Issue 1, 2015 - Heartland Classics

Issue 1, 2015
www.heartland-classics.org
What's Inside:
• Ports of Call and New Members– 3
• Hot Springs Classic – 4-5
• Restoration Workshop Recap – 6
• “Zebra Mussels” – 7
• ACBS Directory – 8
• Tulsa Boat Show – 9
• Member Profile, Kevin & Jeanne Hogan – 10-11
• Losses & Lessons
“What to do if you have a Claim?” – 12
• 20th Annual Keels & Wheels – 17
• Ship’s Store – 18
• Trading Dock – 20-21
• Polish Your Boat – 22
From the Helm
by George Reaves
Class of 2015
T
he beginning of the boating season is upon us. Time to get out
and have fun on the water. If you are
like me there is a long list of winter
projects that probably did not get
done. Now I am extra motivated to
finish them up before the boat goes to
the lake for the first time in 2015.
It’s that time of year when we welcome a new group of directors to
the Heartland Classics board. Joining for the class of 2017, is Fred
Burban, Dick Moist, and Jack Pryor. Typically we like to have five
members per class so if you are able to serve please let myself or one
of the officers know.
Despite giving it the old college try, this year’s workshop did not
happen due to weather. Checkout Kathy’s article about the workshop
that wasn’t in this issue. You will also find information that I hope
you never need about filing an insurance claim if you need to. There
is an article about classic out boards, a rapidly growing segment of
classic boating and of course the upcoming Hot Springs Classic.
Finally there is an article about Zebra Mussels and what we need to
be aware of. I ask that you read this and also pay attention to the
signs posted at boat ramps and waterways about local Zebra Mussels
policy. It is critical that as classic boaters we contribute to positive
and responsible eco system management.
See you at the dock!
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George
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Issue 1, 2015 Articles & Photography
George Reaves, Kathy Parker, Forrest Bryant, Evan Peterson,
Kevin & Jeanne Hogan, Bruce Hurst, Phil Hennage, Bill and Gail Turner
Cover Photo Captured at the 39th Annual ACBS Show in
Skaneateles, NY ~ Finger Lakes Region By: Forrest Bryant
1956 AristoCraft 14’ Torpedo
owned by Gerald Gagliardi of Lyme, Connecticut
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Chapter Board of Directors
Angela Beachner
St. Paul, KS
[email protected]
Forrest Bryant
Kansas City, MO
[email protected]
Susan Miller
Arlington, VA
[email protected]
John Thompson
Marshfield, MO
[email protected]
Class of 2016
Bill Buchanan
Conway, AR
[email protected]
Chuck Gibbs
Tulsa, OK
[email protected]
Kevin Hogan
Olathe, KS
[email protected]
Class of 2017
Fred Burban
Springfield, MO
[email protected]
Dick Moist
Springfield, MO
[email protected]
Jack Pryor
Adair, OK
[email protected]
Heartland Classics Chapter Officers
President & Webmaster:
George Reaves
(918) 296-9359
Restoration Workshop:
Dan Diehl
(918) 230-4508
Vice President
Mike Langhorne
(501) 318-7666
Hot Springs Classic:
Mike Langhorne
(501) 318-7666
2nd Vice President
Mike Yancey
(918) 409-7801
Classics Cruisin’ Table Rock:
Don Parker
(402) 770-5400
Secretary:
Eric Grimshaw
(918) 749-7787
Grand Lake Boat Show:
Susan Miller
(703) 609-9812
Treasurer:
Karon Wheat
(918) 787-5434
Ship’s Store:
Becky Caddell
(417) 858-3260
Past President & Membership
Kathy Parker
(402) 202-3433
Media Contact:
John Thompson
(417) 839-9075
Newsletter:
Forrest Bryant: Editor
[email protected]
(816) 896-1818
Nominating:
Mike Langhorne
(501) 318-7666
Kelli Dorrell:
Art Director
[email protected]
(913) 244-2981
Safety/Education:
Bruce Turpin
(417) 337-0621
Youth Director:
Chick Wheat
(918) 787-5434
Ports of Call 2015
Hot Springs Classic
Gregg Orr Marine on Lake Hamilton, AR
Apr. 17, 18, 19
Classics Cruisin' Table Rock Lake
Rock Lane Resort near Branson, MO
June 4, 5, 6, 7
PROPS
& RUDDERS
Mahogany & Chrome Boat Show
Arrowhead Marina on Grand Lake, OK
Sept. 10, 11, 12, 13
Neighboring Events:
May 1-3 20th Annual Keels & Wheels Concours d’ Elegance
Hosted by the Southwest ACBS Chapter | Seabrook, TX
www.keels-wheels.com
Restoration & Repair of
classic wooden boats.
We also have a selection of
wooden boat projects and parts.
