1955 Lyman Runabout includes storage trailer, new canvas top with side curtains, Fold down step on transom, two tone cushions six cylinder gray marine, removable seat back, seat back has 3 fishing pole holders, sea anchors, fish finder, fresh water only.
Price to sell at $8000 or best offer
Hull # 172848
305 Chevy Engine 240 HP Special heads, velvet drive transmission, new engine except the block. Built by Robert Mishko
Swim ladder and platform, Loadmaster Trailer duel axel with spare tire
Waterline Travel Cover, Oyster 3 bow sport top with boot
9×12 trim tabs
Propeller documentation from Accutech
Boat sides have been re-planked with Philippine Mahogany, deck has also been covered with Philippine, bottom is original. Complete boat that would be a fun and somewhat easy project as the racers are not too complicated. Has all the hardware –19 pieces. Needs new gauges and glass for windshield Engine is a V-8 Chevy needs rebuilding Comes with a single axle storage trailer
We hope our boat will go to a good home, where it will be well cared for. We believe the engine needs to be re-built and have priced the boat accordingly at $30,000
All Mahogany runabout with updated Chris Craft 283 V-8 Power
Traditional bottom hull, maintained on Squam Lake for many years
Currently on Lake Winnipesaukee and in regular use
Always run on non-ethanol fuel
Nautical blue upholstery and engine cover
Brown Canvas mooring cover some fenders and lines included
All original documents also included along with some service history
Excellent single axle Winsor trailer also included
+ This boat is one of two boats known to exist from 1940, the other boat is in California with the less desirable twin engine configuration. Only 4 hulls were built this year. This boat has spent all of its years residing in only two different boat houses on New England’s most northern lakes.
+ Utility layout with walk-through front seating to second bench seat, walk-through to stern seat and motor box for extra seating or, picnic – hors d’oeuvres layout.
+ Plush leather interior with smooth seat bottoms and button tufted seat backs and snap-on motor box cover. Boat has generous seating for 8 adults, all in comfortable seats.
+ Engine is a low hour Crusader 270 h.p. GM block with a 1: 1.23 reduction gear, all mechanicals have been upgraded to match; including new shaft and custom made high-performance rudder. Boat can obtain speed up to 48 MPH, cruises at 23-28 MPH very nicely, large 60 gallon fuel tank.
+ Boat has optional Dietrich folding top with refurbished wood bows and all newly re-chromed folding parts, the fabric covering has not been done yet. The rectangular glass chrome window is in good shape and fully intact. The old covering is in a box and can be used for reference.
+ All hardware on boat is also in excellent re-chromed condition. This boat also has the optional windshield mounted spotlight.
+ This boat comes equipped with the optional large icebox cabinet cooler, located behind the front passenger seat. This can be retrofitted to electric if needed, however throw in a block of ice and this will keep beverages ice cold on even the hottest days.
+ Boat is 95% original wood. The transom mahogany has been replaced and the forward bulkhead under the dash was made from some of the first plywood ever manufactured and delaminated and was recently replaced with African mahogany.
+ Bottom is original and does not leak after a few days of swelling. We re-caulked and painted it this year. The boat was also not in use for 35-40 years.
+ Boat has been completely refinished only once after being in a boathouse in Northern Maine for 42 years. We have recently given the boat three fresh coats of varnish on all surfaces including seat bases and all trim, new marmolium flooring, engine tune-up, carburetor re-build, fuel tank replacement, inspection and tightening of all through hulls. Boat has been completely rewired to ABYC standards.
+ Trailer is a Venture tandem axle galvanized steel, set up with bow stop, high winch post and load guides. The forward axle is complete with hydraulic surge brakes.
First off and probably most importantly, Gar Wood built fewer boats to a much higher standard than others, hence the high resale value and desirability of these boats. Also they were always improving existing models, making the ride and performance better than their competitors.
