September, 2015 - Finger Lakes Chapter

Boat Show Edition
Celebrating 20 Years of Brightwork
Newsletter of the Finger Lakes Chapter, ACBS
Volume 20, Issue 3
September, 2015
From the President
Jack Gifford
Hi Folks.
A
s summer winds down, as we begin to
think of the inevitable and prepare our
treasured classics for storage, we also look
back at what was an incredible summer
boating season.
The FLC Boat Show was one to remember.
Calm harbor, billowing white cumulus clouds,
blue sky and bluer water and especially you
folks who make it happen year after
year. Kudos to all on the Boat
Show Committee, especially Boat
Show Chair, Teddi Myllymaki.
Teddi will be stepping down this
year after three stellar years in that
role. She took the Show on as her
own, improving and refining it each
year. Thank you, Teddi, for all you
have done to make it special for all us.
Our Annual Meeting comes up in the fall, this
year on October 24th. We’re hoping to catch
the “snow birds” before they depart toward
warmer climes. We will be sending out
additional information regarding times and
place within the next several weeks. Look
for it in your mailbox. Also, because of the
success of the FLC Christmas Party last
year, plans are in the works to hold another
during the holiday season. I look forward to
seeing you at these two important events.
Remember, the replacement dock program is
important to all of us who use them. Please
support the Skaneateles Chamber of
Commerce in their effort to raise enough to
provide the new docks. Every dollar counts
and it is important to engage as much of the
community as possible. No donation is too
small.
Please see page 7 for a pledge form and
page 6 for a quick article updating plans for
the project.
See you on the new dock…
Jack
Ed note: We’d like to extend a warm welcome to Erin
Sammut as chair of the 2016 FLC chapter boat show,
July 29, 30 & 31, 2016 in Skaneateles.
Welcome Aboard!
New Member:
Sandi Mulconry, Skaneateles, NY
Chapter Membership now at 186
Passages…
Jack Barron A member of the Niagara Chapter and
oft-time exhibitor of Jazz, a 1946 Gar Wood at the
FLC show.
Letters...
What a great show you folks put on. Super organization
and wonderful itinerary. Loved the music in the park. Felt
like we were in a Norman Rockwell painting.
Your setting is perfect, and you ordered up fantastic
weather. What more could anyone ask for? Well, maybe
a White Hot at Doug's--they're great.
Regards,
Bob Breidert
(Bob, of Sunnyland, is also a new FLC member and
exhibited his 2006 Chris-Craft Hydro Apparition at this
year’s FLC show.
About the Cover:
This award winning 1919, 17’
North Bay steam launch is owned
by Steve Shehadi and is named
Double-Ender. The boat was
one of several land displays at the
2015 Skaneateles show.
2 Calendar of Upcoming Events
Sept 10—15
Sept 11—13
Sept 12
Sept 12—13
Sept 19
Sept 19
Sept 20
Sept 20—23
Sept 23—26
Oct 18
Oct 24
Nov 27
Dec 2015
Dec 2015
May 2016
July 29—31
WCCB Fall Trip, Smith Mountain Lake, VA
16th Annual Tugboat Roundup, Erie Canal, Waterford, NY
38th Annual Niagara Frontier Antique & Classic Boat Show
Philadelphia Chapter Boat Show
Barnegat Bay, NJ 32nd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show
Lake George Gold Cup Festival
FLC Board of Director’s Meeting, 2pm—The Creamery, Skaneateles
Woods and Water pre-events (Brainerd Lakes, Minnesota for Int’l ACBS Meeting)
40th Annual International Meeting and Annual Boat Show, Brainerd Lakes, MN
FLC Board of Director’s Meeting, 2pm—The Creamery, Skaneateles
FLC Annual Meeting—Location to be Announced
Dicken’s Festival kick-off, Downtown Skaneateles, NY
No meeting
FLC Holiday Party. Details to be announced, by mail.