May 14-17 Lake Guntersville Antique & Classic Boat Show
Hosted by The Dixieland ACBS Chapter | Lake Guntersville Yacht Club
498 Yacht Club Rd, Guntersville, AL 35976
Contact Jan Carlisle at 404/663-8303 or [email protected]
July 17 & 18 17th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous
Sponsored by Clear Lake Chapter of ACBS | Clear Lake, IA
Vintage watercraft of all types are welcome. This is a non-judged show.
Contact: Scott Martin - (515)-681-6812 or mailto: [email protected]
July 31 – Aug. 1st The Higgins Classic Boat Association Rendezvous
At the 10th Annual Madison Area Antique & Classic Boat Show
Hosted at the ACBS Glacier Lakes Show. | Madison, WI.
Contact: Mark Walters (608) 224-0815 or [email protected]
or www.glacbs.org or Marge Morris (515) 243-1845 or [email protected]
Welcome to our New Chapter Members
Ron Buckner
Charles Ranck 1982 homebuilt 18’ Canoe
2013 homebuilt 29’ Coronado
Tulsa, OK
Gage, OK Saint Charles, MO
Terry & Julie Rodgers
1958 Raveau 15’
1960 Home Built 10’ Hydroplane
1958 Glastron 15’ Fire Flite
1959 Volksboat Inc 10’
1971 Chrysler 15’ Conqueror
1966 Power Cat 15’
1959 Anthony 15’ Jetstar
Larry Roth 1958 Chris Craft 42’ Roamer
Olds, IA Dale & Janet Roth
Saint Paul, MO 1961 Lyman 24’ Utility
1962 Sea Ray 19’ Ciera
1960 Aluma Craft 18’ Runabout
1937 Home Built 19’ Double Cockpit
A Division of
HART
Diving & Salvage, Inc.
USCG Captain Terry Hart
573-365-3382 | 573-216-1600
Lake Ozark, Missouri 65049
www. hartdivingandsalvage .com
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2015 Hot Springs Classic
C
ome get the 2015 boating season started with us at Lake
Hamilton in Hot Springs, AR. The public BOAT SHOW
will be Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Gregg Orr Marine, right
where Hwy 7 crosses Lake Hamilton.
ley and John and Marilyn Davenport, Heartland members
who spend a lot of their boating time on Lake Ouachita. We’ll
go by boat to lunch at Mountain Harbor.
Thursday evening will find us at Beano’s Pizza. Good pizza
plus time for the spring time reunions of friends coming in
from all over the Heartland.
But there is so much
more than just the
show! Early birds can
cruise Lake Ouachita
on Thursday, April 16,
2015, from 10:00
until 3:00. Guiding us
in their boats will be
Philip and Tracy Hens-
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Friday is another day for BOATING! First we’ll cruise to Clay
and Patty Thompson’s lake home for morning beverages and
pastries AND to check out the progress on their home. It’s fun
each year to
see what has
been completed
in the house
and marvel at
the artistry
shown in the
construction of
this wonderful
home.
Gregg Orr Marine on Lake Hamilton | April 16-18 th
Lunch time will find us
at Fisherman’s Wharf
(most of us by boat).
Heartlanders never miss
a meal. Then the afternoon cruise will explore
mainly the eastern end
of Lake Hamilton, admiring the spring flowers
along the shoreline, and
going to parts of the
lake many of us have never seen. Fred Burban, Mike Langhorne and Paul Hastings will show us the points of interest.
More cruising Friday
evening, but this time as
passengers on the BELLE
OF HOT SPRINGS RIVERBOAT where we’ll be
served a classy dinner and
be entertained by a remarkable one-man-band.
Saturday’s BOAT
SHOW will be
from 10:00 to
4:30 at Gregg Orr
Marine. They
have new docks to
display our classics.
We hope lots of
people come to
enjoy what we have to share. Lunch will be cooked and served
at the docks – Cajun Style!
There’s lots to do in the Hot Springs area in your free time.
Check out this website www.hotsprings.org/
We’ll return to Smokin’ In Style for the Saturday evening
meal. It will be informal and fun with a room to ourselves to
visit and hear and tell old boat stories.
All ACBS members are welcome to join us for any or all activities whether you have a boat with you or not. We always have
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passenger seats to fill!
More information and registration available at www.heartland-classics.org
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RESTORATION WORKSHOP February 22, 2014
By Kathy Parker
T
he Winter Workshop that Wasn’t
After having a mild winter in the Heartlands through December and January, February
turned on us with unpredictable storms. This is the first time in ten years that we let
weather change our Workshop plans.
About a dozen hardy* characters gathered at Carlos Montez on Friday evening and
along with enjoying the visiting and the food, they also called everyone who was on
the registration list to cancel the Saturday event – except for those who wanted a
donut and coffee before heading back home.
Some restoration topics were discussed. And a possible August Rendezvous at Greer’s
Ferry was mentioned. And everyone agreed that spring can’t come soon enough. On
with the boating season.
