Jerry Z's Boats

"The Bat Boat"

Date of Manufacture: 1960

Manufacturer: Lake 'n Sea Boat Division Parsons Corporation

Traverse City, Michigan

Lake 'n Sea Owner's Association

Length: 14 Feet

Hull

Fiberglass, bow vee planing hull, 50's style aft fins, bow and stern decking, engine well

Capacity: 1075 lbs maximum weight, 45 OBC certified Hp maximum

Propulsion

Kiekhaefer Corporation Model Merc 400S with AMC581S propeller, Sears 5.0 HP air-cooled auxillary

Range: 60+ miles

Maximum Speed: 25 MPH

Special Features

Triple 6-gallon fuel tanks
Electric start, electric choke
Masthead and starboard stern lights
Wrap around windshield with rear view mirror
Console with glove compartment, steering wheel, horn, cigar lighter, lighted ammeter, lighted speedometer, lighted compass and tri-beam fish/depth finder
Portside underseat storage chest with sidemount fire extinguisher
Swivel fold down driver's seat
Removable pole holder (6 poles) with downrigger
Digital thermometer with 100 ft line and crank spool
Brass bilge drain
Batman figure on bow

"Dad's Old Boat"

Date of Manufacture: 1960

Manufacturer: Fiber Craft

Miami, Florida

Length: 17 Feet

Hull

Fiberglass, bow vee planing hull, bow decking, built-in seats

Capacity: ???? lbs maximum weight, ?? OBC certified Hp maximum

Propulsion

Johnson Model V4 SL-10 Super Sea Horse 50, Sears 7.5 HP air-cooled auxillary

Range: ?? miles

Maximum Speed: ?? MPH

Special Features

Quadruple 6-gallon fuel tanks
Electric start, electric choke
Masthead and port stern lights
Wrap around windshield with door to bow
Console with steering wheel, cigar lighter, speedometer, ammeter, dual fuel guages, compass
Between seat storage compartments, fire extinguisher, air horn
Removable pole holder (6 poles) with downrigger
Digital thermometer with 100 ft line and crank spool
Electric bilge pump
Anchor hatch on bow