ACBS Aug 2013.indd - The Antique and Classic Boat Society

Antique and Classic Boat Society
Pacific NW Chapter
8704 State Route 530 NE
Arlington, WA 98223
www.acbs.org
www.acbs-pnw.org
NEWSLETTER OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHAPTER ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT SOCIETY
ACBS PNW
Officers and
Board of Directors
Officers
President
Rob DaPron
Vice President
Greg Price
Secretary
Craig Magnusson
Treasurer
Kirk Knapp
Board of Directors
Tom Cathcart
Brian Franchini
Steve Franchini
Jim Giesy
Ron Stevenson
Rick Means
Warren Olson
Don Palmer
Richard Dow
Steve Snider
At Large Positions
Social Chair
Don & Jodi Palmer
Cruiser Class
Karl Hoffman
Historian
Rob DaPron
Chief Judge
Alan Thomle
Membership
Kirk Knapp
Newsletter Production
Warren Olson –
GOS Printing
Corporation
Webmaster
Pat Ford
Youth Representative
Cole Franchini
Safety Officer
Tim Dies
Compass Point
Representatives
North - Dick Montage
South - Jim Giesey
& Rick Means
East - Jon Courtright
West - Open
SUMMER!
Wow, what a fantastic start of the summer season in
the PNW. I hope that you have been able to sneak
your boat out and enjoy some time on the water.
Taking a boat ride on a nice summer day has a way of
dissolving all of the hassles that are often associated
with old boat ownership. Somehow a boat ride has a
way of making it all seem worthwhile. I also like the
idea that our boats are out, visible and being used.
Who knows what spark you can start in a potential
classic boat owner who comes into contact with you
enjoying your craft. I find it interesting to ask a classic
boat owner what peaked their desire to own a boat.
From my experience, the desire to own a classic boat
is often attached to a powerful memory, or what I
would call a classic boat moment. That certainly was
the case with me.
My story goes back to 1967, when
I was just 7 years of age. In 1967
my parents bought their first boat
- a homely and well used 1947
26’ Steelcraft powered by a tired
Chrysler Crown. Call me a snob,
but even at that young age I had
a hard time bonding with such an
ugly looking boat. Fortunately
the Steelcraft was sold a few
years later for a larger and more
attractive tri cabin Monk designed boat. Family pride
was once again reestablished. Being a new boat
owner, my family did what I still do today - attend a
boat show. The big Seattle winter boat show was
held at the old Seattle Sonics Coliseum. Talk about
heaven for a young boat crazed kid! All of the new
boats and gear where on display and just waiting for
an obnoxious grade school kid to crawl on and over.
With a meeting place and time established my parents
set my older sister and I lose to explore the show. Our
first goal was to visit every booth and collect all the
unguarded pieces of literature from every vender.
Somehow obtaining a brochure about the state of the
art 1967 marine sanitation products was an important
goal for us at the time. After achieving a large bag of
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Guest Editor - Brian Franchini
brochures I decided that I needed to select my favorite
boat at the show. Looking back I smile on how budget
and logistic issues played no role in choosing my
favorite boat. This was a serious endeavor. And then
it happened. I was walking up a ramp to the second
level and on display was one lone boat - a 1967
wooden Century Coronado. My eyes were glued.
The boat was beautiful. Rich mahogany sides, heavy
accents of chrome and that sexy black top. I still
think that the late 60’s Coronado’s are classy looking
boats. The search was over. From that day on I was
fascinated by mahogany runabouts. I chased down
my parents and drug them back to the Coronado.
Dad being the ever practical school teacher on a
strained family budget was not impressed. I vaguely
heard words about money and practicality being
spoken. Owning such a boat would have to wait.
I read with interest discussions on attracting young
people to our hobby. I have read about some great
programs that some concerned boating enthusiasts
have implemented that are geared toward attracting
and involving a younger boating crowd. I applaud
such efforts and discussions and hope that these
ideas will not only continue, but flourish. Although the
results are not immediate, I think one of the best things
we all can do is simply use our boats and freely share
the enjoyment with others. It sounds simple, but it is
easy to get caught up in our own world and not see
that grade school kid checking out our boat at the gas
dock or marina. Who knows what spark you might
ignite 20 years from now, just like it did for me a long
time ago in 1967.
Rob
COMPUTERS AND CLASSIC BOATS
There are not many combinations that seem more ridiculous than
computers and classic boats but, like most of today’s life, they are
intertwined with some great results. I am of the slightly younger end of
the hobby and can honestly say that without the computer and internet
I would most likely not be a wooden boat owner. I found my first boat,
a 1966 Tollycraft, listed with a broker in Illinois and fell in love with
the pictures and history of the local company. Now brokers, forums,
blogs, Ebay, and the all important Craig’s List make up part of my
morning ritual. I thought it would be fun to share some of those sites
just in case the weather takes a turn and you need to kill a few hours
(or days) looking up boat sites. By no means a complete list, these are
the sites I find myself checking in on at least once a week.
Happy browsing.