New Seasonal Dock Installation—see pages 6 and 7 for more information
38th Annual FLC Boat Show, Clift Park, Skaneateles Lake
Joe Lucchesi Bob Myllymaki Finger Lakes Chapter, ACBS 2015 Corporate Officers Jack Gifford 315‐703‐7531 Dave Couch 912‐604‐4850 Rick Nelson 315‐253‐7057 John Sammut 315‐382‐6367 Lynne Hopson 570‐237‐0982 Directors [email protected] Janice Miller [email protected] Howard Skinner Directors at Large [email protected] Arnie Rubenstein President First Vice President Second Vice President Treasurer Secretary jmgiff@verizon.net [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 315‐468‐1823 315‐635‐3634 315‐382‐2924 315‐587‐2881 [email protected] [email protected] Jack Miller 607‐227‐9866 315‐637‐8522 [email protected] Boat Show Chair: Erin Sammut 315‐569‐0955 [email protected] Membership: Dick Sherwood 585‐265‐1518 [email protected] Database Leader: Dick Sherwood 585‐637‐8522 [email protected] Newsletter: Tom Beardsley 315‐263‐8906 [email protected] Ship’s Store: Barb Carman 607‐754‐4181 [email protected] Immediate Past President Janice Miller (2008‐2010) 315‐496‐2924 [email protected] Past Presidents Rob Kidd (2005‐2007) Jack Miller (2003‐2005) Roger Townsend (1998‐2003) Scott Beuhler (1998) Arnie Rubenstein (1996‐1997) Dick Sherwood (1992‐1995) Susan Beuhler (1988‐1991) George Zeth (1987) Jim Brennan (1984‐1986) Bob Myllymaki (1982‐1983) Syd Marsden (1979‐1981) Ford Knight (1977‐1979) Charter Members Ford Knight, President Syd Marsden, Vice President Richard Morehouse, Jr., Treasurer Kristine Marble, Secretary
John Barnes Mary Ellen Bond Jim Brennan Josephine Brown Fred Curry Jerry Feltus Harold Flagg
George Hyatt Gloria Hyatt Ron Jasper Allyn Morehouse Bob Myllymaki George Zeth Chapter Website: www.acbs‐flc.org Brightwork is the quarterly newsle er of the Finger Lakes An que and Classic Boat Society, Ltd., a.k.a. the Finger Lakes Chapter of the An que and Classic Boat Society, Inc., and is published for the benefit of Finger Lakes Chapter members. Publica on dates are March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1. Ques ons, submission of ar cles or story ideas for publica on, le ers to the editor, noncommercial adver sing, etc., are welcomed and should be sent to: Brightwork Editor, FLC –ACBS, PO Box 1022, Skaneateles, NY 13152. Email: Tom Beardsley; [email protected], 315‐263‐8906. Commercial adver sing copy and ques ons should be sent to Howard Skinner, 7474 Park Ave., Wolco , NY. 14590. [email protected] 315‐587‐2882. The Finger Lakes Chapter general mailing address is also at: PO Box 1022, Skaneateles, NY 13152. The Chapter’s employer iden fica on number (EIN) is 3452140. 3 Rob Kidd
Spotlight On Members
The Devil in the Details Scales Down
A
t this year's Finger Lakes Chapter Boat Show we
were treated to a visit from Greg Rice who
brought along two stunning RC scale models of
famous boats for us to enjoy. Greg's experience in
model building was limited to the kits that he built in
his youth until his interest was re-kindled later in life.
Greg built his first runabout from scratch based on his
recollections of a Century once owned by his Aunt
and Uncle on Lake Fenton, Michigan. Although Greg
was only five to seven years old at the time, he
retained pleasant memories of riding in their boat and
decided to craft one of his own.
The boat turned out so well that Greg entered it in a
large model makers show in Toledo where he met
some very talented builders and learned that the
judges were looking for accuracy in the models. Greg
was hooked now and knew that his next model would
have to be special and accurately built. He chose the
famous
Thunderbird from
Lake Tahoe as his
next challenge.
Research began by
obtaining a set of
plans for the boat from The Mariner's Museum
followed by careful examination of numerous
historical photos and home movies of the boat. It was
a four year project for Greg and through it all, he
maintained an online build log for other modelers to
follow his progress. One visitor to the site was a
docent for the Thunderbird Lodge Preservation
Society who arranged for Greg and his wife Cinda to
see Thunderbird
in person.
While in Tahoe,
they went out for
a ride on the
original
Thunderbird
during which
Greg was invited
to take the helm,
piloting this
famous boat across Lake Tahoe.
The finished model is 55 inches long, weighs 22
pounds and features working spot and running lights,
leather upholstery, a smoke generator feeding the
exhaust pipes, working horn and siren and engine
sounds recorded from Thunderbird's engines. Greg
took Thunderbird to the big show in Toledo where he
got the Judge's attention.
But what to do for an encore? Since Greg favors the
lines of Hacker designed boats, he selected Lockpat II
and research began anew.
Information on this boat was hard to come by and
plans were not available. A lucky break came from a
fellow modeler in Canada who had the plans for
Curlew, another Hacker design with lines very similar
to Lockpat II. Greg was able to get this project
started with a combination of these plans and
reference photos.