We came home with three really great silent auction items – the problem is that they
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were the same three that we took along to donate. Let’s try that again.
* Readers of this article might think of other adjectives.
Some think of restoring boats
as restoring runabouts. At
Howard Classic Boats we restore and work on cruisers
as well as runabouts and
utilities. We also restore steel
and aluminum Chris Craft
Cruisers from 31' to 42'
Our number one commitment
is to preserve and advance
the enjoyment of Antique and
Classic Boats.
We are now in our new facility, with 6,000 square feet
of space to better serve you.
We invite you to come by for
a tour.
Restoration
• from the keel up including wood or steel replacement, finish, engine, wiring and mechanical items.
Single Item
•Refinish, 5200 Bottom job, hull paint or varnish,
engine, electrical and mechanical
Minor to Major Repairs and General Services
250' of covered docks used for boats waiting to go
to the shop, service that can be accomplished in
the water and visitors to the shop.
Contact Howard Classic Boats
Facility: 35602 S. 4467 Rd., Vinita, OK 74301
Telephone: 918-782-1855, 918-693-1855
Fax: 918-782-9026
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Visit our new website: www.howardclassicboats.com
Email: [email protected]
ZEBRA MUSSELS Public Enemy Number One Lakes and Waters
T
This information was
prepared by the
GLDA, ready for distribution at the February
Workshop. Zebra Mussels
are a small non-indigenous mollusk inadvertently transported across
the Atlantic Ocean in the
ballast water of ocean
liners, traveling from the
Black and Caspian Seas
region. They were first
discovered in the Great
Lakes region in the late
1980’s and have spread to
29 states by working their
way down the Mississippi
River into other waterways.
NOAA, Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab
Zebra mussels on a stick
Photo by Simon van Mechelen, University of
Amsterdam, 1990.
To do your part to help slow the spread of zebra mussels, follow
these important steps:
• Boats should not be left in the water for extended periods of time. With regular use, engine heat should keep mussels
from colonizing inside most engine parts.
• Always drain the bilge water, live wells and bait buckets.
• Inspect the boat and trailer immediately upon leaving the water.
• Scrape off any mussels found. Do NOT return them to the water.
• If possible, dry the boat and trailer for at least a week before entering another waterway.
• Wash boat parts and accessories that contact the water using hot
water (at least 104 degrees Fahrenheit), a ten percent solution
of household chlorine bleach of a hot saltwater solution. Do not
wash the boat at the ramp where these solutions could pollute the
water. Always finish with a clean rinse.
Editorial Comment:
*The current conservation websites and news articles in every state
in our Heartland region acknowledge this problem in their own state
lakes. They stress that just a visual inspection of transported boats
or gear is not enough. The microscopic zebra mussel veligers (larva)
can survive in boat bilge water, livewells, and engine-cooling water
systems. Flushing with hot water is one solution, or if the boat is
kept in one lake where zebra mussels are growing, running it frequently (every other day before the mussels are firmly attached) will
shed the mussels and kill the veligers.
The mussels have been
dubbed “public enemy
number one” on the United
States Fish and Wildlife
Service aquatic nuisance
species list. They gained
their “nuisance” label because of the ability to attach to almost any solid
Are YOU an Entrepreneur? Figure out the nutritional value of
surface under water and because of their rapid reproduction; fe- ground up zebra mussels and make a fortune selling tons of them to
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males can lay over one million eggs in a spawning season. Mussels fertilizer plants . . . or Smoothie shops.
can block intake pipes, clog pumps, and colonize on docks. Because
they are “filter feeders” and non-native, they can also disrupt the
water’s natural food chain. By feeding on small organisms called
plankton they improve water clarity but leave less food for native
fish leading to a plummet in numbers of salmon, whitefish and native mussel species. Also the clear water allows sunlight to penetrate
to the lake bottom, creating ideal conditions for algae to grow and
promoting the growth and spread of deadly algae blooms. Scientists
have not found solutions that kill zebra mussels without also harming other wildlife.
Unfortunately, history has shown that once they are in a body of water, there is really no effective means to remove them. The mussels
have been found in Grand, Hudson and Gibson Lakes in Oklahoma
in the past years.*
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AT YOUR FINGERTIPS – THE ACBS DIRECTORY
W
herever you have access to the Internet, you have access to the complete ACBS Directory if you have an email
address registered with ACBS. You can search for any active ACBS member’s contact information, and all of the
boats and motors. This is a “Members Only” website. The bonus is that you will also have access to all of the
Restoration “How-To” Videos.
Start at www.myacbs.org. Enter your email address. If this is your first time, click below where it says Forget your
password? You’ll instantly get an email where you enter a password . . . one that you make up for yourself.
(Make it easy - like the name of your boat.) Then you are in the Online Directory! If it is not easy for you to get in,
call Kathy Parker (417) 739-2124 and she will have fun walking you into the program.