Antique Boat Center
www.antiqueboat.com
Great broker site
Antique Boat America
www.antiqueboatamerica.com
Huge broker site
Svenson’s
www.svensons.com/boats
Free wooden boat plans
Boyd’s Antique Boats
www.boydsantiqueboats.com
Broker and restoration
Classic Yachts Magazine
www.classicyachtmag.com
Free online boating magazine
Craig’s List
www.craigslist.com
Search your area or the Country
Fiberglassics
www.fiberglassics.com
Focus on classic glass
Danenberg Boatworks
www.danenbergboatworks.com
Restoration and an active forum
Howard Classic Boats LLC
www.howardclassicboats.com
Broker and restoration
Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum www.thunderboats.ning.com
Local site loaded with info
LaPointe’s Classic Boat
www.classicboat.com
Broker site
Macatawa Bay Boat Works
www.mbbw.com
Broker and restoration
Mahogany Bay
www.mahagonybay.com
Broker site
Sierra Boat Co, Inc
www.sierraboat.com
Broker and restoration
Sunrise River Boatworks
www.sunriseriverboatworks.com
Broker and restoration
The Resort Boat Shop
www.hagadonemarine.com
Broker and custom construction
Carolina Classic Boats
www.carolinaclassicboatsandcars.comBroker
Correct Craft Fan
www.correctcraftfan.com
Great forum
Woody Boater
www.woodyboater.com
Fantastic daily wood boat news
Wooden Runabout Co
www.woodenrunabout.com
Broker and restoration
Woodies Restorations
www.woodiesrestorations.com
Broker and restoration
Chris Craft Club
www.chris-craft.org
Club site with great forum
Antique Boat Shop
www.antiqueboatshop.com
Broker and restoration
Lake Oswego Boat Co.
www.loboat.comRestoration
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AUGUST MONTLY MEETING
Monthly Meeting Schedule
Monthly meetings for the Northwest ACBS have
received a much needed over haul this year under the
direction on Rob Dapron and August is no exception.
If you have missed the first half of this years meetings,
August is the time to turn that around. On Wednesday,
August 14, we will be taking the monthly meeting to the
water at Carillon Point in Kirkland. Members will be
launching at various points around Lake Washington
and meeting at the guest moorage docks around 6:30.
Dinner can be found at a number of restaurants in the
area and will be followed by an evening boat cruise.
Check out the Facebook page or watch for a list serve
email with more details.
August 14, Predetermined location on Lake
Washington - informal dinner and an evening group
cruise in our boats
Classifieds:
September 11, Meeting at the Hydroplane and
Raceboat Museum
October 9, Meeting at Center for Wooden Boats.
Craig Magnusson on the subject of flathead marine
motors.
November 9, Meeting will be cancelled and
conducted at the Annual Dinner
December 11, We will once again have a holiday
gathering at a location to be determined.
Buy - Sell - Trade
Ariston #634 of 1964
• New GM 350 engine installed 2008; built to look
like original CC 283, but 290 HP (Currently has
225 hrs.) Comes with two carburetors: Edlebrock
(currently mounted) and a Holly)
• All gauges restored in 2008 by Mark Clawson
(Clawson Classic Instruments)
• New upholstery in 2005 (original pastel green/
ivory color) from Riva
• Some bottom work was done in 2004 by Tony
Brown (bottom does not appear to be original)
• Has a surrey top with hardware (no convertible top)
• 3 covers (two waterline Sunbrella , and one heavycotton blue Riva cover)
• Sunbathing pad
• Two sets of convertible top board cover-pads
• Swim ladder (with cover)
• Water ski tow-pole (with cover)
• Extended light pole that inserts into ski pole slot (with
cover)
• Lighter (currently not connected)
• New wiper motor (currently not connected)
• Spare prop
• Custom tandem trailer (built in 2005)
$125,000
Contact: Bob Ashmun 206-369-0007
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Classifieds Continued:
Buy - Sell - Trade
FOR SALE
Major marine conversion components for a 1956-64
Ford 292 and 312 engine. Parts include twin side draft
carburetors, water/exhaust manifolds, water pump,
external oil filter, adjustable engine mounts, engine oil
pan, hydraulic “gear box”, propeller shaft (37 X 1 inch),
adjustable shaft strut and bronze thru-hull water pickup. All
was operated in fresh water only. $400.00
Mailing info
Call Dave with questions. 206 755-4829
AVAILABLE FOR LOAN
In replacing the transmission rear seal on a Hercules
engine the drive flange nut on the transmission must be
removed. This can be a real “head scratcher” as that
nut can be quite resistant to movement. I’d estimate
it took about 250 foot pounds to move the nut on
my MCL. If you could use this very “homemade” but
effective set-up – give me a call. The spacing on my
Classifieds
flange bolt holes is just over 4 1/8 inches but different
holes could be drilled. Dave Weiseth 206 755-4829
DON’T FORGET THE MONTHLY MEETING!
Ways to stay connected online
August 14th - 6:30pm
Just wanted to remind everyone that Facebook and Meetup are being used to facilitate more social interaction both within the
club as well as with potential new members. These sites provides means to publish events, share pictures, and invite new people to join us. Please take a moment to check out our Facebook [ACBS - Antique & Classic Boat Society (PNW)] and Meetup
[http://www.meetup.com/thewetedge] sites. While you are there
sign up for our groups. Even better, become an assistant Advertising
organizer Policy The “Wet Edge” is published monthly on a volunteer basis. Each
and help keep our groups up to date. Contact Frank Gonzales
month a different board member (guest editor) puts together the newsletter. This allows
([email protected]) if you have any questions or can help.
Ways to stay
connected online
Just wanted to remind everyone that Facebook is being used to facilitate more social
interaction both within the club as well as with potential new members. This site
provides means to publish events, share pictures, and invite new people to join us.
Please take a moment to check out our Facebook [ACBS - Antique & Classic Boat
Society (PNW)] site. While you are there sign up for our group and even better,
become an assistant organizer and help keep our group up to date. Contact Frank
Gonzales ([email protected]) if you have any questions or can help.
for a wide variety of creativity and content. Classified ads are run for members free
of charge. They are not automatically renewed. Please e-mail your ads to Kirk Knapp
([email protected]). He will forward the ad to whomever is doing the next newsletter.
We also accept commercial advertising. A digital file that can easily be used is required.
Contact Kirk for more information if you are interested. He will also quote you a rate.