Joanne Hummel introduces us to their 1963 Owens. 28ft long teak and mahogany deck. She was ready to be put on a burn pile if she wasn’t sold. My Husband Ronald Hummel restored her to her beauty as she is today with the help of our son Justin Hummel when he was fifteen. It has been 8 years pass since she has made her Maiden Voyage. She is a Beautiful Boat and continues to make family memories.
This 1947 18’ Ventnor Deluxe Utility is owned by Elmer & Judy Thomas, members of the Dixieland Chapter. DOC’S DREAM is powered by a 75 hp Gray Marine engine. Homeport is Nashville, Tennessee.
Shady Lady is also owned by Elmer & Judy Thomas. Shady Lady is a 1965 21′ Lyman Utility with AMC V8 power. Her homeport is also Nashville, Tennessee.

Now that Miss Moxie is tucked into the garage for winter, she’s being adopted by Santa Clause who is getting ready to come to town. Photo in her garage was taken by Jennifer Chernow.
Rocinante spreads its final wings for the season on Red Cedar Lake in Birchwood, Wisconsin. It is a 1957 Chris Craft Continental powered by a 354” Chrysler Hemi owned by Jack and Kate Neis. The picture was taken by their neighbor Larry Shaw.
The boat is a 1964 Century Resorter owned by Doug and Helene Garber. Our home port is Devils Lake, Manitou Beach Michigan. These photos were taken while vacationing and exploring the Trent – Severn Waterway in Port Severn Ontario last summer. Restoration on the 17′ boat named Father Time was completed in 2005 and the boat has been enjoyed daily by the entire family.Viewers would love to see a picture of your favorite boat for the next Tuesday Tour of Vintage Boats.
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