Although the model is still not finished, Greg has more
than 2000 hours in and he's taken accuracy to a new
level with respect to planking layout and fastener
placement. The model has 13,000 exposed
"fasteners" which are tiny 1/8" long brass pins that
Greg has painstakingly placed according to
photos of the original boat.
Greg says he’ll follow this up by building a
stand-alone model of Lockpat II's engine to
display alongside the boat.
The original Lockpat II will be on display at this
year's International ACBS Show in Gull Lake,
Minnesota. Greg will be there, having already
received permission from the owner to come aboard
and take as many pictures and measurements of the
engine as necessary. He’s excited to finally see the
original boat in person and to make comparisons to
the model.
In recent years Greg and Cinda have been invited to
different ACBS shows to display the models and have
met so many people and made so many friends that
they decided to join our organization. Welcome.
4 Dave Couch
Restorer’s Corner
Glenn Miller, PT Boats, History & Stories
T
he music of Benny Goodman and Glen Miller’s
big bands played through my mind as I admired a
boat at the recent FLC show. Lynn and Howard
Hopson’s 1948 17-foot Higgins utility gleamed in the
summer sun. The bright white hull with distinctive fire
red decks and matching red gunnel stripes was a trip
back in time.
Growing up, one of the attractions to wooden boats
was, for me, the history of the builders. I was one of
those kids wrapped up in old war movies, guns,
aircraft and the like. Boat builders like Chris Craft,
Gar Wood, Dodge, Hacker Craft, Lyman and Higgins
were all involved in the war effort.
As I grew up and learned more about the work of
these companies, I
was completely
impressed. (It didn’t
escape me that
many of the millions
of the people
working for these
companies during
the war were
women.)
Wartime
construction created
hugely innovative
designs for all kinds
of things, including
boats.
Higgins Boat, of
New Orleans, was
no different.
Before the war, Higgins produced sturdy work boats,
pilot boats and large pleasure craft similar to Mathews
and Chris Craft. During the war Higgins produced the
sturdy PT patrol boats. Nearly 25,000 of them were
produced for the allies. Their high quality
workmanship continued into post-war production of
Higgins runabouts and cabin cruisers.
One of the most popular models was the affordable
Sport Speedster. This utility was available in either
17 or 19 feet. It was a brand new design and
remained popular through the 1960’s.
There were a few problem in early years of the model,
mostly due to faulty plywood. Higgins quickly rectified
this and then confidently offered a five year warranty
on their plywood bottoms.
These Sport Speedsters had a light-weight, sleek
design, similar to Chris Craft and Dodge utilities.
Offered with a 6 cylinder Chrysler Ace 115 hp or a140
hp Grey, the “Mini-PT’s” gained popularity as a sturdy,
fast and fun boat on
the water.
Hulls were finished
in white with either
red or blue painted
decks and a red or
blue interior . It was
considered an
“every man’s“ boat with an entry level price.
Lynn and Howard’s boat is powered by the Chrysler
engine. It has a beautiful red interior with a varnished
dash, featuring the Higgins gauge cluster. (The
cluster does have many similarities to the Century
design.)
The Higgins has all the classic hardware of a postwar utility with and a low profile windscreen and the
center brace separation. Higgins took pride in their
details, particularly hardware choices and their unique
bow piece.
Many of the solid and proven construction methods
Higgins used on their PT boats and work boats are
evident in this utility. It is easy to see how she lasted
60 plus years.
That’s what I enjoy most about this hobby and ACBS.
There is a wide variety of boats with history meant to
be shared.
Remember every wood boat usually always has a
story and more times than not, it’s a good one.
5 A New Seasonal Community Dock System for Skaneateles… Where Does the Project Stand Today? By Dick Sherwood
H
ere’s the latest on where the Skaneateles
Chamber stands in pursuing new seasonal docks
for the Chapter’s Annual Boat Show and for
summertime recreational boating by the boating
public. New docks will be located almost in the same
footprint as the current docks which have been in use
for 21 years.
A “Requirements Document” has been drawn up
defining the following:
- A 6-ft.-wide main trunk dock running
north-south close along the west side of the village
pier to within 12 feet of the large overhanging
platform at the south end of the village pier. (Current
trunk is 4-ft wide and runs to within 67 feet of the
overhanging platform.)
- Nineteen (19) finger docks each 4-ft. wide
and 24-ft. long, extending west from the main trunk.
(Current finger docks are 2 ½-ft. wide and 20-ft. long.)
- The 19 finger docks will be evenly spaced
along the main trunk forming 19 double slips, each
double slip being 20-ft. wide. (Current finger docks
are evenly spaced on 20-ft. centers forming 17 ½-ft.
wide double slips.)
