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Overview of the 2010 Auction2010 Annual Antique Boat Show And AuctionAntique Boat Museum, 125 Mary Street, Clayton, New York 13624Saturday July 31st, 2010 @ 1pm
Featuring boats from the Alan Jackson CollectionNow accepting consignmentsWhat is the Annual Antique Boat Show And Auction? The Antique Boat Museum is the finest freshwater wooden boat Museum in the country, having an excellent collection of early launches, runabouts, St. Lawrence Skiffs, outboard motors and engines. The Museum is a not-for-profit organization deriving a significant amount of its revenue for operations from the Annual Antique Boat Show and Auction. The auction has been held annually since 1985 and in recent years has averaged entries of 50 antique boats. It draws over 600 potential buyers. In 2004 over 10,000 people attended the three-day boat show. We welcome boats with and without trailers. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a classic, antique, replica or one of a kind wooden boat the Antique Boat Museum and Antique Boat America .com will try our best to make our Auction a fun and pleasant event for you. |
| Auction boat list: 51 boats in auction | ||||
| ID | Boat Description | Price (USD) | Picture | |
| 29532 | 17 Feet 1947 Chris Craft Deluxe Runabout | Reserve |  | |
| The current owners found this boat abandoned at a gas station in Northwest Virginia several years ago. The boat had a fire in the engine compartment and sunk at one time years before. After 2 years of extensive work, the boat was brought back to excellent condition. Much of the exterior wood was saved but most interior wood was replaced during the restoration. It was returned to original, showroom condition and is absolutely beautiful! It has a 2007 Shoreline trailer and a custom made heavy duty canvas cover. | ||||
| 29525 | 21'6 Feet 2001 CEBC Electric Launch | Reserve | | |
| Cruise the river in total silence with an electric launch! Batteries will charge overnight. All brightwork was refinished in 2007. Vessel came with 6 batteries. Six more batteries were added to increase range. Refit done by ELCO in Athens, NY in 2004. This launch is very light and will run at 7 miles per hour and needs absolutely nothing but to be enjoyed. Comes with a Seamark, UV Resistant, Waterproof cover which snaps tightly to cockpit coming. Ready to enjoy! | ||||
| 29524 | 16 Feet 1931 Old Town Canoe | Reserve | | |
| This canoe has been recently restored and is in excellent shape. Interior stripped and 10 ribs replaced. 4 coats of cetal. Replaced 10 wale ends. # 10 canvas put on exterior. 1 coat primer and 3 coats jade green paint. Outwales and seats have 5 coats of cetal. | ||||
| 29519 | 16 Feet 1964 Alpex Sierra Outboard | No reserve | | |
| This classic has been in a storage barn for 20 plus years. It is very original , dry, sturdy, and should make someone a great project. This is an affordable entry into the classic fiberglass category! | ||||
| 29518 | 18'3 Feet 1999 St Lawrence Fiberglass Rowing Skiff | Reserve | | |
| This St Lawrence skiff is a unique interpretation of an American classic. These rowing skiffs were once a principal means of transportation for residents of the 1000 Islands region of upstate New York. They are prized for their safety and stability. This boat has a fiberglass hull making it strong and easy to maintain. The rest of the skiff is made of wood and has wooden stems, keel, decks, gunwales, seats, and oars plus beautiful brass hardware. | ||||
| 29505 | 8 Feet 1968 Ski Hawk Outboard | Reserve | | |
| This is the original jet ski designed for outboard engines. Built in Canada and used on the St Lawrence River over 40 years. Very few built! It has a stable and very dry ride. Engine needs occasional adjustment of reverse cable linkage, but otherwise works well. | ||||
| 29503 | 18 Feet 1955 Shepherd Model 100 Utility | Reserve | | |
