Channel Marker #109 Winter 2014

THE ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC BOAT SOCIETY
MICHIGAN CHAPTER
MICHIGAN CHAPTER WEBSITE
#109 Spring 2014
http://www.michacbs.com
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ITEMS IN THIS ISSUE:
MICHIGAN CHAPTER
2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Page 3 ....................Commodore’s Comments
Page 4 ....................Leaving the Bridge
Page 5 ....................Welcome New Members
Page 6 ....................Bilges and Burgees
Ann Guldemond
Commodore
Page 7 ....................Club Statistics - Congratulations Joe & Don
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810-794-5371
[email protected]
Pages 8 & 9 ..........Blue Water Show
Alan Brenner
Vice Commodore
Safety Officer
John Adams
Rear Commodore
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586-781-6492
[email protected]
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248-877-3593
[email protected]
Page 10 ..................ACBS Summer Cruise
Pages 11-13 ..........Annual Meeting
Page 14 ..................Across the Generations
Page 15 ..................Honorary Board Members for Life
Pages 16 & 17 ......Calendar of Events
Pages 18 & 19 ......Fall Workshop / Stahl Auto Museum
Page 20 ..................Volunteers
Allen Willey
Secretary
Roy Schoenherr
Treasurer
Carl Garmhaus
Past Commodore
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248-396-3043
[email protected]
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586-713-9340
[email protected]
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586-493-7965
[email protected]
Pat Chaps
Todd J. Eib
Editor,
Channel Marker
Larry Krabach
Page 21 ..................Ronald Ballantyne
Page 22 ..................Tradin’ Dock
PUBLICATION INFORMATION:
The Channel Marker is the official publication of the Michigan Chapter
of the Antique and Classic Boat Society and is published and
distributed to the members three times a year.
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TRADIN’ DOCK:
Tradin’ Dock ads should be kept to 50 words or less. As a service to the
membership the ads are free! Photos to be run with ad are $5.00 and
must be sent electronically to [email protected]. All will appear in
black & white only.
Send payment to: Todd Eib, Channel Marker Editor
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The Great Lakes Boat Building School in Cedarville, Michigan
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mention that you saw their ad in the Channel Marker when contacting them!
2014 PUBLISHING DATES:
Spring Issue 2014................................................................January 1st
Summer Issue 2014 ..................................................................May 1st
Fall Issue 2014................................................................September 1st
Submit a color photo of your boat for the back page, e-mail or send to the editor
(in the water shots are considered first!) There is no charge to be featured.
The Michigan Chapter, WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
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586-294-6332
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Rick Laenen
Al Herr
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586-781-3670
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Alex Pawluchyk
Membership
Gerry Kowal
Fleet Captain
Public Relations
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519-915-0991
[email protected]
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Greg Lewandowski
St. Clair Boat Show
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248-391-1826
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Mike Adam
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248-651-5765
[email protected]
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———— Board Members At Large ————
Judi Schoenherr - Ship’s Store
248-647-6770 [email protected]
—— Lifetime Honorary Board Members——
Don Brenner
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Joe Kassmann
Historian
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248-375-1581 • [email protected]
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Commodore’s Comments
Greetings,
As I am looking ahead to 2014, I think of the long winter ahead of us and the expectation of what
is to come in the summer. I know there are those of you we fondly call “snowbirds” but for the rest
of us, it is a long time until the blue waters beckon our boats back to them. To help fill this void,
we are offering our first class in a long time, Lofting. This class, and hopefully more to come, will
enrich our membership, and create new friendships for everyone who attends. You will find information on this event in this issue of the Channel Marker. Look for it, and send in your registration
ASAP as this event is the 25th of January. We will not be attending the Cobo Hall MBIA’s Detroit
Boat Show this year. We will have a booth at the Cottage and Lakefront Living Show at the
Showcase Collection, in Novi. We have a dedicated group who work the booth, and would love to
have new faces join us there! Our participation in this show is strictly for the promotion of old boats,
and talking to people about their memories and boat stories. This show runs from Feb. 27 through
Mar. 2. Contact me at 810-794-5371 (leave a message), call my cell 586-665-2202 or email me at
[email protected]. I also text, and it is the fastest way to get a hold of me for any reason. I am
excited to be your new Commodore, so if you have any ideas for classes or events we could do for
our membership, don’t hesitate to contact me.
