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Internet Corner
The chapter's website gets busier all the time and as a result we are
busy answering people's questions and requests for more information.
These include everything from hotel suggestions for the show to help in
identifying boats or locating ones they used to remember. We can
definitely use help in answering these requests, so if anyone would like
to handle the chapter's email let us know. In the meantime here are
some of this quarter's excerpts and suggestions to check-out.
From Bernie Clapp "Mother of All Maritime" links http://www.cyber-dyne.com/~jkohnen/boatlink.html
From Dick Merrill, Wilmington, DE
Hi, I've been surfing around tonight and came across your great site.
As I grew up in the Finger Lakes, (arrived 1939, left for school in 1948)
your membership seemed like a great place to ask! ...If anyone had any
drawings of the old Ben Reno Boat. I can remember my grandfather
repairing with hand tools a boat that he acquired, and then having hours
of good fishing up and down Keuka Lake. He told me that it was the
very best one man trolling boat ever built. Now I'm a great grandfather
and would like to build a cedar strip plank replica of this great boat.
Can anyone help me? 302-994-0390 pacopat4th@aol.com
Publication Information & Rates
Brightwork is the quarterly newsletter of the FLC of the ACBS and is
published for the benefit of the chapter members. Publication dates
are March 1st, June 1st, September 1st, and December 1st.
Questions, articles for publication, letters to the editor, etc., should
be sent to Wendy Fetridge,
P.O. Box 224, Lanesboro, MA 01237-0224 or wendy@berkshiretv.com Commercial
& non-commercial ads should be sent to Dick Sherwood, 1734 Lake Road,
Webster, NY 14580 or call 716-265-1518 or email FLCboats@aol.com
Ad rates are: Full Page $100, Half Page $50, Quarter Page $25, Eight Page
$15, Business Card $10. Rates are per issue. Members may include
b& w classified ads without charge.
"Thanks for electing me" Note
To the Finger Lakes ACBS membership: Re: Wow! I am a director.
Thank you.
All my life I have been doing some sort of wooden boat thing.
In 1957, when wooden boats were decidedly out-of-favor and very uncool,
I was sanding and varnishing the family 16' Lyman while reading brochures
for the new Glastrons. Things got better when I was sanding and varnishing
my very own 8' pram, especially after talking my dad into a motor which
stupidly over powered it. Along the way, Steve White, taught me to
drive his 1940-something Chris Craft runabout and to water ski. (On
wooden skis of course) Steve's parents thought it was great because, "Steve
couldn't get into trouble with that little kid around." Soon, my
head and my little racing pram were turned to shore by two teenage sisters
in bathing suits. It turned out their dad had a Century Coronado,
and no sons. (I was in love.) What could I do except help him out,
by taking the girls for boat rides? When I was 17, I lied to Peter
Wiles Sr. about my vast knowledge of wooden boats, and he gave me a job
sanding and varnishing the Dartippin. I can't say for sure, but I
don't remember doing any damage that wasn't fixable. The very next
year, Peter bought the Pat II and the Stinson Boat Line. Once again
I was sanding and varnishing. I did wooden boat things for Mid-Lakes
for years. Mostly sanding and varnishing in the spring, piloting
the dinner cruise and fabricating the narration on the summer tours.
(They still keep my license intact, although they don't allow me to give
guided tours, as I still tell too many lies.
A bunch of years and kids later, I was contemplating my pending 50's
crisis. I considered the costs & benefits of wooden boats vs.
say a mistress and decided wooden boats would be cheaper. Perfect,
they are nostalgic, innocent, require lots of time sanding & varnishing
and don't cost too much to buy. (Ha!) Here the story is kind of cool.
The first one I found was a 1957 Lyman, just like my dad's. A week
later I found a Glastron GT160, just like the one I salivated over when
I was sanding and varnishing the original Lyman. Two weeks after
that, I found a 1956 Century Coronado with a huge Cadillac engine.
