1998, Custom
$ 89,000
Reference Number
RF112624
Headline
Gentlemens Racer Custom Runabout designed and built by Sam Donato
Boat Condition
The boat is in excellent condition, it has always been kept in a custom floating garage with internal lift. Compression check on motor was perfect (165/175) New manifolds, risers, hoses and elbows were just recently added. The double axle trailer is one year old.
Description
My choice of construction was to be 4 layers all laminated in a unique manner that no other builder has done. Frames were laminated in a jig to the bullet shape 1 piece, no seams or joints. The first layer of planking was 5/16ths x 3/4 - 2" shiplapped. After fairing it received 2 diagonal layers of 1/16th x 4" Douglas Fur veneer that was laid heavily in liquid glue and stapled in place. A total of 35 gallons of glue was used in the laminating process. After fairing the third layer of veneer the outer layer of Honduras Mahogany canoe shaped concave convey was laid heavy in glue and stapled in a pre determined pattern. This out layer of Mahogany was 5/16 x 13/16 planking placed end to end would total 1.8 miles! The first layer of planking on the bottom was 13/16 x 1 1/2" with two layers of 1/16 Diagonal Fir and 1 layer of Mahogany producing a 1 piece laminated bottom 1 1/4 thick! The sanding was done with a 5' long flexible fairing board. Then finished with Chris Craft Mahogany Filler Stain and now up to 28 hand rubbed coats of varnish. I have done all maintenance myself and have been the only operator. Inspiration for the cockpit shape came from a 1947 Chris Craft that I once owned. The back seat accommodates a 80 gallon L shaped fuel tank. Engine was purchased with a 1.5 to 1 Borg Warner Velvet Drive Trans and out a Cupped Nibral 16x24 Prop. Quick to plane and cruise @ 1700 RPM - Tops 4500 RPM over 40 MPH. Boat took a year and a half to build, it was launched in June of 1998. A bow thruster and second battery were added in 2012. The double axel trailer was purchased in September of 2023.
What are your favorite features of the boat?
There are 1400 motor hours and 8 cylinders on the engine.
It has a sleek style that turns heads and runs perfect. The leather seats and custom steering wheel also give it a classic vibe. A bow thruster was added in 2012
It has a sleek style that turns heads and runs perfect. The leather seats and custom steering wheel also give it a classic vibe. A bow thruster was added in 2012
Condition
Used
Year
1998
Boat Make
Custom
Hull Material
Mahogany
Posted
3 months ago
Boat Length
30 ft
Max Draft
30 Inches
Beam
80 in
Total Weight
1,200
Max # Passengers
4
Propulsion Type
Inboard
Engine Make
Mercruiser
Engine Model
Horizon 454 Electronic Fuel Injected 38
Engine Year
1998
Number of Engines
1
Horsepower
454
Engine Hours
1,400
Cruising Speed (MPH)
20
Max Speed (MPH)
50
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Consumption
6 GPH
Address
536 Parker Ave
City
Brick
State
New Jersey
ZIP Code
08724
Country
United Sates
Offers Accepted
No
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