First you will see all of your own contact information. Please check that it is correct. If not, click on Edit My Information. You
can even designate which phone number you prefer.
You’ll also see the boats that are currently registered in your classic fleet. It’s easy to edit and update that information, add new
old boats, and even upload a favorite picture of each boat.
And now the fun part! Go searching for people, boats, or motors. What is Don Parker’s email address? Guess how many ACBS
members live in Hawaii? . . . or your state? How many Yellow Jackets are registered? Who else has a boat with the same name
as yours? And then best of all, the complete library of Workshop and Symposium Videos is available under the “Resources”
drop down menu.
This Online Directory is one of the most valuable tools that is a benefit to each member. It’s always up to date. And it is always
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available to active members.
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The 59th Annual Tulsa Boat Sport & Travel Show is
the 5th largest show in the country drawing thousands
of attendees. Heartland Classics members Phil and Gay
Hennage and Bruce Hurst had their classic boats on display at the show.
Bruce’s boat is 1990’s replica of a wooden 1933 Hackercraft
Gentleman’s Racer. Bruce purchased the Hacker about 5 years
ago in Michigan and named it Pub Decision. Sounds like he
might have had a couple before making the purchase decision.
Bruce spent several hours polishing the boat with a special polish prior to the show had it shining like a piece of fine furniture.
Phil and Gay purchased the Glastron GT-150 two years
ago. They found it on the internet and traveled to Rogers,
Arkansas to pick it up. It was in pretty rough shape needing a complete restoration. Phil worked with Brent Howard
of Howard Classic Boats on the year long restoration. The
Glastron- 150 is the same model as the boat used in the
James Bond movie “Live & Let Die.” The Glastron took first
place in the Mahogany & Chrome Boat Show at Grand
Lake in 2014.
Heartland Classics members were on hand to answer
questions about the boats and hand out membership brochures to those attendees that showed an interest in classic
boats and Heartland Classics. The boats on display were a
great draw and provided an excellent opportunity to showN
case Heartland Classics.
Story information and photos provided by
Phil Hennage and Bruce Hurst
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Member Profile
KEVIN & JEANNE HOGAN
Olathe, KS
A Whatchamacallit
of Kevin Hogan
M
y obsession with boating began in
the fall of 1968 while building a
“pontoon” boat from a set of plans from
a Mechanics Illustrated magazine. I was
teaching Industrial Arts in Topeka at the
time and had just purchased a home with
a huge unattached double garage, so the
decision to build a boat was easy. It was 8’
x 8’ x 20’ long and made of ¼” plywood
over 2x2 framing. To protect the pontoons, I laid three layers of fiberglass matt
over them. Miasis Dragon was powered by
a 35 hp Johnson outboard that propelled
it about 12 mph…. What a party boat!
Soon thereafter a 9th grade student of
mine, (yes, 9th grade) Mike Crosby, wanted to build a 9’ hydroplane. It seemed like
far too much for a freshman in high school
but I figured I had sufficient knowledge to
help him succeed. It was to be built entirely by the student (with only instructive input by me) and powered by twin
Mac 91A go-cart engines. He used marine
plywood over Spruce framing, with fiberglass laid over the plywood. Mike had
previous experience since his father had
built a couple of boats in his home work-
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shop from Glen-L plans. The hydroplane
was a huge success and Mike won many
awards at Industrial Arts shows in Topeka, Emporia, and Wichita, Kansas. That
little boat would fly…right at 50 mph.
Every successful person generally has
someone in their life who was an unforgetable inspiration to them. Other than
my own father, Mikes father, Clyde Crosby inspired me greatly. Among the many
things I learned from Clyde is if it’s worth
doing, it’s worth doing right, always giving it your best effort. Unfortunately he
passed away but I will never forget him!
By now I had formed the desire to build
another boat. In 1971 I began the construction of a 26’ hull-type houseboat
with dual controls at the helm and fly
bridge. She was constructed of marine
plywood over spruce framing, then fiber
glassed and painted. Her power was a
170 hp Mustang inline 6 cylinder engine
and backed with a Muncie outdrive, she
would generate 22 mph. Even though my
garage was large enough to build her I still
had to tear out the front in order to get
her out. We christened Waltzing Matilda in the spring of 1973 on Perry Lake
which had just been built East of Topeka.
In September I accepted a position with
Cooper Communities in Bella Vista, Arkansas. We put the boat on Beaver Lake
just outside of Rogers and lived on her
nearly as much as we did in our home.
Only a year later, and because of a nationwide gasoline embargo which crippled
the housing industry in Bella Vista, I accepted another teaching position in Olathe,
Kansas where we have since resided.
In Olathe, in 1974, we were over an hour
from any lake on which to boat. As a result,
in 1976 I made the decision to sell Waltzing
Matilda our beloved houseboat. She had
served us well but with three children and
no close water, money was getting directed toward other interests…like gymnastics, little league baseball, basketball, etc.