- Two (2) 4-ft.- wide by 24-ft.-long docks
will also be located off the sea wall in the vicinity of
the Park’s gazebo, forming an additional four (4) slips
for a total of 42. (Current sea wall docks are each 4-ft.
by 20-ft.)
- Platforms or decks of the new docks will
have non-skid treads and will be securely tied to the
dock structure for maximum stability.
- Fenders, cleats and numbering will also be
features of the new docks.
As any new docks will be seasonally installed,
anchoring of the docks with weights will be expected.
If all goes well, the above requirements will be sent in
early September to four dock vendors for bids, looking
for returns by Thanksgiving. In the meantime, fundraising is underway. Some leadership pledges have
already been made, but many more will be required to
underwrite the cost of the new docks. Donations are
tax-deductible. Any amount will be gratefully
accepted. (Please see the pledge form just to the
right.)
ENGINE REMANUFACTURING
High quality work by professional
machinists with marine engine
experience. We will bring your engine
back to original performance condition
and offer upgrades like hardened seat
valves for today’s gasoline. Special show
detailing, polished aluminum and brass,
and rebuilding of generators, carburetors
and transitions are also available.
Call and ask for Bill or Jim.
Drake Engines, Inc.
2285 Ridgeway Ave.
Rochester, NY 14626
Ph: 585-723-1333 Fax: 585-723-1078
Pictured: A Pair of Recently Restored Liberty’s
6 Just a Few Pictures of 2015...
7 The Dock Market For Sale: 1956 Chesapeake Bay Built 14 ft Runabout.
Unique, pretty and really wanting to be at home on a lake.
Completely restored. Motor in great shape, but not period to the
boat. (We used her too often to fuss
with an antique motor!) Includes 185
Karavan trailer, custom cover, cushions
and more. Currently on Chesapeake
Bay. Looking for $14,200 O.B.O. Email Meg Moffat
[email protected] or 443-9944564. Chesapeake Bay. 0915
For Sale: 1931 Garwood Triple 22 ft Model 22-35 , One of
only 8 made in 1931 , only 2 known to exist today. Excellent
condition and shows well. Older restoration, New, no soak
bottom, excellent top sides, nice chrome and interior. Originally
powered by a 125 hp Chrysler Imperial 6 cyl engine. Currently
powered by a similar-era Chrysler 6 cyl. Twin axle road-worthy
trailer with fresh paint. $82,500. OBO . Multiple ACBS show
winner . E- Mail for photos and info to
[email protected] or call 315 472 6397 Skan., NY 0615
For Sale: 1971 Karlesen 280 Class Hydroplane, 19
ft Awesome inboard Hydroplane! Completely rebuilt and
campaigned on the vintage race circuit for several years. Nickname was Broken Bullet. Powered by a reliable 305 Chevy small
block engine pushing nearly 300 hp. Ramp launch trailer, so no
need for a crane. NY registered, equipped with muffler - but can
be removed and have the original 10-in. stacks. Nice package;
ready to rock. $12,900 OBO E- Mail for photos and info to
[email protected] or call 315 472 6397 Skan., NY 0615
For Sale: 1959 Car Aqua Classic Fiberglass Outboard
"Station Wagon" model . This "Fiber Classic" bears a striking
similarity to the '56 Chevy, right down to it's color scheme .
Complete with stereo and newer Mercury 50 hp with only 5
hours of run time. Headlights work! This boat is a real headturner and is the epitome of 50's automobile styling on the water.
Complete with custom cover; good trailer, new tires. Great article
in Classic Boating Mar/Apr issue . Only 11 made and only two
"Station Wagon's" known to exist. $12,500 OBO. E-Mail for
photos and info to [email protected] or
call 315 472
6397 Skan., NY
0615
For Sale: 1992 Hoffman SST 45 Tunnel Hull Race boat, 14
ft. Perfect SST45 rig for the hobbyist or someone looking to get
into SST45 racing! This Hoffman hull was built in Norfolk, VA
and known to be a competitive design. Nice shape; recent
cosmetics and rigging. Evinrude SST 45 factory racing engine
runs well. Enclosed cockpit and collapsible sponson tips. Custom
trailer. This racer is a real head-turner and displays well at the
shows. $6,900 OBO. E-Mail for photos and info to
[email protected] or call 315 472 6397. Skan., NY 0615
For Sale: 1962 SwitzerCraft “Shooting Star”
with ‘62 100hp Merc
outboard. New Price!!
Beautiful, very rare boat.
Only 30 1962 models
produced. Boat and motor fully restored. Includes trailer.