| This Model 100 Shepherd recently received fresh bottom paint and varnish. She is in very nice condition and shows well. The bottom may need some work as it has not been in the water in a number of years. | ||||
| 29497 | 19 Feet 1961 Century Resorter | Reserve | | |
| 29495 | 22 Feet 1954 Duke Utility | Reserve | | |
| This is a very rare Duke which bears Hull # 16. the boat has been in restoration for 5 years and is now done and ready to go. The boat hasa new epoxy bottom, new ribs and new sides. The engien has ben re-built and new wiring. The boat is virtually brand new and ready to go needing nothing. These Canadain boats are very desirebale and rarley seen in this condition. | ||||
| 29491 | 23 Feet 1960 Chris Craft Sea Skiff | Reserve | | |
| This is a tight 1960 Sea Skiff with it's original engine. The boat has been kept up to a very high standard abnd has had extensive wood and engine work done and it shows. The decks have been re-done and the their is no rot in the boat. The boat has been a 1000 Islands and has always been stored indoors. The motor will run very strong. | ||||
| 29487 | 13 Feet 1950 Lyman Ideal Tender | Reserve | | |
| This is a nice little Lyman rowing skiff. Comes complete with set of oars. No trailer, sold as presented. | ||||
| 29486 | 19 Feet 1999 Chris Craft Barrel Back Replica | Reserve | | |
| This is a very nice Chris Craft Barrel Back inspired reproduction. She was built by the Shipwright Co. in Annapolis, MD. Cold molded construction. Bottom is 4 layers of 4mm Okoume and glass, sides are 3 layers of okoume and 5/16" Mahogany, decks are okoume and 1/4" mahogany. True modern building techniques, but finished to look and feel like a classic. Mahogany & maple dashboard. 2 3/4�x3/8� beveled mahogany ceiling strips. Four storage compartments under seats. Custom mahogany & maple banjo style steering wheel with maple leaf inlay. Black pyramid vinyl flooring. Boltaflex covered seats, backrests and interior upholstery. Chris Craft windshield brackets, engine ventilation scoops, stern flagpole & light, lifting rings. S/S cutwater. | ||||
| 29483 | 16 Feet 1958 Chris Craft Cavalier | Reserve | | |
| Beautifully restored Cavalier....needs absolutely nothing! Well maintained and ready to enjoy. Perfect for the many inland lakes. | ||||
| 29481 | 16 Feet 1947 Chris Craft Rocket | Reserve | | |
| This Rocket has been nicely restored and is in great shape. The bottom and hull sides have been totally refastened. She has mahogany stained and varnished decks with blue painted sides including the large "Rocket with flame" painted on both sides. All rechromed, new rubber floor matting. A real head turner. Comes with a great trailer. The interior was replaced by the previous owner and is still in good shape. Carb rebuilt, all chrome replated. | ||||
| 29480 | 18 Feet 1957 Chris Craft Holiday | Reserve | | |
| This Holiday just received a full cosmetic restoration and is in very nice shape. 16 coats of varnish. All wood appears to be in solid condition. The cushions were replaced by the previous owner. Carb rebuilt and motor runs very well. New rubber flooring. | ||||
| 29478 | 14 Feet 2005 James Craft GR14 Gentleman's Speedster | Reserve | | |
| This was the prototype of the James Craft GR14 Gentleman's Speedster model. She is a beautifully built boat and performs very nicely. It is styled much like a vintage speedster and has appropriate interior upholstery and hardware. Paired with a classic Johnson Sea Horse. | ||||
| 29465 | 16.5 Feet 1966 Grady White Pamlico Capri | Reserve | | |
| When we purchase boat in September 2002, it hadn't been in the water for 12 years. Couple had it professionally painted, took it out once after on Rushford Lake, and got a divorce. She stored it for 12 years, that's when we bought it. We have taken the boat to Oak Orchard, Lake Erie, Oneida Lake, Erie Canal all in NY, also to Pleasant View Lake in OH. We haven't used the boat since summer of 2006. | ||||
| 29463 | 21'6 Feet 1999 Nautica Deluxe Outboard | Reserve | | |