Indeed they were all cheap to purchase, so I bought them all. Three
weeks, three boats, what more could I have asked except how much it would
cost to fix em all. I named the Coronado after my wife's old boyfriend
(sexism ha!) Now we can be found all summer cruising endlessly in circles,
looking for strangers to give rides to & to listen to my stories about
wooden boats.
By the way, thanks for voting me your new Director. I promise
to take your wooden boat more seriously than my own. Curt Feldmann
Who's At The Helm?!
FLC President
Roger Townsend 315-635-9695
Co-Vice Presidents
Diane Schwenke 315-675-9755
Dana Ritchie (E)617-275-6521 (D)781-275-3306
Treasurer
Shirley Marsden (E)315-253-7505 (D)315-252-9506
Secretary & Membership
Dick Sherwood 716-265-1518
Directors
Bernie Clapp 315-625-4568
Bill Gregory (S)315-685-7646 (W)602-981-2883
Steve White (E)315-685-0252 (D)315-685-7733
Curtis Feldmann (E)315-685-6936 (D)315-498-6700
Directors-At-Large
Jeff Schwenke 315-675-9755
Ron Svec (E)607-657-2748 (D)607-755-3779
Founding members: Jim Brennan, Fred Curry, Jerry Feltus, Ford Knight, Syd Marsden, Richard Morehouse, George Zeth, Dick Wyckoff
Board Meeting Highlights
Membership was at 202 as of the beginning of 2000. This will
no doubt change with the renewal process. A way of increasing membership
has been suggested by Bruce Hall. If FLC members considered giving
gift memberships (first or secondary), our chapter's size could increase
significantly. So when considering a gift for your boat loving friends
or relatives, think ACBS membership!
BSB Bank & Trust is the official sponsor of our annual boat show.
We appreciate their continued support.
Dennis Honeywell is planning to bring a Morgan Hacker to the FLC Boat
Show this summer. He will be offering free rides as part of a Morgan
Hacker promotion.
There will not be an August picnic at Feikert's this year due to the
Antique Boat Museum's Antique Race Boat Regatta in August.
Anyone looking for more info or the complete minutes, can contact
chapter secretary Dick Sherwood.
Calendar of Events
• April 8th Combined Chapter Dinner
• May 13th FLC Volunteer Day at ABM
• May 27th - 28th NE Pennsylvania Boat Show
• June 3rd Dock Maintenance Day
• June 10th Put In Docks at Skaneateles Lake
• July 15th - 16th Wine Country Boat Show
• July 28th - 30th FLC Annual Boat Show
• August 4th - 6th ABM Annual Show - Clayton
• August 11th - 13th Manotick Boat Show
• September 9th - 10th Niagra Boat Show
• September 23rd Take Out Docks
Details Of Calendar Items
April 8th at 5:00pm join us at the Ramada Inn, Geneva, NY. Wine
Country, Niagra Frontier, Thousand Islands, Adirondack & Finger Lakes
Chapter members are all invited for the annual "Can't Wait For Boating
Season" Dinner. It is a great time to enjoy friends' company and
swap stories inside where it is warm and dry. Also there aren't any
pressing issues to distract you (the difficulty with Boat Shows, if only
the brass would polish itself). Tony Mollica will be the guest speaker,
sharing the rest of the Garwood story. Cash bar starts at 5:00pm,
with dinner at 7:00. Dinner is $24/person with two entree choices:
sliced top sirloin with mushrooms or filet of sole with crabmeat and scallop
stuffing. Mick Griffin of NFC is in charge of the event. You
may mail or phone your reservations to him at 16 Old Farm Road, Orchard
Park, NY 14127 or 716-662-1949. To reserve rooms for overnight stays,
call 1-800-990-0907.
