built a variety of unique Runabouts and Utilities for the pleasure boat market. I am the third owner. See this at: Moosehead Marina on Greenwood Lake 254 Lakeside Road Hewitt, NJ 07421 phone Open: 9 to 5:30 Weekdays 10-to 4:00 Sat & Sun. Just kidding. $10 off $50+ or Best Offer. Also in attendance was Jim Hawver's Davis Brothers Rock A Bye. It is ironic that the new material, fiberglass, which later Ventnor would not adapt to, could have enabled their designs to be built better, cheaper, and much more durable. Just turned 30 and 250lbs is no way to go through life for me. Hell one poop after holding it all in could make you a winner for the week. Show-ready and ready to enjoy, this Ventnor . Call our office at (973) 663-3214 or send an email to info@katzsmarina.com for more information. This Ventnor boat was refurbished in 1993 and has been garage kept. After moving to Egg Harbor, New Jersey, Ventnorcontinued to build 20 to 40 lapstrake and plywoodcruisers until 1968. Like the finned 1955 Chris Craft Cobra, the 1945 finned Ventnor looked great as a contemporary design, but did not sell well to some because of the Art Deco design. Make . Known to be 1 of 4 in the US. possible, as the Tucker was a Lycoming, and Ventnor hadpreviously used many Lycoming marine engines. Classic Runabout Under 21' Click Image for full size 1947 Christiansen Aqua-Air Car - 'Aqua-Air Car' Owner: Paul Miller Home Port: Elburn, IL Brainchild of Philip Christiansen, the boat was designed with an airplane engine and propeller to power the boat that looks like a P-40 Warhawk fighter. #reedville #fi, Now this is real boating. 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. Caractristiques principales de la coque 1947 Century Boats Runabout: matriau de la . Report Ventnor Boat Works, Inc. in. Type Verification Code: Similar Items - 1947 Ventnor Runabout - $24,900 (Dunedin, Fl) . This Ventnor boat was refurbished in 1993 and has been garage kept. Correct in all aspects - #6 of six built with only 3 known to survive of which only one other has been restored. Oh I havent even gotten started yet. Cobra. With the advent of the war, Ventnor moved to Atlantic City, New Jersey, and built military vessels 23 through 110. 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. Highlights. Boat is powered with a GM Big Block 409 V8. Call for more details. She made her debut at the 2005 Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance Classic Boat Show. Let us show you around. 237 (135,924) 100%. This engine came out of a 24' sailboat, built 1958 in Roskilde, Denmark. Current Ventnor boats are built with the materials which best fulfill the 1940s design, but with 21st Century technology, durability, and high qualitystandards. I know how things work $ In stock. This is a true classic wooden yacht whi A Pontoon conversion to resemble an America Paddle Wheeler. 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. For list of improvements, please call . The b 1969 Chris Craft 57 Constellation. In the late 40s, although the best choice of the time, plywood was not competitve with the new fiberglass. Still for sale? This is a project boat, it needs to be rigged for a motor. Does have a small plywood crack in lower gunnel behind the driver. 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 Comes with a full custom fitted cover and trailer. then neighbors of ours bought the 20 in around 1948 or 9. It appears that the boat was powered by a split exhaust Graymarine 160hp 6cyl. Maybe Saturdays. sales@mbbw.com I weigh the same as i did in high school and im 65. 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. 1946 Ventnor Custom Runabout19'- a rare and very collectable Ventor with aft fin. I started about 6 weeks ago. For list of improvements, please call . Works Best known for its racing designs and art-deco inspired models, the company also converted production over to warships during WWII. 409 V8 Powered This Ventnor boat was refurbished in 1993 and has been garage kept. I am sorry this boat has SOLD! Category: 1940s. Email Poster. For list of improvements, please call . Seats three comfortably. You can brag about it all in the comment section. Save $10 when you spend $100 for any purchase on Checkout, 1948 VENTNOR 23' RARE TWIN ENGINE RUNABOUT. So you can call this a 1946 1947 1948 or even 1949 This design was a major development in both water resistance and stability. 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. The original version made its debut at the 1945 New York Boat Show. Have fun. produces the 20 Ventnor on a custom-built basis, with color, power, hardware, and many other items specified uniquely for each boat. West Systems Epoxy Bottom coat. 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. And there will be prizes along the way. Opens in a new window or tab. The most noteworthy feature is the well know fin which is intcat and original to this boat. Wood surfaces are all varnished. 1946 1947 1948 Ventnor Runabout SOLD by Macatawa Bay Boat Works 269-857-4556 SOLD! Its a never ending battle for me and whats left of my vintage metabolism. done. 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. 