1931 wicks brothers tallulah 31' "BOOK ENDS"

Overview

TALLULAH is a wonderful example of how “Picnic-Style” powerboats were presented in the American Pre-war era. Built by Wicks Brothers Boats in Amityville, Long Island, she has been beautifully maintained and significantly refreshed in 2022 by the experts at McMillen Yachts. She features a lovely layout suitable for a full day or weekend on the water. She is ideally suited for the classic yacht lover desiring an affordable, easy to maintain classic in great shape. New diesel power, paint and varnish ensure she is truly ready to go.

Key Features
• New Yanmar diesel engine
• New AC/DC electrical panels
• New battery charger and batteries
• New soft goods
• New top side and deck paint

Accommodations

TALLULAH features a simple and practical arraignment plan with an enclosed head located forward, followed by two settees (which double as bunks) to port and starboard and a basic galley.  The interior is very open and airy, with newly done cushions and soft goods, fresh paint and varnished mahogany trim and cabinetry.  Up two steps farther aft and one is welcomed into a large open cockpit, fully protected from the sun.  All six of her windows open inward to allow for a fully “alfresco” feeling if desired.  A newly designed and constructed aft settee was installed by McMillen Yachts in 2022 and provides a lovely place to lounge.

Saloon

• Twin port and starboard settees (convert to bunks)
• Teak and holly sole
• Freshly painted white bulkheads with mahogany trim and cabinetry
• Large overhead hatch with bronze screen
• Companionway stairs to cockpit (2-steps)
• 2 x Wall sconces
• 6 x Inward opening windows

Head

• Toilet
• Mirror
• Porcelain wash basin w/cold water spigot
• Small built-in chest of drawers
• Wall sconce
• Teak and holly sole
• Hanging locker
• 2 x Inward opening ports

Galley

The simple galley is located to both port and starboard, aft of the Saloon.
• Wash basin w/cold water spigot
• Slide out drawer customized to hold a cooler
• 120-Volt GFI outlet

Hull and Deck Equipment

• Semi-displacement hull made of cedar planking on oak frames, all in nice shape
• Fully protected prop with skeg hung rudder
• 2 x 19-Gal plastic fuel tanks (1997)
• 10-Gal plastic water tank
• Freshly painted nonskid decks and hardtop in Sundown Buff Awlgrip (2022)
• Custom aft cockpit seating (2023)
• Varnished teak and holy cockpit sole
• Pedestal helm seat
• Overhead hardtop lighting
• 6 x Inward opening windows

Electronics and Navigation

• Yanmar engine panel w/tach, temp, and oil pressure gauges
• Single lever throttle control
• USCG required lighting
• Original manual rooftop mounted spotlight

Machinery and Electrical

• Yanmar 4JH110 110hp diesel installed in 2022 (6.5hrs 9/2024)
• 3 x 12-Volt Lifeline AGM 125amp hour batteries (recent)
• Victron battery charger and monitor
• Battery on/off switch
• 12-Volt electrical panel
• 120-Volt electrical panel
• 30Amp shore power

Broker Remarks

TALLULAH is a rare offering on today’s brokerage market.  Her current owner acquired her a few years ago and has taken the steps to upgrade and refresh this sweet little classic in first class fashion.  Her new Yanmar diesel engine, updated systems, and consistent care and maintenance ensure her next owner the ability to cruise immediately.