His hands-on designs and special engine configurations were considered the leading technology of the era. Gar Woods are among the most sought-after and valuable boats on today’s classic wooden boat market. This 1940 Gar Wood Custom Runabout named “Cracker Jack” was purchased by the Kilpatrick Sales Corporation and received on July 2 nd, 1940 in St. “Cracker Jack” is powered by a Chrysler Crown 6 cylinder with 103 hp. Stanley Marshall provided the upholstery work using real leather throughout. The boat features a “no soak” fiberglass bottom which was done during the restoration in 2012 as well. The deck, hull sides and transom varnish are in excellent condition. The upholstery has been meticulously maintained and is original in styling. 2016 WOOD RUNABOUT FULLThe boat is protected by a custom full waterline cover and comes with a 2013 California Trailer Works dual axle custom trailer. Trailer: 2013 California Trailer Works dual axle trailer.Engine: Chrysler Crown 6 Cylinder, 103 hp.“Cracker Jack” won “BEST GAR WOOD OF SHOW” award in the 2016 Lake Tahoe Concours d’ Elegance boat show. This 1940 Gar Wood Custom Runabout named “Cracker Jack” was purchased by by the Kilpatrick Sales Corporation and received on July 2 nd, 1940 in St. It was used for recreation and transportation on the Mississippi River in the Clarksville area. In 1964 the boat, along with a collection of antique cars, was involved in a warehouse fire where is suffered damage. It was finally restored in 1984 when the original owners moved to Spokane Washington and had Sid Young of Stan Craft perform the work. The current sellers purchased the boat from the original owners on October 19 th, 2012 and transported it from Spokane, Washington to Nevada City, California where Curtis Bauman and Aaron Gack completely restored “Cracker Jack” to its original condition. Records available as well as a complete book with pictures of the restoration in 2012. This is a very rare 1916 Lawley 37ft Vee Bottom Launch. Miami is an historical boat that was custom built by Lawley for Carl Fisher. Fisher was an American Entrepreneur and among many other things the main real estate developer of Miami Beach. Fisher needed a comfortable fast cruiser for his new playground and turned to the Lawley Boat Company to build him his custom boat. Miami was used in Florida and her name is a tribute to that history. Carl Fisher then sold it and shipped it to Michigan where it was used and loved for many years. The Michigan owner knew that a full restoration was due, but the cost prohibited him from proceeding. In 1986, Sierra Boat’s manager Dick Clark was shown Miami during one of his annual boat hunting trips and immediately recognized Miami as a boat worthy of a good home and a proper restoration. Miami arrived at Sierra Boat in 1987 and sat until 1990 when her current owner purchased the boat and set about formulating a restoration plan. The restoration project took the approach that all visible details would be as faithful as possible, but the powerplant and mechanical systems would be modern. Considering its age at the time, Miami was in remarkable shape. The restoration project started with the hull and continued with the cabin and complete deck replacement. The engine was replaced with a Chrysler 440 V8 to give it the performance needed in Lake Tahoe’s altitude. 2016 WOOD RUNABOUT TRIALMiami made her first sea trial on Tahoe in the fall of 1995.
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