May 13th is FLC's volunteer workday at the Antique & Classic Boat Museum (ABM) in Clayton, NY. This is one way the chapter gets to give back to the "wooden" boat community, and have fun in the process. Lunch is provided and rides out on the St. Lawrence weather permitting. The day is filled more with comradery than hard labor, so reserve this date in your "doing good book".
June 3rd is scheduled for maintenance on the docks. June 4th will
be the rain date. Please set aside a few hours to help us complete
this important work. We will meet behind Bob's True Value on Fennel
Street in Skaneateles. We will be building dock sections and painting
the steel framework. Please bring your tools, screwdrivers and wire
brushes, etc. As always many hands help it go faster. If you are
uncertain about the weather, call Roger Townsend at 315-6635-9695.
June 10th we will be putting the docks in the lake. Please try
to come and help us get everything ready for another summer of great boating
fun. It is a great time to share stories of the winter's restoration
projects.
Northeast Pennsylvania Chapter of ACBS, 9th Annual Boat show at Grotto Marina Rt 415, Harveys Lake, PA is on May 27th-28th. For more information contact Dr. William L. Nash III at 285 East Moyer Road, Pottstown, PA 19464-1534 or 610-970-5749 or Nashr455@aol.com or fax 610-323-9588.
The Finger Lakes Chapter's very own 22nd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show in Skaneateles, NY. Situated at the foot of what can only be described as a quaint little village, complete with band stand, this is the prettiest location for a show. With the village shops and restaurants only 100 meters from the park and show docks, it is also convenient. Contact Arnie Rubenstein, 124 Pine Ridge Road, Fayetteville, NY 13066, or 315-446-8700 days or 315-637-8522 evenings; or Dana Ritchie, 2 Hillcrest Road, Bedford, MA 01730, 781-275-3306 days or 617-275-6521 evenings or dritchie@northeastbusinessys.com
Ottawa International Antique & Classic Boat Show on August 11th-13th
at Hurst Marina, Manotick, Ontario. The Manotick Chapter proudly
presents "Millennium Mahogany- A Century of Boating on the Rideau", The
25th Annual Show. This is the oldest annual antique boat show in
Canada and one of the oldest in North America. It is also a designated
25th Anniversary Show of the ACBS. Along with the usual boat displays,
there will be outboard motors and marine engines, antique cars and trucks,
and local crafts and services. For further information, registration
or hotel reservations, contact: Don Loken, MCBC Chapter, P.O. Box 948,
Manotick, Ontario, Canada K4M 1A8, or 613-692-1540/0730 or dloken@ranaprocess.com
Revitalization & Regeneration: Canals For A New Millennium
A fall foliage cruise in conjunction with the World Canal Conference
is in the works. Possible dates look to be Sunday, September 10th,
in Rochester, NY or Friday September 15th, in Seneca Falls, NY. Either
way plan to join New York State Canal Corporation and the Canal Society
of New York for this exciting conference. Enjoy site visits, workshops
and seminars on a variety of topics including economic development/resource
utilization, history/interpretation, tourism promotion/recreation. The
conference is from September 10th-15th. For more information, please
email triversorg@acinc.net or
write to P.O. Box 227, East Rochester, New York 14445.
Rookies Wanted!
FLC is doing something new at this year's show, (no I'm not talking
about the steamed clams being served at the Friday night barbeque instead
of at Saturday's banquet) they are adding Rookies to the judging lineup.
So if you have ever thought about becoming a judge, are curious about the
process, or just want an excuse to hang out with some of the most interesting
people at the show, here is your chance. This year three Rookies
will be paired up with their own judging team, and spend Saturday watching
and learning the ropes. Anyone who is interested should contact Arnie
Rubenstein to sign up. (For his phone number and address se above
FLC show contact info.)
President's Message
To me one of the most interesting aspects of being president of our
Finger Lakes' Chapter is learning how the chapter operates. How it
is able to run so many different functions and how its finances are handled.
