1929 ELCO 50 FLAT TOP
"WITCH"
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Original Builder: Elco Motor Yachts, Bayonne, New Jersey
• Cedar cold molded epoxy hull bottom 2021
• Two layers of 6 ounce cloth set in epoxy for abrasion resistance
• Stern post and horn timber and stem rebuilt before cold molding
• All seacocks and thru hull fittings removed and serviced
• New bronze hull fasteners throughout before cold molding
• Cedar hull planks replaced where necessary before cold molding
• New mahogany transom
• New bulwarks and upper strakes
• New keel reinforcement with carbon fiber & E-glass beams
• New laminated frames throughout the hull
• New oak structural floors
• Topsides wooded/striped re-caulked and painted
• Flat Top roof rebuilt and covered with Dynel set in epoxy
• Foredeck totally rebuilt and covered with Dynel set in epoxy
• Mahogany deck house and panels rebuilt and refinished
• Side decks rebuilt with new yellow pine planks
• Extensive list of other work all documented by photographs is available on request
Mechanical & Electric:
All new wiring, including conversion to 50amp shorepower
Caterpillar six cylinder engines replaced in 2004 (1700 hours)
New three-blade bronze propellers
Cutlass bearings replacedNew 8x Ultrapower Group 31 deep cycle batteries
One Professional Mariner inverter/charger & one Xantrex True Charge battery charger added
Three new Rule bilge pumps (two 3700 & one 1800 GPH)
One Johnson 4000 GPH emergency pump added
Climma three-zone reverse cycle heat & air conditioning
Two new 5052 marine grade aluminum fuel tanks
Vetus Bow Thruster
Maxwell 1200 electric windlass
Northern Lights 8kw Generator
Norcold refrigerator & freezer
Sharp microwave/convection oven
Period Shipmate three-burner stove with updated LPG system
New cockpit lighting
New windshield wipers
New sound system, including outdoor speakers
Plumbing:
New water heater, pressure pump & filtration system
Two polyethylene water tanks & one stainless steel water tank
New holding tanks
Two Sealand Vacuflush toilets (2)
Electronics:
Standard Horizon Intrepid + VHF
Raymarine RL70C with Raychart Radar/GPS/Chartplotter
Raymarine ST 60 Depth Sounder/Speedometer
Raymarine Smart Pilot Autopilot
New laptop and Timezero navigation
Accommodations:
All interior mahogany varnished & painted
Original brass & bronze hardware restored
Original & period lighting fixtures restored or replaced
Cabin Sole replaced throughout
New cushions, bedding & linens
New carpeting aft cabins
Additional:
Original 1929 Elco dinghy "Warlock"
Rebuilt original mahogany swim ladder
Fireboy engine room fire extinguisher & three handheld extinguishers
60lb Danforth anchor
Electric horn
Flare kit
12 PFDs
CABIN LAYOUT​
Forward Crew Cabin: Two single berths, large overhead access hatch, hanging locker, drawers and
writing desk
Forward Head: Sealand Vacuflush toilet, porcelain sink with brass faucets
Galley: Shipmate 3-burner propane stove, oak countertop, porcelain sink & brass faucet, Norcold
refrigerator, Sharp dual microwave/convection oven, ample storage
Helm Station: Original wheel, brass engine controls, binnacle compass, chart table
Main Salon: L-shape settee converts to single berth, drop-leaf dining table, navigation counter and
desk with leaded glass windows & antique chair
Lobby: Single berth along starboard side with adjacent cabinets & full hanging locker
Guest Cabin: Wide berth, full hanging locker, 5 drawer bureau & cabinets
Aft Head: original Porcelain sink & tub with shower, Sealand Vacuflush toilet, mirror
Aft Cabin: Two single berths with 5 drawer bureau & mirror, & full hanging locker
Recent survey
$350,000
*Financing Available