Having an affinity for motorcycles, cars,
and boats, I can remember as a young
man how much I liked the Corvettes.
Like most things, if I wanted it, I had to
build it or restore it. So, in 1998 I found
a little ’69 Corvette that needed a total
restoration. I learned the hard way not
to make hasty decisions and buy something on a whim. Nearly $35k and hundreds (if not thousands) of hours later
the little Corvette was bold and beautiful,
something we enjoyed for about 10 years.
My wife, Jeanne, was cruising E-bay one
day when she came across a little 16’
1954 Century Resorter that needed a
total restoration. Jokingly she told me
about it with absolutely no idea that I
would later post a bid. After winning
the bid the next day, I turned to her and
said, “get your things packed honey,
we’re heading for Michigan tomorrow”.
I purchased her from Maury DeBell, a broker and restorer, in Lake Orion, Michigan.
In the brief time we were there to pick her
up, Maury related several key points about
restoration that were indelibly imprinted in
my mind…and certainly one of the most
important of his suggestions was to purchase a copy of Don Danenberg’s book
“How to Restore your Wooden Boat”.
After reading his book cover to cover,
restoration began in October of 2008.
By mid-summer of ’09 she was ready
for the annual Beaver Lake Cruise where
“Reminisce” made her new maiden voyage. Jeanne and I will never forget the
acceptance we enjoyed in meeting our
new friends in the Heartland Classics
chapter that day. A whole new world of
enjoyment in the hobby of boating was
now before us. It’s a beautiful thing!
Now that I really had the “bug”, and no
The new wood you see on Love Me Timber
had to be completely redone…improper
tools led to improper layout and cutting.
Shown is the transom upside-down on
the dolly.
more projects, restoring another boat
seemed to be the right thing to do. So,
when the newest publication of Mahogany and Chrome arrived, I saw my
next endeavor…a 1958 Century Coronado 21 that needed a total restoration.
After acquiring the boat from J.C. Renner
of Kimberling City, another restoration began. This boat added a whole new meaning to the words “total restoration”. It
was upside down on a homemade dolly
and many erroneous repairs had already
been made. All of the previous efforts
toward restoration had to be scrapped
and redone. The entire transom was
nearly non-existent and 80 to 90 percent
of the framing was rotten beyond keeping. Using parts as patterns proved very
difficult as many of the frames literally
fell into fragments during disassembly.
Proper
logically
duce a
colored
tools, equipment, and technoadvanced methods helped proseaworthy boat. The darker
wood is original to the boat.
After about two years, 1,250 hours of labor, open heart surgery, and many sleepless nights, Love Me Timber was reborn.
Except for a bad fuel pump, she has performed perfectly in the year since her rebirth. Her history was all in the Arkansas
area and, as I found out just recently, her
very beginnings were in Hot Springs on
Lake Hamilton, the home of our annual
Spring Classic boat show! I can’t wait to
meet some of the people in Hot Springs N
who (hopefully) remember her from 1958.
Kevin, Jeanne and Harley the yellow lab
To participate in the Member Profile feature, please submit a story about your
boat’s history and photos to: Forrest Bryant, Editor: [email protected]
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LOSSES AND LESSONS:
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE A CLAIM
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ccidents happen. That’s why we work to ensure that our clients’ prized vessels are properly covered should disaster strike.
While our Losses and Lessons column is typically
devoted to addressing a specific type of loss and
how to avoid it, we thought we would devote this
one to the claims process itself. After all, most of
you have never had to file a claim with our company, and while we hope you never experience an
accident, we want to be open about the process
and let you know what to expect.
Before you call us, there are a few steps you need
to take, not only to help with the claims process,
but also to secure your property from further
damage and help ensure that your liability exposure is minimized.
If there is any risk that your boat may take on
water, make sure you make arrangements to have
additional pumps available and that your pumps
are in good working order.
If you are unable to obtain shore power, make sure
your batteries are not in danger of running out.
Once any immediate danger has subsided, report
any injuries or property damage to the proper
authorities. While prompt reporting of your claim
is essential, the protection of life and property is
paramount. Once you call Hagerty to report the
accident, our claims staff will likely want to confirm that these steps have been taken.
As your insurer, we have a duty to thoroughly investigate every claim presented to us. With that
said, our claims experts stress that they are always
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By Evan Peterson
looking for ways to pay a claim. Therefore, expect
them to ask plenty of questions about your boat
and its history. If a sinking has occurred, they’ll
want to know if the boat has been raised – and
if so, by whom – and if the authorities have been
contacted. These statements help us determine
the best course of action to ensure that your boat
is protected and that no further damage occurs.
For example, we may need to contact your marina
or salvage company to determine if any pollution
cleanup or salvage payments need to be made.
boat shops have a full workload. So it often takes
several weeks for a local shop to find the time to
analyze damage and begin the repair process.
