Classic Boat Show
Jun 24, 2015 14:55:57 #
On June 19 - 21, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum hosted its Annual Classic and Antique Boat Show. These boats are all privately owned and have been restored to probably better condition than when first launched in the 1920's - 40's.
Additional pictures may be posted at http://www.cbmm.org
1 & 2: Gar Wood "19' Special" runabout with an custom "Dietrich top" only 34 were built. This boat still has the original flat head four cylinder engine.
3 Chris Craft 22' Holiday model. No info was available but probably built in the late 40's or early 50's
4. Chris Craft "Sportsman" 22' Utility built 1946
5. Sedan Cruiser built 1935 by Consolidated Boat Builders, City Island, NY, White Cedar planks over Mahogany frames.
6. Hacker Craft racer built 1932, no other info available at show
Additional pictures may be posted at http://www.cbmm.org
1 & 2: Gar Wood "19' Special" runabout with an custom "Dietrich top" only 34 were built. This boat still has the original flat head four cylinder engine.
3 Chris Craft 22' Holiday model. No info was available but probably built in the late 40's or early 50's
4. Chris Craft "Sportsman" 22' Utility built 1946
5. Sedan Cruiser built 1935 by Consolidated Boat Builders, City Island, NY, White Cedar planks over Mahogany frames.
6. Hacker Craft racer built 1932, no other info available at show
1937 Gar Wood
Same boat
Chris Craft Holiday
Chris Craft Utility runabout
Hacker Craft 1922
Jun 24, 2015 15:27:14 #
Jun 24, 2015 15:42:24 #
Ammati,
Thank you for looking; glad you enjoyed them. They certainly show off the wooden boat builders' crafts back in "the day", but their maintenance is a labor of love (and a deep wallet). Sixty years later, I still like them, but I'm very glad that I don't have to deal with all that bright-work :-D. Keeping a fiberglass hull looking good is labor enough!
Thank you for looking; glad you enjoyed them. They certainly show off the wooden boat builders' crafts back in "the day", but their maintenance is a labor of love (and a deep wallet). Sixty years later, I still like them, but I'm very glad that I don't have to deal with all that bright-work :-D. Keeping a fiberglass hull looking good is labor enough!
Jun 24, 2015 15:56:05 #
There are a lot of those beautiful old mahogany boats on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. Very classy looking boats. The newer fiberglass boats are racy looking, but they just do not have the class of the older boat designs. Great pictures. Brought back a lot of memories.
Jun 24, 2015 16:07:12 #
JCam wrote:
On June 19 - 21, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museu... (show quote)
that garwood is awesome, nice shots :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jun 24, 2015 16:40:53 #
Been to the show several times , when I had boats , they are beautiful brings back the days of real custom boat builders.thanks for the great photos
Jun 24, 2015 21:04:46 #
beautiful set. i was having trouble picking a favorite boat but i think I'm going to go w/ the 1922 Hacker Craft. beautiful lines. gary
Jun 24, 2015 22:15:31 #
Jun 25, 2015 05:43:18 #
JCam wrote:
On June 19 - 21, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museu... (show quote)
Beautiful craft!! great images!!!~
Jun 25, 2015 07:17:47 #
LaMaCh
Loc: Parkville Md USA
there is just something wonderful about classic wooden boats , their like a fine wine they just get better with age. Thanks for sharing.
Jun 25, 2015 09:07:08 #
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Jun 25, 2015 16:09:11 #
2Dragons,
Thanks for looking at my set. I'm glad you enjoyed them and they triggered the memories. To me, and I've been boating for 70+ years, wooden boats just have a class, style, beauty & ride through the water that isn't duplicated in fiberglass. That said, I'm glad I own a fiberglass boat; at my age I could never keep up with the maintenance of varnished mahogany.
We lived in Andover, MA for 32 years (up until about 7 years ago) so I am familiar with the various shows on the lake.
Thanks for looking at my set. I'm glad you enjoyed them and they triggered the memories. To me, and I've been boating for 70+ years, wooden boats just have a class, style, beauty & ride through the water that isn't duplicated in fiberglass. That said, I'm glad I own a fiberglass boat; at my age I could never keep up with the maintenance of varnished mahogany.
We lived in Andover, MA for 32 years (up until about 7 years ago) so I am familiar with the various shows on the lake.
Jun 25, 2015 16:14:08 #
gwr wrote:
beautiful set. i was having trouble picking a favorite boat but i think I'm going to go w/ the 1922 Hacker Craft. beautiful lines. gary
gwr, Thanks for looking! I still like the Utility style, but if you are looking for speed, that Hacker Craft is the one. Be aware though if you want to buy one, you best have very deep pockets, and a well filled wallet for maintenance unless you are a lot younger than I, and have lots of time to spend sanding and varnishing! :D
Jun 25, 2015 16:35:27 #
Great photos of some grand old boats. Used to see a lot of them in use when we lived just down the road from Lake Placid, NY. If you haven't already done so, you owe yourself a visit to the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, NY (on the St. Lawrence River). They have an onshore and in-water boat show each year that draws classic boats from all over the country.
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