By David Selvig, member of Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes Chapter. I believe I found it in the late 80’s while on a business trip north of Grand Forks ND. Sitting in a shelterbelt with a for sale sign on it. It was in rather rough shape from sitting outside and some rough treatment as a fishing…
By Pete Sampair, member of the Bob Speltz Land O’ Lakes Chapter Be apart of history and come aboard this exciting trip back in time where your name was determined by your craftsmanship. Known for being a master sailboat maker, J.O. Johnson and the Johnson Boat Works was synonymous with White Bear Lake. You could…
This 1960 Thompson Sea Coaster is owned by Josh and Laura Lindquist. They are new to ACBS and the Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes chapter. The Thompson was purchased in December 2017 and the Lindquists joined the BSLOL soon after attending the Minneapolis Boat Show and talking with several of its members. Through the expertise and kindness…
“Vamanos” (above) is a 1924 22′ Dodge Water Car model 422 powered by a 275hp Chrysler V8 engine. “Vamanos” is owned by James and Opal Cooper of the Okanagan Antique and Classic Boating Society. Photo taken on Shuswap Lake, BC during the Okanagan Antique and Classic Boating Society’s show in Sicamous, BC in August 2016.…
For the Good Times (above) is a Classic 1971 Chris Craft XK19 owned by Mike Langhorne. She is powered by a Chevy 8 with 350 hp. Photo by Forrest Bryant Scott Martin from Ankeny, Iowa brought SURPRISE to the 2017 ACBS International Boat Show. This Antique Boat is a 1927 Hutchinson Triple. SURPRISE is 30 feet…
This week’s Tuesday of Tour of Vintage Boat is led by a boat that doesn’t float. The pattern for the boat bench above is the bow of a 1951 Chris Craft Riviera owned by Steven Schmidt, member of the Inland Empire Chapter. Bob Williams, member of the Long Island Chapter, is currently fabricating a new…
The Tuesday Tour of Vintage Boats is lead by Mollie, a 1932 Gar Wood owned by Nevin and Elizabeth Bryant of Coolin, ID. The photo was taken by Wes Yandt at the Big Sky Chapter’s Woody Weekend on Whitefish Lake in Montana. Check back in for tomorrow’s post which will showcase the “Best…
Tom & Lisa Ganzer sent pictures of their “pride and joy, Serenity.” Serenity is a 1992 26 foot straight drive Streblow powered with a 454 Marine Power 390 hp engine. Home Port is Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. More views of this beautiful Streblow: Awe inspiring! This Hacker Craft boating at sunset on Lake Champlain was photographed…
The 2017 BSLOL Rendezvous was one of our most successful ever in terms of participation, spectators and media coverage, despite a rainy show day. But for 2018 the BSLOL’s board is taking a bold step, making boat registration free for all participants who sign up by August 16th. It’s recognition of the commitment you make to…
The Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes Chapter has a calendar full of activities, has a membership full of talented, dedicated people, and is in a part of the country that is full of beautiful lakes. The Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes Chapter (BSLOL) has one of the largest memberships in the ACBS organization. Even outside of Minnesota residents, many…
Andreas Jordahl Rhude owns many Thompson boats. Valhalla is one of them. She is a 1957 Thompson 17 ft Sea Lancer with 1957 Johnson RDEL-19 outboards. Andreas Rhude is a member of the Bob Speltz Land-o-Lakes and Glacier Lakes Chapters. Here is a Classic 1962 Dorsett 17 ft Catalina with a 1989 Yamaha 90 hp engine. …
“My 1972 Correct Craft Skier, MacSkier, is a great boat for towing its 82-year-old owner — me!” That’s the quote that came with this picture of a Classic 1972 Correct Craft 17′ Skier with a Crusader 220 engine owned by Grant and Phyllis MacLaren who are members of the Blackhawk and Sunnyland Chapters. Here’s another view…