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: Designed by Adolph Apel. Asking 24,900. I need to fit into my skinny boat coveralls by spring. Im out. "It's a pretty. I have only touched the historical surface, so why not have some research fun and seek out some Ventnors at boat shows. Have original motor? In 1947, one cruiser, a 23 Express, had options up to twin Gray 150 s. Most notable, beginning in 1945 (and about 9 years before the automobile industry styling) was the 20 Sport Runabout and the 23 Sport Runabout (22 9 ) introducing the torpedo-style rear and sloping dorsal fin. Can be easily painted to replicate the original finishes. This is a great example of a locally built St Lawrence rowing skiff. #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. in. Raced in the Mississippi Race Association in the 1930s. It was the ONLY boat made with twin windshields for the double cockpit forward. Classic Wooden Boats for Sale | Vintage Chris Craft | Antique Boats. Well, this challenge came a little late for me. Stored inside. consisting of both planking and cold molded plywood. lease Description: 1947 Ventnor 21 ft runabout. 1947 Century Sea Maid 19' runabout boat color art vintage print ad. Boat is powered with a GM Big Block 409 V8. Double density foam was used in the cushions. Gold Cup engine. Professionally refurbished by a Lake Michigan boat refinishing company. 1937 Ventnor 18' Racing Runabout 'Alfa' crossing the block at Kissimmee 2018 in , at the as T215. Chris Millard's 1937 Chris-Craft Custom Runabout was shipped to London, England, on Feb. 2, 1937. Boat is powered with a GM Big Block 409 V8. Categories: 1940s, Ventnor Additional information Additional information My boats not ready but I am.. Mfine can taunt us with bacon bits. 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. Had the Request Details - send us a message directly to ask about this listing, Make Offer - make an offer on this listing and we will communicate to the seller, Email listing - send this listing to yourself or a friend by email, Print Boat - print this listing for future reference, Boat Summary - full details on this listing are available here, Help - Click here to bring back this guide. Their intended use was in the on-going Sino-Japanese War. You can do the same. Mine from a few years ago are almost gone. Dick, thanks for making memories come alive! . I need to drop some New Orleans weight, hell, the last two years have been a slow death march to fatdom again. One of only 6 built this is hull #6 thus the last one built. 1948 VENTNOR 23' RARE TWIN ENGINE RUNABOUT - Here's your opportunity to own one of the rarest post-war runabouts. The hull weighs 95 lbs. Marine Ford Flathead V-8 with aluminum heads. Subscribe to our newsletter below! It is in excellent condition and is powered by a Gray Marine Fireball Engine. This a patented one off built boat. 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! 1937 Ventnor 18' Racing Runabout 'Jeez-O-Peets' crossing the block at Kissimmee 2018 in , at the as T214. Engine: Gray Marine V8, 188 HP. In 1947 If you considered Chris-Craft to be the "G.M." My name is Mike let me know if the belt still available. 409 V8 Powered. 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. call Jon Reus at 269-857-4556 for more information. 1947 Ventnor 21 ft runabout. Dora Boat Show, as well as others next year. Offers considered after your inspection. . Copyright 2023 Mahogany Bay All rights reserved. It later surfaced in . For list of improvements, please call . Best restored Ventnor on the planet! These photographs are from the early 1950s. Built in second year factory was open, made right here in Atlanta.Flat bottom V hull, very shallow draft, 8 inches, for fishing or fun. Can be easily painted to replicate the original finishes. Car & Truck Safety & Security Accessories, 1914 Speedway Runabout Boat Charles L. 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In 1934, the APBA introduced the 225 class, and Ventnor set a record of 44.14 MPH. Project condition, non-running A great project platform from the famous Ventnor Boat Company makers of champion racing craft and pleasure runabouts. In 1945, the 20 model could also be ordered with a(then well-advertised) Tucker Engine. This was highly The Ventnor Company built a wide variety of custom launches, tenders, utilities, runabouts, and commercial small craft into the 1930s. got it, thanks. I checked Delivery Available because I'd be willing to deliver the boat within 200 miles for an agreed upon fee.Rules to respond are simple: Include my name in your text or you will NOT receive a response. of boat manufactures then Ventnor would be the "Tesla" of that time. A radical, art deco-inspired craft . Getting ready? Dunnellon, Florida. This is a 1973 Century Coronado. I stepped on my scales and it displayed please, only one at a time, http://www.woodyboater.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Woodyboater-Logo-White.svg. 