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1956 Emancipator cruiserSold

$175,000

Used
We will let you know when another 1956 Emancipator cruiser is available in Palm Beach, FL

Boat in Palm Beach, FL 33480 US

builtBuilt in 1956
Year the boat was built
model

cruiser

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (2x Sea Max)

Engine type and count
length

27 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Gas

Fuel type
material

Wooden

Hull material

You have never seen a boat like this before! There were only about 50 or so built in St. Simons, GA in the late 1940's through the 1950's. The workmanship and performance is far superior to similar vintage vessels in her class. This boat has a 11.5-foot beam with a very roomy walk around open cockpit. Up to 6 or 8 adults are very comfortable aboard. Powered with twin 350 C.I. fuel injected Gas Sea Max engines with 400 total hours and plenty of performance.

This vessel is the last Emancipator known to exist in the world, making this purchase a one-of-a-kind opportunity. This better-than-new vessel is a head turner with a great ride and speeds in excess of 40 mph. 30 plus knot cruise.

Recent updates include repower, topside varnish current, and new cushions. Boat is in fantastic condition!

Nominal Length
27ft
Length Overall
27ft
Beam
11.42ft
Max Draft
3ft
Drive Up Draft
3ft
Seating Capacity
10
Fuel Tanks
85gal
Hull Material
wood
Engine 1
Engine Make
Sea Max
Total Power
175hp
Engine Hours
400
Fuel Type
gasoline
Engine 2
Engine Make
Sea Max
Total Power
175hp
Engine Hours
400
Fuel Type
gasoline
Features
  • Plank on frame construction, Mahogany strip plank construction
  • The hull is glassed over using the West system (interior and exterior)
  • RayMarine GPS/ Sounder
  • Fusion Stereo
  • Gauge package
  • Seating for 10
  • Built at Sea Island, GA and restored in NC

In 2008 the owner started a complete restoration with Blackwell Custom Boatworks in North Carolina. This restoration replaced most of the ribs and over 80% of the frame and bottom were replaced.

The painstaking restoration was completed in 2011 to this finely-finished, one-of-a-kind wood showboat. Blackwell Boatworks and YouTube have the complete restoration history documented in photos on their website. 

Exclusions and Disclaimer

Exclusions:

  • Owner’s personal belongings
  • Fishing equipment
  • Vessel name

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
1/30/26Initial price$175,000

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