Asking $24,000 OBO. Arnie Rubenstein, 315-445-3345
(Skaneateles) REV 1214
For Sale: Two 6-Cyl. engines. A 1931 6-51 Grey ($375.), and
a 1932 6-75 Grey with dual ignition ($400.). Both engines turn
freely and are complete with transmissions.
Bill Drake. 585-723-1333 (Rochester, NY)
NEW 0614
For Sale: 1954 Johnson Outboard. 5.5 hp, includes 6 gal.
tank. Runs, good condition. Make Offer. 585-889-9635
(Rochester, NY)
NEW 0314
For Sale: Rare 1927 20-ft. 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. Beautiful boat,
could be award winner. Custom trailer. Asking $35,000. Sue
Giovannetti, (802-434-3059 or [email protected] REV 1214
For Sale: Many outboard boats – Penn Yan, Arkansas
Traveler, Yellow Jacket, Texas Maid, MFG, etc. Also, many
off-brand motors such as Scott-Atwater, Champion, Muncie,
McCulloch, Oliver, West Bend, etc. Dick Curvin. 315-7294666 (cell). (Moravia, NY)
NEW 0613
For Sale: 185 HP Chris-Craft engine. Completely rebuilt.
New rings, bearings, cam, lifters and carb. 283 cu-in. (Chevy
Block)
Mick Griffin, 716-662-1949 or [email protected] REV 1213
For Sale: 1904 18ft+ Fay & Bowen [style] launch with 1909
Paulson motor #21. Original canopy with brass hardware. Full
restoration in 1995. Excellent trailer included. Boat and motor
were in water and running then. Multiple ACBS show winner.
E-mail for photos and info to [email protected] $12,500.
OBO. Steve Shehadi (Skan., N Y) 315-472-6397w REV 0615
For Sale: 1996 12-ft. Victory Swift. Reproduction of old Penn
Yan Swift; only 12 made. Cedar and laminate. 25 HP Mercury
Outboard, trailer and boat hoist included. Asking $11,000. OBO.
Bill Eberhardt, 315-217-8111 or [email protected]
(Skaneateles, NY)
Submit new ads, corrections or deletions to Dick Sherwood at
[email protected] .
Listings are at no charge, although priority is given to members
first. Non--members (of FLC) may be listed as space permits.
photos may be included, space permitting.
For Sale: 17’ 1903 Grant-Parsons Adirondack Guideboat.
Very good condition. Original caning on seats. New oars, built
as originals, included. Asking $12,000. Kathleen Cappon.
585-489-4139. [email protected] (Rochester, NY)
NEW 0315
For Sale: Magpie, a 1940 Gar Wood 20’6” Utility. 103 hp
Chrysler Crown, solid trailer. Multiple Best-in-Show winner.
Stored indoors; ready to go.
Expensive, but worth it.
Serious inquiries to John
Wayman
[email protected]
(Rochester, NY) REV 1214
For Sale: 1954 15’ Lyman with 1984 25hp Evinrude. Includes
trailer. Asking $1,850.00. Walt & Kay Szczplen 315-638-8218.
(Baldwinsville, NY)
NEW 0615
Special For the Youth Toy Boat Painting at the July Show
We Need: Scrap 2x4’s at least 9” long (any condition, but
not pressure treated) for making toy boats for kids to paint
at future FLC Boat Shows. Will pick up anywhere in the
Rochester, Finger Lakes, Auburn, Skaneateles, Syracuse
areas and points between. Dick Sherwood at
[email protected] or 585-265-1518.
8 Your Boat Show is in Skinny– What?!
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10. Aquebogue, New York
Misspelled by 56 percent of people
9. Winnemucca, Nevada
Misspelled by 60 percent of people
8. Ketchikan, Alaska
Misspelled by 61 percent of people
7. Worcester, Massachusetts
Misspelled by 62 percent of people
6. Pflugerville, Texas
Misspelled by 63 percent of people
5. Champaign, Illinois
Misspelled by 63 percent of people
4. Skaneateles, New York
Misspelled by 67 percent of people
3. Saguache, Colorado
Misspelled by 68 percent of people
2. Kaumalapau, Hawaii
Misspelled by 69 percent of people
1. Meeteetse, Wyoming
Misspelled by 70 percent of people e came across this story in
several publications—just
after the June issue went to press. To
us, the most surprising part of this
story is that so many people even
bother trying to spell Skaneateles.
However, we take heart in knowing
we’re not the butt of all jokes, as
Butte, Montana, or spoken of the
way Spokane, Washington is (neither on the top 10 list anymore.)
We also don’t have to put up with the likely jokes of Meeteetsie,
Wyoming or Winnemucca, Nevada (just imagine).
