1928 64' Consolidated Marine Private Speedway Commuter

Introduction"RAGTIME was a private commuter from Long Island to Manhattan until conscripted for 3 years' service in WWII.After the war she was returned to the family of her original owner and has served as a private yacht for seven owners up to the present".Having been purchased by her present owners in 1989 RAGTIME underwent a major restoration at Boothbay Region Boatyard in Maine from 1998 to 2000. During this yard period she was completely gutted.Whatever could be saved was saved or otherwise replaced as close to the original as possible. (Detailed description ofrefit available upon request).In addition to major structural work all of the machinery and systems were renewed as well as the wiring and plumbing. The interior mahogany paneling was refinished and bulkheads and overheads were painted.New joiner work replaced that which couldn't be restored and several original furnishings were replicated. The interior dcor was designed using the type of fabrics carpeting & fixtures...
Introduction
"RAGTIME was a private commuter from Long Island to Manhattan until conscripted for 3 years' service in WWII.After the war she was returned to the family of her original owner and has served as a private yacht for seven owners up to the present".Having been purchased by her present owners in 1989 RAGTIME underwent a major restoration at Boothbay Region Boatyard in Maine from 1998 to 2000. During this yard period she was completely gutted.Whatever could be saved was saved or otherwise replaced as close to the original as possible. (Detailed description ofrefit available upon request).In addition to major structural work all of the machinery and systems were renewed as well as the wiring and plumbing. The interior mahogany paneling was refinished and bulkheads and overheads were painted.New joiner work replaced that which couldn't be restored and several original furnishings were replicated. The interior dcor was designed using the type of fabrics carpeting & fixtures found in a "proper yacht" of the 1920's.
Main Deck
All the way forward on the main deckare an Ideal anchor windlass two chocks two cleats an Herreschoff fisherman anchor and an anchor davit. Immediately aft of this area is a delightful sunken viewing cockpit with a 3-sided glass and chrome framed windshield.Inside the cockpit thereare seats to port and starboard with lockers underneath for storage.Between the seats there is teak decking with a chrome plated "Speedway" hatch cover that was duplicated as per the original.This hatch leads to the forepeak below where there are shelves to port and starboard and storage for life jackets fenders fender boards docklines and the outboard motor.At the aft end of this cockpitis a sliding hatch witha companionway which leads below to the forward stateroom.Farther aft andslightly above the main house is the helm station.During the refit the helm station was upgraded with new electronics and gauges and the joiner work was redone.In front of the helm is a 3-sided glass and chrome framed windscreen (identical in design to the one forward). At the helm there is a beautiful varnished steering wheel with spokes.Just to starboard of this is an original worm screw which allows one to rotate the searchlight (mounted on top of the house) manually.Behind the wheel is a varnished mahogany helm seat which was added during the refit.Under the seat there's a locker for storage.Immediately aft of the helm seat is a "spectator" seat which has been enlarged from the original to accommodate four people.Under the starboard side there are two Norcold fridge/freezers.Under the port side and adjacent to the engine room hatch there is a small locker which houses a fire extinguisher flares hose and a life jacket.Behind the passenger seat is a Zodiac 6-man liferaft and a life ring.Aft of the passenger seat is a new Sitka Spruce mast.Behind the mast and mounted on chocks on top of the aft house is a fully restored 10' Lapstrake Dyer dink a sistership to the one that was aboard when the boat was built.Behind the aft house is a second cockpit with a built-in seat across the transom and teak decking. There is a "Speedway" chromed hatch cover in the deck which leads down to a small lazarette.Here are stored hoses power cords etc.
Accommodations
Forward Guest StateroomBelow and all the way forward is the forward guest stateroom.It has steps with a large sliding hatch which lead up to the forward cockpit. This stateroom has two ample twin berths and opening windows with tie back curtains to port and starboard. Under each berth there are six drawers.At the head of each berth is a small wall mounted reading lamp with shade.At the forward end of each berth is a cedar lined closet with four drawers inside. The overhead here has fore and aft "V groove" simulated planking with athwartship beams - all sprayed "soft white".The "ceilings" here are soft white as well.The sole is covered in a beautiful "Bermuda Blue" wool carpet with a white diamond motif.Just aft of the bunks on the port side of the guest stateroom is an en suite head.It has two opening ports a small overhead hatch with screen and a cowl vent.In addition it has a Headhunter Royal Flush fresh water head and a cabinet with a stainless sink four drawers and four lockers.The shower here was rebuilt in fiberglass and finished in gloss white Awlgrip.It has LeFroy Brooks fixtures including a fixed shower head and a handheld.Above the sink here and in the master head there is a row of original small glass bottles with crossed burgees on them (New York Yacht Club burgee and the first owner's burgee).The sole here has been finished in varnished pine.A second door leads from this head to the galley to starboard.
