I dont know anything about it but it looks bad ass! and only 700K

[v6toy4x]

Facebook post, sorry

2014 Golden Era Classic 33' gentleman's racer​

$699,000
The hull was built in Australia by Paul Dewhurst of Golden Era Classics and sent over to the US in 2014. This is the only 33' Hull ever built by Golden Era Classics The boat was completed by Burden Lake Boat Works summer 2023 Highlights -Completely handmade out of genuine Mahogany -540 cu GM Bulldog offshore racing engine -Italian leather upholstery -Bluetooth sound system -Custom made double axle trailer The boat is like new in showroom condition Boat is available to see in our warehouse in Lake George, NY

 

[Angler]

Looks good but it needs a third axle.

 

[MPHSystems]

Looks good but it needs a third axle.

first thing I noticed

 

[Ricks raft]

Looks good but it needs a third axle.

No doubt, and a prop/rudder guard. Hate to see that on most approaches and driveways. Beautiful though.

 

[Shlbyntro]

you'll need a city block, or maybe 2 to make a turn in that bitch!

 

[OC Mike]

Judging by the axle placements,
is this a direct drive with the engine in front of the Helm with the exhaust running through the the gunnells to the stern?

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

That’s an expensive dog.

 

[Guest06]

Be the talk of any lake, that’s for sure.

 

[jetboatperformance]

$20 Bucks says that dog is gonna piss on a tire next

 

[Taboma]

Judging by the axle placements,
is this a direct drive with the engine in front of the Helm with the exhaust running through the the gunnells to the stern?

That would be my guess, that's how they used to build em. Few more pics from the FB page. I didn't have to sign in to view the page.

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[FROGMAN524]

needs a couple turbos

 

[Backlash]

I can appreciate the craftsmanship but damn.

No thanks. I could buy my dream Apache, a 21' Schiada RC, a new truck, and STILL have money leftover!

 

[Ace in the Hole]

On the tail end of my life that is a straight up dream boat on a northern lake.

 

[fat rat]

Anything on Lake George is high dollar! I use to spend my summers there.

 

[OLDRAAT]

The definition of "true fuck you money" is indeed the theme of the Lake George area.

 

[spectras only]

First thing I'd remove is the tilt helm similar to the one I have on my 1990 Mirage. It doesn't belong on this craft.

 

[Ziggy]

That’s an expensive dog.

Lol, at first that's what I thought he was claiming to be badass.
The boat made me think of the boat(s) Danny built.

 

[n2otoofast4u]

@chadzilla and @RiverDave need to do a write up on the one in Chads showroom (or at least it was last time I was there). Its fkn STUNNING!

 

[COCA COLA COWBOY]

For 700k I would want some Mercruiser 1200's or at least a 14:71 sticking out with an injector hat. haha. That engine doesn't even have aluminum heads! It has the valve covers we all throw away! haha.

 

[rivermobster]

That is a work of art.

 

[RiverDave]

I’m not understanding what is justifying that price tag? Bad ass boat but 700k? Good lord

 

[Shlbyntro]

I’m not understanding what is justifying that price tag? Bad ass boat but 700k? Good lord

these types of boats are 100% hand crafted out of very expensive woods like red oak, teak, and mahogany and are built around a skeleton style frame. The man hours that it takes to build one of these will make an M37 look like a blow up toy

 

[Ace in the Hole]

these types of boats are 100% hand crafted out of very expensive woods like red oak, teak, and mahogany and are built around a skeleton style frame. The man hours that it takes to build one of these will make an M37 look like a blow up toy

This.. while MTI DCB etc build amazing boats…these are quite literally pieces of art… I haven’t seen one in person in years but a core memory as a boy was seeing a “Racer” at Coeur d’Alene Idaho… i’ve loved wooden boats ever since…

 

[chadzilla]

The cost in these mahogany beauties is the labor. Some of the more custom, elaborate boats will have 4000-6000 hours of labor. The wood is expensive as well and can cost near $30 per board foot. It is hard to appreciate one unless you have seen them in person. And nothing compares to the ride. The wood acts as an insulator, absorbing not only the impact of the water but the sound as well. They truly are amazing.

