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1950  Herreshoff  Custom Motor Launch

1950 Herreshoff Custom Motor Launch

$30,000

New Port Richey, Florida

Year 1950

Make Herreshoff

Model Custom Motor Launch

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A buyer should instruct his agents or his surveyors to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. Boats Antique and Classics 8536 PSN . Anything that could be replaced has been replaced. Over the years she evolved including a 1979-1992 restoration that replaced almost all of the mahogany and added epoxy to insure durability. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale price change or withdrawal without notice. Francis Herreshoff designed two-cabin yacht. In between there are two large hanging lockers galley u-shaped dinette and an enclosed head with mirrored vanity and shower. Built by Luders Marine Construction of Stamford CT in 1950 she was a beautiful mahogany creation. Completely fiberglassed over she has epoxy coated plywood decks under the fiberglass. This one of a kind motor launch is available for someone who understands and appreciates unique vessels. On deck we have 47’ of deck space beginning up front with a bow pulpit with tall rail anchor and windlass and ending aft with a canoe stern. Purchased by her current owner in somewhat disrepair she began a long-term restoration from 1979-1992. There’s a Dickerson wood/coal burning stove for chilly days and nights. Mahogany bulkheads and copper worm shoe are details that define her beginnings. Details include ship’s clock overhead rod racks and stained glass ports. Accommodations Forward V-Berth with Under-Berth Storage Hanging Lockers - Port and Starboard Two Companionways Enclosed Head with Shower Galley Stained Glass Opening Ports Dickerson Wood/Coal Stove U-Shaped Dinette Double Aft Berth Galley Three-Burner LPG Range with Oven Litton Microwave Oven AC/DC Refrigerator Galley Sink with H&C Water U-Shaped Dinette Mast & Rigging Aluminum Signal Mast Stainless Steel Rigging Cockpit Enclosure Deck & Hull Bow Rail Bow Pulpit Anchor Anchor Locker Electric Windlass All Original Hardware Open Cockpit Canvas Enclosure Canoe Stern Mechanical & Electrical 1985 Westerbeke W-70 FWC Diesel Engine Hurth Transmission with 2:1 Reduction Twin Racor Fuel Filters Honeywell Generator Electric Head with Macerator Water Heater with Heat Exchanger Spare Shaft and Two Spare Propellers Triple Axle Custom Trailer disclaimer the Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. the galley has mahogany cabinets sink range and refrigerator. Finished in mahogany with parquet sole there is abundant storage with everything easily accessible. A Honeywell generator provides on-board electrical power. Much of the cockpit has been enclosed features added and she now has the comforts of home.   History FREELANCE is a custom-built L. A ship’s wheel compass and engine controls are all that’s needed to operate this vessel along with a VHF radio a concession to modern times. Call now for more information on this 1950 Herreshoff Motor Launch. Built of mahogany this 47’ motor launch began life in 1950 as an open cockpit twin screw launch with two cuddy cabins. New mahogany fixed with bronze screws and protected by epoxy coating has created a 99% new vessel. 1950 Herreshoff Custom Motor Launch Location: Groveland MA US   "Motivated seller says bring me an offer!!!"    (LOCATION: Groveland MA) To call this custom Herreshoff Motor Launch rare piece of marine history would be an understatement. This is a one-off creation of marine legends designer L. Below we have double berths at the extreme ends of the vessel. Freelance is powered by a Westerbeke W70 FWC diesel engine for dependable and economical operation. In between we have lots of deck space with all original hardware an enclosed cabin and open cockpit with canvas enclosure. Francis Herreshoff and builder Luders Marine...