Galley
The U-shaped galley has two opening windows an overhead hatch and cowl vent.There is a handsome original leaded glass cabinet over the stove as well as built in storage cuddies for dishes.The galley also has:Varnished pine soleShelves for crockery and glasses (forward bulkhead)Original cupboard (aft bulkhead)Sub Zero refrigeratorwith icemaker / freezer model 245-R7D- RHLarge stainless steel sinkStainless steel countersGaggeneau stove top with 4 burners Microwave / convection oven with large drawer underneathStorage under sink and under counters the whole length of the galley
Main Salon
Aft and up three steps from the galley is the commodious main salon.It has nine large windows with tie back curtains; three across the front of the cabin and three "Kerfort" type crank down windows to port and starboard giving this area lots of light and natural ventilation.Other features of the salon are:Original mahogany bulkheads refinished with rubbed effect varnishOverhead athwartship beams and fore and aft "V groove" simulated planking painted "soft white""Bermuda Blue" wool carpet with white motifTwo upholstered easy chairs -forward to port and starboardTwo bureaus port and starboard with five drawers under each.One secretary on aft bulkhead to port with cabinet above it and three drawers below.(Bureaus and secretary were custom built by Boothbay Region Boatyard to replicate the original from photos from Frederick Hard).Three-person sofa against aft bulkheadBeautifully crafted hi-lo mahogany dining table in front of sofa patterned after original tableEight small wall mounted lamps with shades replicated from originalSteps lead from the starboard aft end of the salon up to the helm area on deck.Under the steps there is storage as well as a phone.
Owner's Stateroom Aft
Access to the owner's stateroom is aft and is very private and totally separate from the rest of the boat.It has double berths to port and starboard with a reading light over each one. (Six additional Perko lights in overhead).Under each berth are four big drawers.At the aft end of the stateroom there are hanging lockers to port and starboard as well as separate storage lockers.At the foot of both berths forward there are small lockers. The port locker houses a 9" Zenith TV/VCR that slides out and rotates. The starboard locker is used for storing lifejackets. The overhead here as throughout has athwartship beams and "V groove" simulated planking fore and aft - all painted soft white.Bulkheads are also soft white.Carpeting is the same as is in the salon & forward accommodations.There are opening windows to port and starboard.At the forward end of the owner's stateroom is an en suite head with shower.It has a Royal flush head to starboard a new custom built fiberglass shower to port a vanity with stainless steel sink 2 cabinets and a large locker.The shower as in the forward head has LeFroy Brooks faucets showerhead and handheld shower.As in the guest head there is a row of small original glass bottles with crossed burgees on them over the sink.Steps lead up from the aft end of the stateroom to the "owner's" cockpit above. This area is covered by an awning.
Construction / Refit
Hull is double planked Mahogany on cedar with 5200 completely smeared between the planks for a cold molded rigidity. The interior of the planking has been coated with west system and the exterior was 545 primer and Awlgrip. Under the waterline the planking is coated with Gluvit and redlead. Original planking was riveted to the frames but is now through-bolted with bronze bolts. All frames floors keel keelson keel batten longitudinals below the boot top are new and either laminated or epoxy coated. Engine beds are new (laminated) and run further forward than original to give stiffness to the hull. All machinery has been updated and maintained. The electrical systems are in top condition and comply with ABYC.
Electronics and Navigation
Ritchie 8" compass in binnacleNorthstar GPS and Chart Plotter model #1505-A (new 2004)Furuno Mark II radar model #1721Robertson AP22 autopilotHorizon Marine Intrepid GX 1260 S 25w VHF/FM B & G depth finderClock & barometer10" Search lightQuartz handheld spot light
Electrical System
110 / 220 volt AC; 12 volt DC8 kW Northern Lights generator (1039.5 hrs. to 6/12/08)(5) Gel cell batteries including one dedicated auxiliary generator battery(2) Shore power cords and adaptersTrace Engineering Mariner inverterNewmar 70 amp battery charger12 volt battery charger (new 2007)Tank tender systems monitorAllcraft stainless steel hot water heaterShurflo 3400 series accumulator tank - second tank added in 2001Note: RAGTIME's electrical systems were replaced by Mr. Steve Ecker of Ocean Electronics at the time of the vessel's rebuilding; the installation is first rate and meets ABYC voluntary code requirements.
