PROJECT 49
We don’t normally take on a project with this many unknowns, but something about this boat got us on the road to bring her back to the shop. This will be a long process, but surely gratifying.
This all-original Nauset was acquired from the daughter of the original owner in Central Pennsylvania. She has been stored under cover since the 1988 boating season (yes, 1988 is the last year she was used and registered) and retains all of her original parts. This Nauset was used predominately on the lakes and rivers around Elizabethtown, PA and also spent a few weeks every summer on Rehoboth Bay in Delaware for family vacations. Nausets came standard with a mahogany center console with reverse trawler style windshield, fixed pilot seat and 10” stainless side railings. The Nauset began the center console revolution in the boating industry. Prior to the Whaler 16’ center consoles (Nauset, Sakonnet, Eastport), the center console production boat did not exist. This Nauset is fitted with a newer 2014 Karavan trailer. The current 1973 Evinrude Triumph 65hp outboard has been home to a family of mice for decades and will be removed.
We are currently determining what level of restoration we intend for her or if we will make into a good user boat. She is a blank canvas and we are happy to discuss restoration options with you.