1927 Wilmington Custom 96 For Sale
Boat Details
(near Seattle)
Located near Seattle, Washington, this 1927 Wilmington Boat Works Custom 96 has a great and extensive American history, and the owners are willing to take a partial trade with tangible property such as real estate or collectible cars.
This vessel has the longest US Government ownership in h...more
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1927 Wilmington Custom 96 Antique in Poulsbo, Washington
Stock #205899
Located near Seattle, Washington, this 1927 Wilmington Boat Works Custom 96 has a great and extensive American history, and the owners are willing to take a partial trade with tangible property such as real estate or collectible cars.
This vessel has the longest US Government ownership in history. It was names Polaris during this part of it's history, and was an on-board meeting place for Winston Churchill and Herbert Hoover, and was US Navy patrol boat Q109 in WWII on the waters of Puget Sound. It was also designated as a historic landmark in the Sacramento valley and later removed. During this part of its history, it was names Pasado Manana.
She was commissioned as a US Government research vessel when the USGS bought Polaris in 1964, transforming her to a marine laboratory and the communications, navigation, and safety equipment were updated to the latest marine safety standards. She worked for the USGS as a research vessel until 2016
The yacht is powered by a single Detroit Diesel 12V Series 71 engine, there are three sets of generators, the hull was just refastened with over 30,000 new fasteners, and there are many more system upgrades.
The back deck was recently converted with the construction of a large salon designed to match the yacht's original style. The large galley area has been expanded to provide even more capability for professional meal preparation.
Don't miss your opportunity to own a piece of history and take this historic yacht to its next life on the water.
The boat is in the process of being refurbished and remodeled. The hull was recently refastened with 30,000 new fasteners, and 72 planks were replaced prior to new bottom paint and other standard maintenance.
After the recent work described above, the boat was valued at $1.4 million dollars.
The engine and the three generators are all operational, as are the other main operating systems. The work remaining is primarily cosmetics in nature, along with the refitting of the galley. Decisions also remain about cabin configuration.
Approximate boat location: Poulsbo, Washington
We have several active listings for Hatteras, Chris-Craft, Sea Ray, and Custom. If you're in the Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, or Kent areas, please use the form on this page to let me know what you're looking for and I'll get back with you today about any other antique boat / motoryachts options we have locally that may meet your needs.
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All offers are contingent upon being fully satisfied with unit after personal inspection and/or professional inspection.
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