by Raymond Reynolds member of the Lake Hopatcong chapter Photos by Bob Kays I was introduced to wooden boats at an early age. My wife became a boater when she married me. At the time of our marriage I owned a 1942, 17′ Century Sea Maid. I sold it a few years later. It would…
By Robert Rienzo, Lake Hopatcong Chapter My journey began in 1957 at the age of 9 when my family purchased a 16-foot Thompson Boat with a Johnson 30 HP motor. The boat was docked at Riviera Beach, NJ, several blocks away from our summer home. Several years later a Chris Craft utility was docked along…
by Richard Reichert member of the Lake Hopatcong chapter As a child in the 1950’s I was lucky to have spent every summer at our family home on Lake Wallenpaupack. At the age of 12 I spent hours at the end of our dock hoping to see the occasional wooden boat that passed. Our immediate…
by Kenneth Moeri member of the Lake Hopatcong chapter My dream of owning a classic boat became a reality in July 2010. I acquired Hornblower with love in my eye in beautiful Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey from an ACBSLH chapter member. Hornblower is a 1954 20 ‘Chris Craft Special Sportsman had been basically restored to…
by Raymond Reynolds member of the Lake Hopatcong chapter Photos by Bob Kays I was introduced to wooden boats at an early age. My wife became a boater when she married me. At the time of our marriage I owned a 1942, 17′ Century Sea Maid. I sold it a few years later. It would…
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…
by Jon & Kait’s V8s member of the Lake Hopatcong chapter Chris Craft, Grey Marine, Chrysler, Cadillac, Palmer, the options are too many to choose. Pre-war blue, post-war blue, Grey Marine green, Fireball-red, how is one supposed to pick? Asking me to pick my favorite engine is like asking a mother who her favorite child…
The Lake Hopatcong Chapter had a beautiful, warm night for our monthly cruise night. Bob Kays sent these wonderful pictures taken during the Chapter’s most recent evening on the lake. The lakeside community enjoys seeing our boats cruise by, many were out on their docks and decks waving. Current ACBS VP Stan Struble led the…
She came from England. Demeter, a 1926 28’ Taylor & Bates launch was built at a boatyard on the Thames. Needing a frame up restoration to return to service, Demeter underwent major surgery over two years at Pete Schell’s shop. The Lake Hopatcong Chapter was privileged to see the before and after with owner, Peter…
Independence is the name on this boat – appropriate for this US Independence Day week. Independence is a 38 ft Chris Craft Commander built in 1968, making her a Classic Boat. She is owned by William Flaglor, member of the Niagara Frontier Chapter. Arnie Brulhardt sent this picture of his 1963 Thompson SeaCoaster. The photo is titled,…
The Lake Hopatcong Chapter of ACBS held their 44th annual boat show at the Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club on June 23rd. Undaunted by a foreboding weather forecast, over forty-five boats filled the docks and land display area of the Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club for the 44th Annual Boat Show. While some rains did come, all…
The Lake Hopatcong Chapter of ACBS is ready for their big show weekend! This weekend will find lots of members enjoying the lake, the show, the meals, and most of all the relationships centered around their vintage boats. It is scheduled for June 22nd and 23rd at the Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club in Mt. Arlington,…