Ventnor 1949 Deluxe Runabout 19'

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Ventnor 1949 Deluxe Runabout 19'

Motor Vehicle

Description1949 Ventnor Deluxe Runabout 19'

Entry/Object ID

3.1949.19.RN.267

Motor Vehicle Type

Runabout

Category

Classic

Make and Manufacture

Manufacturer

Ventnor

Model

Deluxe Runabout

Manufacture Date

1949

Make and Manufacture Notes

Name - La Fin

Motor Vehicle Details

Engine

Details

Gary Marine 6 Cyl

Engine Position

Inboard

Horsepower

150 HP

Vehicle Numbers

Number Type

Hull Number

Number

19-1034

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

19 FT

Provenance

Notes

Comprehensively restored in 2010-2011 by Van Dam. Rare Gray Marine Fireball 150hp dual carbureted engine. Van Dam receipts note this boat as a 21' Ventnor Deluxe Runabout, but production records note it as 20'. Ventnor runabouts are highly collectable and the Deluxe/Sport Runabout is recognized for its Art Deco design and integrated dorsal fin. Built in Ventnor, NJ and designed by Adolf Apel, a highly regarded designer in the world of racing and record setting.

Created By

don@boatiqueboathousecollection.com

Create Date

01/30/2024

Updated By

don@boatiqueboathousecollection.com

Update Date

12/02/2025

Ventnor runabouts are highly collectable and the Deluxe/Sport Runabout is recognized for its Art Deco design and integrated dorsal fin.

Designed by Adolf Apel, a highly regarded designer in the world of racing and record setting. Apel also designed the Chris Craft Cobra.