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Matthews 50' Sedan Owner: John and Faith Castle |
| For Sale: 1950 40' Matthews Sedan
This picture is of the vessel when I brought her home in 2000. It is now in need of restoration. You will be buying it as is, where is. The Matthews has the original twin 356 Packard engines that are in-line eight cylinders. It is constructed of 1 inch Mahogany planking. It has an Oak keel. The Matthews is 95% original including the generator, installed fire system in bilge, fridge, sinks, heads, windless (dual speed), spotlight, auto pilot, sump and too many items to list. The holding tank for the heads was replaced and relocated back into the bilge. Both carbs have been rebuilt. The port transmission was rebuilt. I had the generator running when I first bought her. A spare set of props are included. The restoration project was just begun. The screws for the windshield have all been removed to take out the windshield. It is just sitting in place, the ceiling interior of the galley main head and salon has been taken down. The haul is solid but is in need of some board replacement. The fore deck and roof need to be replaced or at least resurfaced. The lay out of this boat is very unique. There is a crew’s quarter with head at the bow. The captain’s quarter's is mid ship and there is a head and shower. Galley is behind that with original stainless steel counter, stove and original frig. Going rear and up the stairs is the main salon with helm, sleeper couch and table. There is too much to describe about this old gal. She has loads of character with lots of original equipment. I even have the original owner’s manuals.
I salvaged a different 40-foot Matthews and all the parts that I could get. This is included in the price of this Matthews. There are so many parts I cannot even begin to describe each and every one of them. The Matthew’s is presently shrink wrapped, sitting in our backyard. The picture is what she looked like in 2000. Now the paint is peeling, in need of restoration and lots of tender loving care. She was last in the water in 2002. This old girl runs and floats. This old boat deserves to be a glorious classic boat once again. Any questions please email me or call. Thank you for taking the time to look at her. John and Faith |
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