Ann Guldemond
Commodore
Murleyʼs Marine
DOLPHIN MARINE ENGINE CO.
Michael Murley
Chrysler factory trained
40 years experience
8174 Dixie Highway
Fair Haven, MI 48023
586-725-7446
586-716-9881
TONYʼS MARINE SERVICE
- Specializing in Marine Salvage -
7025 Marine City Hwy.
Cottrellville, MI 48039
(810) 765-9300
Fax (810) 765-9348
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Leaving the Bridge
The time has come for me to pass the gavel. We now have a new leadership team and
Ann Guldemond is your incoming Commodore.
I’ve had a lot of fun leading this club and I would like to thank all of our members for their
support and input. You have tolerated my columns and listened to what I have had to say.
Whether you agreed or not, you were kind enough to voice your opinions. My aim was to
make you think about how to grow our club, be safe on the water, and most of all, have fun.
As I look back over the last four years I see many positive changes that have taken place.
We now have a self directed website, on-line event registration, a summer cruise director,
and a program that allows communication via email to all members when it is necessary to
change something that is on the printed schedule. We still have our fine club publication,
“The Channel Marker”, and it is also available on-line.
As we move into the upcoming year, Sue and I hope that you will support
the next team as well as you did us and we will finally have the time to
complete one of our boat projects.
Thank you again for your support.
Carl Garmhaus - Past Commodore
Charlotte • Grand Rapids • South Bend
“Everything
for the
Woodworker”
Charlotte
Toll Free: 800-292-5937
Fax: 517-543-7180
563 N. Cochran St. - Charlotte, MI 48813
email [email protected] • www.theworkbench.com
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WELCOME
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ABOARD
BRUCE & MICHAEL ROGERS
DANIEL & LISA TURNER
JEFF & BECKY KLEEVES
THOMAS SPEDDING
D. & JEANNE HARPER
RON & JENNY WHITE
TODD GOLDMAN
JAY & JANET STINGEL
MIKE & KELLI BERMIS
DAVID & KATHLEEN SHEPLER
ROY KEPPEN
JIM BRADLEY
• COPPER
• BRASSPLATE
• BRUSHED
NICKEL
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• BUFFING & POLISHING
OF ALL METALS
• MEDIA BLASTING
• CHROME
• PLATING ON
ALUMINUM
• METAL STRIPPING
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CLASSIC CARS • BOATS • MOTORCYCLES
17726 EAST NINE MILE ROAD
EASTPOINTE, MICHIGAN 48021
(586) 775-2040
STEVE BOX
[email protected]
STORAGE • REPAIR • GAS DOCK • BOAT WELLS
BOB & SUSAN BRYSON
(810) 748-3330 • Fax (810) 748-3800
7650 South Channel
Harsens Island, MI 48028
3272 South Channel
Harsens Island, MI 48028
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Bilges And Burgees
“The Editor’s Corner”
On the cradle in Dad’s backyard, sitting in the Cockpit of my 39’ Scorpion…
I was cleaning up the boat and starting the winter preparations. With the
arrival of my little nephew a few months prior, I began to anticipate the day
he would hear and understand when over 1200 horsepower rumbled to life,
better put, when Uncle Todd “lit ‘em up”. I wondered if he would have the
same reaction I feel? Would he have the same passion for the boat as my
father did? I thought about that boat and how Dad bought it new, and I
bought it off him in 2005. I wondered if the little guy would learn how to trim
her out and make her dance over the chop while cruising at 50 knots. Would he
also like changing the valve springs or pulling the heads as part of maintaining high performance
engines? Boating transcends generations and classic boats, especially boats that are handed
down from generation to generation help to promote what can only be described as the most
rewarding tradition I can think of. In this issue, take note of the article where we feature our
Treasurer, Roy Schoenherr and his family for he has a great story about the family boat.
In my search for the ultimate derelict boat, well I think I found it. I keep 42 Reasons! in the
heated storage building at Mount Clemens Marine Center, on the Clinton River in Mount Clemens.
I have a good relationship with the owners and they allow me time to work 42 Reasons!. After 42
Reasons! made it up on the hard, I went back to the marina to check on her. I found that the boys
had pulled Gar Wood’s Cigarette out of one building and she was headed to their Wood Shop
building to begin undergoing her restoration. She is a 70’ pleasure boat that could achieve 50
miles per hour. More to come on the history of this unique vessel and the journey she is to
undertake.