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. I have zero pride in this area. 1947 Runabout on custom trailer. Show me around Go Maybe later not now I know how things work got it, thanks Their innovative design of the torpedo transom, however, exceeded the ability ofplywood. Unfortunately Alan passed away before getting to her restoration. I see the listing is from 2018. The new owner purchased her from the estate and undertook the restoration including the rebuild of the two original engines. Our dedication spans forty years and four generations. 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. Additional information Additional information. The 156 was built of plywood, as were the boats extensively used during WWII. Want to keep up to date on the boat-shop? 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. Stored inside. were competitors after the same market. At the end of the war, the Apels added several experienced pleasure boat production people. West Systems Epoxy Bottom coat. $13,500 . 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. We can all weigh in on who is cheating and have some fun with it. I have already lost 30 lbs since mid-summer. Their first new model in 1947 was an 18 deluxe utility runabout. This Not all the way out but cut back and its amazing how in tune you feel. West Systems Epoxy Bottom coat. Boat location: Castro Valley, California, United States Ships to: United States, Canada Year: 1947 Make: Not Specified Model: 18-c Type: Utlilty Runabout Hull Material: Wood Trailer: Included Use: Unknown Engine Type: Single Inboard Engine Make: Graymarine Engine Model: Phantom 6-125 Primary Fuel Type: Gas For Sale By: Private Seller This model was designed to be powered by 2 Gray Marine Flathead 6 cylinder Fireball 160 hp engines with speeds up to 50 mph. Copyright 2023 Land-O-Lakes Classic Boat Club - A Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society.All Rights Reserved. boat has been restored and repowered in 1990 with modern Pleasure Craft Marine 5.7 liter V-8 engine. The first year of a complete line was 1946. I have seen two of his boats and both thequality of construction and faithfulness of design areexcellent. A complete summary of restoration work is available. Im in but only if one of the prizes are WoodyBoater Virtual Hotdogs. I have been sanding my behind off for two weeks and now for some varnish ah the smell of varnish in the morning my arteries are clogged so I will have to skip the diet but I will have another beer , I aint playing,,for reasons beyond my control,but Thanks for the offer. The boat has a mahogany hull with deep varnish finish and newly replaces green marine grade upholstry interior. This 1948 20' Ventnor Runabout is a beautiful boat. 1946 Ventnor Custom Runabout E-Mail: Sales@mbbw.com. Hope to meet you all down at Lake Dora. 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). This hull measures 18 feet in length along the gar boards a common practice of the period. Offers considered after your inspection. Known to be 1 of 4 in the US. Free shipping. Comes with a full custom fitted cover and trailer. Fireboy automatic fire extinguisher has been added to the engine compartment. 269-857-4556 Occasionally trailered and launched for day trips. He patented the three-point suspension hull in 1936 in the US and UK, and it is still used today. Occasionally trailered and launched for day trips. As in early automobiles, gasoline engines had to be proven to the public to have virtues of speed, endurance, andreliability. All rights Reserved. Mike. Fax: 269-857-4218 409 V8 Powered This Ventnor boat was refurbished in 1993 and has been garage kept. West Systems Epoxy Bottom coat. Others such as Hackercraft, Owens, Lyman, Correct Craft, Garwood, Larson etc. She made her debut at the 2005 Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance Classic Boat Show. Restored by Morin Boats for Charlie Winn of 4 Winn Boats. Does have a small plywood crack in lower gunnel behind the driver. Stored inside. Catalog from 1940? They decided to focus on this wider base market. 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. Call Mahogany Bay! Sales were good and their racing knowledge helped produce a fast pleasure boat reaching 44 MPH. But maybe just maybe if it helps one more of us here, we can all meet up on Lake Dora in our banana hammocks. 1947 Century Boats Runabout nouveaux vendre est situ Rmer (Minnesota, tats-Unis). Can be easily painted to replicate the original finishes. This 1947 utility is great for use as is when you need to get out on Lake Minnetonka! Competition was fierce for the consumer spending boom, and Chris Craft, Century and Higgins, were masters at mass producing low cost, good quality boats. The engine is strong and is the original engine. 1946 Ventnor 20ft Custom Runabout | Classic Wooden Boats for Sale | Vintage Chris Craft | Antique Boats Classic Wooden Boats for Sale | Vintage Chris Craft | Antique Boats 1946 Ventnor 20 Custom Runabout Best restored Ventnor on the planet! I have many photos of that boat from back in the day.. That perticular boat had a new bottom installed in the winter of 1954-55. Top Rated Plus. The hull weighs 95 lbs. . Asking 24,900. The company then faded away in the mass transition to fiberglass boats after their merger with Cruisalong Co. Quality, as well as innovative design, was always an important factor for Ventnor.