The “almost no-water boat”
Not a restoration but a well cared for original. Single Graymarine 327 cu in V8, triple turbine jet. Trailer, cover, Bimini top.
most of its life on fresh water lakes, has conversion to heat exchanger for salt water use. Lots of motor spares.
For Sale an original 1962 Buehler Turbojet 18' Classic Fiberglass Jet boat. This boat has low low hours. Was seldom used on a small lake in southern Iowa. I bought from original owner. Have original paperwork. The Buehler was famous for going up the wild Colorado River. What makes this boat especially collectable is the motor. It is a Cal Connell Cadillac Turbopower 200. Motor worth price of boat. Includes nice custom tandem trailer. Call George at 712-526-2251.
-This is a serious heavy weather offshore cruising boat- 2002 George Buehler Double Ended Cutter Sail Boat. 38 foot on deck 46 foot over all- George Buehler design- see Launchings WoodenBoat number 175- Hull is 3 layers half inch ply- GPS Chart plotter- Autopilot- VHF radio- 30 hp Yanmar- New dodger- Roller reef- Galley- Fisherman anchor and Plow anchor with all chain- Windass- Jack stands- Sleeps 4- 2 burner pressureless alcohol stove with oven- Fresh and salt water at galley sink- 2 x 28 gallon water tanks- High output alternator- 10 disc CD changer- Solar Panel- Serious inquiries only. Qualified buyers are eligible for financing nationwide shipping and extended warranties..
For you traditionalist's out there, Read on This Sailboat was built by a man with passion and a vision to create a classic, traditional sailboat from the George Buehler stable( Great bear).Elmer worked for the forestry and put 10 years of labor and love into her before passing. Tom Tallman purchased and re-powered and fitted taller aluminium mast and rigging and was 'gutted' selling her. Current owner purchased in 2005 and loves her strong construction, sea kindle-ness, taller mast in light airs and young boat with traditional style. Hard Chine construction. Topsides have conventional carvel plank on frame construction, w/ a large fir chine timber, below chine there is a diagonal stave planking running between chine + keel. Staves are well bedded in 3M 5200 rubber sealant. Double ender wood hull. The Hull took 10 years to build. Port Oxford cedar; Cap-rail, bulwarks siding. Stanchions + Samson post are Pacific yew. Douglas Fir; covering boards, chine timber 2" thick, 2-3/4" thick fir floor timbers, sawn fir knees under ends of deck beams. Backbone structure is steel bolt fastened. Decking material: Laid planked Douglas Fir VG old growth w/galvanized steel wood screw fastenings. Ceiling 1/2" thick yellow cedar fastened down w/steel nails. Long cast cement keel. (cement keel has encased in case hardened steel tractor tread steel pins to have more weight for volume.) Internal pig iron added to extended seats + lead ingots under bunk, approx
2006 Diesel Duck Custom Diesel Duck
Custom USA construction by Townsend Bay Marine in Port Townsend, Washington. Built with the icy Northwest Passage and long-range, self-sufficient cruising in mind.
10 & 2 is a remarkably capable and dependable ocean traveling yacht. Combining a proven George Buehler hull design with top-notch American construction from the skilled craftsmen at Townsend Bay Marine in Port Townsend, Washington; this custom USA-built trawler is heads and shoulders above her sisters. For the experienced and discriminating yachtsman, this exceptional build quality combined with top of the line equipment and robust systems represents the ideal long-range cruiser for the Northwest Passage, Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and beyond. The pride and experience incorporated in this distinctly handsome little ship is quickly recognized.
Hull of 1/4, 5/16 and 1/2” inch steel plate construction; single 105 HP Lugger with 1400 gallons fuel offers a range of 3000 to 4500+ mile range; Hundested variable pitch propeller; articulating rudder; four cylinder, 30 HP Lugger “pony motor” for “get home” and battery charging; hydraulic (horizontal drum) anchor windlass with 50’ of 1/2 “ chain and 550’ x ½” stainless steel wire; two hydraulic warping winches; Naiad stabilizers; mast with steadying sail and crow’s nest; extensive electronics suite and complete safety kit… and that’s just the beginning! A whole lot of ship in an easily managed 47’ package.
