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Jun142020

To Coin The Phrase

Blackhawk Chapter, NewsBy Stacy DasnoJune 14, 2020Leave a comment

by the Quast Family members of the Blackhawk chapter This boat brings a lot of fond memories to me and my family. Our Lyman is knick-named “Bee Bop”. Don’t ask me how my Dad, Arnie Quast Sr. coined that name, but for my entire life that is the affectionate title of this stately 1964 18’…

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Jun132020

Diva- A “Preserved-Original”

Lake Hopatcong Chapter, NewsBy Stacy DasnoJune 13, 20203 Comments

by Peter Takvorian member of the Lake Hopatcong chapter Riva wooden speedboats manufactured in Sarnico, Italy from the 1950’s through the 1970’s, are generally considered the pinnacle of design, construction, and elegance. In 1965, Carlo Riva and his designer, Barilini, discussed plans for a fast (45 mph) 18-19 ft boat with room to walk around…

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Jun122020

The Emperor’s Boat

Finger Lakes Chapter, NewsBy Stacy DasnoJune 12, 202010 Comments

By Dave Matthews member of Finger Lakes chapter Lancea’s documented history goes back to the fourth previous owner, Russ Balmer, who sailed her out of the Port Huron Yacht Club in the 1960s. Before that the history is murky but the last previous owner believed her to be the very same boat that was originally…

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Jun112020

Cruising the Lewis and Clark

News, Rocky Mountain Classics ChapterBy Stacy DasnoJune 11, 2020Leave a comment

By Rick Peebles member of the Rocky Mountain Classics chapter As far back as I can remember we were always going to “the lake”! Lewis & Clark Lake was created when the US Army Corps of Engineers built Gavins Point Dam as part of the Flood Control Act of 1944. Recreation on the lake opened…

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Jun102020

Chrissy

Michigan Chapter, News, Water Wonderland ChapterBy Stacy DasnoJune 10, 2020Leave a comment

By Wright family members of the Michigan and Water Wonderland chapters By Norma Wright member of the Michigan and Water Wonderland chapters Chrissy is a 1948 Chris Craft custom deluxe runabout with the original triple carburetor motor. When she joined the family in 1974, she was covered with fiberglass and painted brown and white. She…

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Jun82020

Red Velvet

News, Smith Mountain Lake ChapterBy Stacy DasnoJune 8, 2020Leave a comment

By William Goold member of the Smith Mountain Lake chapter Red Velvet is the name of a 17 foot ChrisCraft Sportsman. This ChrisCraft has lived almost all of its life on the fresh waters of Smith Mountain Lake, in Virginia. The 1956 mahogany and white oak boat has all of its original wood. The second…

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Jun72020

Mistakes and Negotiations

Chesapeake Bay Chapter, NewsBy Stacy DasnoJune 7, 20204 Comments

by Willard McJilton member of the Chesapeake Bay chapter In 1987, we decided to sell the NOVA. After making the decision and agreeing on a sale, it became apparent that this was a mistake and asked the new owner to bring it back when he was ready to sell. We are the 3rd and 5th…

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Jun62020

Ol Poke

News, Sunnyland ChapterBy Stacy DasnoJune 6, 2020Leave a comment

By Whitey Smale member of the Sunnyland chapter Joe Charles phoned me as I was cruising into Midland to tell me he had a 1929 or 30 26 ft Ditchburn for sale. He said he could meet me at the Midland dock later that afternoon to show me a picture of the boat in the…

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Jun52020

I’ve Got You Babe

NewsBy Stacy DasnoJune 5, 2020Leave a comment

by Glenn Feilhauer member of ACBS Our Chris Craft ORA232103V Lancer Inboard, fiberglass hull designed by Jim Wynne, was built in Cortland, New York, the year was 1973. We found this particular Lancer as we were passing through Celoron, New York in October of 2011. We were on our way back from New Jersey to…

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Jun42020

Miss Lucky

Finger Lakes Chapter, NewsBy Stacy DasnoJune 4, 2020Leave a comment

by Jim Gould member of the Finger Lakes chapter I had always wanted a Chris-Craft so when I retired in 1995, it seemed a perfect time. My search ended when I found Boyd Mefferd (Boyd’s Boats, Canton CT) and an “easy project” 1955 20ft. Chris-Craft Continental. A research visit to the Mariner’s Museum in Newport…

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Jun32020

The News Cruise

Blackhawk Chapter, NewsBy Stacy DasnoJune 3, 2020Leave a comment

by Skip Bliss member of the Blackhawk chapter Lake Geneva is the second largest Inland Lake in Wisconsin, and has long been recognized as a mecca for Sailing and Motor Boating enthusiasts. At roughly 5,000 spring fed acres and 160 feet deep it attracts both summer tourists and year round residents. I have spent my…

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Jun22020

Sea Maid Restoration

News, Northern California/Lake Tahoe ChapterBy Stacy DasnoJune 2, 20205 Comments

by G. Douglas Ball member of the Northern California/Lake Tahoe chapter When I was a young boy my father was stationed in Japan as part of his Air Force duties. While there he and my mother commissioned a 24′ wooden cabin cruiser to be built at a boat yard in Tokyo. We had many hours…

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