Roberts Mini-Craft 10ft boat

[Helmar]

I am not sure why but for some reason, I think I want one of those little boats like Marty had.

I did a search on the Internet and the only thing that even showed up was a Post from NWCLASSICBOATCLUB.COM

Here is the post as you can see is dated back in 2011

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Marty Loken (Norseboater)

07-29-2011, 04:51 PM


Roberts Mini-Craft

I owned one of the little 10-footers several years ago, and sold it to a guy who was going to keep in somewhere on the Lake Washington Ship Canal. At the time it had a 20hp electric-start Johnson outboard, which seemed about right for the mini-runabout.

As far as I know, the fellow who built Roberts Mini-Crafts had a shop (maybe at his home) in Mountlake Terrace. He advertised the runabouts in a few local-area publications at the time, including Nor'westing.

John Flaherty, father of NWCBC member Brian Flaherty, might have known the Mini-Craft builder personally. (At least he seemed to know something about their production, and he had the name of the builder...which escapes me at the moment.)

Attached below is a photo of my old Mini-Craft, being tested by another club member during a rendezvous in Gig Harbor.

- Marty


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My chances of finding one of these might be slim to none. I Do have a 10 glass boat that I could convert but also just thinking I would feel better if I found a 12 foot glass boat as a donor to convert into maybe a Helmars Mini-Craft
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[Kelly]

I wonder how many were built? They look like fun to cruise around in.

[Helmar]

There was one fellow in Seattle that uses one of those for a boat tender or did.
It think they are pretty cool looking.

Here is something that I have Never seen.....I know Tim Jones has or had the Skagit Tender boat but, these, never seen one.
Ever hear of a Skagit Sneak Boat ?
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[TheBronze]

Funny that 2 more feet gets you Glasspar Marathon. Mini boats look like a lot of fun though.

[McSkagit Tim Jones]

Have never seen a Skagit Sneak Boat. Only in the brochure. I suppose being sneak boats, they'd be hard to spot...especially crouching in the blackberry bushes.

Like the Robert's Mini-Craft. Don't recall ever seeing one...

Tim

[Bflaherty]

I believe there was a fellow with a son that brought his little Robert's Mini-Craft to a couple events several years ago... Not sure it was previously Marty's or a second one. He was pretty cool guy and participated in several events for a year or two then disappeared.

Personally, I like the GW Invader better as a mini boat, but the Robert's does have more traditional hull lines.

[Oneuglynerd]

I know this is an old thread but I have a Robert's mini-craft that I'm selling right now. Here's a few pics probably won't post it here as it's on craigslist portland and seattle but it's a very nice boat stable and gets more attention at the docks than anything else.

[Oneuglynerd]

Just a few pics sad I doubt I'll ever see one again after I sell it.

[Oneuglynerd]

Last one in the water. Sorry I don't have very exciting photos but I do love this little boat.

[Helmar]

I know this is an old thread but I have a Robert's mini-craft that I'm selling right now. Here's a few pics probably won't post it here as it's on craigslist portland and seattle but it's a very nice boat stable and gets more attention at the docks than anything else.

There was only one other one that I knew of that was in the Seattle area. The fellow used to be one of our members, but like others moved on. I have not seen one of those little boat for a very long time. In fact, I will contact Marty Loken to see if he has any interest.

[Oneuglynerd]

Sounds good. Thanks

[Ross]

Hi there - I have a Roberts Mini Craft that needs to be valued as part of an estate. I haven't been able to find others for sale to get any sense of value, wondering if someone might be able to help. Outfitted with a 20HP Mercury outboard, needs work cleaning up and getting back to running shape.

Patrick Ross

[Bruce R]

here's one I looked at a couple weeks ago for $1200. https://offerup.com/item/detail/491537636/

[Ross]

Thank you very much, appreciate it.

[CharlieG]