With winter upon us, we can look forward to some more great events including the Lofting
workshop in January, the Boys and their Toys spring event and more. I know I say this a great
deal, but I hope you will give some thought to either attending an extra event or volunteering at
one of the shows next season. I look forward to our time together and remember to enjoy your
club.
Todd J. Eib, Editor
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Interesting Info on the Michigan Chapter
• As of August 2013 we had 385 members
• Jack Teetor, one of our founding members has been with the Club the longest.
Jack has been a member for over 39 years.
• Over 10% of our membership (36 people) has been with the Club over 30 years.
• We have 91 members with over 20 years with the Club
• The average length of time a person is a member of our Club is just shy of 13 years.
• 325 members have supplied an email address. (we’ve started sending some notices
via email.)
• Only about 50% of the emails get opened (check your Spam Folders)
• About 25 of the addresses bounce back as incorrect (make sure when you renew your
membership your email address is correct)
A special “Thank You” to our 30 year members
Jack Teetor
Howard Mook
Mark Mason
John Eidt
Loren Sattler
John Steinkampf
Charles Letts
Art Armstrong
Tom Flood
Frank Syoen
Gary Malone
Ron Ballantyne
Robert Guldemond
Don Leone
George Burgess
Tom Neff
Dave Breece
Robert Davis
William Dykstra
Jerry Gortat
Joe Kassmann
Daniel Teetor
David Dill
Melvin Mathias
David Bush
Henry Kosciuszko
Rick Laenen
Robert Pazdernik
Jerome Emery
Jim Street
Conan Fisher
Trish Calihan
Mike Riehl
Richard Stuber
Jack Clack
Duane Seaver
Special thank you to Alan Brenner for gathering this information!
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Long Gone but not Forgotten
2013 Port Huron
Blue Water
Antique & Classic
Boat Show Wrap Up
By Larry J. Krabach - BWACBS Chair
C hristmas and New Years have come and gone. I hope all is well with you and your family and you
got all the newest toys for your boat. The snow is flying, and we are halfway through the non-boating
season. Soon it will be warm and we will all be back on the water. Gone but not forgotten is the 2013
Port Huron Blue Water Antique & Classic Boat Show. The show was on September 6th & 7th and as
the show started, the weather could not have been better. Some rain on the 7th didn’t deter die hard
antique and classic boat lovers.
The weekend started off with a rendezvous at the mouth of
Black River for a 12 mile trip to St. Clair for dinner. The trip
down river was adventurous as the boats raced side by side
with the beauty of a time gone by. In all, there were 12 boats
that ended up docked in St Clair for dinner at the Voyager
Restaurant. Over forty of our members joined us for dinner
and a very entertaining video. The video followed a family of
5 in the 1950’s as they traveled on Lake Michigan and to
Mackinaw Island in a 20ft Cruiser with a 25hp outboard motor.
After an enjoyable evening, the ride home was relaxing and
beautiful as the sun set in the west.
The next day, Saturday, things got even better. A large number
of boats registered and were displayed on land and in the water.
There was also a great display of outboard motors. We even had
a floating picnic table that wasn’t an antique, but surely a must
see “classic” that added a little humor to the event as we saw a
great number of viewers in the morning.
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We also welcomed, as our special guest, Peter Stephens, the new Antique and Classic Boat
Society’s Executive Director. “My goal is to reach out to learn as much as possible about the organization and focus on those areas where I can best help chapters and members get the most benefit out
of ACBS”, commented Stephens. I hope all of you had a chance to meet and talk to Peter. We were
pleased to have him visit.
A little rain around noon was just in time for us to visit the “Dive House” to tour Wayne and Donna
Brusate’s home. Among the many maritime rooms were the Chris-Craft guest room and the basement,
a special treatment of 17,000+ feet of reclaimed barn wood to give the feel of a dive shop. From boats
hanging from the rafters to diving equipment, this home is a diver’s dream. It was a highlight of the day.
The 2013 Port Huron Blue Water Antique & Classic Boat Show is over, but not forgotten. See you next
year the weekend after Labor Day, September 5th & 6th.
