1942 Wheeler 78

Stock #335229

Reason for selling is "No longer using as planned".

This Wheeler has been on the market for more than 30 days (May 15th). If you are thinking of making an offer, submit it today and let's make a deal!

This is a yacht you have to see to appreciate. What a rare piece of history that has been redone with the upmost craftsmanship.

This is a yacht you have to see to appreciate. What a rare piece of history that has been redone with the upmost craftsmanship and top of the line materials. She is definitely one of a kind. This is a yacht for a buyer who wants one unlike the rest.

She is a true piece of American history. She was part of the flotilla in the Normandy invasion in WWII, (known as an 83 footer by the Coast Guard), starred in a John Wayne movie "High and the Mighty." She was the first of the two white Coast Guard Cutters leaving the dock when they were off to rescue a plane.

She is a work in progress, but much has been done. The owners have been rebuilding her from start to finish for several years. This boat has great bones, no leaks, and has been coated with fiberglass on the hull.

A few things she has and has had completed:

-Model Cummins 855 - Marinized NH250 1800 ft pounds of torque!
-Newer engine room floor and wall
-Walls up to windows and ceilings redone and as well as in the upper cabin
-Brand new Caterpillar C1.5 13kw generator
-Brand new water pump
-Awlgrip paint
-Anchor lift with windlass, 2 shots at 300 ft, stainless steel chutes
-Swim platform
-Exterior was redone.
Portlights are Bronze and reglazed.

Controls:

Control Heads, fuses, and solenoids for Bow and stern Thrusters
Windlass, Anchor Lift Brand.
Danforth Constellation compass (original to boat)

While we will always attempt to provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market, during any purchase from Pop you will be encouraged to schedule an inspection from an independent, accredited surveyor and every purchase WILL ALWAYS BE subject to your satisfaction with the results from your independent survey and your own personal trial run.

We have several more Chris-Craft, Hatteras, Bayliner, and Grand Banks vessels for sale. If you're in the New Bern, Havelock, Piney Green, or Morehead City areas, please contact us to let us know what you're looking for and we'll get back with you today about any other antique boat options we have locally that may meet your needs.

You have questions? We have answers. Call us at (941) 548-7496 to discuss this vessel today.