The answer to operations is fairly obvious, it takes a large group of very
dedicated people to plan and carry out each and every function. This
includes our Annual Boat Show, Annual Dinner, Winter Workshop, Special
Cruise Events, Brightwork-Newsletter and so on and on. The
matter of finances is not so obvious, but is very necessary to the health
of our organization. We have our annual dues which is used to offset
the cost of the newsletter, but does not fully cover the entire cost.
There is a myriad of other expenses which have to be paid if we are to
continue as a cohesive group. The main source of these additional
funds are derived from our silent auction held in conjunction with our
annual dinner meeting every January. This year the auction was one
of the most successful, but it could have been better. This is where
you can make a very significant contribution to the chapter. This
year, some of the items receiving the highest bids were those made by chapter
members as either part of a hobby they engage in, or made specifically
for the auction. I believe many of you have skills that could produce
an item that would fetch a good price at future auctions. You would
not only help the chapter, but gain a sense of pride knowing someone else
is interested in what you can do. I ask each of you to consider what
you might be able to contribute for next year's auction and make it your
gift to the Finger Lakes Chapter.
Thank you Roger G. Townsend
Barber Brothers-Syracuse, NY
A 1907 advertisement in GAS Power magazine indicates that Barber Bros.
Had been in business for 22 years, thus dating the firm back to 1885.
Just when the company began building engines is unknown. This photograph
from 1907 illustrates a two-cylinder two cycle marine style, typical of
the entire Barber Bros. Line. The company claimed their engine to
be the simplest, cheapest, and most up-to-date engine on the market.
Old Marine Engines Of Central New York
As many as a dozen or more gas and steam marine engine builders flourished
in Syracuse and surrounding villages prior to 1900 with most continuing
after the turn of the 20th century.
Such an early and prolific marine engine builder began business as
Barber Bros. In 1885, building steam engine boilers. Barber was one
of the several firms in the city at the time occupied in the steam engine
trade.
Barber Bros. Moved several times around town beginning business at
313 Lock Street. The firm appears to have entered the marine gas
engine trade around 1899. Records show Barber was building gas engines
for DM Tuttle Boat and Engine Co. in 1900, having shipped a total of 75
to Tuttle by September 30, 1900.
Barber again appears at 500 East Water and Grape Street in 1907.
The 1907 Barber catalog states that Barber had been building Barber brand
marine engines for seven years. A great debate of the time involved
the virtues of two and four cycle engines. The Barber 1907 catalog
emphatically states, "The two cycle type is one generally used for marine
purposes, and the style we have adopted. It is much more simple and
steadier than four cycle, and less liable to get out of order. A
two cycle engine with the same size cylinder as a four cycle will give
double the power at the same speed and is as economical as a four cycle
for the actual power developed."
Barber makes the claim to have perfected the 3-port two-cycle design
in 1901, although similar claims are sure to have been made by other builders.
Multiple cylinder two stroke engines were not uncommon, (Barber illustrates
a three and four cylinder model in their 1907 catalog). Other builders
would soon follow a few short years later building high speed six cylinder
60 hp marine engines; Erd Motors Company, Elbridge Engine Company and Rochester
Engine Company to name but a few. Even Johnson Brothers of Outboard
Motor Fame in 1912 offered a number of "V" arranged 2-cycle motors.
Johnson Brothers' model "D" was a 180 hp V-12 weighing in at 615 pounds
and priced at $3,400! Records show two of these monsters were installed
in a hydroplane, Black Demon III, raced at Chicago. Just imagine
the sound!
Returning to Barber Bros., we find their engines primarily fired by
(spark plug) battery jump spark ignitions, then a common system for most
inland marine engine builders. Coastal manufacturers tended toward
a make and break ignition system which relied on mechanical contact within
the cylinder to provide sparking for combustion. Coastal users preferred
this system because it was least prone to corrosion by sea salt and was
more or less immune to wetting in rough waters.