| This is an excellent boat for the river! Go anywhere in any conditions.. Powered by twin 2007 Evinrude E-Tec 90hp outboards. | ||||
| 29454 | 21 Feet 1962 Century Resorter | Reserve | | |
| This is a great boat and the current owner has owned it for over 20 years. It was sold new in Lake George and has always been stored indoors. It is currently in need of some bottom work. Some of the hardware has also been rechromed. | ||||
| 29453 | 13 Feet 1922 Lyman Boat Works Ideal Skiff | Reserve | | |
| A rare 99% original 1922 Lyman 13'Ideal outboard/rowboat, built in the beginning years of Lyman while still in Cleveland Ohio. Complete preservation undertaken 2008-2009. Cypress planks, seats with white oak ribs and wales. 99% all original with transom, seats, floorboards and planking still intact, just as she left the boat works in 1922. Boat awarded first in class - Antique Rowing Craft -at Clayton 2009 Antique Boat Show and scored 95 pts at Buffalo show in 2009. Boat was "boat house" stored for 86 years on a small Ohio inland lake was acquired from original owner's 75 year old grandson in 2008. Comes with history and photos of him taken in 1937 and again in 2009 next to the work in progress. | ||||
| 29443 | 18 Feet 1912 Chas. H. Wilbur St. Lawrence Skiff | Reserve | | |
| Built in Clayton, NY for H.M.Quackenbush of Herkimer,NY,who summered in the Clayton area.This boat was then passed to his son,Franks Quackenbush.The Quackenbush family included Paul Quackenbush, the founder of the original Empire Boat Tours of Alex Bay in the 1980s. This skiff was aquired in 1953 by the present owner, when Franks Quackenbush sold his home on the ST. Lawrence River. | ||||
| 29436 | 18 Feet 1959 Chris-Craft Sea Skiff | Reserve | | |
| Started in October 2004 and the Full Restoration, too extensive to list, was Completed in 2005. By the end of the process I decided to call her "STARTING OVER" my 1959/2005 Chris Craft Sea Skiff and what a beauty she is, if I can say so myself . At the ACBS International's Best-of-Class Awards, St. Michaels Festival 2009, we took Best Chris Craft, Best Utility and Best of Show Restored. Boat Serial Number: SUAD-18-003. Comes with a 2 piece mooring cover. | ||||
| 29429 | 22 Feet 1959 Chris Craft Sea Skiff | Reserve | | |
| The current owner has kept this boat in his boathouse for the last 5 years. The upholstery has been replaced, it has a new canvas top, and excellent flooring. The bottom was refastened and the 283 Chris Craft engine runs like a top. The boat is in need of a cosmetic refinishing but is otherwise in good shape. | ||||
| 29416 | 25 Feet 2000 Clarion Gold Cup 25 | Reserve | | |
| One of five 25 ft Gold Cup race boats built by Clarion Boats (Campbellford, Ontario)--this is the fifth boat and consists of the frame only-ready to be skinned, finished and powered to your own desires. Photos of the frame and a finished boat are attached to offer a feel for what this spectacular, rounded sheer boat can look like when completed. Truly a beautiful boat! | ||||
| 29415 | 16 Feet 1959 Shepherd Ski Bee Outboard | No reserve | | |
| This is a 16-foot outboard model 65, 1959 Ski Bee. There is no motor, no controls, just the hull. It is partially restored and is on a 1994 Shore Lander Trailer that is included. The hull is straight and would make an excellent restoration project. | ||||
| 29406 | 25 Feet 1979 Fish Bros. Replica Delphine IV | Reserve | | |
| In 1979 the Fish Brothers resurrected the original blueprints from Delphine IV and built a faithful replica of the gold cup beauty. The original Delphine IV was completely lost in a fire. This is a very accurate replica but has modern power for excellent performance and reliability. The original boat was designed by George Crouch in 1925 and was modified with a "shingled" stepped hull in 1926. The boat went on to win the prestigious 1932 APBA Gold Cup and the 1932 President Cup. This is your chance to own a stunning replica and participate in vintage racing events! | ||||
| 29394 | 19 Feet 1961 Thompson Offshore 19 | No reserve | | |
