Classic Speed Boat - 1950s Pearly Miss Aluminium Runabout - Speedboat Powerboat

Relisted due the site's listing date issue. 13ft Pearly Miss Mk1 aluminium runabout, dates to circa end of 1957, to early 58. Trailer included - no outboard motor. Our UK version, similar to Feathercraft / Crestliner aluminium runabouts, but a more comfortable ride. Pictures here; enlarge for detail: https://picclick.co.uk/Classic-Speed-Boat-1950s-Pearly-Miss-Aluminium-phone6.html The boat was subject to an comprehensive bare shell restoration a few years ago, with the following work done:- - Plywood transom and seats remade.
- Foredeck painted - Glass screen. - New period cable drum, new stainless steel cables and new sheaves to replace the original worn items. - Period Aqua Marine steering wheel and matching 35mph Smiths speedometer. - Original deck hardware, and period chrome on brass cleats.- Polyethylene replaced the original polystyrene foam bouyancy. - New electric bilge and float switch, with back-up manual bilge pump - Seat tops re-skinned with new aluminium.
- Aluminium panel built-in under splashwell, wiring for bilge pump, battery box mount and strap, and space for a small fuel tanks on either side. - Steering drum and cable, sprung on one side & geared down, for safety.- Seats 4 (2 x seat base flotation cushions supplied).- 'Ducks Back' boat cover included. - Original transom wood, wraparound windscreen and frame supplied (useful as patterns). - 2015 galvanised single axle trailer included. Weight is 701kg gross, with 567kg carrying capacity.
Correctly supported, bunked USA-made 2015 Karavan model (made for the Boston Whaler 13, so rare in UK, and very expensive new). Knott axle, folding Knott jockey wheel and Bradley 50mm hitch. The trailer is better than any UK boat trailer. During the past 2 years, the boat has been used at CMBA rally venues around the country. The boat has a soft ride, handles well and can cope with a little chop.
The bare weight of the boat is around 240lbs, so it can be launched and recovered single handedly. Easily towed with a small family car, and will fit in most garages. Aluminium made, so means it's mostly maintenance free - the boat has never been polished, just scrubbed. There is no outboard engine with the boat, but ask if you'd like a project Mercury 40 or 50hp. The maximum hp rating by the factory is 40hp (short shaft / standard shaft 2-stroke).
The boat has a speed rating of 34mph. Some owners use these boats on rivers, so 40hp outboard is not recommended for slow use. Thames hire versions typically are 5hp Honda 4-stroke outboard power. Any questions, please ask, or call me if you want to chat. Viewing recommended.
Advertised on Facebook, so may sell at any time.