1959 Antique Aluminum Boat Meyers Tail Fins Runabout 1959 Johnson Outboard Motor

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Be the Talk of the Lake!....This Antique Aluminum Runabout Boat is Guaranteed to Turn Heads!
1959 Vintage Limited Edition Two Tones and Tail Fins Aluminum Runabout BoatManufactured by Meyers Aircraft Company in Tecumseh, Michigan
Extremely Rare---Not many were produced, so this model is extremely difficult to find today!
Matching Year (1959) Johnson 18hp Short Shaft Outboard Motor
1993 Hawkeye Galvanized Bunk Style Boat Trailer
This Boat is currently registered in the State of Michigan as a Historic Watercraft (Paperwork will be provided to Buyer, along with Legal Bill of Sale)
1959 MEYERS BOATModel: 12 WT Limited Edition with Tail Fins & Two TonesSerial Number: 263Style: RunaboutMaterial: AluminumNumber of Keels: 5 (1 Main and 2 Pair of Sister Keels)Splash Rails: (2) both 11 ft. LengthOverall Length: 12 feetBeam Width: 54 inches (4.5 ft.), at Rear, Tip-to-Tip of Fins (We call the "Bat Wings" span) is 56 inches (4.6 ft.)Bow Depth: 19-inchesTransom Depth: 16-inchesDrain Plug: Yes, original cast aluminum drain plug
Steering System: Cable-Pulley System--Tested, Works!Original 1950's Bake-A-Lite Plastic Steering Wheel which is cracking from age, but intact and mechanically functions fine. Chrome Helm Bezel is pitted, as expected from age and use
Boat Windshield:Plexiglass with Aluminum Frame. Vintage Curved Style. 45-in. Wide. Windshield somewhat hazy as expected from aging, it is a 59 year old boat!Chrome Brackets arepitted as expected from age and use. One Bracket, though intact and functioning well, is cracked (see pics)...fine to use as is or replace
Boat Hardware: (9) Original Aluminum Castings--extremely rare
Gauges: Air Guide Marine, Vintage Original, Chrome Speedometer (with MPH and Knots per Hour). Chrome is pitted as expected from age and use. Not currently hooked-up, but Tested and Works well!
Meyers Boat Emblems: Still attached to Port and Starboard sides of the boat, though not perfect some emblem damage
1959 BOAT OUTBOARD MOTORMake: JohnsonModel: FD: 13Serial Number: 1838152Horsepower: 18 HPCylinders: 2-cylinder modelShaft Length: Short Shaft (for 15-16-inch length Transoms)Starting System: Electric Start. Ignition at dash and Motor also still has the original Tiller AssemblyMarineBattery:Tested, Good and includes Battery Box
Fuel Tank:Original 1950's Vintage 2-Line Pressurized 3-Gallon Fuel Tank (Pristine used condition--No Rust inside or out!)
Operational Status:Starts, Runs, Pumps Water, etc...good-running
Good Compression / Cold/ Dry Compression Readings:Top Cylinder 115 psi, Bottom 114 psi
Remote Control: 1959 Johnson Ship Master Outboard Motor Control. Dual Lever with Red [Throttle] and Black [Shift] ball-shaped knobs on Levers. Brand New (not original) Sea Star Marine 10 ft. length Throttle and Shift Cables. Tested, works great! Shifts smoothly through Forward, Neutral, and ReverseNote: Gear Lube was drained and found to be clean and free of any water, foam, metal shavings, or any other contaminants. Gear Oil was then changed to fresh oil.BOAT TRAILER INCLUDEDMake: Hawkeye Boat Trailer (Made in Humbolt, Iowa)Model Year: 1993Style: Bunk Style (6-1/2 Foot Length Carpeted Bunks)Material / Construction: Galvanized (will not rust!)Features: Front Swivel Crank DollyBall Size: 2-inch Ball requiredOverall Length: 15-1/2 FeetOverall Width: 53-inches (4 ft. 5")Max Load Capacity: 2100 Lbs.Tires and Wheels: Brand New Tires and 5-Lug Wheels with ZERO Miles on them. 12" Loadstar Load Range C 530-12. Wheel Bearings found to be in excellent condition--inspected, and greased. Ready to Roll...and travel any distanceTrailer Lights: All Tested, and all work great (even side markers)
LOCAL PICKUP ONLY (OR Buyer Arranged / Paid U-Ship, or other Pickup Service)Please contact Seller PRIOR TO PURCHASING with any Questions you may have regarding this Boat, Motor, or Trailer, and/or about Buying and Local PickupALL SALES ARE FINAL -- NO RETURNS
CANADIAN BUYERS WELCOMED! Canadian Buyers will be responsible for all Customs Fees, Duties, Taxes, etc.
INV# 1660