The engines were typically the best available with a vast array of speed ranges for each model. The scantlings, or dimensions of the planking and framing, were usually thicker or of a better grade than their competitors. Upholstery and castings were done to a higher standard than others of the time. The overall package cost more at the time and might have cost them in overall sales; however most astute speed boat buyers of the day wished they too owned a Gar Wood. We feel our Gar Wood boat is representing of one of the roomiest, most comfortable, best handling antique motor boats available in the country. More and more wooden boat enthusiasts are switching from a triple cockpit boat to the more creature comfort utility style boat.
For More Information about purchasing this fine craft
please call Charlie Wallace (603) 455-4249
This boat is one of two known to exist from 1940, the other boat is in California with the less desirable twin engine configuration. Only 4 hulls were built this year. This boat has spent all if its years residing in two different boat houses on New England’s most northern lakes.
Utility layout with walk-through front seating to second bench seat walk-through to stern seat and motor box for extra seating or picnic – hors d’oeurves layout.
Plus leather interior with smooth seat bottoms and button tufted seat backs and snap on motor box cover. Boat has generous seating for 8 adults, all in comfortable seats.
Engine is a low hour Crusader 270 h.p. GM block with a 1:1.23 reduction gear, all mechanicals have been upgraded to match; including new shaft and custom made high performance rudder. Boat can obtain speed up to 48 MPH, cruises at 23-28 MPH very nicely, large 60 gallon fuel tank.
Boat has optional Dietrich folding top with refurbished wood bows and all newly re-chromed folding parts, the fabric covering has not been done yet but can be for additional price.
All hardware on boat is also in excellent condition. This boat also has the optional windshield mounted spotlight.
This boat comes equipped with the optional large icebox cabinet cooler, located behind the front passenger seat. This can be retrofitted to electric if needed, however throw in a block of ice and this will keep beverages cold even on the hottest days.
Boat is 95% original wood since new. The transom mahogany has been replaced and the forward bulkhead under the dash was made from some of the first plywood ever manufactured and delaminated thus needing replacement with glued up African mahogony.
Bottom is original on boat and does not leak after a few days of swelling. We re-caulked and painted it this year.
Boat has been completely refinished only once after being in a boathouse in Northern Maine for 42 years. We have recently given the boat three fresh coats of varnish on all surfaces including seat bases and all trim. New flooring, engine tune-up, carburetor re-build, fuel tank purge, inspection and tightening of all through-hulls. Boat has been completely rewired to ABYC standards
Trailer is a Venture tandem axle galvanized steel, set up with bow stop, high winch post and PVC loading stays. The forward axel is complete with hydraulic surge brakes
First off and probably most important, Gar Wood built fewer boats to a much higher standard than others, hence the high re-sale and desirability of these boats. Also they were constantly improving existing models making the ride and performance better than their competitors.
The engines were typically the best available with a vast array of speed ranges for each model. The scantlings or dimensions of the planking and framing were usually thicker or of a better grade than their competitors. Upholstery and castings were done to a higher standard than others of the time. The overall package cost more at the time and might have cost them in overall sales; however most astute speed boat buyers of the day wished they too owned a Gar Wood. We fell our Gar Wood boat is representing of one of the roomiest, most comfortable, best handing antique motor boats available in the country. More and more wooden boat enthusiasts are switching from a triple cockpit boat to the more creature comfort utility style boat.
Restoration happening in the shop right now a 1930 26′ Chris-Craft deluxe upswept deck triple cockpit runabout. She is being completely refinished from bare wood. We will not have her ready till spring of 22.
Brand new bottom, and a brand new top of the line Mercruiser Horizons fuel injected 454, 400 hp engine
This boat was sold by Irwin Marine and berthed in a boathouse in Wolfeboro by the same family till 2018 when my partner and I bought her.
We have been working on her part time since October of 2020. The boat will be in excellent condition complete with a new mooring cover and a tandem axle steel trailer she can be seen in Melvin Village by appointment.
270 HP with tandem trailer. Everything is here she’s been sitting in storage for several years in very good condition.