The survey was done by the same people who make a game
called Candy Crush and another called AlphaBetty Saga.
The survey showed that 67% of respondents, Baby Boomers and
Millennials alike, had a tough time spelling
Skaneateles, the fourth most commonly
misspelled city in the country.
The rest of the list? In reverse order, according
to a poll by King Digital Entertainment, is as
follows:
Village Historical Tours
During the Boat Show
Received School Bus Help
For Transportation in 2015
By Karlene Barth Miller, Skaneateles Historical Society
F
or many years, the Skaneateles Historical Society has
proudly offered a historic village tour using the Laker Limo
during the Antique and Classic Boat Show. This year, however,
the Laker Limo's insurance did not cover this trip, so we had to
make another plan. Many of you may have noticed a different
bus along the street at the boarding time.
Skaneateles Historical Society headquarters and museum at The Creamery, 33 Hannum St., Skaneateles (Stop by and take a look at the adjoining boat museum!) When we learned of the insurance problem, I called Skaneateles Central School District Business Manager Doug Tomandl asking for
a small school bus. He graciously arranged for a “mini-bus” for Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 only for the cost of paying
the driver. Thank you, Doug Tomandl.
In addition, the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce paid for the driver. Thank you, Tara Lynn (exec. Director of the Chamber)
For those you have taken this narrated tour, even those of you who live in Skaneateles, you have probably found many things you
did not know about your village. Through the years, we’ve had many successful trips of this one-hour tour ending at The Creamery
for refreshments. This year’s boat show saw a good interest in the tours and the community. We are proud to be a part of the boat
show and look forward to coming back each year.
The cost of the tour is only $10, and it is a fundraiser for the historical society. Tickets are always sold at the Skaneateles Historical
Society or in the park each day of the boat show in late July. Thank you all for your support and to all of the passengers we took on
this trip through Skaneateles history. 9 Here’s To the Volunteers and Exhib
Our Accolades Are Showing! For 37 years, 21 of them in Skaneateles, we hear great things about
a great boat show. This is only possible due to the dedication, care, can-do attitudes and smiles of
our volunteers. Many, many thanks to all of them and to the boat show chair for the past three
years, Teddi Myllymaki. We do our best to remember everyone, but deepest apologies if we goofed.
Please, let us know of any errors or omissions and we’ll print corrections in the next issue of Brightwork.
Boat Show Chair and Volunteer Coordinator - Teddi Myllymaki
Photographer—Lynne Hopson
Land Displays—George Witty, Land Master
Jack Miller
Stern Desk
Don Babcock
Bill Miller
Bob Myllymaki
Joe Lucchesi
Linda Miller
Frank Suites
At Large
Nick Paciorek
Children's Activities
Elaine Sherwood Jakubowski
Dick Sherwood
Technical
Dave Couch
Jack Gifford
Lisa Marshall
Jack Gifford
Brad Wirth
Jim Dean
Chris Lytle
Bill Miller
John Sammut
Launch Ramp - Dick Whalen, Launch Master
Bill Allyn
Dan Bang
Chris Brinson
Bob Freund
Jeremy Freund
Tim Freund
Rob Kidd
Paul Mabey
Howard Skinner
Bill Stinson
And the Sea Scouts crew
Harry Anderson
Mick Barnes
Dave Couch
Dave Freund
Mike Freund
Paul Garrett
Bill Latham
Peter Patch
Joe Spalding
Lisa Wirth
Ike Dilkes
Sarah Wiles
Arnie Rubenstein
Ship’s Store—Barb Carman
Tom Carman
Bob Myllymaki
Jen Svec
Debbie Dilkes
Laurie Navratil
Ron Svec
Registration Desk—Anna Miller
Caroline Babcock
Jackie Keady
Teddi Myllymaki (exhibitor reg.)
Sharon Paddock
Erin Sammut (meal tickets)
Susan Griffin
Karlene Miller
Bob Myllymaki (I.D. Badges)
Libby Rubenstein
Susan Winters
Junior Judging – Blythe Jakubowski
Parade Route - Management and Layout
Dock Crew—Janice Miller, Dock Master
Karen Fenner
Rob Kidd
Matt Lowry
Roger McCoy
Emily Wirth
Lynne Hopson
Hannah Lowry
Karen Marsden
Linda Miller
Chris Beardsley
John Jablonski
Keith Parlin
Alan Isserlis
Tiffany McKenna
Master of Ceremonies
Tom Beardsley Judges—
Chief Judge: John Howard of Pendleton, NY and Tavares, FL. John chairs the ACBS International
Judging Committee. He was assisted this year by Dave Blum of Bergen, NY; Ike Dilkes of Tavares, FL; Mick Griffin of
Orchard Park, NY; Fred Marks of Clayton, Syd Marsden of Auburn and Waldwick, NJ; Rod Taylor of Rochester, NY;
Larry Turcotte of Brant Lake, NY; Gail Van Dine and Wes Van Dine of Canton, CT.
