Next boat ...

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 11:33 am

its OK to dream ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-zAEUnivss

captainmaniac · Post by **captainmaniac** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 12:17 pm

Looks like that was from a couple of years back, but the ACBS (Antique and Classic Boat Society) Toronto chapter shows in Gravenhurst, Ontario are always incredible. I missed this year's but am hoping to make it up there to check out next year - their annual show is in July. Some of the boats are new builds based on old designs, but the vast majority are the real deal - 60-100+ years old lovingly maintained or restored.

ACBS also organizes a 'spring tour' where you can visit several boat builders shops and see all kinds of restorations and custom builds in progress. The craftsmanship and attention to detail that goes into these jobs is amazing.

Thanks for sharing!

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:19 pm

Saw those last year at the annual Muskoka antique boat show here in Ontario. Missed it this summer too but will be there next year. They also have a great used parts flea market. Unfortunately one of the main antique parts dealer passed away a couple of years ago, and his family sold all his stuff in a yard sale by the pound (I found out a day too late). He had some awsome stuff. Trojan parts are not easy to find at this show but I'm always on the lookout. Have made a few scores over the years though. Nice video; it's amzing what those old woodies can do! Still at a loss at how they get that shine, though I'm sure it's a LOT of coats and elbow grease.

captainmaniac · Post by **captainmaniac** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:40 pm

Big D wrote:Saw those last year at the annual Muskoka antique boat show here in Ontario. Missed it this summer too but will be there next year. They also have a great used parts flea market. Unfortunately one of the main antique parts dealer passed away a couple of years ago, and his family sold all his stuff in a yard sale by the pound (I found out a day too late). He had some awsome stuff. Trojan parts are not easy to find at this show but I'm always on the lookout. Have made a few scores over the years though. Nice video; it's amzing what those old woodies can do! Still at a loss at how they get that shine, though I'm sure it's a LOT of coats and elbow grease.

The shine - 20-25 coats of hand rubbed varnish.

Your '69 qualifies in their 'Classic' category - have you ever thought of joining the club and showing off your true classic? 99% of the boats at the shows are launches but occasionally a cruiser makes an appearance.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:18 pm

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 11:57 pm

captainmaniac wrote: Your '69 qualifies in their 'Classic' category - have you ever thought of joining the club and showing off your true classic? 99% of the boats at the shows are launches but occasionally a cruiser makes an appearance.

Long way away from being in that class looks wize. 10s of coats still needed! Getting her up to Muskoka would be cost prohibitive too; trucking, remove bridge etc. But would be nice. They also had some really early glass vessels there that I thought were pretty neet. Bet they weren't balsa cores!