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Summer Cruise Series
We want to thank the Fleet Captain,
Gerry Kowal for planning this past season’s summer cruise series. These
mid-week, informal cruises were
enjoyed by all who participated. With
increasing participation, it was evident
that these events could generate some
real interest within the membership.
These cruises will continue next year,
they can be a lot of fun, be sure to sign
up.
Gerry is currently enlisting
Rendezvous Captains and ideas for
interesting runs. The formula is simple: 1) A place to gather. 2) A place to launch. 3)
Beautiful or interesting scenery along a run. 4) A fun place to stop and have a bite to eat
and a cold beverage after the run. All ideas are welcome, please contact Gerry Kowal at
248-651-5765 or e-mail at [email protected]. We look forward to meeting up with
you on the lake.
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Michigan Chapter Annual Meeting 2013
The Michigan Chapter ACBS Annual Meeting was held this year on Sunday November 10, 2013 at
Gino's Surf, in Harrison Twp, Michigan
During the meeting two new Directors, Larry Krabach and Rick Laenen were welcomed to the Board
and three current Directors, John Adams, Alan Brenner and Allen Willey were re-elected. All five are elected to 3 year terms. In addition, Joe Kassmann and Don Brenner were elected by the Board as Honorary
Board Members for Life.
As all of the Officer's terms were expiring, a new slate of Officers was elected by the Board. The new
Officers elected to two year terms are:
• Commodore- Ann Guldemond
• Vice Commodore- Alan Brenner
• Rear Commodore- John Adams
• Treasurer- Roy Schoenherr
• Secretary- Allen Willey
In addition the Annual Chapter Awards were presented:
• Founders Award, presented in recognition of lifetime achievement in furthering the goals of the
Chapter to John and Melinda Adams.
• Don Orth Award, presented in recognition of a person who has been a driving force in making things
happen in the Chapter to Gerry Kowal.
• Commodore's Cup, presented in recognition of and individual or couple who have demonstrated exemplary dedication to the aims of the Chapter to Mike Adam.
• Harold Mistele Award, presented to an individual or couple who by their interest and actions contributed in a superior manner to the betterment of the Chapter to Alex and Pat Pawluchyk.
• The Gas Can or Oops award ( I can't believe I did that ! ), presented to an individual for something he
or she would like to forget, to Gerry Kowal.
The atmosphere on Lake St. Clair, the brunch and accommodating staff of Gino’s Surf, made for a wonderful day for all who attended.
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Presenting Founders Award to John & Melinda Adams
Presenting Don Orth Award to Gerry Kowal
Carl Garmhaus hands over the helm to Ann Guldemond
Carl’s final address as Commodore
Presenting Mistele Award to Alex & Pat Pawluchyk
Presenting Gas Can Award to Gerry Kowal
Honorary Board Members for Life
A Gift in Honor of Carl & Sue’s Service
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Across the Generations…
It never ceases to amaze me, how being on the water,
around boats, with family and friends affects people.
Boating and classic boats tend to bring out a sense of
community and friendship that spans generations…
sometimes defining us.
Recently you may have seen an ad for the National
Antique and Classic Boat Society asking, “When Did It
Start For You?” It is a great ad highlighting youth and their love for Antique and Classic Boating.
Pictured driving the boat is the Grandson of our very own Roy Schoenherr;
Matthew Donald Hall. Matthew is at the helm of Roy &
Judi’s 1961 18’ Chris Craft Sea Skiff, ROY
– AL – IV, piloting on the St.
Clair Flats.
What is unique about this
photo, is that Matthew is the
fourth generation in the
Schoenherr family to command
this boat. Roy’s father bought the
Skiff in the spring of 1962 from
our friend Pete at the original
Colony Chris Craft. Roy spent his
youth on this boat and later, Roy
and Judi had their second date out
on that boat. A few years later, Roy’s
daughter learned to operate the boat
as a child and still to this day, enjoys
taking dad’s boat out. Now Roy and
Judi can be proud as their Grandson
Matthew assumes the helm. In talking
with Roy and Judi, they conveyed that
their wish is with proper care and maintenance, there will be a fifth generation
piloting Roy – Al – IV someday.
Roy is currently our Club Treasurer
and Judi assists managing the Club’s
Ships Store. When you see Roy or Judi at
one of the many events they attend, feel
free to ask them more about their Skiff or
their beautiful family.