10 bitors of the 2015 FLC Boat Show
Our Exhibitors Are Showing, Too! This is a Judged Show, and the Winners Are….
Preserved
Canoe
1910
Rowing
1905
Launch
1950
Outboard Boat / Motor1954
Classic Utility
1949
Antique Runabout
1939
Late Classic
1981
17’ Old Town
For Play
Ric and Wendy Fetridge
12’ Keuka Lake Duck Skiff
Edward Sirianno
18’ Greavette Dispro
Bounty
Wes & Gail Van Dine
Penn Yan Seahorse
Joint Venture Howard Skinner & Laurie Navratil
18’ Century Resorter
Em’s Awake Emily Wirth
19’ Gar Wood Delux
Toots
Walter Herrmann
23’ Glastron-Carlson Scimitar Shaken, Not Stirred Kevin & Bridget Hotchkiss
Restored
Rowing Craft
c1915
Sailing Craft
1968
Launch
1919
Outboard Boat / Motor1956
Antique Utility
1941
Classic Utility
1967
Antique Runabout
1931
Classic Runabout
1957
16’ Rowing Skiff
Sacajawea
Eric Tech
9’6” J.W. Moretti Dinghy/Shimmer Lost N’ Found Noah Tex Taylor
17’ North Bay Boat Black Staff Double Ender
Steve Shehadi
14’ Larson Falls Flyer
Flyer
Madison & Gabrielle Eckles
22’ Gar Wood Sedan Utility Knock on Wood Arnie Rubenstein
17’ Century Resorter
Silver Lining Ed Bobowicz
21’ Gar Wood
Miss Lucia
Steve Shehadi
18’ Shepard
Happy Days Bruce Phillips
Contemporary—(Built after 1989)
Powered
2005 27’ (replica of 1928 Chris Craft) Apparition Bob Breidert & Borden Hawkins
Non-powered
2014 17’ McGrath
W. Walter McGrath
Antique Outboard
1923
Elto
Steve Shehadi
Junior Judging
2005 27’ (replica of 1928 Chris Craft) Apparition Bob Briedert & Borden Hawkins
Historic
John Underhill
1912 17’ Thompson Canoe
Craftsmanship
Bill & Pat Hood
2012 22’ Zimmer Design
Kidd
Marque
Century
Lulu
Roger McCoy 1946
13’6” Century
Gar Wood
Razzle Dazzle
Bob Fletcher
2007
28’ Gar Wood
Chris Craft
Believer
Walt Weir
1941
17’ Chris Craft Delux Barrel Back
Hacker Craft Black Witch
Bruce Marsden 1925 26’ Hacker Craft
Best of Show
Restored—Wood
Silver Lining Ed Bobowicz
1967
17’ Century Resorter
Preserved—Wood
John Watkins
1987
20’ Tornado Catamaran
Preserved—Non-wood Wood Knot Arnie Rubenstein 1989
20’ Elite Craft
Non-Judged Awards
Peter Wiles Trophy
Steve Giovannetti Award
Syd & Shirley Marsden Award
People’s Choice Award
Don Babcock
Noah Tex Taylor
Michael Paciorek family
1941 Gar Wood Aristocrat Knock on Wood
11 Libby Rubenstein
NO VISIT TO SKANEATELES IS COMPLETE WITHOUT A VISIT TO DOUG’S FISH FRY 12 Blythe Jakubowski
A Teen’s Take On Boats
Leading a Judging Program Is A Nail Biter
R
unning the Youth Judging Program at the
Skaneateles show is never anything less than
exciting, to say the least. “Intimidating” might be a
good way to describe it. You wouldn’t think it, but a
bunch of six-year olds have big scary eyes and all
their questions are intimidating. Extremely. But, it’s a
blast at the same time.
I never really knew exactly how much I knew about
boats until some kids spit out some random questions
and I find myself actually answering -- without even
making it up!
Sometimes, I literally have to think twice about what
I’m doing because more times than not, I feel
like I’m one who should be taking part
in this activity and looking up to
someone else to tell me what
to do. But then, I snap
back into reality and
realize it really is all me,
that I am the person all
these little kids are
looking up to. And,
honestly, I don’t think
that will ever not be
weird to me.
Another thing that is
absolutely beyond weird,
is how many people read
this article, how many people
remember my name and then talk
to me about it. It’s crazy to think that
people actually read and enjoy what I write.