| Nice boat but needs ribs. Was in the water until 2 years ago. Made in Cortland New York. | ||||
| 29392 | 22 Feet 2007 Hacker Gentlemans Racer Reproduction | Reserve | | |
| This Gentlemans Racer is a reproduction of a 1920's Hacker design and was completed in 2007 by the owner. She is very well built and is capable of speeds around 45mph. Seats 4 comfortably and is powered by a 350 Chev V8 engine. Comes with a tandem axle trailer, full sunbrella cover, cockpit cover, marine survey, and construction documentation. | ||||
| 29387 | 17 Feet 1885 St Lawrence Rowing Skiff | Reserve | | |
| This St. Lawrence skiff was built in Redwood, NY, in 1885. This 17’ boat is in good solid condition. It is leak free and ready to row due to fiberglass cloth which was very well applied to the bottom in the 1950’s. | ||||
| 29386 | 12 Feet 1950's Penn Yan Car Topper | Reserve | | |
| This boat was originally purchased in the 50's to be used as a row boat on Brantingham Lake where it spent the next 60 years serving one family. The boat is Coast Guard certified up to 10 hp. The family camp is being sold and this boat is being offered for sale by the family. This is a classic 12' PennYan with striptight construction. The wood is good. She was fully restored a few years ago but needs cosmetic work. | ||||
| 29361 | 17.5 Feet 1966 Cunningham Hydroplane | Reserve | | |
| This is a beautifully restored 5 liter Lauterbach styled unlimited. This boat has a long and outstanding history of winning and running. Currently campaigned in the Vintage class...it runs with all the best. New engine by Nagle, beautiful paint and graphics, full race trailer, race suit, all gear available with the boat. Fun and fast...make noise on your lake with this beautiful racer. Run with the Big Dawgs. | ||||
| 29352 | 17 Feet 1967 Century Resorter Ski Boat | Reserve | | |
| This is a fully restored Century Ski boat. It has a new interior, new gelcoat with a strong engine and a very nice trailer. The boat is ready to go and is really a turn key boat. | ||||
| 29316 | 26 Feet 1967 Lyman Soft Top Sleeper | No reserve | | |
| Clinker built. Classic boat in great condition. Engine rebuilt 1999. New transom 2002. Very well maintained. Swim ladder, rear table. | ||||
| 29239 | 14 Feet 1967 Donzi F-14 | Reserve | | |
| This is a very rare Donzi F-14 which is now owned by Brock Yates. Founder of the Cannonball run, Editor of Car and Driver magazine and writer of Smokey and the Bandit, the boat was purchased by Brock as a reminder of his good friend Don Aronow who was the founder of Donzi, Formula and Cigarette boats and was murdered South Florida. This boat is one of only a handful known to exist and is in excellent condition. A wonderful piece of Donzi history and a fun toy. New power and ready to run. Trailer and full boat cover included. | ||||
| 29209 | 21 Feet 1967 Chris Craft Super Sport | Reserve | | |
| This boat is as authentic as they come; a real time capsule from 1967. When you run her up the lake, you can almost hear ELVIS or THE BEATLES on the old radio while she roars like a lion. The original manuals, engine specs and parts list are included. This CC Super Sport was completely restored to its original beauty in 2003. It is in great condition and truly a rare find and will be sold on Saturday July 31st at the Clayton Annual Boat Auction at 1pm. | ||||
| 29178 | 18 Feet 1950 Chris Craft Riviera | Reserve | | |
| Here is a chance to own one of Chris Crafts most popular small runabouts. This boat has all new paint and Varnish, New Seat Frames, New Floor boards with new rubber flooring. Very solid Boat, no rot. Always stored indoors. New Reliable Ford interceptor installed with new bottom. Boat LOOKS GREAT, RUNS GREAT and SOUNDS GREAT. | ||||
| 29051 | 16 Feet 1934-35 Mullins Split Cockpit Runabout | Reserve | | |
