John Lawson And Son Eldridge-Mcinnis - Picnic Cruiser

“PELICAN” is a lovely 1926 Eldridge McInnis day boat that finished a comprehensive restoration in 2011. This was a modern restoration with an eye for simplicity and ease of maintenance while avoiding the pitfalls of traditional classic boats. “PELICAN’S” owners wanted a boat they could go to on weekends to enjoy worry free cruising without tinkering. They succeeded.

Accommodations

Starting in the cockpit, there is a bench seat across the cockpit aft. Ahead is a beautiful two person helm seat with storage below. The helm is to port and the companionway is to starboard. Below, aft to port is a galley area with ice box. There are settee/berths to port and starboard. There is a centerline doorway forward entering the head with toilet and sink. The woodwork and overhead detail is fantastic.

Included in restoration

New Yanmar engine

19 x 23 four blade bronze propeller

Bow thruster

Wiring

Tankage including a gravity fed fresh water tank forward

Just one thru hull below the waterline

New transom

New canvas top overhead of cockpit

Hull epoxied (5 coats), and painted Oyster White

Below waterline sheeted in one layer of fiberglass with two barrier coats and 4 coats Micron CSC

Dripless shaft packing

Basic USCG safety equipment

Interphase forward/down firing Sonar

Garmin GPS/ Plotter with split screen capability to show sonar results

Three batteries with switches

Conclusion

“PELICAN” is a beautiful classic day boat with the maintenance more similar to a modern fiberglass boat. She is extremely solid and stiff. Her glassed bottom negates the need for the hull to swell annually and provides abrasion resistance . At approximately 8000 lbs, she could be trailered with a capable personal vehicle if needed. “PELICAN” is turn key and ready to go.

May, 2013 Survey confirms "Bristol" condition.

Contact listing broker regarding pricing.

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