Engine and Mechanical Equipment
The engine room was gutted during the [removed phone] restoration.All of the machinery systems wiring and plumbing were renewed. Equipment is as follows:New Yanmar 6-LY2 -STE 420 h.p. diesels.Hours to 6/12/08 are: stb. 0679.3;pt. 0683.1Vernatone water cooled mufflers and flex main engine exhaust systemDual Racor fuel filters on both engines(2) 4-bladed Nibral props 23" X 28"Aquamet stainless steel propeller shafting 1-3/4"ZF marine gearsWatermakers Inc. watermaker 850 gallons per day12 volt DC air compressor model [removed phone]Delta T systemPAC Flexmount BlowerBreaker boxLocker with spares(3) 12 DC automatic bilge pumps(2) Rule submersible pumps
Tanks
All tankage was replaced at the time of vessel's reconstruction; all are well installed braced and meet or exceed present codes.Fuel:4 aluminum tanks - approx. 800 gallons total.Tanks cleaned winter 08Suresite magnetic liquid level indicatorWater: 2 Polyfab tanks -approximately 300 gallons totalGrey:(2) Graywatch tanks (+ / - 65 gallon total)Headhunter pump (new March '04)(2) Sealand macerator and discharge pumps(2) Tankwatch Level Monitor SystemsBlack:(2) Polyfab tanks(2) Sealand macerator and discharge pumps(2) Tankwatch Level Monitor Systems
Deck
New laid teak weather decksHerreschoff fisherman Luke 50# anchor Danforth 60# anchor([removed phone]' 3/8" braided nylon rodesIdeal windlass model V 4AAnchor DavitMiscellaneous docklines and fendersFender boards10' Dyer dinghy with 2000 Johnson 3 hp outboardFlag and flagstaffSide boarding ladderCushions and coversAir horn(1) Set exterior weather clothsJabsco bilge pumps(1) Portable manually operated non-choke diaphragm bilge pump with a minimum capacity of 10 gallons per minute
Safety and Fire Protection
10) Lifejackets(1) LiferingEPIRB SAT FIND 406 model S-[removed phone]) Flare kit6-man Zodiac liferaft(8) Fire extinguishersFiresafe system in engine roomFirst aid kit
Comments
During the summer of 2010 RAGTIME underwent the beginning of an extensive cosmetic refit at Boothbay Region Boatyard. Her bottom was wooded and primed with Awlgrip and her keel was painted with Red Lead. Her topsides were heavily sanded and primed with Awlgrip primer as well. Much of the varnish on the sides of her house was stripped and refinished. All other exterior varnish was sanded heavily and refinished. (8 coats of Epiphanes 2-part PP Varnish extra and 2 coats of Flagship Varnish on stripped areas. 2-3 coats on non-stripped areas).Half rounds on the superstructure were taken off and the area underneath was reglassed. New half rounds will be fitted shortly. Exterior hardware has been removed and sent out to be replated. The hull and bottom will be painted next spring (sooner if the yacht is purchased). Unless sold RAGTIME will remain out of the water in a covered shed this winter.
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Category: Powerboats
Water Capacity: 300 gal
Type: Express Cruiser
Holding Tank Details:
Manufacturer: Consolidated Marine
Holding Tank Size:
Model: Private Speedway Commuter
Passengers: 0
Year: 1928
Sleeps: 5
Length/LOA: 64' 0"
Hull Designer:
Price: $900,000 / €691,616
Engine Manufacturer: Yanmar
Condition: Unavailable
Engine Model: 6LY2
Category: Powerboats
Water Capacity: 300 gal
Type: Express Cruiser
Holding Tank Details:
Manufacturer: Consolidated Marine
Holding Tank Size:
Model: Private Speedway Commuter
Passengers: 0
Year: 1928
Sleeps: 5
Length/LOA: 64' 0"
Hull Designer:
Price: $900,000 / €691,616
Engine Manufacturer: Yanmar
Condition: Unavailable
Engine Model: 6LY2
Boat's Name: Ragtime
Engine Type: Other
Stock Number:
Number of Engines: 2
Location: Southport, ME 33316
United States
Engine Drive: Other
Beam: 12' 6"
Horsepower: 420 hp
Draft: 3' 2"
Engine Year: 1998
LWL: 62' 0"
Engine Volume:
Displacement: 0 t
Engine Hours: 0
Ballast:
Fuel Type: Diesel
HIN:
Fuel Capacity: 800 gal
Hull Material: Mahogany
Propeller Type: Other
Number of Hulls: 1
Keel Type:
Propeller Material:
Sail Area:
Cruise Speed: 17 knots / 19.56 mph / 31.48 kph
Boat Ad Last Revised: [removed phone]:32:31
Max Speed: 21 knots / 24.17 mph / 38.89 kph