Description
1990 Custom Howdy Eidelman Sternwheeler - Jack Sarin
AMAZING PIECE OF OREGONS HISTORY AVAILABLE ON A MODERN PLATFORM. THIS 1990 JACK SARIN (NAVAL ARCHITECT) DESIGNED STERNWHEELER, IS AN ACCURATE REPRESENTATION OF HOW THE RIVERS IN OREGON LOOKED WITH VESSELS LIKE THIS PLYING THE WATERS.
THE WILLAMETTE QUEEN IS AN ACTIVE, TURNKEY, AND VIABLE BUSINESS, WHETHER CRUISING THE WILLAMETTE FOR WEDDINGS, CORPORATE EVENTS, BRUNCHES, OR SITTING AT THE DOCK AS A RESTAURANT. THE VESSEL HAS FOOD AND LIQUOR LICENSES. FEATURED IN MANY ARTICLES, THE WILLAMETTE QUEEN IS VERY WELL KNOWN, AND THE CITY OF SALEM IS VERY KEEN ON KEEPING THE VESSEL IN PLACE AS A GREAT TOURIST DESTINATION.
A LATE 2018 MARINE SURVEY VALUED JUST THE VESSEL AT $800,000.00. YOU CAN GET THE VESSEL AND THE BUSINESS FOR LESS THAN THAT!!!
If you are a water faring person, looking for an amazing business opportunity, you have just found it! After 24 successful years (yes, the business came through COVID just fine) the owners have decided to retire, and pass the Willamette Queen onto fortunate new owners. They have decided to sell the vessel and business, or just the vessel, whichever works for new owners.
Able to have 101 patrons dining, and a total of 109, the WQ is a Coastguard inspected vessel. There is a full bar, and kitchen, to cater to any event you could imagine. The WQ is a renown wedding venue, and is used for river cruising brunches, private dinner events, and much much more. Captain Richard deftly maneuvers the vessel using the forward/backward thrust of the hydraulically driven paddle wheels, and side thrust from hydraulic bow and stern thrusters, while Ms Barbara runs the galley and bar.
There are many different linens, chair coverings, and table ornaments/decorations etc to provide a great palette of color options to a bride or event planner, and this includes decorations for all major holidays. There are also several vehicles that can go with the boat, and have been used successfully alongside the WQ.
The vehicles include:
1999 9 passenger Lincoln Limousine
1989 Ford 16 passenger Shuttle Bus
50' Double Decker Parade Float designed like a sternwheeler.
As a very established business, a new owner could be very successful, with some guidance from the current owners. Even if only operated as a waterfront restaurant, the business would be thoroughly supported by the city of Salem.
If you would like to view the Willamette Queen, please call the listing broker to schedule a viewing.
Other Details
General Information
Name: Willamette Queen
Style: Dual Paddlewheel Sternwheeler
Builder: Howdy Eidlemann
Naval Architect: Jack Sarin
Hull: Displacement
USCG #: 959851
USCG Certified: Yes
USCG Drydock: January 2019
Passenger Capacity: 101, total allowed 109
Dining Capacity: 101
Gross Tonnage: 62 GRT
Net Tonnage: 50 NRT
Cruising Speed: 9mph
Build Year: 1990
LOA: 87'
LWL: 64.8'
Beam: 24'
Draft: 3.5'
Route Certification: Rivers
HULL, SUPERSTRUCTURE, DECKS:
Solid laminate FRP (fiberglass) hull with 3/4" marine plywood bulkheads, transverse framing, steel I beam longitudinally run between decks, full length solid laminate FRP keel
Deck fittings for electrical (Port aft), water (bow), fuel (port amidships), and waste (bow centerline)
Boarding doors are forward on Port and Stbd sides
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND ENGINE DETAILS:
Cummins 855 6 cylinder 285hp turbo diesel with governor, which powers 4 hydraulic pumps, and a Lima generator
Engine hours 940 after complete overhaul/rebuild
Keel cooler system on Port and Stbd
Dry stack exhaust
Split/dual paddlewheel
Bow and stern hydraulic thrusters