1907 carburation on Barber engines appears to be no more advanced than
competitive builders, (systems of the day proving very rudimentary and
often troublesome). Barber claims to regulate gasoline flow while
leaving air flow to the engine constant.
Barber offered two versions of a reversible pitch propeller system
for speed and direction control, (one mode alone specifically for their
single cylinder engines). Individual blades on the 3 blade unit could
be easily unbolted and replaced when damaged.
Barber Bros offered 23 different models in their 1907 price list.
Models ranged from the single cylinder 2 hp engine weighing 165 pounds
and priced at $232 with reversing propeller to a mighty four cylinder 60
hp engine weighing 1500 pounds and priced at $1,860 with reversing propeller.
Testimonials were an interesting part of Old Marine Engine catalogs.
Barber's 1907 catalog is no exception. A photo shows the auto boat
Papoose at Alexandria Bay, NY equipped with a four cylinder Barber 32 hp
motor at 23 mph. This hull had a canoe like bow and was 40 ft. long
and only 4 ft. wide! Normal engine speed for all Barber models did
not exceed 500 rpm. George bolt's 30ft. PDQ was listed
equipped w/ a 3 or 4 cylinder 24hp Barber achieving a "mind numbing" speed
of 18 mph!
Barber's engines, as many other manufacturers' models of the time,
came equipped with shaft, propeller, batteries, spark coil, stuffing box,
muffler, switch, extra plugs, gas strainer, battery connections, spark
wire, and extra batteries for multiple cylinder configuration. A
12 hp model was added to the 1907 line up. Two cylinder models ranged
from 5 to 40 hp. Lubrication of the motor bearings was accomplished
by sight glass drip feed oilers as a supplement to the usual gas mix of
1 pt. oil to 5 gallons gasoline.
Speed control became more modernized by 1925 with the use of fuel and
air throttle control. All piping and attachments were nickel plated
with iron components such as cylinders painted with 2 coats of hand rubbed
enamel. A high speed 3-cylinder engine was shown in the 1925 catalog,
(a light weight engine with a great deal of aluminum used in construction).
Shortly after this period of time, Barber Bros. Appears to have sold
their business to Henry and William King. The Kings were previously
involved with their Wonder Gas Engine Company, (also an early Syracuse
marine engine manufacturer). King bros. Were located at 429 East Water
Street. No mention has been found of King Bros. beyond 1931 and this
previously successful marine engine manufacturer appears to have succumbed
to the ravages of the depression.
Article submitted by Bruce Hall, FLC Member
Thank You From Brats
FLC received a note from Mary Barbera of the Bridge House Brats.
They are planning on using the $50 donation from FLC for the purchase of
a new refrigerator.
Ship's Store
Looking for the perfect gift for someone with the antique or classic
boat disease, then call Ron Svec at 607-657-2748. There is a wide
variety of clothing & gift items available for purchase.
Skaneateles Chamber Note
The Chamber sent out a colorful flyer promoting the FLC Annual Boat
Show. Included with the usual information about Skaneateles and the
Show, was a note, "This year, all antique and classic boats that are housed
on Skaneateles Lake are invited to participate in the parade even if they
are not a participant in the Show."
A group of Skaneateles restaurants were kind enough to donate gift
certificates to our annual fund raising auction. These items were
well received and very much appreciated by the coffers of our chapter.
Thank you.
Help Save Old Boats
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boats of all sizes and styles for under $5,000.
To subscribe is $12 for 3 issues, or list a boat for $15. Send
photo, basic info & asking price to:
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Meet Our Members
Recently Karen and John Sherlock joined our membership. The following
is the result of letters and email exchanged. They are both 42 and
have two young children Austin 3 and Zachery 6. They make their home
at 128 West Maple Avenue in Langhorne, PA 19047-2820,but have a summer
place on Otisco Lake. John's family have been enjoying the northern
shore of Otisco Lake and boating summer weekends for 80 years.
They joined our chapter to enjoy friendship in a family atmosphere.
