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Century Seamaid Runabout Caretaker  Caretaker's aft deck Builder: Century Boat Works (Manistee, Michigan) Date built: 1950 Length: 17 feet 6 inches Donated by: Ron & Pauline Bull  Enjoying a Century Seamaid, Summer of 1941 Caretaker is constructed of African mahogany planking with blonde abigora wood decking, white oak keel, stringer and ribs, and bronze screw fasteners. She still has her original 1948 Gray Marine Fireball flathead 160 Race Engine, which could power her at speeds up to 43 mph. Her dash instruments include late 1940's Chrysler products, a late 1940's Cadillac steering wheel, a mechanical tachometer with an hour meter, and a hand pump horn.  Caretaker's engine This beautiful runabout was used primarily in Michigan, where she was purchased by Ron and Pauline Bull at Fenton Lake in the mid 1990's. Caretaker has won ... People's Choice, 1999 - Century Boat Club Show, Manistee, MichiganBest Century, 1999 - Vintage Boat Show, Alexandria Bay, New York Best Century, 1997 - Cypress Gardens Show, Sunnyland Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society  What a beauty! |