![]() Chris and his brother Henry built their first boat in 1874. ![]() Carving wood nurtured his interest in building boats. ![]() There was a young boy by the name of Chris Smith who enjoyed duck hunting and carved his own decoys out of wood. Stores perfectly in single car garage.Not only did we want to know how the boat got in the building, but a little history on Chris-Crafts. Practically brand new: fires right up, every time and was a freshwater motor until one month ago!Trailer included needs a replacement or some work but does the job. Phil returned with a positive report and shortly there after Phil went back to LA to tow her down to San Diego.ġ959 Lyman 16.5' Sportsman Runabout, Beautifully restored 16.5 ft wooden Lyman runaboutTURN KEY!Professionally restored, maintained and motor redone by reputable dealer who stands beside their work.Awl Grip custom cream hull paint and Sandusky Red bottom paintMahogany veneer and 6 coats of varnish inside and outBilgekoted and clean!12 gallon below deck gas tank with deck vent and fill stored forwardAnchor/ anchor chain and line/ 4 PFDs, flares, whistle, throwableAutomatic bilge pump and nav light wiring is the only work that needs to be done to this boat!New batteryNo expenses spared on this project!LIKE NEW 1978 40 HP Mercury "Rocket" outboard- too many new parts and upgrades to list. The owner sent Phil DuPre the shipwright, up to Las Angeles to inspect and survey the Boat. After sitting in a dry garage for a couple of years, she was put up for sale not having been in water since she left New York. Sadly, her owner passed on and she was eventually donated to a local benefits auction, Bought sight unseen by a boater in Los Angeles, she was towed to Florida and then trailered to inland Los Angeles. "Pelican" went to upstate New York and spent summers on many lakes including Lake Niagra and Chautauqua Lake and the Niagra River. Those Clinker-built mahogany lapstrake hulls are unmistakeable. The company started in Cleveland, Ohio in 1875, then moved to Sandusky, Ohio. Layman are known for their lovely lines, steadiness in the water and quality construction. "Pelican" started life in Ohio on Lake Erie at the Layman Boat Works in 1965 The restoration of a 50 year old runabout ![]() All restoration records available upon request. (Just put boat on New trailer- Some photos on old trailer) New Mooring Cover with easy snaps. Brand new LoadMaster Trailer designed and built for this boat. (one above water line at stern, two below water line)Two coats lead primer paint below waterline w/ Micron black paint.Topside faired with 3 primer coats & 2 finish gloss white.Transom sanded & varnished.New teak swim platform with stainless brackets.New engine box with sound insulation.New full Mooring Cover with easy snaps.Has original tan Bimini top. Hull: Hull stripped above & below water line.Decks and benches/interior stripped, sanded, stained with Lyman Mahogany Filler Stain, Varnished.New stem at bow.New lapstrakes where needed. transmission rebuilt.Fresh Water Cooled.Engine block model # 165 w/4 brl carb (removed & fully cleaned) see this video of is current rebuild : Bilge cleaned sanded & painted w/Lyman sand tan while engine out.One engine log replaced/installed.New Ryco Aluminum 40 Gallon gas tank with sending unit.All new wiring & fuse panel, battery cables All new hoses and lines to engine & gas tank.New Dual battery set up with 2 new batteries.New Sahara bilge pumps at bow & stern.New bilge blower.New steering cable.New horn.Prop shaft turned, New packing at rudder & shaft, new cutlass bearing. 0 0 Ebben Creek 11 3 1587 14.0 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE 1966 Restored 21’ Lyman RunaboutRestoration completed as of August of 2015 Mechanical: V6 Crusader 229 cubic inch inboard (Yr: 1983)-removed & rebuilt, repainted.
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