They enjoy activities and outings where everyone can participate.
Boating, preservation and restoration is a family affair.
John recently built a 16 foot Comet sailboat from lofting plans.
It's made of western red cedar with mahogany trim. He expects to
have it rigged this summer. John's interests include both old cars
and boats. He has four Hudsons, a ‘51 Hornet, 2 - ‘41 Commodores
and a ‘25 Super-six suburban bodied woodie. "All are in various states
of disrepair!"
They are looking for a semi-preserved Chris-Craft, either a ‘53 Rocket
or a ‘56 Capri. They would also consider restoring a ‘50's era Lyman
or Penn Yan lapstrake lake boat. Please contact them with any leads.
John is an artist and publication designer, currently he is the design
director for the Philadelphia Daily News. Karen is an administrator
for a head-injury recovery facility. Here is where we all think to
the "he ought to have his head examined" statement that follows the adoption
of so many old boats.
Their two boys like anything with a motor. They are planning
on attending the auction at the Clayton Boat Show with hopes on getting
a good deal on a wooden boat. Good Luck!
Buy, Sell or Trade
18' Chris Craft Sporstman Utility. Trailer and cover are included.
New upholstery, 14 coats new varnish, 95 hp "K" engine, everything original.
$14,900. Contact Bernie Clapp 315-625-4568 or email
bernylc@a-znet.com
1959 19' Lyman Islander with never used custom built trailer. $2000. Also 1956 16' Penn Yan Sealiner with KBL engine. Boat has original paint and varnish. $1000 Lou Smith 607-734-3882, leave message.
1960 Chris Craft 27' Sea-Skiff hardtop. Good 283 Chevy, with fresh
rebuilt velvet drive transmission. Boat has been well taken care
of by previous owner. Previous owner damaged bottom on keel by strut
during transit last fall, (boat fell off trailer). Some road rash
on 4 lap-strake planks on starboard side. Vertical supports, (windshield)
supporting hardtop need attention. Pictures of boat/damage available.
Transportation to buyer available. $2,895 open to offers and trades.
Chevy 283 "flagship" running when removed from boat 10 years ago.
Needs intake manifold, carb, starter. $145 Call 716-554-3190 Doug or email
Woodboat98@aol.com
1957 Lyman, 14' center steering, outboard. 30 hp Johnson included. Boat has been taken apart and all exterior paint sanded to wood. Boat needs final finishing and reassembly. Asking $600 or trade for small aluminum boat and motor. Call John Phillips 716-554-3885 or email philippians1.2@juno.com
1957 Chris Craft 17' Runabout KFL twin carb (only needs fuel pump rebuilt). Boat is a "gray" boat and needs 2 side planks repaired. Decks should be replaced. All chrome there except windshield. Seats (frames) for patterns, no upholstery. $3,000 Call Dan Sheedy at 716-394-2532 or email sheedy@frontier.net
1957 15' Lyman outboard. Unrestored, well taken care of, with 35 hp Elgin and trailer. Under shrink wrap at Utica Boat marina on south side of Oneida Lake. Call Dorothy Graczyk 315-675-3592.
1948 25' Chris Craft Sportsman. Needs restoration, but has all hardware and original leather upholstery. $4,900. Trailer available. Also 1950s Penn Yan Swift, ski model. Needs restoration but is solid without rot. $750 Call George Seeley 607-547-9330 Cooperstown, NY
1961 15' Whirlwind outboard with 55 hp Johnson. Call Ham Armstrong 315-594-1632
1930 18' Fay bow runabout. Structural restoration completed 1995. 60 hp Chris Craft B rebuilt 1993. Runs great! New EZ loader trailer. Beautiful boat! Doug Knapp 607-869-9271
1963 13' Penn Yan Swift, stepped hull, 50 hp Mercury with trailer $4,500.
