Elco Yachts

Just signed on for the first time in a while. I keep my 53’ Elco in a boathouse in Washington state. After first had her in Los Angeles in the hot sun for years, I can report that keeping her in a fully enclosed house had been the best for her. I varnish and paint every two years. In the summer I leave all doors, windows and ports open allowing full ventilation.

There is a lot to be said about a shed kept boat.

Last year my shop was moved from our old building to a new space in another building. While going thru all my
paper patterns I found the pattern for the ivy scroll work that was on the Rorola/Margie McCoy/Gatsby.
If the current owner would like to have it please contact me via e-mail. Mod edit: email addy removed

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Wow. While going down memory lane I came across this site, RoRoLa was a big part of my early years growing up. My Dad was the Superintendent of the Norshipco southern plant, I spent many a hours on RoRola back in the late 60's early 70's. During the summer months she was docked at Norfolk Yacht & Counrty Club. Andy and Frankie were the caretakers of her for many yrs employed by the Roper family.They kept her pristine then. She was powered by twin Buda 6 cyl diesels at the time. My Dad kept hhis boat at NYCC also and only 2 slips away for RoRoLa so at lunchtime I was always sniffing around for a free lunch and Frankie & Andy would always oblidge, Many times I was sent off in my skiff to catch some crab off the bridge to bring back for crabcakes they would prepare. Also fond memeorie of George Roper and his yacht a Tiffany 46 mahogany hulled sport fisher that my Dad and I would take south to Fla every year for George and Jean Roper. Wonderful times then growing up a river-rat on the Elizabeth river.

I have a chance to practically buy this for nothing!! Any help or interest would be amazing. I also will post more pictures. Thanks!

Hello Elco friends, I own one of the seven 57' Elco Yachts built around 1941. Serenity was originally Carolanne, and had several name changes over the years. My husband & I bought her in 1998, having loved, enjoyed and cared for her like a family member (albeit a mistress) ever since! I lost my captain husband this year and have decided to try to find Serenity a new owner who will care for her going forward. Advice and words of wisdom on how to begin this quest for the perfect new owner from Elco folks such as you are most welcome. A couple of photos from 2023 Concours d'Elegance "Wooden Keels & Classic Wheels" at Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook, Texas are attached.

Welcome to YF, Nel! Condolences on your husband. Let’s hope he found true Serenity! In the interim, get the boat photographed and place it in our classified listing area with as many details as you can muster. The listing will likely top a Google search so anyone looking for an Elco will find your boat.

I remember Serenity from when she was here on the Chesapeake Bay/Sassafras River at Gregg Neck Boatyard. She's beautiful.

Yes, we bought her from the Baumgart family, who have kept up with her all these years. She is a treasure.