Free project boat in Ft Myers Fla - not a Hatt

[ralexa6808]

Saw this ad in Craigslist......

https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/chl/zip/d/free-boat-you-haul-it-for/6473383190.html

Have no idea of the manufacturer, but it looks interesting/ somewhat unique from the outside.

Thought someone here might know the manufacturer and / or have interest for a project.

 

[jim rosenthal]

Now THERE'S a hole in the water.

 

[SEVEN]

No such thing as free.

 

[Avenger]

That has Viking Funeral written all over it.

 

[krush]

That has Viking Funeral written all over it.

Until you get the fine/jail time for "polution" or arson by the USCG, EPA, DHS, etc.... Nobody has any sense of tradition or humor these days.

 

[kelpy]

Chainsaw practice piece.

 

[SaltyDawg86]

Beautiful lines. It looks like the Orca from Jaws.

 

[Glory]

Beautiful lines. It looks like the Orca from Jaws.

In that case you don't need a bigger boat!

 

[Walter P]

I must have missed something....how much are they willing to pay to take it away?

Walt

 

[Boatsb]

Do you get to keep the stands?

Most valuable thing in the pictures

 

[SEVEN]

I think we have all convinced him not to take it. Well unless he needs some firewood

 

[Freeebird]

I can't believe none of you recognize that boat! It's the SS Minnow!

 

[SEVEN]

I can't believe none of you recognize that boat! It's the SS Minnow!

OMG you’re right.

 

[ralexa6808]

Thanks Freebird for identifying the boat....

Here's some info based on that ID:
http://www.gilligansisle.com/minnow.html

 

[Avenger]

Interesting link. That's the best explanation I've seen of why the Minnow kept changing all the time.

I was also kind of surprised that find that one of the people mentioned is someone I know. Strange world.

 

[Boatsb]

First boat with a VIN?

Raymarine way back in the 60's?

 

[ralexa6808]

Here is a website that has some interesting history about Wheeler boats.....
http://wheeleryachts.com/new_yachts.html

and two photos of a 55' scale model.......looks beautiful to me.

 

[hatteras 1985]

Until you get the fine/jail time for "polution" or arson by the USCG, EPA, DHS, etc.... Nobody has any sense of tradition or humor these days.

Tow it out beyond 12 miles. Then you can do whatever you want with it.

 

[wpc691]

This poor boat has sat in this guy’s yard for years decorated with Christmas lights. He ran a shrimp/fish business out of his garage. Apparently he died, and his daughter doesn’t want to pay for a 20 yd dumpster.