Dear ,

 

 

The Museum is fortunate to be the beneficiary of two exciting items that will benefit the Museum's annual operating fund. These items are offered to you through a silent bid process:

·          Lawton Tender (rowing dinghy) - Minimum Bid $3,900

This tender was the grand prize in this year's boat show raffle. She is constructed of cedar strips with mahogany accents and has pretty curves; her dimensions are: 10' overall; beam 44"; and weight 60#. Lawton was "renowned for his fine tenders and superlative craftsmanship which had to row and tow well, be moderately good seaboats, carry heavy loads, and yet shine like a piece of furniture." The value may be determined by the cost of the Lawton Tender kit (by Newfound Woodworks) at $1,900 and the labor (approx. 400 hours) minimally worth at least the same amount of the kit ($1,900 x 2). A ten foot wooden lapstrake (which is less labor than the cedar strip construction) rowing dinghy sells for $5,000.

·          2004 Nissan Motor 3.5 HP 20" shaft Model B2- Minimum Bid $375; valued at $495

NOTE:

All items are in "as is" condition. The boat is available for viewing; please call Trudy Herbst at (920) 743-5958 to schedule an appointment and/or to receive a bid form. Then, just complete the bid form and submit it with your check or credit card information to Bidding Dept., DCMM & LPS, 120 N. Madison, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; fax to (920) 743-9483; email therbst@dcmm.org. We suggest you confirm receipt of faxed or emailed bids.

 

The bidding deadline is noon CST Wednesday, 11-28-07. Credit cards and checks will be processed immediately. All bidders will be notified of the outcome. Items must be picked up by December 7, 2007 from the Museum or make arrangements in advance. The winning bidder is responsible for delivery cost.