If damage appears minor, we will request an estimate for repairs. It is very important that all repair
estimates be submitted to Hagerty before repairs
are undertaken, as claims will not be paid if we
cannot verify that the repairs being done are necessary and correct. Once the estimate has been reviewed and approved, a check will be cut to cover
the cost of repairs (minus any applicable deductible). For larger claims, a surveyor will be assigned
by Hagerty to investigate the loss and determine
exactly what occurred. This surveyor may perform an engine teardown or other forensic tests
to determine the exact cause of loss. For potential
liability losses, the surveyor will also take photos to
help determine fault.
Stuffing boxes should be checked annually. Stuffing boxes are relatively easy to maintain, and proper maintenance can prevent a catastrophic loss.
If your boat is determined to be a total loss, meaning the cost to repair the boat exceeds its value,
you will be presented with two options. You can
turn over the boat to Hagerty and receive payment
for the policy’s full Agreed Value, or you can keep
whatever is left of the vessel and receive payment
less the salvage value. If you choose to keep your
boat, our Hagerty claims team will work with
industry professionals to determine the salvage
value. Because our mission is to keep as many classics floating as possible, we work to keep salvage
values as low as is reasonable and prudent.
Because Hagerty handles the vast majority of
claims in house, our knowledgeable claims staff
will be able to work directly with you to settle
your claim as quickly as possible. However, please
be aware that marine claims typically take longer
to be resolved than auto claims. During the summer months, when most accidents occur, most
Our claims team put together a list of tips that will
not only help you prevent a loss, but can help with
the claims process in the event of an accident:
If your boat is kept in the water, check the bilge
pumps and batteries, and run the boat periodically.
Boats left for an extended period of time without
maintenance may be considered neglected.
If you keep your boat on a marina-set mooring,
do your due diligence. Even professional marinas
make mistakes, and it is not uncommon for a marina’s mooring field to be improperly spaced.
Pay attention to our policy’s exclusions. While we
always strive to provide coverage, we cannot pay
for a loss caused by perils such as neglect, corrosion or mechanical breakdown.
Many wood boats take on water during soak-up,
but can you tell if your boat was taking on more
than normal? Learn to recognize how much water
your boat typically takes on during these periods.
Make sure your ownership paperwork is easily accessible. Many claim payments have been delayed
due to lost or misplaced titles.
Always lock and secure your boat, even though it
may not dissuade a determined thief. Theft claims
may be denied if there is no evidence of forcible
entry. It’s better to lose a $10 padlock than have a
claim denied because proper care wasn’t taken in
securing your property.
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to do everything possible to ensure that you receive swift and fair payment for your covered
losses. For more information, including Claims
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RISTOCRAFT BOATS 1946 - PRESENT
Atlanta Boat Works began manufacturing AristoCraft
boats in 1946 following Claude Turner’s return from service during World War II. Production began with five employees at
a downtown Atlanta location. These early days saw the production
of an open fishing-type boat which was replaced in 1947 with the
models that AristoCraft is known for.
The Typhoon, a 12’
2-seater runabout, was
introduced, followed by
a 13’ Torpedo that had a
barrel stern. In the late
1940’s, AristoCraft even
produced racing boats
that included a bulletnosed boat called the
racing smoo.
During 1954, the Torpedo that was first seen in 1947 was
stretched to a 14’ length. In 1956, the 13’ SeaFlash was introduced, featuring a flashy 2-seat design with a raised cowling and
fins. In 1957, varnish was phased out and epoxy coatings were
used. The
15’ Avalon
entered the
scene in 1957
with a larger,
4-seater body
with fins. The
Avalon was
capable of
handling the
larger motors
of the day, most often the 70 hp motors. Also during this time,
AristoCraft was on the cutting edge in using a customized fabricated gear-steer as opposed to the pulley and cable system most
often seen.
Production during these years was at such a high, an innovative
conveyor-belt assembly line was utilized. Pulled by a chain, this
system enabled a boat to be produced every 15 minutes. Working
around the clock, seven days per week, 20,000 outboard boats
were produced.
With the arrival of the
1950’s, AristoCraft
engineered numerous
changes. A cabin cruiser
was marketed for a
short while, introducing to the market a
transom-mounted outboard motor bracket. In
1953, AristoCraft was
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being marketed through Western Auto and Montgomery Ward as
the Wizard and the Sea King. Although hundreds were sold, this
was phased out by 1954 to be sold through dealers only.
The final wood model, the 15’ Matador was added in late 1957.
Quite unique in design, it had two round cockpits with a center
driving pedestal in the rear of the boat. Fins that lay almost horizontally gave a unique flair to this vessel.
Outboards
ARISTOCRAFT BOATS
So popular were the AristoCraft boats, that toy manufacturers
were using the designs on their products. The Aladdin Thermos
Company produced a boating lunchbox series that featured the
SeaFlash on its thermos. The Haji toy Company of Japan produced
a line of toys where the boats are copies of the originals. Matched
with a period correct car and trailer, these toy lines are quite collectible today.