 

[RiverDave]

The guy my son was named after was building some very nice wood boats out of Thailand then bringing the hulls over here and rigging them.. they were surprisingly affordable

 

[n2otoofast4u]

The cost in these mahogany beauties is the labor. Some of the more custom, elaborate boats will have 4000-6000 hours of labor. The wood is expensive as well and can cost near $30 per board foot. It is hard to appreciate one unless you have seen them in person. And nothing compares to the ride. The wood acts as an insulator, absorbing not only the impact of the water but the sound as well. They truly are amazing.

Is the one still in your showroom? If so (and if you can) post a few pics if it! The hatch mechanism alone is a work of art and worth its own story!

 

[spectras only]

I’m not understanding what is justifying that price tag? Bad ass boat but 700k? Good lord

Dave, and @sirbob , I posted this video a while ago. Friend Chris here in the Okanagan built it. He doesn't want to sell it, but if he did, he would be asking 600K cdn, at least. Twin 496's. He restores boats like Riva and the likes.

Chris restored this Sheperd prior the accident and rebuilt the hull side that was bashed by a seadoo

he owns a 21 Riva I'd love to own myself.

 

[Travmon]

15-20 years ago I lost a couple hundred hours online watching these guys build what I believe are some of the best in design , engineering and execution wooden boats. Used to offer a school program too! Van Dam custom boats . Look thru some of their builds and you will be in awe ! The steering wheels they hand make , along with every metal trinket is over the top stuff. Ck em out if you want to see some of the best craftsmanship in the USA.

 

[Roosky01]

That’s definitely a limited clientele type of build. I think it’d be lucky to sell for half of that if not worse?…

 

[spectras only]

@Travmon, Don Don from Van Dam is my all time favoutite. That one was another 600K+ boat for sale a while ago.

 

[Travmon]

@Travmon, Don Don from Van Dam is my all time favoutite. That one was another 600K+ boat for sale a while ago.

SUSAN C is my dream boat , twin illmors if i remember right ..cool stuff the Alpha Z is pretty bad ass too !

 

[Hoodoo]

The cost in these mahogany beauties is the labor. Some of the more custom, elaborate boats will have 4000-6000 hours of labor. The wood is expensive as well and can cost near $30 per board foot. It is hard to appreciate one unless you have seen them in person. And nothing compares to the ride. The wood acts as an insulator, absorbing not only the impact of the water but the sound as well. They truly are amazing.

Chad, pretty easy winter going on I hear. Maybe get out on Coeur d Alene even earlier than last year.

 

[JJ McClure]

Nice wood boats give nice wood.

600 Sizzler - Handcrafted Wooden Boat by Coeur Customs

150 – Piano

www.coeurcustoms.com

 

[chadzilla]

Is the one still in your showroom? If so (and if you can) post a few pics if it! The hatch mechanism alone is a work of art and worth its own story!

This is the one you saw. This is based off the Van Dam boat Alpha Z. The guy that built this begged Van Dam for blueprints so he could build his own as Van Dam would not build another Alpha Z. They refused for years. Finally they let him come take pics of Alpha Z. From those pics, he drew up scale plans and built his first boat in his garage which was a 25' version. He then built a shop with all the tools necessary. This boat was his 2nd boat he built. 31' with a GT Performance 900EFI and Arneson surface drive. The hatch mechanism alone cost about $25,000 to design and build. It is a blast to drive!

 

[chadzilla]

Chad, pretty easy winter going on I hear. Maybe get out on Coeur d Alene even earlier than last year.

Yes it is! Very warm for this time of year. We will be in the low 40's all week. I was on Lake CDA last week testing a boat!

 

[chadzilla]

Nice wood boats give nice wood.

600 Sizzler - Handcrafted Wooden Boat by Coeur Customs

150 – Piano

www.coeurcustoms.com

That vessel was built for the late Duane Hagadone who built the Coeur d Alene resort among many other businesses. He also owned Coeur Custom wood boats which built the Sizzler. Up here, wood boats are becoming very much a status symbol. With Gozzer Ranch and its hollyweird clientele, there is no shortage of wealthy folks to afford them. During my time at StanCraft wooden boats, I maintained boats owned by Elway, Gretzky, Kardashians and a host of others.