Todd J. Eib
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Honorary Board Members
for Life
This past November the outgoing Board of Directors unanimously voted to bestow
the title of “Honorary Board Member for Life” upon two very deserving members of the
Michigan Chapter.
Don Brenner and Joe Kassmann have over fifty five years of combined service to
the club. Both have served numerous terms on the board, as both voting members
and appointed at-large members. They each attend and volunteer at most club
events throughout the years, and have given of their time whenever asked.
Joe has also served as club historian and photographer, compiling many albums
filled with pictures of past events that he brings to functions for all to view.
Don has worked behind the scenes at many of the Algonac Boat Shows to bring
in the car clubs for an added attraction and for the last several years as the
Commercial Advertising manager of the Channel Marker.
It is members like Don and Joe that make the Michigan Chapter special. I thank
you both for the special privilege of serving with you.
Carl Garmhaus,
Immediate Past Commodore
Don Brenner, enjoying a cruise.
Joe Kassman, doing what he does
best, taking pictures!
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2014 Calendar
of Events
JANUARY
1/01/14—Mail date for Channel Marker
1/09/14—Michigan Chapter ACBS Meeting Location: Logan’s on Hall Rd. in Sterling
Heights. Meeting will start @ 7:00 PM (Room
will be available for dinner from 6:00 - 7:00 PM),
All Members Welcome
FEBRUARY
No Michigan Chapter Meeting Scheduled
MARCH
No Michigan Chapter Meeting Scheduled
APRIL
4/01/14—Deadline date for material submitted to
Channel Marker
4/10/14—Michigan Chapter ACBS Meeting –
Location: Logan’s Road House, Troy, 14 Mile
and John R. Meeting will start @ 7:00 PM
(Room will be available for dinner from 6:00 7:00 PM), All Members Welcome
MAY
5/01/14—Mail Date for Channel Marker
5/10/14—Spring Event: Tentative date, activity and
location TBD, contact John Adams, 586-7816492, [email protected]
5/08/14—Michigan Chapter ACBS Meeting Location: Logan’s Road House, Troy, 14 Mile
and John R. Meeting will start @ 7:00 PM
(Room will be available for dinner from 6:00 7:00 PM), All Members Welcome
MICHIGAN CHAPTER
JUNE
6/12/14—Michigan Chapter ACBS MeetingLocation: Logan’s Road House, Troy, 14 Mile
and John R. Meeting will start @ 7:00 PM
(Room will be available for dinner from 6:00 7:00 PM), All Members Welcome
6/27-29/14—Annual Michigan Chapter Antique &
Classic Boat Show at the St. Clair Marina, St.
Clair, Michigan. Contact Greg Lewandowski,
248-391-1826, [email protected] or Alan
Brenner ab_10ring@ yahoo.com. Registration
forms will be available on-line in April or in the
May Channel Marker.
6/27/14—Boat Cruise on the St. Clair River. Part
of the Michigan Chapter Show. To register, see
form in Channel Marker or on line after April.
6/29/14—Sunday Brunch @ The Old Club,
Harsens Island, Michigan. Part of the Michigan
Chapter Show. To Register, see form in the
Channel Marker or on-line after April.
JULY
7/10/14—Michigan Chapter ACBS Meeting Location: Logan’s Road House, Troy, 14 Mile
and John R. Meeting will start @ 7:00 PM
(Room will be available for dinner from 6:00 7:00 PM), All Members Welcome
AUGUST
8/01/14—Deadline for material submitted to
Channel Marker
8/14/14—Michigan Chapter ACBS Meeting Location: Logan’s Road House, Troy, 14 Mile
and John R. Meeting will start @ 7:00 PM
(Room will be available for dinner from 6:00 7:00 PM), All Members Welcome
8/2-3/14—Port Sanilac Boat Show, Port Sanilac
Harbour, Michigan. Registration forms will be
available on line in April. Contact Alan Brenner
[email protected] or Ann Guldemond 810794-5371 [email protected].
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SEPTEMBER
9/03/14—Mail date for Channel Marker
9/05-06/14—Port Huron Boat Show, contact Larry
Krabach, 810-982-9076, [email protected]
or Alan Brenner [email protected].
Registration forms will be in the May Channel
Marker or on line after April.
