Lowell Lobster Yacht Launch

Lowell Lobster Yacht Launch

: This Jesse Lowell designed and built launch was commissioned in 2001. Her present owner, who is her second, wanted to acquire a launch which looked like a “lobster yacht”, capable of handling 2´- 4´chop, while running smoothly and efficiently at 16-20 knots. She is exquisitely crafted by one of the oldest wooden boat building families in Maine, the Lowells. Ward Frost is Jesse’s grandfather, well-known for building lobster boats; Carroll Lowell is Jesse’s father, and Royall Lowell, the renowned “Downeast” designer is Jesse’s uncle. ELIZABETH  certainly has the finest “Downeast” pedigree. With her highly varnished teak trim and joinerwork. She is equally at home among the Northeast Harbor set as she is amongst the lobster fisherman of Penobscot Bay.

            This is one of the most handsome, built-down “Maine launches to come on the used market. Please don’t miss the opportunity to own a Custom-built Lowell Classic.

HULL & DECK:

• 7/8” Alaskan cedar strip-planked hull.
• 1” x 1 ½” red oak frames.
• 2” x 3 ½” red oak bilge stringers.
• 1 ¾” red oak floors, 18” on center.
• 4” red oak keel and stem.
• Bronze fasteners and bronze deck hardware.
• Painted off white hull, blue boottop, red bottom.
• Varnished ¾” laid and caulked teak foredeck, aft deck, and wash rails.
• Oiled ¾” teak laid and caulked cockpit sole.
• Varnished teak toerails, rubrails with bronze striker on outside.
• 1 ¼” x 2 ½” sheer clamps.
• Maine spruce deck frames.
• All bilge timbers are red-leaded.
• Varnished teak quarter rails.
• Built down “Downeast” hull with full keel and skeg to protect prop.
• Capilano hydraulic steering.
• Varnished teak center console, engine box, stern seat and two bench seats forward.
• Teak swim platform.
• Teak bow bitt.

ENGINE:

• Single Steyr 144 hp diesel, FWC, in an insulated engine box.
• Approximately 300 hours.
• Cruising speed: 16-18 knots.
• Maximum speed: 20 knots.

ELECTRICAL:

• Perko battery switch.
• One 12V battery.
• Rule electric bilge pump.
• Fuel gauge.

ELECTRONICS:

• Ritchie 3” compass.
• Humminbird depthsounder.

EQUIPMENT:

• Life jackets, fenders, docklines.
• Ensign holder.
• Danforth anchor and rode.
• Canvas cockpit cover and frame-to protect varnish.

COMMENTS: This Jesse Lowell designed and built launch was commissioned in 2001. Her present owner, who is her second, wanted to acquire a launch which looked like a “lobster yacht”, capable of handling 2´- 4´chop, while running smoothly and efficiently at 16-20 knots. She is exquisitely crafted by one of the oldest wooden boat building families in Maine, the Lowells. Ward Frost is Jesse’s grandfather, well-known for building lobster boats; Carroll Lowell is Jesse’s father, and Royall Lowell, the renowned “Downeast” designer is Jesse’s uncle. ELIZABETH  certainly has the finest “Downeast” pedigree. With her highly varnished teak trim and joinerwork. She is equally at home among the Northeast Harbor set as she is amongst the lobster fisherman of Penobscot Bay.

            This is one of the most handsome, built-down “Maine launches to come on the used market. Please don’t miss the opportunity to own a Custom-built Lowell Classic.

Potential purchasers should assume that items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this specification sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel subject to sale, price and inventory changes, and withdrawal from market without notice.

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