1905 Dan Kidney & Sons Launch
Specifications
Equipment & Extras
- Beam
- 3'9"
- Fuel
- Petrol/Gasoline
- Hull
- Wood Wood
- Year
- 1905
- Engine
- 1 x Universal
- Category
- Used power boat for sale
- Location
- Wayzata, Minnesota, Minnesota, United States
- Make/model
- Dan Kidney & Sons Launch
- Length overall
- 22'0"
- Tax / VAT status
- Not paid / Excluded
- Fully restored in the late 60's
- Show-quality condition
- Antique Boat of the Year at the 1972 Thousand Islands Boat Show
- White cedar exterior
- Handcrafted interior
- Turn-key condition
- Maintained to the highest standards
- Universal 40 HP 4-stroke inboard motor
- Excellent mechanical health
- Runs great
Description
Stock #300212Video of this vessel available at www [dot] popsells [dot] com/view/300212ANY and ALL offers will be put in front of our seller! Submit your offer today!A piece of Wisconsin History! 1905 Dan Kidney & Sons! Fully restored in the late 60's!This 1905 Dan Kidney & Sons Launch is more than just a vessel; it is a meticulously preserved artifact of American maritime history. Built at the turn of the 20th century in West De Pere, Wisconsin, this 22-foot launch represents the pinnacle of early "gasoline launch" engineering.Having undergone a complete restoration in the late 1960s, she remains in show-quality condition, famously earning the title of Antique Boat of the Year at the prestigious Thousand Islands Boat Show in Clayton, NY, in 1972.The History of Dan Kidney & SonsThe legacy of Dan Kidney is rooted in the golden age of wooden boat building. Established in 1874, the Kidney & Son Boat Factory expanded from a small home workshop into a massive 40,000-square-foot facility employing dozens of master craftsmen. While they were world-renowned for their "Green Bay" hunting boats and canoes, their gasoline launches were the luxury cruisers of their day.Because early gasoline engines in wooden hulls were significant fire hazards, very few of these original launches have survived the last 120 years, making this specific boat a rare find for serious collectors.While we will always attempt to provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market, during any purchase from Pop you will be encouraged to schedule an inspection from an independent, accredited surveyor and every purchase WILL ALWAYS BE subject to your satisfaction with the results from your independent survey and your own personal trial run.If you're in the Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, or Brooklyn Park areas, please contact us to let us know what you're looking for and we'll get back with you today about any other antique boat options we have locally that may meet your needs.You have questions? We have answers. Call us at 001 (469) 844-2628 to discuss this vessel today.
Owner's Comment
Undergone an exhaustive restoration, this 1905 Dan Kidney & Sons Launch is a show-quality antique vessel maintained to the highest standards. Both the white cedar exterior and the handcrafted interior remain in gorgeous, turn-key condition, reflecting the meticulous care of only three owners across its 120-year history.The vessel is powered by a Universal 40 HP 4-stroke inboard motor that is in excellent mechanical health and runs great. This modernized power plant ensures reliable performance and smooth operation while perfectly complementing the classic aesthetic of this historic Wisconsin treasure.
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