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NON MICHIGAN CHAPTER
BOATING ACTIVITIES
Date TBD Toronto Chapter ACBS Spring
Workshop Tour, Contact Jack Warren, 519 6767215, [email protected]
5/16-18/14—Grosse Pointe Yacht Club - Great
Lakes Boating Festival, Contact Sloane Barbour,
313 743-3762 [email protected]
9/11/14—Michigan Chapter ACBS Meeting Location: Logan’s Road House, Troy, 14 Mile
and John R. Meeting will start @ 7:00 PM
(Room will be available for dinner from 6:00 7:00 PM), All Members Welcome
6/15/14—Detroit Yacht Club, Father's Day Boat
Show and Brunch. Contact Margaret Gmeiner,
313-824-1200, [email protected] or Todd Eib,
586-294-6332, [email protected]
OCTOBER
7/05/14—Muskoka Boat Show, Gravenhurst,
Ontario, contact Jack Warren, 519-676-7215,
[email protected]
10/09/14—Michigan Chapter ACBS Meeting Location: Logan’s Road House, Troy, 14 Mile
and John R. Meeting will start @ 7:00 PM
(Room will be available for dinner from 6:00 7:00 PM), All Members Welcome
7/18-19/14—Bluewater Chapter Boat Show at the
Sarnia Bay Marina, Sponsored by the Bluewater
Chapter ACBS, contact Alex Pawluchyk 519-9150991 [email protected] or Gerrit
Dykhouse [email protected]
10/11/14—Michigan Chapter Fall Workshop,
date and location to be finalized,
contact John Adams, 586-781-6492,
[email protected]
8/02/14—Classic Boats on the Boardwalk, Traverse
City, Mi. Contact Deb Parker, 616-249-0529,
[email protected].
NOVEMBER
Michigan Chapter ACBS Annual Meeting, date and
location to be announced. Contact John Adams
for more information @ 586-781-6492
[email protected].!
DECEMBER
12/1/14—Deadline date for Channel Marker submission
*Note: Meeting locations subject to change.
Updated Calendar of Events and meeting location changes published on Chapter's web site,
www.michacbs.com and in the Chapter's
newsletter, the Channel Marker.
If you have questions contact Ann Guldemond
810-794-5371 [email protected].
8/09/14—Hessel Boat Show, Cedarville, Mi, contact
Barbara Smith, 906-484-4081, barbsmith9@
earthlink.net
8/09/14—Wambo Boat Show @ Wallaceburg,
Ontario, Canada. Contact Alex Pawluchyk 519
915-0991 [email protected] or Neale
Cofell, [email protected]
8/23-24/14—Toledo Boat Show. Contact Ramsey
Brothers Restorations at 1-419-255-2628, info@
toledoboatshow.com or
www.toledoboatshow.com
9/17-21/14—ACBS International Boat Show, Finger
Lakes Region, New York State
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Fall Workshop, Swap Meet & Visit
to Stahls Auto Museum Wrap-up
October 12 of last year was a sunny and bright morning. Members of the Michigan
Chapter, ACBS met up at Everso-Marine in Harrison, Township. We were able to review
several projects in various states of restoration. There were a number of people with parts
for sale or trade, while Commodore Garmhaus and Lady Sue provided us with Coffee and
Donuts. It was a fun time with friends old and new. As the morning drew to a close, we
took time out for lunch, then met up in Chesterfield, Michigan at the Stahl Auto Museum.
Club members were treated to a private afternoon showing of the museum. Over 100 vehicles were on display, along with ornate music machines, marine and children’s displays. A
special thanks to Wayne Eversole, John & Melinda Adams and the volunteers at Stahl’s
Auto Museum for making this a fall event to remember.
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Thank You...
To all of the 2013 show sponsors and volunteers
that helped to make the 2013 boat show season
a wonderful time for everyone in our club.
Now in our slow season, we are looking
for volunteers for the 2014 season…
The Michigan Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society needs your
help. We are a volunteer based organization and in order to keep these
fun events scheduled and “fun for all”, we are looking for volunteers.
We need your help planning events, volunteering at shows with judging,
or working a station for a couple of hours during a show.
If you have an interest and you can spare a little time, for a lot of fun,
please let the Show Chairman or a member of the Board of Directors
know of your interest. It is a great way to spend time and make new
friends. While you are getting ready for the 2014 season,
pencil in some time and lets meet up in the spring.
