Asking 24,900. Getting ready? She made her debut at the 2005 Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance Classic Boat Show. She made her debut at the 2005 Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance Classic Boat Show. A 1913 example was Tech Jr., built for 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 Correct in all aspects - #6 of six built with only 3 known to survive of which only one other has been restored. I need to drop some New Orleans weight, hell, the last two years have been a slow death march to fatdom again. 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 We will all weigh in. This engine came out of a 24' sailboat, built 1958 in Roskilde, Denmark. Riding the wave of vehicle restoration The hull weighs 95 lbs. Description: 1947 Ventnor 21 ft runabout. Chris Millard's 1937 Chris-Craft Custom Runabout was shipped to London, England, on Feb. 2, 1937. Known to be 1 of 4 in the US. Experience driven by passion you can depend on! We are very pleased to have Dick Thede at our Rendezvous with a current 20 Ventnor. It comes complete with a nice custom trailer and full mooring cover. Sellers with highest buyer ratings; Returns, money back; Ships in a business day with tracking; Learn More Top Rated Plus. This a patented one off built boat. Comes with a full custom fitted cover and trailer. Top Rated Plus. 1-877-636-MBBW (6229) Hope to meet you all down at Lake Dora. Dick, thanks for making memories come alive! Ventnor boats continuously updated their designs, as lighter and greater horsepower engines became available. Also in attendance was Jim Hawver's Davis Brothers Rock A Bye. 2003 Buffalo - The Vintage Hydroplanes A few 19, 20 and 23 Sport Runabout models were built with all varnished sides and two-tone decks. were competitors after the same market. 1947 Feathercraft aluminum 12 ft Utility model. It was the ONLY boat made with twin windshields for the double cockpit forward. At the end of the war, the Apels added several experienced pleasure boat production people. Ventnor designed other fast boats. Copyright 2023 Mahogany Bay All rights reserved. Thats some funny s..tuff right there! One of only 6 built this is hull #6 thus the last one built. Additional information Additional information. 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! Jack Rutherford purchased hull #12 and replaced the power plant with a Packard 621 cu. *** PRICE REDUCED BY MOTIVATED SELLER ***. of boat manufactures then Ventnor would be the "Tesla" of that time. . One of only 6 built this is hull #6 thus the last one built. got it, thanks. It appears that the boat was powered by a split exhaust Graymarine 160hp 6cyl. Boats displayed in 2019 included Lance Bergstrom's 1947 Ventnor Ruanbout, Joe and Bernadine Hesse's 1956 Mercury Boats of Burbank CA Sabre, Gene Klinnert's 1954 Christ Craft, Bob House's 1947 Century Seamaid, Bill OKeefe's 1948 Christ Craft Runabout, Jeff and Holly Peterson's 1956 Dunphy Bonita, Jeff Roberts' 1950 Chris Craft . We are the worldwide authority of fine vintage watercraft. Looking for non-oxygenated (ethanol free) gasoline for your boat? Purchased in Upstate New York in 2009 with engine that did not run. Adolph was an excellent mechanical engineer, and chose his commercially built power well. Hull itself in very good condition, no leaks, dents or scr 1947 Ventnor Utility Runabout18 foot professionally restored with custom trailer and covering. I see the listing is from 2018. Save $10 when you spend $100 for any purchase on Checkout, 1948 VENTNOR 23' RARE TWIN ENGINE RUNABOUT. received a custom deck layout of a single cockpit design, very nicely This is a project boat, it needs to be rigged for a motor. This boat is a 1957 Stephens Flying Bridge Motor Yacht that, at 47 in leng 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. Free shipping. in. Call for more details. I am sorry this boat has SOLD! 1948 VENTNOR 23' RARE TWIN ENGINE RUNABOUT - Absolute Classics This hull measures 18 feet in length along the gar boards a common practice of the period. Maybe we should all get Peleton bikes and document the results like the holiday ads that drew so much disdain. Interesting that there was no expiration date on them. Mine from a few years ago are almost gone. 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. consisting of both planking and cold molded plywood. Known to be 1 of 4 in the US. 20 Feet 1947 Ventnor Runabout - 28581 | Antique Boat America Classic Wooden Boat 1947 Ventnor with a 75 hp Grey marine engine runs great.includes a new aluminum tadem axel trailer.All hardware is original 1947 22' Chris $40,000 Mirror Lake, New Hampshire Year - Make - Model - Category - Length - Posted Over 1 Month Beautifully restored classic mahogany sedan with hardtop & original amidships seat. 1946 1947 1948 Ventnor Runabout SOLD by Macatawa Bay Boat Works 269-857 The engine is strong and is the original engine. Show-ready and ready to enjoy, this Ventnor . Down a decent amount. Copyright 2023 Land-O-Lakes Classic Boat Club - A Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society.All Rights Reserved. This 1948 20' Ventnor Runabout is a beautiful boat. The most noteworthy feature is the well know fin which is intcat and original to this boat. 1947 Feathercraft Runabout - $2700 (Kingsport), 1947 Feathercraft aluminium 12 for Utility model - $950 (Decatur/Emory), 1947 Ventnor Runabout - $24,900 (Clearwater), 1947 Ventnor Runabout - $24,900 (Dunedin, Fl). 