Channel Marker #106, Winter 2013

THE ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC BOAT SOCIETY
MICHIGAN CHAPTER
MICHIGAN CHAPTER WEBSITE
#106 Spring 2013
http://www.michacbs.com
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ITEMS IN THIS ISSUE:
Page 3
Page 4
Page 4
Page 4
Page 4
Page 5
................Commodore’s Comments
................New Members
................First Aid Class Announcement
................Fall Dinner Wrap-Up
................Cover Photos
................We’ve Moved! 28th Annual
Where It All Began Update
Page 6 ................Bilges and Burgees
Page 7 ................From the Fleet Captain
Pages 8-10..........Port Huron Show
Page 11 ..............Announcements:
Cottage & Lakefront Living Show,
MIBA Boat Show
Pages 12-13........Calender of Events
Pages 14 ............Wooden Boat Expo & Seminar
Pages 18-20........2012 Port Sanilac Boat Show
Page 15 ..............Goodbye Hi-Jack
Page 15 ..............Fall Workshop/Swap Meet Wrap-Up
Pages 16-17........Toledo Boat Show
Pages 18-19........Table Rock 2012
Page 20 ..............Safety First
Page 21 ..............Antique Boat Museum
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.
TRADIN’ DOCK:
Tradin’ Dock ads should be kept to 50 words or less. As a service to the
membership the ads are free! Pictures to be run with ad are $5.00 and
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MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO MICHIGAN CHAPTER, ACBS
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MICHIGAN CHAPTER
2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Carl Garmhaus
Commodore
Ann Guldemond
Vice Commodore
John Adams
Rear Commodore
Term ends 2014
586-493-7965
cgarmhaus@msn.com
Term ends 2014
810-794-5371
ann@unitedbulb.com
Term ends 2013
586-781-6492
jwadamsdev@comcast.net
Allen Willey
Treasurer
Mike Adam
Secretary
Term ends 2013
248-396-3043
pfswilley@aol.com
Term ends 2014
248-647-6770
mike.adam@comcast.net
Jack Warren
Past Commodore
Website Manager
Pat Chaps
St. Clair Boat Show
Co-Chairman
Todd J. Eib
Editor,
Channel Marker
Alan Brenner
Safety Officer
Cobo Hall Show
Term ends 2014
810-326-3575
patrickchaps@yahoo.com
Term ends 2014
248-318-9154
toddeib@yahoo.com
Term ends 2013
248-877-3593
ab_10ring@yahoo.com
Roy Schoenherr
St. Clair Boat Show
Chairman
Al Herr
Ships Store
Greg Lewandowski
St. Clair Boat Show
Co-Chairman
Term ends 2015
586-713-9340
roynjudi@comcast.net
Term ends 2014
586-781-3670
al.herr08@gmail.com
Alex Pawluchyk
Membership
Term ends 2014
519-915-0991
apawluchyk@cogeco.ca
2013 PUBLISHING DATES:
Spring Issue 2013................................................................January 1st
Summer Issue 2013 ..................................................................May 1st
Fall Issue 2013................................................................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
Term ends 2014
519-676-7215
jack_w@rogers.com
Term ends 2015
248-391-1826
greglewand@aol.com
Gerry Kowal
Fleet Captain
Public Relations
Term ends 2015
248-651-5765
geraldkowal@hotmail.com
———— Board Members At Large ————
Margaret Herr
Inventory Control
Mike Riharb
Sponsorships
586-781-3670 • cmherr@sbcglobal.net
931-456-5688 • mriharb@yahoo.com
Don Brenner
Channel Marker Ads
Joe Kassmann
Historian
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248-375-1581 • kassmannj@sbcglobal.net
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A View from the Bridge
HAPPY NEW YEAR. This is the time of year for reflection and anticipation.
A time to look back over 2012 and reflect on what was accomplished, personally, professionally, and as a club. A
time to look forward to 2013, define goals, projects, and growth.
Looking back for me reveals both progress and a lack of. Progress was made on all the projects, yet few were
completed. Thankfully, the ones that are done are behind me and I can move forward on others.
As a club I see more polish and professionalism in our events yet I haven’t seen the anticipated growth in
participation. We are still having trouble attracting new and younger members to our organization. This is not just a
phenomenon unique to our chapter but can be found elsewhere as well. I’ve written about this in the past yet have not
gotten any feedback. Apathy does not fix the problem. I’m not sure what potential members are looking for. Is it
networking, supply sources, camaraderie, boat shows, workshops, cruise nights, or people their own age with like
minded ideas? I still think we have to encourage classic fiberglass participation to attract the younger crowd and will
feature Classic Glass in 2014.
This past year brought our chapter more national exposure, thanks to the great folks over at Woodyboater and the
hard work of the Algonac Show Committee. We had one of our all time great boat shows in 2012 with full capacity
and an expanded two day event that included a picnic cruise on a private island.
The past year has also brought to light declining water levels due in part to politicians who either don’t understand
the fantastic natural resource we have in our Great Lakes or are putting their own agenda ahead of the good of us all.
Fortunately, we have a friend in Congress, Rep. Candice Miller who is continually questioning the wisdom of
diverting large volumes of water through the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal to bolster the levels of the Mississippi
River Basin. The current levels of Lake Huron and Lake Michigan are about six inches above all time record lows.
Sadly, I believe we will break that record in the near future.