| A perfectly original Mullins believed to have been built in 1934-35. These were made in very low numbers and this model was only made between 1931-1939. Made with a scalloped bottom and with all original gauges and steering wheel. The hardware is also original and in very nice condition and the upholstery has been re-done and also believed to be correct. This is a inspired restoration and a very lovely example of one of the turn of the century boat builders in lovely condition and offered with the original Lycoming engine. Mullins were built in Salem, Ohio and first produced decorative pressed steel items and then enetered into the boat market in the late 1890's. Very few of these boats are known to exist even though at one time they were one of the country's largest boatbuilders. | ||||
| 28975 | 12 Feet 1940's Penn Yan Cartopper | Reserve | | |
| This is the nicest car-topper that we have seen in a long time. A perfect size for a user or a display. Excellent wood and canvas. Many photos available. Call for more views. | ||||
| 28929 | 14 Feet 1960 Southampton Leader Sailboat | Reserve | | |
| Beautiful wooden dinghy built in Southampton, England in 1960. Fully restored in 2009. Unused since restoration. Sails and wooden mast in perfect like-new condition. | ||||
| 28927 | 21 Feet 1963 Chris Craft Sea Skiff | Reserve | | |
| Beautiful small Chris Craft with a big boat ride. This boat is structurally sound from top to bottom. Needs nothing except a freshen up coat of paint. Engine was rebuilt recently and used very little since. Small cosmetics is all is needed for the next owner. Boat cover in "rough" shape, Halon system for engine room. VHF radio, PFD's, lines all set to enjoy. | ||||
| 28796 | 20 Feet 1987 Grand Craft Sport Utility | Reserve | | |
| This is a nice 1987 Grand Craft Sport model. Very functional design, equipped with a 3/4 second row passenger seat. Powered by a Chrysler 5.2L engine producing 240hp. Comes with a tandem axle trailer and cover! | ||||
| 28795 | 19'3 Feet 1964 Century Raven | Reserve | | |
| The original chrome has been refurbished and is on the boat. VHF/FM radio, telephone Fathometer: Lowrance model x-3 LCG recorder,org.Century flag, updated electrical, no discernible rot looking from the inside, new stern, canvas will need replacing, updates on engine. The boat has a very good hull and working engine. | ||||
| 28791 | 33 Feet 1994 Gar Wood Triple Cockpit | Reserve | | |
| This is an outstanding replica of the 1920's 33 Foot Baby Gar. It has been custom built in 1994 and used in Southern Florida where it was carefully protected, covered and meticulously maintained. She is powered by a supercharged 600 HP Mercruiser engine and is capable of speeds in the 50 MPH range. She has recently been restored to near new condition with cost being a minor consideration. She is now "Turn Key" having 12 coats of fresh varnish and brand new leather upholstery, as well as, a rebuilt engine and V-drive. Her equipment includes a bow thruster, automatic fire suppression system, GPS, Depth Sounder and Compass. A very serious seller presently owns 4 Gar Woods and has simply run out of room in his boathouse. | ||||
| 28702 | 17 Feet 1911 Carleton Canoe | Reserve | | |
| This is a very nice Carleton Canoe built prior to the Old Town takeover. Excellent interior, exterior is fiberglass over new canvas. Small damage to gunwale on both ends. Three thwarts plus an extra "lifting thwart" on the stern. The boat also has a lovely provenance with the addition of a "diary" from a previous owner who carefully documented all of the trips that he took with this boat almost 80 years ago. | ||||
| 28617 | Alan Jackson's 16 Feet 1956 Boesch St. Tropez 5.3 meter Runabout | Reserve | | |
