Category Archives: Thousand Islands Chapter

Thousand Islands Chapter’s 2016 Best Non-Wood Award

The Thousand Island’s  “Best Non-wood Boat” was Dave Wood’s “Swell V”. “Swell V” is a 1973 24′ Lyman Sportsman powered by a 225 hp Chrysler 8 cylinder engine. She is cared for by David Wood. “Swell V” spends her summers with her family on the St. Lawrence River in the 1000 Islands region and has been a major attraction…

Thousand Islands Chapter’s 2016 Most Original

“That’s Her” won the Most Original Award at the 39th Annual Vintage “User” Boat Show sponsored by the 1000 Islands Chapter. “That’s Her” is a 1933 Brainard Robbins Water Taxi/Launch owned by Duane Chalk.  She is 40′ long and was used to ferry families between Fishers Landing and the islands in the 1000 Islands area…