The focus on wooden
boats for AristoCraft
seemed to come to an end
in 1959. The whisperings of the new “fiberglass” product had been
circulating throughout the
industry, so Claude took
a trip to tour a fiberglass
shop and find out what it was all about. When he came back he
told everyone that the new product was the way of the future and
that’s the way we were going. So he took the company which was
creating a boat every 15 minutes and selling them as fast as they
could make them, and hit the stop button instantly. That’s the
amazing part. It wasn’t a slow transition, he just said that’s it no
more wood boats. So he stopped production cold, and retooled the
shop over the next few months, and when they reopened it was all
glass, and all the Funliner. Introducing to the industry a double-hull
upright flotation with no wood was quite a change for the boating
industry. From late 1959 in the year until 1967 the funliner was
made, the eighteen was in production for a very short time before
the nineteens started showing up in 68 and these continue to be
seen on the water today.
Copy and photos courtesy of
Aristocraft Boats – Bill and Gail Turner
Claude had a goal and it was to produce boats that the whole family could enjoy, as well as the average income family. When it came
to glass they focused on making just one model boat, but doing
it well, and keeping the price down by doing so. The boats were
produced in the assembly line fashion, keeping costs low, but boat
quality high as people became specialized at their jobs. This was
the theory and was used throughout the history of the boat plant.
At under $1000, it was quite a family boat. Three hundred employees were put to work to meet demands for this popular boat.
Production was stopped in 1980 as Claude Turner, the man who
started it all, chose to retire.
A complete AristoCraft collection is housed in a museum-type setting, displaying one of every model boat produced, including some
rare, one of a kind, boats. All production records, brochures, literature, and manufacturer’s photographs are available for research.
Original AristoCraft promotional memorabilia is featured as well.
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Heartland member Ervin Capps in his 19’ 1970 AristoCraft
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N E W A R I S T O C R A F T B O AT S
New remanufactured boats
are crafted by hand just like
their predecessors of the
1950’s. Following the original design, the same screws,
glues, jigs, machinery, and
equipment to include band
saws, planers, and polishers
are used. Additionally, boats
incorporate Z-Spar Varnish, and have Coast Guard regulated
flotation, steering, and lighting.
• The steering wheel is a
top-quality mahogany
custom wheel.
• Your boat can be paired
with a custom trailer
painted to match the boat.
• Boats come as original,
but can be customized
to your specifications for
paint choices and seat colors.
You can explore new boat options in the new boat section of our
web site www.aristocraftboats.com
The AristoCraft Marquee Club has over 500 members throughout the United States plus Canada, Germany, France, South
Australia and The Netherlands.
We are redeveloping our club database, so even if you have
signed up before, please send us your information again. If you
own an AristoCraft, or simply admire the styling, we’d like to
keep a current email list.
Tell us about your boat, send pictures if you want to
[email protected] and be sure to check out our
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restorations page!
Two examples of member's boats you can view on our website
Some things just get better with Age!
The ArtistoCraft Torpedo and Typhoon are crafted by
hand and are exact reproductions of the 1950’s models.
Our boats start with the finest materials available to give the
most beautiful finish. The boats are ribbon stripe mahogany, finished with hand brushed varnish. All fasteners are silicon-bronze or
stainless. The hardware is all aluminum, hand cast and hand polished.
These boats can be finished in a variety of colors and options. Each boat is
custom built to order making each as unique as the new owner. Choose from the
14’' or 16 Torpedo or the 12’ Typhoon.
NEW BOAT PRICES
Torpedo 14' Price: $13,500
Torpedo 16' Price: $16,500
Typhoon 12' Price: $12,500
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Unfinished Model: $6,900 comes
completely assembled, with hardware,
and ready for you to add your touch!
CONTACT INFORMATION
Bill Turner | 770-475-5455
850 Mayfield Road | Alpharetta, Georgia 30009
WWW.ARISTOCRAFTBOATS.COM
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The Trading Dock
Trading Dock Policy: Ads placed in the magazine and on-line will
be billed at the rate of $15.00 for members and $30.00 for nonmembers. This is a per issue charge and ads will continue to run
in the magazine and on-line until you cancel or of course you sell
your boat or item. We kindly ask you to inform us once your boat
or item has sold so we can keep The Trading Dock ads current.
1958 14’ Chris Craft
1958 14ft Chris Craft Comet Kit Boat, 1957 35hp Evinrude Lark,
Period correct Hilltop trailer
This is a recent garage/barn find “survivor boat”, it appears to be
all original, no sign of refinishing,
motor runs good and she floats and drives
To place an ad in the Trading Dock send photos and ad copy
to Forrest at [email protected]
or Kelli at [email protected]
Find more deals online:
www.heartland-classics.org/trading-dock/
David Watts has relocated and is offering these
1959 or 60
24’ Chris Craft Sportsman
with trailer
$800
1959 30’ Chris Craft Sea Skiff
Darren Arnold | 918.323.1894
Price $6,000
restoration projects at bargain prices.
