Vintage Bros Boat Sales is excited to present this professionally restored 1968 Keaton Utility Ski. This boat is turn key an ready to be enjoyed. No expense was spared in it refurbishment.
In 1957 Jack Keaton formed Keaton Boats located in Sacramento, California. Into the 80's and 90s, Keaton Boats were known as a specialty builder of fine inboard ski boats as well as jet drive ski boats. The company lives on today as 'Classic Craft'. Part of their business is in the reproduction of Keaton boat parts to keep these wonderful boats on the water.
At Vintage Bros, we are antique and classic boat enthusiasts first and boat brokers second. We love putting buyers and sellers together and would love to own any of the boats we sell!
HULL
The fiberglass hull was preped, then painted in a beautiful silver-blue metal flake. It is stunning! No disappointments here! The original structure of the boat was repaired as needed to be sound and water- worthy.
INTERIOR
A brand new, period correct white interior was installed. As you can see buy the pictures it delivers a WOW! factor. The gauges are clear and easy to read and the steering wheel looks new.
MECHANICAL
A brand new Mercruiser 300hp 5.7 Litre (350 ci) V-8 was installed making this boat perform like a rocket on the water! The trailer is a 2020, dual-axle, Yacht Club trailer that makes this boat a pleasure to tow with as well as to launch and retrieve.
OVERALL
This boat is a fantastic value. Considering the quality of the restoration, it would cost nearly twice as much to duplicate this restoration as to buy this boat for the list price. Call Jim at 513 678 9379. Here is a video of this boat on the water. To watch touch the link, then touch 'open ' in the pop-up. Enjoy!!
https://youtu.be/0OsHdCi-3O8?si=zvJoHJZoglAXWg5U
1968 17' Keaton Utility Ski
Vintage Bros Boat Sales always recommends that any prospective purchaser either inspect the boat themselves or hire a third-party inspector to examine the boat as a contingency of purchase. Once these things are completed to the buyer's satisfaction the sale becomes final. It is the buyers right to waive all inspections. If a buyer choose to go this route they bare full responsibility for the choice made regarding the condition of the boat.
Vintage Bros. Boat Sales is happy to help in any prospective purchaser coordinate shipping. However, shipping is ultimately the responsibility of the purchaser not only in coordination but in payment of the service.