1947 Ventnor 21 ft runabout. Classic boat show brings out works of art - Detroit Lakes Tribune 1946 Ventnor Custom Runabout19'- a rare and very collectable Ventor with aft fin. #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. After moving to Egg Harbor, New Jersey, Ventnorcontinued to build 20 to 40 lapstrake and plywoodcruisers until 1968. Report Their racing notoriety was recognized in 1937 with an order of 12, 20 boats by the Chinese government. Comes with a full custom fitted cover and trailer. 1947 Century Sea Maid 19' runabout boat color art vintage print ad. Only $19,000. Does have a small plywood crack in lower gunnel behind the driver. Engine: Gray Marine V8, 188 HP. 1946 1947 1948 Ventnor Runabout SOLD by Macatawa Bay Boat Works 269-857-4556 SOLD! 1947 Ventnor Utility Runabout 18' foot professionally restored with custom trailer and covering. The b 1969 Chris Craft 57 Constellation. 1948 VENTNOR 23' RARE TWIN ENGINE RUNABOUT - Here's your opportunity to own one of the rarest post-war runabouts. Year 1947 . I will weigh in each week. With the advent of the war, Ventnor moved to Atlantic City, New Jersey, and built military vessels 23 through 110. Ventnor 18-C 1947 for sale for $1,450 - Boats-from-USA.com Im in. The hull is dated by the engine since there are no factory records on the hull number. Call our office at (973) 663-3214 or send an email to info@katzsmarina.com for more information. 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. 1947 Century Boats Runabout vendre. Voir le prix, les photos et $13,500 . And there will be prizes along the way. Load up, then lets start this puppy off. Occasionally trailered and launched for day trips. produces the 20 Ventnor on a custom-built basis, with color, power, hardware, and many other items specified uniquely for each boat. Project condition, non-running A great project platform from the famous Ventnor Boat Company makers of champion racing craft and pleasure runabouts. Antique and Classic Boat Show - Visit Detroit Lakes 1947 Ventnor/Adolph Apel E Racing Runabout. Sales were good and their racing knowledge helped produce a fast pleasure boat reaching 44 MPH. The trailer is close to perfect with new: winch, alloy rims, tires, hubs (with Bearing Buddies), lights, etc. 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 . This model was designed to be powered by 2 Gray Marine Flathead 6 cylinder Fireball 160 hp engines with speeds up to 50 mph. A complete summary of restoration work is available. Originally sent to Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota she was raced on the lake until 1955 when it unfortunately rolled during a race. 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. Early 3-point hydroplane. 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 year 2002 will mark the 100th Anniversary of Ventnor Boats. call Jon Reus at 269-857-4556 for more information. So eat up. The company continued a wide line of pleasure boats, with racing boats still being the dominant focus. Be sure to see him (and his boat.). boat has been restored and repowered in 1990 with modern Pleasure Craft Marine . TMI? Im in but only if one of the prizes are WoodyBoater Virtual Hotdogs. Al & friends . . Whats your best cash price? Wood trim in good shape, small piece needs restoring. Wood surfaces are all varnished. Its a never ending battle for me and whats left of my vintage metabolism. All rights Reserved. In 1934, the APBA introduced the 225 class, and Ventnor set a record of 44.14 MPH. This 1947 18' Deluxe Utility features Ventnor's unique custom hardware and styling cues. 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. vintage runabout boat for sale | eBay Let us show you around. 1937 Ventnor 18' Racing Runabout 'Jeez-O-Peets' crossing the block at Kissimmee 2018 in , at the as T214. West Systems Epoxy Bottom coat. got it, thanks. Rig it up to power Wecatchem instead of that new V8 youre dreaming of. Their intended use was in the on-going Sino-Japanese War. Copyright Boats-from-USA.com 2023. Maybe Saturdays. Sunrise River Boatworks / Kocian Instruments. sales@mbbw.com This model was designed to be powered by 2 Gray Marine Flathead 6 cylinder Fireball 160 hp engines with speeds up to 50 mph. Ventnor built pleasure boats and custom race boats through 1939. Vintage Photographs on the Pittsburgh Rivers. - Century Classic Power Boat 1947 Ventnor Runabout - $24,900 (Dunedin, Fl) | Boats For Sale This 1947 18' Deluxe Utility features Ventnor's unique custom hardware and styling cues. It later surfaced in . . Runabout - Boats For Sale - Shoppok - Page 19 1948 20' Ventnor Runabout - antiqueboatsales.com Double density foam was used in the cushions. Ventnor 18-C 1947 for sale for $100 - Boats-from-USA.com She has been comprehensively restored and the engine has also been rebuilt & converted to a 12V system. These photographs are from the early 1950s. 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. Report Contact Poster by Email. T shirts, Hats, Etc. Caractristiques principales 1947 Century Boats Runabout: longueur 4,27 mtres. 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). Please refer to listing number 150 when calling or emailing. This 1947 utility is great for use as is when you need to get out on Lake Minnetonka! and professionally 1947 Ventnor Runabout - $24,900 (Clearwater) 1947 Ventnor Utility Runabout18' foot professionally restored with custom trailer and covering. The "Geezer" does come with a trailer. Type Verification Code: Similar Items - 1947 Ventnor Runabout - $24,900 (Dunedin, Fl) . 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.