1940 Chris Craft Sportsman
pre-war desirable blue guages
Sold with Restoration Only
$25,000
open boat, twin 283’s, custom long deck
$6,000
Contact Dave Watts | 320-393-3370
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1996 26’ Hacker-Craft Double Runabout
“Free Spirit”
New bottom completed by Hacker factory featuring
new mahogany frames, keels and chines. Triple plank
west system. New varnish inside and out. New interior, banjo
wheel, 2 covers, 2nd bilge pump, fume detector,
Mercruiser 350, 260hp, 170 hrs. 2012 Loadmaster
all aluminum tandum trailer. Excellent New Condition!!
Priced at $99,900
Boat is located in Kansas City, MO
Call Forrest Bryant, 816.896.1818
1955 Chris-Craft Commander 42’
1947 Garwood Deluxe Runabout 19.5’
2005 ACBS Best of Class Preserved Cruiser—Lake of the Ozarks
Original Chrysler Hemi motors
Recent “down to the wood” refresh sides and bottom
Sides look like fiberglass/Epoxy bottom
New Stainless shafts with dripless packing
Excellent Condition
2012 ACBS Best of Class Preserved Runabout—Table Rock Lake
2005 ACBS Best of Class Preserved Runabout—Lake of the Ozarks
Chrysler Crown M7-- recent refresh
Pristine Condition
Asking
$105,000
Asking
$135,000
Contact Alan Downey
[email protected]
573-434-4434 cell
Contact Alan Downey
[email protected]
573-434-4434 cell
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POLISH YOUR BOAT
Chris Craft Rides Again
“Chris Craft Rides Again” is the third in a series of
children’s books published by Kathleen Ryan, to bring
stories of wooden boats to a younger age group.
Each of the books is licensed through the Antique
& Classic Boat Society with a portion of the book
sales donated to the
ACBS for Youth Development projects. The
books are written by
Kathleen’s sister, Chris
Frantz who has written many short stories
as a hobby. Each book
has been a journey from the initial concept, original
draft , editing, the cutting table, hand painted water
colors and finally to the printer. “ Chris Craft Rides
Again” had critical input from Katherine Mayer as the
artist.
This book is available through Antique Boat Center
and the ACBS.
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By Bruce Hurst
read an article recently in Wooden Boat magazine about polishing
Varnish on a wood boat. It was written by the owners of YKnot
Boats, so I thought they probably know what they are talking about.
They had been using some of McGuire’s product which I had been
using and they were quite good but somewhat difficult to use.
They found a German product that Mercedes Benz uses at their
factory, the Brand name is Menzerna, it comes in many grades but
when I talked to their representative & told them what I was going
to do with it, they recommended 4 grades – FG400, SI1500,FF3000
& SF 4500.
The FG400 is a compound/ polish that will take out scratches from
Wet & Dry 1000 sanding & it leave a fairly good polished surface.
On my Hacker I use each of the grades in the numerical stages finishing up with the SF 4500 all of them are very easy to use & clean
up is minimal.
I started out using a random Orbital Buffer at 2500rpm which slung
the liquid polish all over the place, so I reverted back to My Makita
cordless drill running at 350 rpm with 3” diameter 3M waffle pads
( which come in several grades from course to fine )
This really worked so much better for me than the big buffer. After
Power buffing I buffed the residue with a Microfiber cloth with only
light pressure, a fine mist of water on the pad or the surface may
help the process in warmer conditions.
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Salt Systems
Automatic Cleaners for Above Ground or In Ground
Covers: Solar or Winter & Loop-Loc Safety Covers
Equipment: Sta-Rite Pumps, Filters, Heaters
Wind Garden Spinners, Flags & Wind Socks
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Parts for Many Brands of Equipment
Liners for Above Ground & In Ground Pools
Maintenance Equipment & Labor Saving Items
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Oakley Sunglasses (20% Heartland Member Discount)
When I was using the FF3000 I gave the varnish a superb shine
& no swirl marks at all, the shine after this stage would probably
make most people very satisfied but I had to try the SF4500 & it
was worth the effort.
To quote the people at YKnot Boats, they said if you polish with the
SF4500 you will need polarized sun glasses when looking at your
boat & I found this to be quite true.
The products I used I purchased from a couple of auto details places Detailed Image.com & AutoGeek.com. The 3M pads came from
Amazon.com.
If you are looking to buy this product, Google Menzerna & check a
few of the vendors because some of them offered a 30% discount
& free shipping so it’s worth a little research.
By the way this product works well on painted surfaces.
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minor scratches out of the Clear Coat on my truck.
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