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1947 Wilbur Ketcham 30' Picnic Launch
"Claribel"
SOLD

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Originally designed in 1928 by Wilbur Ketcham. The keel laid in 1941, but due to lack of available wood during the war completion was delayed until after WWII.
Hull is cedar on oak frames.

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Original 1947 Buda 6-cyl, 85hp engine in excellent rebuilt condition.

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Salon comfortably seats 14 on built-in benches with detachable maroon fabric cushions.
Center table with cup holders and bottle holders makes entertaining easy.
Full canvas enclosure with screens keeps the party going in all types of weather.

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Cabin contains legal head, small sink, wood counter area, two small berths, and several cabinets for storage.

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Please call Mark at 262-389-0535, or send email to customboatservice@sbcglobal for more details or to arrange a showing. This is really a unique boat in good condition. She just needs a new home.
Original asking price $30,000. Must Sell by Spring, 2010. If interested, make an offer.

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She was professionally rebuilt from stem to stern, and relaunched in 2005. Picnic launches allowed ladies to exit the boat from the bow, without getting wet.