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1953 Ladd Cruiser 13 years 4 weeks ago #76987

I just bought a 1953 Ladd, 17.5 ft., with a 1976 135 h.p. Johnson outboard.
It was restored a few yrs. ago, and has an electric fridge, 3 burner LP stove, 3 batteries, and fully outfitted.
Glass over wood hull.Dual axle, custom trailer.
I plan on replacing the windshield with something to my liking.
From what I've read, In the 1950's, these were produced by Ladd Shipyard in Stockton,California
Anyone have any information on these boats?

Here's a video from the past:
www.travelfilmarchive.com/item.php?id=12548&keywords=Beverly+Hills+Real+Estate+Tour+North+America+United+States+California+Los+Angeles+Commerce+++++16mm+B%2FW+0+1950s&startrow=10
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Re:1953 Ladd Cruiser 13 years 4 weeks ago #76988

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Re:1953 Ladd Cruiser 13 years 4 weeks ago #76998

That is one sharp looking cruiser. Sounds like it's ready to go, and that 135 should push it along real good. Nice find.

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Re:1953 Ladd Cruiser 13 years 4 weeks ago #77001

I was looking at a project 58' Glasspar Delmar like your's Normspeed, before I found this one.

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Re:1953 Ladd Cruiser 13 years 4 weeks ago #77008

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Gotta agree with Norm, Nice Find! ;)

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Re: 1953 Ladd Cruiser 13 years 4 weeks ago #77025

brutustitan,

NICE FIND! - PURTY!

WELCOME ABOARD.

yours, satx

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Re: 1953 Ladd Cruiser 13 years 4 weeks ago #77031

A couple hits in the January and May 1954 issues of MotorBoating magazine:

www.google.com/search?tbm=bks&hl=en&q=%22ladd-built%22

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Re: 1953 Ladd Cruiser 13 years 4 weeks ago #77034

Very interesting Andy.
Ladd seem's to have been prosperous at that time.

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Re:1953 Ladd Cruiser 13 years 4 weeks ago #77049

I like it! Very nice boat. I would add that to my list of ones to watch for but it would be a little big for my garage.

Currently shopping for my first project boat. The Del Mar is my favorite so far...

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Re:1953 Ladd Cruiser 13 years 4 weeks ago #77052

NorCalSaint, here's one in our area:
stockton.craigslist.org/boa/3679141586.html
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Re:1953 Ladd Cruiser 13 years 3 weeks ago #77063

Thanks Brutustitan,
I have sent emails back and forth with him for the last 10 days or so. He sent me additional photos on Friday of the inside. Hoping to go see it soon.

I also have a talked with a guy who has one & only want $300, & it comes with all the hardware (even the top wind shield)

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Re:1953 Ladd Cruiser 13 years 2 weeks ago #77506

That Ladd is a very good lookin boat. It reminds me of the Express Cruiser in aluminum that Arkansas Traveler sold in the early 50s, up to 1955 at least.
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Re:1953 Ladd Cruiser 13 years 2 weeks ago #77563

Very similar.I think I"ll make that style of window.

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