Description

Captain Latane was built by Alton Smith In 1944 at Susan Virginia
Her design and lines carry back to his fatherE.L.Smith who built similar vessels in the 1920S. She was constructed to run the FOUR FOOT CHOP of the Chesapeake Bay hauling oysters fish and farm produce to the markets.Original named George E she operated primarily out of the Hampton VA and Tangier Island VA.Her current owners acquired her and renamed her CAPT.Latane for a distant relative who was a cavalry Captain (C.S.A. during the Civil War.
In recent years she was retired as a work boat and enjoyed by her owners and their families and friends for pleasure cruises all over the Chesapeake Bay and Intracoastal Waterway.hosting wedding parties and various club outings. She has frequently entertained 25 to 30 guests.aboard one excursion.> Now there are NO AMINITES there is only a forward V-Berth & a Head Aft.

Dimensions

• LOA: 60
• Draft: 5' 0

Engine

• Make: Detroit
• Model: 871
• Cruising Speed: 10 kts
• Configuration: Single
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• I/O Configuration: Inboard

Tankage

• Fuel: 218 gal.

Layout Overview
There is a cargo area below, that is all it is for store-age & would NOT be feasible,cost prohibitive to convert to salon, or galley just not enough space or height to do a conversion. It is just a day boat for family friends & short cruises. Up in the forward hatch is a V-Berth & a window type air conditioner. The steps going into this area a steep. The head-no shower is all the way to the aft as shown in the pictures.

Salon
No Salon, there are no amenities on this ship.

Galley
No Galley

Staterooms
The forward V bert is the only sleeping are on this ship.

Electronics

• GPS 170 C
• VHF
• Am/Fm Stero

• Loran Raython
• Gold Star Rada

Disclaimer

Owner can provide detailed work sheets for the past three years upon request.While we attempt to display current and accurate data, this listing may not reflect the most recent transactions or may contain occasional data entry errors.  Selling agent makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the content or availability of the products described herein.  All inventory listed is subject to availability and prior sale.  Please consult selling agent for details.  Prices are quoted for the USA only and may not include transportation, taxes, or other applicable charges.  Photographs may be representative only and may vary somewhat from the actual items offered for sale.  We will not be responsible for inaccurate data obtained from our site.  Please check with your local dealer to ensure that you have the latest information available.  Information on this web site could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors.  Changes may be periodically made to the information or the products herein.  Questions or comments regarding these policies may be directed to website hosting agent.<> Owner wants sold,moving up. The boat will be sold AS IS WERE IS with a sea trial. Papers of work performed for the last three years can be supplied & Smith Railway with a serious buyer will give report & opinion of hull condition.Oil samples July 2010 just done & reported to be good.