Hydraulic controlled rudder between paddlewheels
2 33 gal Craftsman compressors
Everbuilt 1/2hp Jet Water Pump with 20 gal tank, delivering 125psi
Hot water tank 115 VAC 50 gal
GROUND TACKLE:
2 Fisherman anchors 250lbs and 100lbs, and 1 Navy anchor 100lbs
50' 1/2" Galvanised chain, and 100' nylon rode
HEADS:
Two restrooms on lower deck
Male: 1 stall, 1 Urinal, and 1 Sink
Female: 2 Stalls, 1 Sink
TANKAGE:
500 gal fuel (fiberglass)
500 gal freshwater (fiberglass)
500 gal waste (fiberglass)
WHEELHOUSE:
Throttle/clutch controls
Hydraulic wheel steering
Bow and Stern thruster controls
8' Brass ships bell
14" Air train whistle
10" Air whistle
Compass
Bilge alarms and controls
Upholstered helm seat
Remote controlled searchlight
VHF base station, and handheld
FM radio
Depth Sounder
Wired and wireless Microphone speaker systems
Entertainment system with Sony 50 CD player, two Dynacord Sound Mixers (2 x 300 watts), Optimus 1250, E/V Power Speakers, Dining room speakers, and BOSE exterior deck speakers
MAIN SALON:
11 ( 48' X 24") Laminate tables
18 (24' x 24") Laminate tables
Upholstered stacking chairs (82 on the boat, and 20 more in storage)
LOWER DECK (01)
GALLEY EQUIPMENT:
Blodgett full size convection oven
GE Range/oven, Kenmore Range/oven (1 of each)
Frigidaire large microwave
Amana refrigerator/freezer
Holiday chest freezer
GE Small refrigerator for coffee service
3 Stainless sinks, 2 stainless tables
CMA L-IX Dishwasher with 6 racks
2 Burner BUNN Commercial coffee maker plus warmer
8 Baking trays, plus 2 extra large
Knives 107, Forks 123, Teaspoons 64, Soup Spoons 11, Serving Spoons 24, Ice Tea Spoons 20
Goldware 4 piece place servings for 20
Plates and Bowls: 9" Clear 95, 7" Clear 100, 9" Ivory 20, 5" Salad/Dessert 175, Soup Bowl 30, Fruit Cups 20, 11" Ivory Plates for Cake Table 11, Cupcake Holders 2 Blue & 1 Gold
Tulip shaped Ice Cream Sundae Dishes (35)
Serving Pieces Gold for Buffet 6
Cooking Pots: Extra Lrg Soup 3, Various 8, Frying Pans Various 8, Cast Iron Fryers 3, Spaghetti Pot 1
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
9 Type ABC Dry Chemical Extinguishers
1 CO2 System for Engine Room
14 Rule 1500 GPH 12vdc Submersible Automatic Bilge Pumps
Plumbed, Galvanized Bilge Piping to Pump Every Compartment, powered by 115vac AC Myer Jet Pump
SUPPLIES STORED OFF VESSEL:
36 Plastic boxes filed with artificial flowers of every color and type for weddings and special events
Wide variety of decorations for all major holidays and seasons
Extra tables and chairs
SPECIAL VEHICLES:
1999 Lincoln Limousine 9 passenger
1989 Ford 16 Seater Shuttle Bus
50' Double Decker Parade Float designed like a sternwheeler
NOTE: Personal Items and Photos are not included in the sale.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Features
Electrical Equipment:
Shore Power Inlet
Generator
Electronics:
Depthsounder
Log-Speedometer
Navigation Center
Radio
Compas
CD Player
Cockpit Speakers
VHF
Inside Equipment:
Stern Thruster
Dishwasher
Bow Thruster
Electric Bilge Pump
Oven
Manual Bilge Pump
Microwave Oven
Air Compressor
Marine Head
Heating
Refrigerator
Deep Freezer
Battery Charger
Outside Equipment:
Swimming Ladder
Propulsion
Engine Make: Cummins
Engine Model: 855
Engine Year: 1990
Total Power: 285hp
Engine Hours: 940
Engine Type: Electric
Drive Type Other
Fuel Type: Diesel
Specifications
Speed & Distance:
Cruising Speed: 7.82kn
Dimensions:
Length Overall: 87ft
Max Draft: 3.5ft
Beam: 24ft
Length at Waterline: 64.67ft
Miscellaneous:
Windlass: Electric Windlass
Electrical Circuit: 12V
Tanks:
Fresh Water Tank: 500 Gal
Fuel Tank: 500 Gal
Holding Tank: 500 Gal
Accommodations:
Heads: 4
