All wooden boats require shelter from direct sunlight when not in use. Anti-fouling paints need to be recoated every one or two years, and are not used much these days. The hard racing bottom paints last many years, as do the enamels. Classic boat bottoms are painted with either anti-fouling paint (less common) or hard racing bronze (very common) or a glossy topside enamel. A good rule of thumb is that if you are using your boat every weekend during the summer, you will need to add 3-4 coats of varnish every 3-4 years. Marine varnish has an ultra-violet absorber, but this chemical is used up when it reacts with sunlight, so eventually you need to apply more varnish. How often do you have to varnish antique and classic boats? Well, that depends on how often you use them. This is because inexperienced sellers tend to look at each other's ads for pricing information. Other web sites may list classic boats for many different owners, and you will see prices all over the board. You will notice that our inventory is priced with a high degree of consistency, relative to model and condition. The higher priced boats are more desirable due toįeatures, looks, rarity and condition. Since we own our classic boats, the price of eachīoat is relative to the others. In most cases wooden boats offer a smoother ride than fiberglass boats of the same length. You will notice a definate improvement in rough water performance for every added foot of length. Recommend buying the largest classic wooden boat that will suit your purposes. Examples of utilities that we sell include Sportsman, Holiday, Continental and Sea Skiff.įirst-time wooden boat owners sometimes go for the smallest speedboat they can find, assuming it will be easier to handle, but we generally Examples of Chris-Craft runabouts include Barrel-Back, Riviera, Capri, Racing Runabout and Triple Cockpit boats. You will quickly discover that you can get more "stuff" in a utility, such as coolers, beach towels, swim toys, skiis and even the family dog. Runabouts are often sleek and stylish, while utilities are are great for swimming and skiing. Utilities feature an engine under an engine box in the middle of the boat. Runabouts feature an engine under the deck, accessible through a hinged hatch. We rebuild engines and do every kind of electrical and mechanical work in our restoration shop and we deliver! As a dealer and restorer, we can also paint a new name on your transom, provide a new custom trailer, a canvas cover, or change out the upholstery. We offer lengths from 17 ft up to 38 feet and conditions range from project boat to show quality. Well, for one thing, our showroom has a wide assortment of antique and classic boats for you to compare. Why Buy A Boat from A Classic Boat Dealer?
We are happy to answer your questions about storage, maintenance, towing and navigating. Sometimes the really popular boats will sell the same day they are listed, so the Email Alerts are a good way to stay in the loop.Ĭall us with all your questions about classic boat ownership. Each time we add a new listing to the web site, you will receive an email within minutes complete with a picture, description and price. Just type your email address into the box below. We are here 9 am to 5 pm central time Mon-Fri, but you can often catch us after hours and on weekends as well.Īlerts.
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Our antique boats often sell before we have a chance to photograph them and get them on the web site, so please feel free to call and find out what's in stock. You will enjoy the pleasant drive through farm country on paved highway all the way. Paul International Airport in the town of Glencoe. Is located just 45 minutes west of the Minneapolis / St. Please call ahead! Mitch travels a lot, so let us know when you are coming and we will be ready to greet you! Our classic boat showroom and Visiting Your Classic Boat Dealer in Minneapolis
We own most of the classic boats that you see on this website, but we also serve as a classic boat broker in some cases.įor all types of wooden boats including cruisers up to about 40 feet long, inboard runabouts, outboard boats and sail boats. The newer boats are always near the top of the list for your convenience and the "sold" listings are clearly marked and moved further down. You will no doubt notice that we no longer delete the "sold" boats, as they come in handy as a ready reference for hull style, instruments, deck hardware and all those details that go into identifying classic boats or obtaining correct parts. Here you will encounter exciting antique boats by Chris Craft, Hacker Craft, GarWood, Riva, Ventnor, Century and Stan Craft. We hope you will enjoy browsing the pictures of our
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