By Ted W. Hall – Great-Grandson of George W. Hall, Finger Lakes Boating Museum, Wine Country Classic Boats, Finger Lakes and North Coast Ohio Chapter of ACBS Member In the Finger Lakes Boating Museum’s Copper Nail issue from Fall 2021, I wrote about my Great Grandfather, George W. Hall. He built approximately 40+ boats in…
Do you remember this story from 2018? It’s about a Myster Girl – cabin cruiser, trailer and light freight trailer all in one, patented in 1950. Enjoy Mystery Girl is truly a rare find! Mystery Girl, when found after being in hiding since 1961, brought Scot Marechaux and Lois Bulger to membership in ACBS and the…
For Them, The Boat Was Less Than a Month Old, He Named It… Lily, of course. The boat was a barn find, introduced to the two of them by FLC member Steve White. It was in pretty good shape. Noah was sure he could get it ready in time for the boat show, thinking it only…
Charter Date: April 8, 1978 In the Beginning… The year 1977 was the catalyst for forming the Finger Lakes Chapter of ACBS. Ford Knight, the driving force who along with Fred Curry, Richard Morehouse, Jr., John Bradley and Dick Sherwood, sent notices to various local newspapers announcing an organizational and informational meeting for those interested…
A People’s Choice Pink 1958 Century Roan In 2011, she saw it. A pink 1958 Century Roan. A boat fabricated in her favorite color. “I fell in love with it in about two seconds,” says Kateyln Marsden, member of the Finger Lakes Chapter, a third generation member, in fact. “My grandparents were founding members.” The…
By Janice Miller, Finger Lakes Chapter Member As I write this piece, looking at the snow-covered pines outside my window with a glimpse of the clear blue lake in the background, summer and boating weather in Upstate New York, seem a long way off. I live and work in the beautiful Finger Lakes region where…
By Janice Miller, Finger Lakes Chapter When Paul Garrett picked up his newest purchase, a 30’ Hacker Craft triple- cockpit named Timeless, little did he anticipate it would provide a wedding ride 72 hours later…in the pouring rain! Paul, 2nd Vice President and Boat Show Chair of the Finger Lakes Chapter, is known for his…
Too Often, This Silent Poisoning Happens On Board It is not the pandemic, seasickness, flu, or your lunch. Carbon Monoxide is dangerous. Victims need to find fresh air immediately. This happens on boats more than you think. By Tom Beardsley, Finger Lakes Chapter (This story was originally published in the March 2021 issue of Brightwork.…
By Mike DiLallo, Finger Lakes Chapter I have always been a huge advocate of the gorgeous and unique Finger Lakes Region located in Upstate NY. I have been an avid boater for 35 years and had numerous boats over the years, enjoying them exclusively on the Finger Lakes. I have always admired the craftsmanship and…
This week’s Tuesday Tour of Classic Boats is led by a 1978 Chris Craft 19-foot Lancer named Wise Choice. Wise Choice is owned by Bill Wise, a member of the North Coast Ohio Chapter. Home Again was built in 1932 by Chris Craft. She is a “300” model 15.5-feet long. The name Home Again makes you wonder…
By Donald Drexler, Finger Lakes Chapter It all started in early November 1981 when I was driving down the West Lake Road on Conesus Lake in New York. Sitting on a cradle with a for sale sign, was a 17-foot Century Resorter needing a lot of work. There was no question the style was extravagant,…
by Joe Lucchesi member of the Finger Lakes chapter Growing up I was fortunate to have spent the first 18 summers of my life at our cottage on Cayuga Lake, one of the largest of New York’s Finger Lakes. Our cottage was directly across the lake from Castelli’s Marina (as it was known in the…