1931 Wicks Bros. 31'
9.45 m1931 Wicks Bros.
31' (9.45 m) - TALLULAH
TALULLAH, a 1931 31' classic pre-war "Picnic-Style" powerboat by Wicks Brothers, was updated in 2022 by McMillen Yachts. With a charming layout, new diesel engine, fresh paint, and varnish, she’s an ideal, affordable choice for classic yacht lovers seeking an easy-to-maintain vessel in top shape.
Flag of Registry: United States
FEATURES: |
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New Yanmar diesel engine |
New AC/DC electrical panels |
New battery charger and batteries |
New soft goods |
New top side and deck paint |
$ 295,000 USD
€ 267,432 Euros
$ 400,303 CAD
£ 225,834 GBP
LOA31'
LOA9.45''
Beam8'
Draft Max Feet2'
Fuel Tank (Gallons)38
Fuel Tank (Liters)143.85
Fresh Water (Gallons)10
Fresh Water (Liters)37.85
TypePower
ConditionUsed
Specifications
TALLULAH
TWB000000000
Power-Used
1931
1931
1
2
1
15 Knots
12 Knots
Diesel
Wood
Paint
Monohull
38 Gallons (143.85 Liters)
10 Gallons (37.85 Liters)
John Wicks
John Wicks
Wicks Bros.
White
White
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Yanmar
- ModelEngine Model: 4JH110
- YearEngine Year: 2022
- Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
- Power HPPower HP: 110.00
- Power KWPower KW: 82.03
- Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
- HoursHours: 6.50
- Hours DateHours Date: 09-07-2024
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Overview
TALLULAH is a wonderful example of how “Picnic-Style” powerboats were presented in the American Pre-war era. Built by Wicks Brothers Boats in Amityville, Long Island, she has been beautifully maintained and significantly refreshed in 2022 by the experts at McMillen Yachts. She features a lovely layout suitable for a full day or weekend on the water. She is ideally suited for the classic yacht lover desiring an affordable, easy to maintain classic in great shape. New diesel power, paint and varnish ensure she is truly ready to go.
Key Features
• New Yanmar diesel engine
• New AC/DC electrical panels
• New battery charger and batteries
• New soft goods
• New top side and deck paint
Accommodations
TALLULAH features a simple and practical arraignment plan with an enclosed head located forward, followed by two settees (which double as bunks) to port and starboard and a basic galley. The interior is very open and airy, with newly done cushions and soft goods, fresh paint and varnished mahogany trim and cabinetry. Up two steps farther aft and one is welcomed into a large open cockpit, fully protected from the sun. All six of her windows open inward to allow for a fully “alfresco” feeling if desired. A newly designed and constructed aft settee was installed by McMillen Yachts in 2022 and provides a lovely place to lounge.
Saloon
• Twin port and starboard settees (convert to bunks)
• Teak and holly sole
• Freshly painted white bulkheads with mahogany trim and cabinetry
• Large overhead hatch with bronze screen
• Companionway stairs to cockpit (2-steps)
• 2 x Wall sconces
• 6 x Inward opening windows
Head
• Toilet
• Mirror
• Porcelain wash basin w/cold water spigot
• Small built-in chest of drawers
• Wall sconce
• Teak and holly sole
• Hanging locker
• 2 x Inward opening ports
Galley
The simple galley is located to both port and starboard, aft of the Saloon.
• Wash basin w/cold water spigot
• Slide out drawer customized to hold a cooler
• 120v GFI outlet
Hull and Deck Equipment
• Semi-displacement hull made of cedar planking on oak frames, all in nice shape
• Fully protected prop with skeg hung rudder
• 2 x 19-Gal plastic fuel tanks (1997)
• 10-Gal plastic water tank
• Freshly painted nonskid decks and hardtop in Sundown Buff Awlgrip (2022)
• Custom aft cockpit seating (2023)
• Varnished teak and holy cockpit sole
• Pedestal helm seat
• Overhead hardtop lighting
• 6 x Inward opening windows
Electronics and Navigation
• Yanmar engine panel w/tach, temp, and oil pressure gauges
• Single lever throttle control
• USCG required lighting
• Original manual rooftop mounted spotlight
Machinery and Electrical
• Yanmar 4JH110 110hp diesel installed in 2022 (6.5hrs 9/2024)
• 3 x 12-Volt Lifeline AGM 125amp hour batteries (recent)
• Victron battery charter and monitor
• Battery on/off switch
• 12-Volt electrical panel
• 120-Volt electrical panel
• 30Amp shore power
Broker Remarks
TALLULAH is a rare offering on today’s brokerage market. Her current owner acquired her a few years ago and has taken the steps to upgrade and refresh this sweet little classic in first class fashion. Her new Yanmar diesel engine, updated systems, and consistent care and maintenance ensure her next owner the ability to cruise immediately.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
Contact
For more information about this yacht, please contact Jonathan Chapman We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Jonathan Chapman. We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Jonathan Chapman.
Jonathan Chapman
Managing Partner New England
55 America's Cup Avenue
Newport RI 02840 US