Also 1959 22' Century Raven, needs restoration, $2,000. Also 1915
(?) 24' Fry launch, built in Clayton, make offer. Also 1957 24' custom
built Hubert Johnson cedar lapstrake inboard, 3/4" planking riveted to
heavy oak ribs, decks, windshield, coamings and seats 3/4" mahogany, floor
decks, hatches 3/4" teak, restored for easy maintenance, hull sides Interlux
white, mahogany and teak finished with Cetol marine "no sand finish", bottom
has Interlux Micron CSC "no sand bottom paint", engine is a 225 hp Chrysler
Hemi with reduction gear, custom-built bunked tandem axel trailer with
brakes and removable uprights. $54,000
Call George Morse, 315-889-7720 or Box 89, Union Springs, NY 13160
1954 14' Shell Lake. Good fishing boat. Painted 1997. $400 Sally Lathrop 716-554-6147
1959 22' Century Raven with 170 hp V-8. New upholstery throughout.
Fresh brightwork, paint and anti-fouling bottom done fall ‘98. Ready
for water with tandem trailer. Sacrifice at $7,500. Call Doug
Persee 315-469-3349 Fair Haven, NY
1950 22' Chris Craft Sportsman. All original, completely restored in 1992. Revarnished and "M" engine rebuilt 1997. Full canvas plus cover. Stored in boathouse year round. $20,500 or reasonable offer. Call Bob Parke 315-446-6260
Chris Craft Crow convertible top hardware. Pre-war kits for 22, 24, 7 26' models. Parts are machined and drilled. Chrome, bows and tops available. 1936 Garwood Speedster 3 piece windshield and late 20's Chris Craft "dog bone" gas caps. 1927 17' Johnson Aquaflyer, rare outboard. Original catalogs, drawings and engine. $3,500. 1931 14' Edwin Long outboard with deck. Made in Rochester, NY. Johnson K-65 motor. $1,500. 1936 17' Hackercraft split cockpit runabout, "Our Toy" with 6 cyl Ace. Only known original with many awards. $30,000 Complete engines: Grays 6-51, 6-71, 6-75 Dual ignition, 6-112 & 4-52, Hercules B & M, Universal BN, C-4422. Parts for B, K, M & much more. Cal Erwin after 6pm 716-594-8533
Wanted: Chrysler "LM" Imperial 6. Complete or parts engine. Also old Clayton Museum boat show posters from 1960s to 1984.
Rare 1927 20' Gesswein sportabout (hull#7) with original 6 cyl Van Blerck engine. Twin Cockpit with unusual facing rear seats. Brass hardware, leather upholstery. Boat & engine fully restored, both in excellent condition. Trailer included. Asking $40,000 or make reasonable offer. Geno or Barbara Giovannetti, Box 84, Fair Haven, NY 13064 315-947-5532 evenings.
1956 20' Morehouse inboard (utility). Cedar on steam bent white oak with mahogany decking and 95 hp Chris Craft K. All original, complete and in very good condition. Needs only cosmetics. Stored indoors since ‘85, out of water since ‘71. Engine ran well prior to storage. One of only 10 built, 1 of only 5 or 6 remaining. Located in Weedsport, NY No trailer, make an offer. Ray Kusche (E) 207-865-1041 (D) 207-774-6400
Finger Lakes Chapter,
I have just put up a powerboat classified site that may be of interest
to Finger Lake Chapter members. It provides free photo
classified for any pre-1970 powerboat. Ads are posted and edited
by the user. I would welcome any new or existing ads from you members.
The site has just gone up, so there are not a lot of ads yet, but it will
grow. http://www.oldboat.com/
OldBoat.com - Free photo classified ads for any pre-1970 powerboat or
parts. Antique, historic, classic, or just an old boat. Post and edit your
own ad. I also have two marine engine site that they might be interested
in also:
MarineEngine.com - Free photo classified ads for marine engines.Inboard,
outboard, gas, diesel, steam, or electric propulsion. Fast, easy, free,
and effective way to buy or sell your engine or parts.http://www.MarineEngine.com/
OldMarineEngine.com - Research, discussion, and classified for collectors
of antique inboard marine engines pre-1940.
