History of the Vessel

Gar Wood Boats, built in Marysville, Michigan, are regarded as some of the finest production luxury boats built before WWII.

The 28 foot triple cockpit model was the flagship of the fleet and featured two forward cockpits, followed by an aft cockpit, often named the "mother in law seat". "Kiss Me Kate" was purchased from her original owner back in 1998 from Louisville, Kentucky as a well preserved, original example.

She was comprehensively and professionally restored between 1998 and 2001, and the original Scripps 202 engine was balanced, blueprinted, and rebuilt at that time. All original hardware, instrumentation, numbers-matching seat frames, bow and stern poles, etc. Seat leather has been dyed to match the original option. She is in very nice condition and is a true collector's piece.

Summary

Purchased from the original owner in Louisville, KY in 1998. Engine and boat was completely refastened and restored from 1998 through to 2001.

A new varnish applied in 2012. The bottom is excellent and watertight. Restoration by the best, engine done by George Shinn, balanced and blueprinted. All original hardware, instrumentation, engine, seat springs, seat frames, bow and stern poles, running lights and lenses.

Marine seat leather dyed to the original color specification of the boat. All wood framing has matching serial numbers. The engine has added a steering wheel choke. The boat is in overall excellent condition and was in the water in summer of 2015.

Trailer Details

Year:1990's  Manufacturer: Custom Made  Axles: Tandem  Capacity:7000 Lbs Comments: Custom fitted to boat perfectly. Pulls the boat nicely.

Other Information

Boat Cover: Yes  Stereo: No  Tonneau: No  Spotlight: No  Side Curtain: No  Convertible Top: No  Fume Detector: No  Fire Extinguisher: Yes

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.