auburnseeker Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 I had to remind myself of that as I was shoveling the last 8 inches of snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 (edited) We are getting 8-12 inches tomorrow. I was convinced we were heading to Spring. Sigh... Edited March 6, 2018 by alsancle (see edit history) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe in Canada Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 1 hour ago, alsancle said: I was convinced we were heading to Spring. Sigh... Please do not think negative. Think positive that spring is just around the corner. Here are some shots from the Gravenhurst show to help you along alsancle! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe in Canada Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 (edited) A few more from the Float Your Fanny Down the Gany right after the ice goes out in April. The grandkids love to go to this one and take their water guns with them to spray the participants. They get over 50 water craft and takes about 4 Hr. to complete the coarse. Now think spring and we will have the cars out in no time. Edited March 6, 2018 by Joe in Canada (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modeleh Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 1 hour ago, alsancle said: We are getting 8-12 inches tomorrow. I was convinced we were heading to Spring. Sigh... Interesting how the marine gear is driven off the front of the 430. The engine is backwards to how it would typically be mounted. Must have a unique intake manifold to angle the carburetor on the opposite angle to the automotive application. What a great boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 Today was one of the two great days in boat ownership! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 You sold it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_a Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Look forward to the article in Wooden Boat Magazine about it's I.D. and restoration someday...even if it's just a "What the hell is this?" piece. I can see Indiana Jones pulling up to the S.S. United States in this! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 44 minutes ago, auburnseeker said: You sold it! Closer to giving it away. But it went to a good home not too far away so I'll be able to participate without writing the required checks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 If your not gonna finish the other toy you bought with that one, sell it to me cheap.........I'll finish it ASAP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 I have very mixed emotions but it is time to let our family Chris Craft ski boat go. The Boat was sold new at Billing Marine in Shrewsbury Massachusetts and my dad bought it when it was 1 year old. What is cool, is that it it was moored in the same dock spot at Billing (which eventually became my home many years later) for 55 years. My dad dutifully did the work every spring and fall. But at 93 he's run out of sons and grandsons with the time to help. The boat features its original Lincoln big block. The bottom was professionally replaced (not the keel though) in the late 80s. Engine has been gone through at least once. I took it out of the water for the last time on Saturday and is usable as is, but does have some spots where the mahogany should probably be replaced. All the gauges with the exception of the speedo (which we could never did) work. The most important thing is a good home before we store it for the winter, but would like to get somewhere around 14k which includes the trailer. See the video from Saturday. 1. Last Ride: https://youtu.be/V89S9f6w4aQ 2. Start Up: https://youtu.be/W57UiceUitI 3. Drop me a PM and I can send lots of pictures. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 More. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dei Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 My 15ft 1963 Lyman at the parents cottages in 1977. Sorry I sold it... Had that boaters 2ft fever disease. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TAKerry Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 2022-09-09_07-56-11 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr I think this is a Chris Craft. All wood. Took this pic a few years ago while out on the bay on my buddies boat. I am in a very much water oriented county sitting at the top of the Ches bay. I have never owned a boat and maybe never will. Everytime I get the itch I think better. I have enough bad habits with cars and motorcycles, LOL. As for antique boats, at any one of 50+ marinas in our area one can have their pic on one. They pile them up worse than old cars at the junkyard. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 My '74 Glastron GT-150 "Bond boat" 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 "My cousin Bubba has a fast boat" 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Just to keep this car related - 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 On 12/29/2017 at 9:41 AM, auburnseeker said: That same oil that flows through anything that floats flies or drives with the help of internal combustion. However, that doesn't apply to my canoe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Here is an older photo of the Maid Marian, a 1911 Mathews 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS25 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 (edited) 4 hours ago, TAKerry said: "My cousin Bubba has a fast boat" I had a fast boat to. 1973 Sanger flat bottom V drive with a Big Block Chevy. we clocked it at 98 mph with a GPS. I sold it shortly afterwards. I was going to kill my self and someone else stupid enough to get in John Edited February 12 by JohnS25 (see edit history) 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_a Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 (edited) There was a nice little Chris-Craft for sale in Montreal recently: the "Allez", built in 1930. 48 feet long, $649K price 3 years ago, 30-knot capability. Still cheaper than a Blower Bentley! Edited February 13 by jeff_a (see edit history) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramair Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I can’t help but see the similarities between antique boat collecting/ restoring and antique car collecting/ restoring. In antique cars you can “go underwater figuratively and of course with boats it can be literally and figuratively! A.J. There is one advantage to the boat, if you do drown at least you don’t have to keep writing out restoration checks 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDevil Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Here is my 1946 Century Seamaid 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDevil Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Here it is with a Packard 12 and a Chrysler 75 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDevil Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Here it is with a Morgan Supersport and the Sea Maid's Gray Marine Phantom 4-75, which is a Continental F-162, engine. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramair Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Blue devil, looks like your in this “Hook, Line and Sinker”😁 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDevil Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 LOL. I have enough line to hang myself. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Working in a marina the 60s and 70s I did many 1930s/40s wooden boats that I would get for very little or nothing. My first was a 12' ceder strip dingy from a bout 1910, the biggest was 66'. Its nice seeing some of the old ones, I wish I took photos back in the day. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CarNucopia Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 (edited) The old boats the grab my attention are aluminum speedboats, like a Feathercraft. So far, I’ve managed to avoid adding one to my project list. Edited February 18 by CarNucopia (see edit history) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3macboys Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Here's one with both a local and automotive connection The driver Bob Hayward was from Embro, Ontario - about 15 miles from Woodstock and of course most oil and gas collectors will know the Supertest name. Those were some of the bravest/craziest race drivers. Do they even run Unlimited Hydroplanes anywhere anymore? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 (edited) If anyone wants a retro project, this one is for sale. I believe right out of the late 50's, tail fins and all. Trailer included. Located just south of Flint, MI. PM me with offer. Edited February 18 by Larry Schramm (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yachtflame Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 (edited) I’m a bit farther along than the photos show on my 1930 Gar Wood 28’ triple. I replaced the frames, keel, chines, bottom and batons and have half of the new side planks on. I’m hoping to get it in the water at our house on Lake George this summer. I have installed a trailer hitch on my 1930 LaSalle so I can get a photo of the two together. Hopefully I can post that this August! Edited February 20 by yachtflame Grammatical upgrade (see edit history) 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Walling Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 This is the grand climax of the 15 boats that I have owned. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Fabulous Finned Boats Of The 1950’s at The Volo Museum In Volo, Illinois: @ Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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