Apalachicola Car and Boat Show May 28, 2018 Just in from our Past President Wilson Wright who attended the Apalachicola Show back on April 21st. Wilson had a few computer problems but he was persistent in getting us an update on the show. Wilson stated that the show this year was more cars than boats due…
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Vero Beach Wheels & Keels April 21, 2018 The 2018 Vero Beach Wheels & Keels event took place on Saturday April 21st at the Moorings Yacht and Country Club. It featured collector cars and boats on land along with cruisers in the water at the marina. The weather was great and exhibitors and spectators had…
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Just In From The SCAMPY Shop April 20, 2018 The Kochman family of Oviedo, FL are restoring a 1958 14’ Delta Playmate mfg. in Oak Lawn, IL. Tracy, Mike and son Lance are SCAMPY alumni having previously completed an 8’ SCAMPY hydroplane. Doing restoration work is another phase of the SCAMPY program. They have been…
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Update From Amelia Island Festival Of Speed Event It Was A Great Time! The Sunnyland Chapter was well represented with ten outstanding boats winning four Waterford Crystal Trophies! Participants left to right include: Don Kehr, Carl & Jeff Morgan, Don Johnson, Lee & Tim Hunt, Riley Warddrip, Brian Bettinger, Steve Rutigliano, Mark from Georgia, Bert…
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When it is time for us to add fuel to our antique craft, many of us take for granted that this is not a complex job. We have done it all of our lives and never had any problems. After all, we are just adding a little gas to the tank and why should we…
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Before we leave our home or storage area to pull our classic treasure to our destination, there are a few items that we should always review before we embark on our journey. Here are a few thoughts for the day – Before leaving – Is our tow vehicle in decent shape? Enough air in the…
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Most of us own either antique, classic, or contemporary boats worthy of displaying to the public. In fact, most of us rather enjoy displaying our craft in boat shows, festivals, or wherever we can get the public to gather in order to see what boating was like many years ago. As I look at the…
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(Reprinted from the Dixieland Chapter’s Summer, 2008 Waterline– also note the Classic Yacht magazine item below*) From the files of “Ask Karl” (Karl Weinert)* Q: I am considering the purchase of a 1950’s Chris Craft runabout. I have seen bottoms that have been re-done in ways that are not original, but the seller says they are “better than original.”…
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