1902 23′ Matthews/Lozier Launch | $50,000.00

Location: Gravenhurst, Ontario

Boat ID: 16387
Status: For Sale

Boat Info

Year: 1902
Make: Matthews/Lozier
Model: Launch
Length: 23'
Beam: 6'
Region: North East

Location: Gravenhurst, Ontario

Engine

Engine Make / Model / HP: Kermath
Year: 1938
Cylinders: 4
Hours: Unknown
Fuel Type: Gas

Trailer

Year: No Trailer
Manufacturer:
Axles:
Brakes:
Makalika: a 1902 Lozier Double-ender launch 23’4” Makalika, at 124 years old, is a very special piece of history. Built in 1902, she was bought in 1903 and moved to Muskoka in 1904. She was owned by several generations of the Clark family and lived in the same boathouse in Milford Bay for 115 years. In 2017, she was bought by the Dilworth family and moved to Bala for restoration. Makalika's hull was built by the Matthews Boat Company of Port Clinton Ohio in 1902. She then went to the Lozier Engine Company in Plattsburgh NY for completion. The 23’4” hull is “carvel construction using 5/8” red cedar on oak ribs capped by a red oak combing and deck.” The original power was likely a one cylinder 3 HP Lozier inboard engine. It was replaced by a 1938 Kermath Sea Cub 25 hp, which is still providing very reliable service and maintained by Matt Fairbrass. Makalika’s decks have been stripped to bare oak and refinished with 14 coats of Epithanes. Curt Hillman Boat Builder replaced the entire bottom, ribs, wiring and fuel system, and built a new rear console, tiller steering device and throttle control. The original brass steering wheel at the bow remains for use by grandchildren. She leaks not a drop when launched each spring, and Makalika’s hull should last another 124 years. She is now sheltered in a private boathouse in Bala, and driven regularly.
  • Boat Cover: No
  • Stereo: No
  • Spotlight: No
  • Fume Detector: No
  • Tonneau:  No
  • Convertible Top: Yes
  • Side Curtains: No
  • Fire Extinguisher: No

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Sales Rep Information: 

Mike Gridley
705-791-1687

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