| This Boesch is a terrific water ski boat that has been made in Switzerland. It handles very smoothly and easily and is a strong running and good looking boat. This boat has been completely redone and has a new bottom and new decks. It also has inlaid spruce for deck seams, new upholstery. The hull has been completely redone and really needs nothing but to be enjoyed. This is a very high scoring boat which will look great at any boat show and please evryone who sees the boat. it also has a very interesting ownership history. An interesting feature about Boesch is that it uses what amounts to a hollow rudder which makes backing up and docking very easy. Further these boats use a spotlight hwich is mounted flush into the top of the bow reducing glare off of the deck of the boat and mounted in the dash for easy operation. | ||||
| 28137 | 10 Feet 1974 Austin A/B Raceboat | Reserve | | |
| A sharp looking Race boat made in New Jersey by Bob Austin. This is a Class A/B. the present owner has had the boat for 10 years and it has been used very little during that time and it shows. The boat comes complete with all hardware, tonneau cover, cushions and kneeling pad are offered with the boat. | ||||
| 27952 | 23'6 Feet 1939 Hunter Utility | Reserve | | |
| Very original and brought from Canada, this boat has been extensively documented, number one of 2 made by Hunter boats of Orillia, Ontario, Canada. This boat has not been in the water since complete restoration in 2003. Original motor, gauges and hardware. Engine was bench tested, carb, generator, starter and distributor were rebuilt. The engine was run, tested, detailed and commissioned. The entire boat was rewired with period wire with a new bilge pump added. The original cedar bottom was stripped, refastened and two planks replaced. The bottom was sanded, resealed, and painted with 3 coats of copper bronze with new red water line, new running gear and stainless drive shaft. Mahogany sides and deck in very good condition finished with 10 coats of varnish. All the hardware is original nickel plated. The Upholstery is new with new period battleship linoleum flooring. This boat has a factory installed bar and glass holder installed in the bulkhead. | ||||
| 27478 | 14 Feet 1964-65 Yankee Rhodes Bantam Sail Boat | Reserve | ||
| Built in 1964-65 fir Fish Haden of Sodus Point. Dick Besse of Skaneateles bought the boat in the 1970's and won many races with it, including the Nationals in 1975. The current over bought the boat at an auction in Sodus Point in 1996 and refinished it to look original. It was used by the owner's daughter on the St Lawrence for 5 years, and has been in storage since 2002. New mahogany floorboards were installed in 2006. | ||||
| 26325 | 14 Feet 1938 Sommerset Boatworks Raceboat | Reserve | | |
| This boat was built by Sommerset Boatworks in 1933. The company custom built two boats, the "Hebe" and the "Bebe" for racing. This is a D-Class Hydroplane that won many races back in its day and was clocked at 71 knots on the Charles River. It's sister boat, the "Bebe" was wrecked making this the last in existance. The boat has been entirely restored and is still very fast. The transom and decks were replaced about 7 years ago. It is ready to be enjoyed and raced in vintage events. | ||||
| 25629 | 16 Feet 1930 Old Town Canoe | Reserve | | |
| This is a 1930 Old Town canoe. She is a multiple show winner that has been re-painted and re-varnished. Very nice condition. It was appraised by Old town for $9,000. | ||||
| 25525 | 21 Feet 1936 Gar Wood Custom Hardtop Sedan | Reserve | | |
| In 1936 Gar Wood introduced the Cabin Utility to the American market. It was an instant success and quickly outperformed the 20 foot open Utility model. Delivered to Fitzgerald and Lee in Alexandria Bay in 1936 which was the largest Gar Wood dealer in America, the Cabin Utility model offered a ventilating windshield and two glass windows which opened up on each side of the cabin This model became Gar Wood's most popular model with a total of 45 units made and sold in that year. This particular boat is completely original and no detail has been overlooked. The interior is burgundy leather and is in immaculate condition. This boat is a real beauty, winner of many show awards including the Clayton Boat Show where it took a First Place and can be seen in Tony Mollica's new book on Gar Wood boats. | ||||