Scott Manning
BSME CMfgT
J & M CANVAS
Custom Upholstery, Conv. Tops, Leather and Canvas Work
Specialist in Vintage Cars and Boats
Custom Interiors and Seating Fabrication
J & M Canvas
377 South Blvd. E
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
phone: 248-852-0384
Email: [email protected]
MICHIGAN CHAPTER
Spring 2014
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Ronald (Ron) William Ballantyne
Ron passed away on September 20th,
2013 at the age of 82. His wife Barbara; two
daughters, Carolyn and Deborah; and two
grandsons survive him. A son, Philip, predeceases him.
Ron was a member of the Antique and
Classic Boat Society, International since the
early 1980's. He was President of the Michigan Chapter from 1986
to1988. In 1988 he was elected to the Board of Directors of ACBS
International and served as President in 1990-1991.
Ron attended many ACBS functions around Michigan, Clayton
NY, and the Muskoka area in Canada showing his antique boats.
These are a few of his many boats:
• 1918 Hacker Runabout, 21 foot, named "Pal" (this was the first
boat registered in MI as a Historical Watercraft).
• 1928 Hacker Design class-151 Racer, 17 foot, named
"Houston Girl".
• 1937 Chris Craft Utility, 16 foot, named "Buddy".
• 1939 Garwood Runabout, 16 foot, named "Nifty".
Ron had an infectious smile and made friends with everyone he
met.
He will be dearly missed by many especially his old Boating
Buddies.
"Thanks for the Memories, Ron"
Memorials may be made to
The Great Lakes Boat Building School, at (906) 484-1081,
by e-mail to: [email protected]
or www.glbbs org
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TRADIN’ DOCK
MICHIGAN CHAPTER
TRADIN’ DOCK
FOR THE EXCHANGE
OF SECOND-HAND BOATS,
ENGINES AND EQUIPMENT
RATES F OR
ADVERTISING
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Tradin Dock ads should be kept to 50 words or less.
Members: The first 30 words are free for one issue
and $5.00 per photo! Non-members: $20.00 for 20
words; .50 each additional word per issue and $5.00
per photo. All ad photos will appear in black & white
only. Ads must be renewed every issue.
Send photo and ad copy electronically to
[email protected]
FOR SALE: 1949 35’ length, 12’ beam, ‘Pudgie’ is a
Matthews hull kit, purchased and completed by the
Essco Boat Co. of Essex, Ontario. Cedar on Oak, single screw. In 1962 a Chrysler 383 replaced the straight
eight Packard. I am the third owner. She is solid and
has been very well cared for her entire life. See
Classicboat issue 102 and 112 for articles on Pudgie.
$20,000 and for more information or pictures e-mail
Rob, [email protected]
------------------------------------------------------------------------FOR SALE: 1968 CC, 36' Length, 12' Beam, Hard Top
Express Cruiser, Model-Crusader, 327 CI 210 HP, CC
Engines, Mahogany Planked, Fair condition. Needs
TLC. Very reasonably priced and negotiable. Serious
inquiries only. Tim 586-978-7105
------------------------------------------------------------------------FOR SALE:
1962 Century Resorter 17. Needs
restoration, good trailer with new tires and wheels.
Cherry/Owens motor. First $800.00 takes her –
Roseville, MI 586-771-0321, Phillip.
------------------------------------------------------------------------FOR SALE: 1946 GarWood Deluxe Utility 18'6". 12
Volt, original 115 H.P. Chrysler Crown M7, New waterline cover, tandem axle brakes, stored indoors, older
restoration.
Contact Richard Elton - Waterford,
Michigan. Home: 248-682-1926 Cell: 386-383-0246 (no
texts), Email: [email protected] (put in subject re:
Garwood Boat)
------------------------------------------------------------------------FOR SALE: 1947 Chris Craft 17 ft. Deluxe Runabout,
Hull # R-17-334, all new wood, rebuilt motor, new upholstery, finished in 2009. Asking $29,500. Call Alex
Pawluchyk 519-915-0991. Windsor, Ont.
Send payment to:
Todd J. Eib, Editor
23406 Brookdale Blvd.
St. Clair Shores, MI 48082
MAKE CHECKS
PAYABLE TO
MICHIGAN CHAPTER, ACBS
MICHIGAN CHAPTER
Spring 2014
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“Goodbye, but looking forward to another
rendezvous next season.”
Photo by Chuck Eib