(By the way, it’s usually written after midnight in PJ’s
in bed with a bowl of popcorn.)
Recently, I was at work when a couple walked in.
The man came up and asked my name.
I was slightly taken back, but when
I said, “Blythe” he immediately
finished with Jakubowski.
At that point, I was a little
freaked out, but he told
me that he was a big
fan of my article.
Here, we were 2
hours away from
Skaneateles and
people still knew who
I was. He said he
was at the Finger
Lakes show and then
talked to me about the
award I presented for the
youth judging program. He
said his grandkids were on the
youth judging team, too!
This article has exposed me to so many new people
and I couldn’t be happier to be writing it.
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The Steamboat Series The Largest Lake Wholly in NYS Holds a Long Steamboat History Reprinted with permission from
Oneida Dispatch.
By Courtney Cook
said some of the steamers
were used to tow fishing
boats a distance into the
ONEIDA LAKE >>
lake.
oating on Oneida Lake
The steamboat era lasted
began eons ago as the
until around 1910, when the
first Native Americans
invention of the internal
plied its waters and still
combustion engine
thrives today.
transformed travel. Power
Boats on Oneida Lake have
boats became more common
included canoes,
and in the 1920s and 1930s,
steamboats, Durham boats,
outboard motors made
kayaks, cabin cruisers,
power boating even more
pontoon boats and small
accessible to the average
sailboats.
person.
In the late 1850s the first
A number of boat building
Steamer Sagamore in Sylvan Beach steamboats appeared,
companies were located
carrying passengers around
about the lake. The largest included one in Bridgeport and
Oneida lake, which at more than 51,000 acres, is the largest
two in Brewerton.
lake located entirely within the state of New York.
Damon Boat Builders of Bridgeport made primarily
Jack Henke, author of many books on the history of Oneida
Adirondack-style wooden-ribbed fishing boats ranging
Lake, said at one point there were 35 steamers that were
from 16 to 18 feet. Its advertising slogan was “No one ever
licensed to carry passengers on the lake.
died using a Damon Boat.”
The most famous of those steamers was also the largest -Nearing L. Emmons Boat Building Company, in
the Sagamore. She could carry 600 passengers from South
Brewerton, specialized in fishing, power and sail boats.
Bay to Sylvan Beach. Put into service in 1908, the
This family business enjoyed a national reputation for their
Sagamore could cross the lake in one hour and 45 minutes,
‘Snipe’ and ‘Lightning’ class sailboats and racing sloops
completing two round trips a day.
that finished first in many regattas.
In The Way to Sylvan Beach by John Taibi and A. Bruce
Thomas Milton Boat Builders, also in Brewerton, built
Tracy, the Sagamore is described as “the grandest ship to
everything
ply the waters at Oneida Lake.”
from canal
In addition to the Sagamore, there were four other popular barges,
steamers that carried passengers.
sailboats,
•The Manhattan, with a capacity close to 300 was popular private steam
through the early 1900s.
launches,
The Fred B. Randall was owned and operated by the Forest fishing
vessels and
Home Hotel in Sylvan Beach and could carry
even
approximately 200 passengers.
•The Lottie was owned and operated by the Leland Hotel in speedboats.
Sylvan Beach and could also carry approximately 200
passengers.
The full
•The Teaser, one of the earliest, had a capacity close to 200 story can be Steamboat Landing on Frenchman’s Island found on the
and was popular through the 1880s.
Oneida Dispatch website:
In addition to large-capacity steamers many smaller
steamboats also plied the lake’s waters. Some were family- http://www.oneidadispatch.com/general-news/20150603/
boats-have-great-historical-meaning-on-oneida-lake
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Not many people remember a Buffalo Chevrolet dealer
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He sold cars back
in the ‘30’s and,
actually, it was a
pretty strong
dealership, by all
accounts.
There were a
number of boat
builders in the area
in those days and
apparently Mr.
Hunt had a great
idea for one his
favorite Chevy
models.
Here it is, a 1936
Chevy serving as
the cabin and the wheelhouse of a custom boat. And he
named it Chevy-Chase, of course.
At 35’ long and a heavy 5,000 lbs, an inline six 80hp
engine moved this boat at a
cruising speed of 18mph and a
top speed of 20mph.
Mr. Hunt wasn’t just whimsical
with fun, but was also a pretty
shrewd businessman. He
ordered 250 cars from
Chevrolet just before domestic
production was suspended
during WWII. Most of those
cars were put into storage. The
result – he was the only dealer
with “new” cars on the lot after
the war was over.
There is a YouTube video of
this great carboat. Take a look
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