Engine manufacturers histories, advertisements, and engine catalogs.http://www.OldMarineEngine.com/
Thank you.
Regards, Andrew Menkart
An Impressive Showing
Twenty-one FLC-ACBS members and friends from the museum &
other ACBS clubs were at the Central NY Boat Show to help at the
booth. The show ran from Feb 16th thru Feb 20th, at the State Fair Grounds
in Syracuse, NY. We had 2 to 3 people at the show at all times, &
in all, put in about 109 men & women hours.
There were 3 buildings full of everything that is of interest to a
boater. The Antique & Classic Boat Museum in Clayton, NY sent us Miss
Detroit and a trailer display loaded with the outboard "Swift" race
boats & a beautiful display of "Mercury" outboard motors. There was
a video playing at all times (The FLC promotional video or the 1998 Clayton
Race Boat Regatta). We were the first thing you saw as you entered
the main building. In fact, if you didn't watch your step, the bow
of "Miss Detroit" would hit you right in the forehead. It was fun to stand
near the bow & listen for the oohs & aahs as people entered.
It seemed that everyone & his brother or sister had a story to tell
about an old outboard they had owned, used or lost. There were plenty
of people with one to sell. "It ran beautifully the last time I used it."
I was even given one "in great shape". Now I have to find time
to pick it up.
Tony Mollica was at our booth, autographing his book "Gar Wood
Boats". Spectator interest was high, & people expressed interest
in chapter membership. So we passed out applications, brochures from our
summer show, & Dec. 1999 "Brightwork". In all, I think I gained
more information than I passed out. Our thanks to all the members
who put in their time & effort. Think SPRING!!!
Submitted by FLC Member Bernie Clapp
A Solid Thumbs Up
This letter was received from Dick Friend of Sayre, PA via the chapter's
website. It is a great summary of what our chapter and its activities
are all about!
"I just wanted to compliment FLC on the workshop at Ithaca Boat Works.
It was a very pleasant way to spend a winter's Saturday morning!
When I was a boy, we often went out on my grandfather's Matthews 42'
single cabin cruiser. He lived in Northern NJ, and kept the boat
at Bayonne (salt water). We had wonderful, family times on the outings
we took. The boat was also the subject of many misadventures which
still live in our memories! So seeing the restoration of the 38'
Matthews, and hearing Don defend spending that kind of money on an old
wooden boat, was just what I was there for."
A Slow Speed Cruise!
You've heard about the river cruises and how much fun they are.
You may have even tried to keep up in your launch or cruiser, but couldn't.
Until now! The Niagara Frontier Chapter of ACBS is sponsoring a slow speed
cruise. Three days on the Erie Canal with beautiful Central and Western
NY scenery. Limited to 10 mph. We will meet in Newark, NY on
Mon., Sept 4, 2000.
We'll leave Newark on Wed. & arrive in North Tonawanda Fri. where
we'll haul out the boats & travel to the Buffalo Launch Club on Grand
Island for the Niagara Frontier Chapter's boat show.
We haven't completed all arrangements, the cost will be about $500/person.
Including 6 nights lodging, all meals from Mon. night (except lunch Tues.
& Sat., dinner Fri.), transportation & luggage service. About the
only cash you'll need is for fuel & a canal permit. We'll be staying
in small towns, with only 20 motel rooms. Most are doubles, but 3
or 4 can fit into some rooms. Those in stay aboard cruisers, will be included
at a reduced rate. Get your reservations in early.
Contacts: John Howard, 5484 Tonawanda Creek Rd, North Tonawanda,NY
14120 716-878-8074 Howard5484@aol.com
or Mick Griffin, 16 Old Farm Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127 716-662-1949
