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1952 Custom Palmer Scott 22

$24,900

Used

Boat in Old Lyme, CT 06371 US

builtBuilt in 1952
Year the boat was built
model

Palmer Scott 22

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (Chris Craft Marine)

Engine type and count
length

22 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Gas

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material

A true piece of boating history, this beautifully crafted 1952/3 Palmer Scott 22' Bass Boat combines classic wooden boat aesthetics with the durability of a hand-laid fiberglass hull. The boat features a reinforced plastic hull with an oak keel, offering both stability and elegance. The decks and cockpit sole are made of plywood, glassed over for durability, while the coamings and windshield are made from rich Honduras Mahogany, all finished with a varnish that showcases its timeless beauty.

Key Features:

  • Model: 1952/3 Palmer Scott 22' Bass Boat (#3050)
  • Hull Type: Hand-laid fiberglass hull with oak keel and fiberglass over plywood deck and cockpit sole
  • Power: Chris Craft Marine K series 6-cylinder engine (Serial #80744)
  • Design: Single-engine, round bilge powerboat with storage cabin forward
  • Dimensions: LOA 21'7", Beam 8', Draft 26"
  • Registration: CT1AB
  • Current Name: Indigo (previously known as Chalmar, Striper, Welykit, Gradisco, Jenny)

Additional Details:

  • Well-maintained at Cove Landing Marine, Lyme, since at least 1978.
  • The boat has had a rich history of ownership, including notable previous owners such as Charles Frederic Chapman, founder of the Chapman School of Seamanship, and American commercial artist John Alcorn.
  • This Palmer Scott Bass Boat is a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts of classic wooden boats.

Included in Sale:

  • Bimini top (1 season old)
  • Canvas boat cover
  • Upholstered seating cushions for the front seats, engine cover, and stern
  • Front seat covers
  • Anchor
  • 1952/3 Edition of Chapman's Piloting, Seamanship, and Small Boat Handling
  • 2024 season slip at Cove Landing Marine

This boat has been carefully preserved and maintained by previous owners, with a rich history that includes a connection to Charles Frederic Chapman, the renowned boating expert, and a legacy of craftsmanship from Palmer Scott, a respected boat builder from Fair Haven, Massachusetts.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a beautiful, historic boat that has been part of boating history for decades.

Nominal Length
22ft
Length Overall
21.58ft
Beam
8ft
Drive Up Draft
2.17ft
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
Chris Craft Marine
Engine Model
K Series
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
gasoline
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.

Price History

DateEventPrice
3/31/26Initial price$24,900

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