42-Years-Owned 1934 McNeil & Norris 26' Launch
Presentation
This 26′ wood-hulled launch was built in 1934 by McNeil & Norris of Bala, Ontario, and is said to have been used as a hotel shuttle on nearby Lake Muskoka. It was purchased by its current owner in 1984, and a subsequent refurbishment culminating in 1990 involved replacing the bottom, revarnishing the topsides and deck, and rebuilding the Buchanan Model 75-90 inline-six. The boat won several awards at Ontario boat shows following the refurbishment, including Best in Show and People’s Choice trophies. Features include dual cockpits upholstered in red vinyl as well as navigation lights, a dual-pane folding windscreen, fore and aft flag holders, and a three-blade bronze propeller. Jennifer Ann is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with New York registration in the owner’s name.
The hull’s bottom was replaced and refinished in black during the refurbishment at which time the topsides and deck were sanded and varnished. The boat features an upswept raised-deck design as well as a polished cutwater, stainless-steel deck hardware, navigation lights, fore and aft flag holders, and a dual-pane folding windscreen.
Photos taken before and during the refurbishment can be viewed in the gallery below.
The aft cockpit houses two bench seats upholstered in red vinyl along with rear-facing wicker seats, and the smaller forward cockpit contains a matching bench and wraparound coaming pad.
The port-side helm features a black four-spoke steering wheel with hub-mounted levers for the throttle and manual timing advance. A chrome floor-mounted gear selector is located ahead of the operator’s seat, and instrumentation mounted to the wooden dash consists of a 4k-rpm tachometer and gauges for amperage and oil pressure. The boat is not equipped with an hour meter, and total runtime is unknown.
The midship-mounted Buchanan Model 75-90 inline-six was rebuilt during the refurbishment. It is equipped with a one-piece bronze carburetor, copper fluid lines, and an electric starter. The engine was last started circa 2014, after which it was pickled before being placed into storage.
Bids & Comments
tele68 0
Bid
Oct 13, 2026 · 18:08
Bid in the amount of $17,000
Timbo1
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Oct 13, 2026 · 18:08
Bid in the amount of $16,500
tele68
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Oct 13, 2026 · 18:07
Bid in the amount of $16,000
Timbo1
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Oct 13, 2026 · 18:07
Bid in the amount of $15,500
tele68
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Oct 13, 2026 · 18:07
Bid in the amount of $15,000
Timbo1
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Oct 13, 2026 · 18:07
Bid in the amount of $14,000
tele68
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Oct 13, 2026 · 18:06
Bid in the amount of $13,000
Timbo1
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Oct 13, 2026 · 18:06
Bid in the amount of $12,000
tele68
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Oct 13, 2026 · 18:06
Bid in the amount of $11,500
Timbo1
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Oct 13, 2026 · 18:06
Bid in the amount of $11,000
tele68
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Oct 13, 2026 · 18:03
Bid in the amount of $10,500
Oct 13, 2026 · 17:46
Thanks for the clarification - Great looking Boat
Oct 13, 2026 · 17:21
@Tavernstand1734
The carburetor is a solid Brass Carter one barrel if memory serves me right
The carburetor is a solid Brass Carter one barrel if memory serves me right
Benson4848
Bid
Oct 13, 2026 · 17:11
Bid in the amount of $10,000
Oct 13, 2026 · 17:07
Beautiful boat, really sharp lines. Im interested by the carburetor it looks like a Holley D-3, but not exactly, tough to read the tag but would be useful to know. I would expect this on the water around 15-20mph comfortably?
Oct 13, 2026 · 16:35
Is this Reserve or no-reserve
Seanfuller53 (The Seller)
Oct 13, 2026 · 16:14
This is a beautiful Boat patiently waiting for its new owner! Let this be the reason you and your family can go spend time together on the water! Good luck to all bidders!
mdvilla
Bid
Oct 13, 2026 · 15:42
Bid in the amount of $9,100
Seanfuller53 (The Seller)
Oct 13, 2026 · 14:00
@thejohnnymac
Yes more than able to load it on a trailer here!
