"Lady Victoria", a 1956, 27ft. Shepherd Hardtop

(owned by Murray and Victoria Parnell)

Hull #66

Weight - Approx. 8000 lbs.

Beam - 9'8"

Freeboard - 44" at bow, 30" at stern

Power - Twin flat head 6 cyl. Chrysler Crowms

HP Rating - 135 hp each

Transmission - V drives

Construction - Double plank mahogany on bottom. Single plank mahogany throughout the rest of the boat.

Standard Features - sink, icebox, cabinets, for stove and storage, head and four roll up side windows.

This boat was originally owned by a doctor from Boston who owned an island on Georgian Bay. This boat was used to transport him and guests to the island. Once he lost his driver's licence he ordered the real estate office to sell the island, and asked Cliff's Marine to sell the boat.

restoration begins!

In 1988 it was sold and brought to the Kawarthas. In March of 1992 it was sold to Murray & Victoria Parnell. At that time it was due for an overhaul. Everything was still original to the boat. The engines and transmissions were overhauled, and the boat was completely stripped down.

stained/ ready for varnish

She was fitted with a new windshield, hardtop sides & roof. Then after staining and ten coats of varnish it was launched on August 10th, 1996.

10 coats of varnish, almost ready for the water!

twin flathead 6 cyl. Chrysler Crowns 135hp each

After standing his wife up on their anniversary due to the fact that he was working on the boat all night long, Murray promptly named the boat Lady Victoria - it was that or Box 335 Bridgenorth on the side for his new address!

"Lady Victoria."

The boat is now enjoyed by the Parnell family and friends at the cottage on Chemung Lake.

Boat Show 2004 - at the Lift Lock and at Little Lake, Peterborough:

at 2004 Rendezvous

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