Be the NEXT to own the FIRST!! SK-18-001 is on Ebay!!!

[Grant Stanfield]

Hi, Sea Skiff enthusiasts...

Click on the link below to see the VERY FIRST HULL of the lovely 18' Open Sea Skiff series built from 1954-1959. Frontier Classics in Charlevoix, MI has hull #SK-18-001 for sale on Ebay!

According to the listing, the Mariner's Museum has confirmed that this boat is the prototype for the 18' Open Sea Skiff, and she's got to be considered an important boat, at least to enthusiasts of the Sea Skiff Division.

You'll notice several unique differences from standard on this boat- black Sheller wheel; vertical hatch door release; absence of any aluminum trim on the sheer; no Sea Skiff badging; PLUS she appears to have her original F/R seat cushions, as well. VERY NICE! I wonder if she was built in Michigan, like the first of the 22's?

Here's the link to the Ebay listing: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1954-18- ... 27c5e135cf

Happy Hunting!

[Matt Smith]

I saw this the other day, I did not read enough of the history.. Thanks for bringing that to light.

[Mark Christensen]

Grant, I'm glad you beat Matt to the punch on this. keeps him on his toes.

[Grant Stanfield]

Thanks, Guys...

Hey, Matt! I love your stunning WoodyBoater website, and I check in just about every day! Do you think SK-18-001 might just get a little 'heads-up' on WoodyBoater while she's still on Ebay? I wish I could clone myself (and my available wooden boat work space) and bring her home myself, but I'll have to be content with just one Sea Skiff at a time. Life's good, either way!