![]() The engine is the original, rebuilt Scripps 202, which we are told, pushes her along at 42 m.p.h. The instruments are beautifully restored and operational. ![]() Most of the wood has been replaced, including the new decks, new bottom and new transom. He christened her "Ramona" and put her in service giving rides to his hotel guests. Ray Brown, owner of the Ramona Park Hotel in Harbor Spring, Michigan bought her from a widow who could not afford her hotel bill. The police could not afford such a fast boat at that time. They used her as a rum-runner to bring alcohol from Canada to Harsen's Island, Michigan. He owned her for a short time before selling her to the notorious Purple Gang during the beginning of the great depression. "Ramona" was originally purchased by J.N. There are perhaps only 3 to 6 of this raised-deck antique boat model left in existence. Of course, you can always have this maintence done in our classic boat restoration shop.ġ929 28' GarWood "Baby Gar" Triple-CockpitĮxcellent restored condition. If you want to learn to do this yourself, we are happy to give you some guidance. The actual varnishing only takes 1-2 hours per coat, but the hardware removal, sanding and hardware installation takes around 70 hours. Revarnishing involves removing all the hardware and crash padding (if any), sanding, fixing any proud bungs or broken screws, and generally adding about 3 coats. Interior varnish lasts much longer, as it does not receive as much direct sunlight. If you keep your boat out of the sun when not in use, your exterior varnish should be good for 3 years if you use the boat twice a week. Yes! Call Kathy for information about antique and classic boat financing in all 50 states. The side curtains or skirts can also have velcro door openings. If your boat lift has the framework for a canopy top, you can have custom side curtains made to protect against the sun. But if you will be keeping the boat at a weekend place, a boat lift will give you peace of mind while you are away. If you live on the lake and you can keep an eye on your boat, a lift is probably unnecessary. Why not have us put a new gold leaf name on the transom, take care of any maintenance details and get your chosen boat ready for Summer delivery? The earlier you reserve your spot in the shop, the better. Mitch delivers! He will also give you a crash course on basic antique and classic boat operating proceedures.Ĭan I Have it Varnished Before Mitch Delivers? Ok, you bought it, so now what? Never fear. No need to check the site every day, you will always know what's new. You will receive a picture, price and description of each new classic boat we add to the web site within minutes of the listing. Simply type your email address in the box below. Included in the sale is the trailer seen in the pictures.We recommend you sign up for the antique boat EmailĪlerts in order to reap the greatest benefit from this site. We are trying to preserve the history Jim Street has created with this boat. ![]() We also had the super charger rebuilt and the engine gone through. In the more recent years the boat has had the bottom refastened, interior redone and a new wiring harness installed. This is the boat seen in the iconic "Beach Photo" staged with the Golden Sahara and was the featured attraction at the 2nd annual Bakersfield Motor and Boat Show in 1959 alongside the Golden Sahara II. The Interior featured an array of added instruments, a port-side dash and a Batmobile-style twin-grip yoke steering control. The hull modifications included painting the hull sides and iconic fin gloss black, blonde-stained covering boards, eight Buick porthole ventilators and quad exhaust tips. Soon after, a blower was installed to make the boat even faster. This enabled him to install a Henry Meyer-built Cadillac V-8. Since even the top-option Cadillac V-8 was not powerful enough for Street, he ordered the boat without an engine. BR-21-010 custom from Chris-Craft through his local dealer. Prior to Street’s passing in 2017, he was known as the only original Cobra owner left, having purchased the boat new in 1955 at the age of 21. This boat is believed to come about as a collaboration between Jim Street and his friend, George Barris. This 1955 Chris-Craft 21’ Black Cobra is perhaps the first-and-only true vintage Hot Rod boat in the classic-boating hobby. ![]()
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