Yes more than able to load it on a trailer here!
Rideau
Bid
Oct 13, 2026 · 13:51
Bid in the amount of $9,000
Oct 13, 2026 · 13:47
Any idea on how much it weighs?
Oct 13, 2026 · 12:49
@Seanfuller53 - Do you have a way to load it from the dollies to a trailer onsite?
Oct 13, 2026 · 04:15
Man I want this for my son and I
terrazzo
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Oct 12, 2026 · 23:38
Bid in the amount of $8,500
xshydro
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Oct 12, 2026 · 23:17
Bid in the amount of $7,000
Oct 12, 2026 · 20:06
Bid in the amount of $6,000
Seanfuller53 (The Seller)
Oct 12, 2026 · 14:19
I do not have a video of it running, But i’m very local to a marina that i would be willing to meet the buyer and and show it runs prior to Pickup if wanted!
Oct 11, 2026 · 00:04
Got a video of the engine on?
Chadt1983
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Oct 11, 2026 · 00:03
Bid in the amount of $5,100
Seanfuller53 (The Seller)
Oct 10, 2026 · 02:05
There is a Trailer available to use for pickup if needed!
mshudson
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Oct 9, 2026 · 19:16
Bid in the amount of $5,000
54Magnette
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Oct 8, 2026 · 23:42
Bid in the amount of $2,300
Seanfuller53 (The Seller)
Oct 8, 2026 · 15:25
Plenty of space for Everyone on the boat! The craftsmanship on this boat is incredible! Any Questions please ask!
Oct 7, 2026 · 18:46
The wicker chairs have leather booties on the to help prevent the from moving and also not scratch the floor.
Seanfuller53 (The Seller)
Oct 7, 2026 · 15:52
@drrot
Summer of 2013 the boat was taken into the water and had routine maintenance / tune up preformed before making its way to its resting spot where it still sits!
Summer of 2013 the boat was taken into the water and had routine maintenance / tune up preformed before making its way to its resting spot where it still sits!
Seanfuller53 (The Seller)
Oct 7, 2026 · 15:33
@boyleed
The Bottom Should be soaked but is very tight still! as shown in Photos
The Bottom Should be soaked but is very tight still! as shown in Photos
Oct 7, 2026 · 15:32
Rare boat, quality of craftsmanship is equal to a Ditchburn or Minett, when this boat was in Muskoka it was owned by one family for decades and well maintained every spring and fall, I cannot speak to when it left Muskoka;
Oct 7, 2026 · 13:53
AMAZING!!!!! {;-)>
Oct 7, 2026 · 13:26
Wicker chairs -assume part of original design?
Never seen that before -wonder they do in rough water when fannies not in them!
Never seen that before -wonder they do in rough water when fannies not in them!
Oct 7, 2026 · 12:54
Would love to see a video of this running on the water. Beautiful boat
Oct 7, 2026 · 07:03
Wicker chairs! our ancestors almost 100 years ago probably had a lot calmer outlook on life than us. And just imagine how cool a lady Jennifer Ann must have been!
Oct 7, 2026 · 04:35
I guess this is the true meaning of a boat house.
Oct 6, 2026 · 21:08
when was it last in the water running?
drrot
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Oct 6, 2026 · 21:07
Bid in the amount of $1,500
Oct 6, 2026 · 20:45
Notice how Canadian boats are built differently than traditional American boats. Hull is built with steam bent ribs, just like a canoe, and the steering is on the port side.
thejoshuag
Bid
Oct 2, 2026 · 03:52
Bid in the amount of $500
Oct 1, 2026 · 15:34
Do you have a trailer for it?"
Oct 1, 2026 · 12:38
Is this sitting inside someones home in a ground floor, collector play ground? Not that there is anything wrong with that....
Sep 30, 2026 · 20:45
It still has a soaking bottom correct? Lovely example.
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