![]() ![]() They are usually found moored in super yacht garages or private golf club berths, where they perform specific functions with a very specific sense of style. Vintage runabouts are certainly not every day boats, although their speed and handling characteristics are worthy of respect. Classic lines and glossy mahogany, teak, and cherry wood finish can make many antique and classic powerboats worthy of being considered true works of art. Buy Seacraft Gallery Chris Craft Runabout Wooden Model Boat 31.5 Assembled Wooden Replica Boat Dcor - Handmade Model Boat - American Boats Great Nautical. Classic runabouts appeal to boating enthusiasts who appreciate the craftsmanship and artistry of a bygone era and they certainly turn heads wherever they go.ĭesigned for connoisseurs of style, vintage runabouts leave auctions for fabulous amounts and their owners form elite closed member clubs. Powered by the original rebuilt 95HP K motor this old wooden boat has been fully restored and is a true piece of history. They seldom exceed 10m (33 feet) in length and are sought after for their timeless beauty and elegant lines which evoke a sense of nostalgia. Price includes trailer and safety equipment. Motor is a 1958 Johnson, in excellent condition. Boat has been professionally restored, all receipts for the restoration are available. ![]() Classic gentlemen's boats, or runabouts, have their roots in the mid 20th century, when wealthy gentlemen with their convertibles cars (which were also sometimes called runabouts) moved their social activities onto the water using elegant wooden boats to go to the country estate or to cruise city canals, to "run about". Since then, boating has long been accessible to the greater public and modern runabouts have lived on as a boat class now mainly associated with leisure and socialising activities.Ĭlassic runabouts are characterized by their sleek, sporty design with a pointed bow and curved stern and are usually made of wood (and now occasionally fiberglass). open runabout - 6,000 (INDIANAPOLIS) 1958 Lyman wood boat, open runabout. ![]()
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