1959 Whitcraft HOUSEBOAT
1959 Whitcraft 32' Houseboat. Restored. Steel hull. 36' overall including extended inboard outboard engine compartment. Features industry's first ever Inboard Outboard from Volvo/Penta. Aquamatic AQ110hp I/O recently overhauled by Hennen Engine, New reconditioned head and new conponents. Rebuilt dual Zenith Stromberg carbs, water pump, alternator, fuel pump. Current owner since 1999. Shallow water 18" deepest draft at the drive skeg, brass propeller.Exterior hull refinished in 2014, sandblasted and epoxy primed, sanded re-painted with Interlux Enamel. New marine plywood roof with one piece commercial UV refective vinyl skin (2014). Upper pilot bunk accomodation added. Below waterline was sandblasted inside and out in 2003, epoxy coated and bottom coated with SIM 1000 Polyurethane. Deck reconditioned with non-slip coating. Interior was updated with cherry stained board and batten paneling in 2000, new dinette tabletops and countertops in 2014. Updated bathroom with raw water toilet (2016). Water system is non operational other than toilet. Boat has standard plug 110v shorepower, mini refrigerator, AM/FM/CD stereo, depth finder, 12v brass interior accent lighting fixtures, running lights and rope lights. Recently replaced dual Interstate starting batteries and battery switch.Triple axle trailer w/o brakes. Suitable for short distance low speed haul-outs to and from landing and storage. New bearings and hitch.