Low water has also brought a temporary end to a longtime chapter tradition. After twenty seven years, there will
not be a boat show in Algonac this June. The continuing drop in water levels has made it increasingly unsafe for our
participants to get in and out of their boats. Instead we are partnering with the City of St. Clair and will be moving
the 2013 show up the river to their harbor. It is within walking distance of shopping, dining, and freighter watching
in a beautiful downtown setting. Wooden Cruisers will be our featured boat this year and I am giving plenty of notice
to be ship shape in time to get your cruiser to the show.
To encourage more participation on a regional level we are resurrecting cruise nights a few times this summer. We
will be selecting launch ramps in the tri county area as a gathering place to launch and take an informal weeknight
spin. No registration, just show up with your boat. Watch for details and schedules. We might get two boats, we might
get twenty. We will see.
I hope all our snow bird members enjoy their winter and the rest of us enjoy our winter projects. Have a safe
winter season and successful New Year.
Carl Garmhaus, Commodore
Murley’s 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
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WELCOME
MICHIGAN CHAPTER
ABOARD
17 NEW MEMBERS WITH THE MICHIGAN CHAPTER ACBS
VIC & SALLY KOTWICKI
BOB & DEB CARNAHAN
BILL & JOANIE GRAHAM
JOHN & CAMILLE RIGNEY
TIM & MARIE NATYN
RICK GILLIG
SARAH GROMEK
JON & JIIL WELLER
TIM & JACKIE RITTER
DONALD KULTGEN
CHARLES & CATHY DRUMM
BOB & ANGELA HEELS
TERRENCE & NONA GROESBECK
JACK JENSEN
ROB LYONS
LeROY & BRENDA STEVENS
BRIAN MOORE
CORRECTION FROM OUR LAST ISSUE - OUR NEW MEMBER SCOTT LAWRENCE WAS ANNOUNCED
AS LAWRENCE SCOTT… Sorry Scott!
FIRST AID
CLASS
FALL DINNER
WRAP UP
Michigan Chapter will be sponsoring a
Red Cross
First Aid Class on
Thursday Evening
January 10, 2013
The class will begin at 6:45 PM
in downtown Algonac
You will not receive a Red Cross First Aid Card
for this class, it will be a custom class that
touches on basics of first aid and CPR, customized to some extent for what we might run
into around our boats and events.
If interested please contact
Alan Brenner at 248-877-3593
to reserve a spot.
The cool fall air was once again here and
the boats are all nestled and put away for
the winter months. The last event of the
year, the fall dinner was again hosted at the
Concorde Inn in Clinton Twp. Cocktails
started at 5, with dinner following at 6.
When everyone was comfortably full, the
awards were given out. our Commodore
won the gas can award. You’ll have to ask
Carl the where’s and the why’s.
I have to mention our special guest,
Laura Lamb, publisher of our Channel
Marker. Thanks Laura for coming to our
dinner.
Melinda is already planning for next
year’s fall dinner. Hope to see you at our
2013 events.
John Adams, Rear Commodore
Cover Photos
Cover photos by Todd J. Eib, taken on board Canada Goose, during the Algonac Show boat cruise.
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28th Annual
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“Where It All Began”
CLASSIC CRUISERS RULE
COME AND JOIN THE FUN
Our Chapter’s 28th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show “Where It All Began” will be held this year
at the Municipal Harbor in Beautiful St. Clair Michigan on June 22, 2013. There will be participant
activities on Friday, (6/21/2013) as well as the traditional brunch at the Old Club on Sunday (6/23/2103).
THIS YEAR WE WILL FEATURE WOODEN CRUISERS AS OUR MARQUE BOAT.
The change in location this year was necessary due to the historic low water levels that made the event
impractical and unsafe to hold at the Harbour Club Marina in Algonac for 2013. The Municipal Harbor in
St. Clair has floating docks and direct access to the deep blue water of the St. Clair River. There is also a
launch ramp conveniently located at the Marina. The city of St. Clair offers many restaurants, shops, and a
riverside park, all within walking distance (or shuttle) from the marina. There is also excellent lodging
within easy driving distance of the marina.
THE SHOW WILL CONTINUE TO INCLUDE OUR TRADITIONAL FUN ACTIVITIES:
• The Friday cruise will be a scenic ride down the St. Clair River and include a picnic lunch stop on a
private island near Dickinson Island in the St. Clair Flats.
• There will again be a Friday evening Captain’s Welcome party.
• Once again we will be guests at the Old Club on the South Channel for brunch on Sunday morning at
10:00 a.m.
• The 12:00 noon Flag Raising and flyover will again be a meaningful part of the show.
• Local restaurants and food vendors will provide a selection of good things to eat during the show.
• You can follow the show as we progress on our ACBS website and on FACEBOOK!!!
www.facebook.com/pages/Michigan-Chapter-of-the-Antique-and-Classic-Boat-Society/
268361039867562
• Registration forms will be in the spring Channel Marker and on the web-site in early spring.
We need you to play a part in the show:
• VOLUNTEER TO HELP (This year we need more people to ensure the show is successful.)
We especially need help with:
o DOCKING (Friday and Saturday)
o JUDGING
o SET- UP (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday)
o REGISTRATION (Friday and Saturday)
A volunteer sign up sheet with additional details and times is included in this Channel Marker, or you
can contact Roy Schoenherr (roynjudi@comcast.net / 586-713-9340) or Greg Lewandowski
(greglewand@aol.com / 248-391-1826) to volunteer.
Please come, be a part of history and play an active role in your ACBS Michigan Chapter.
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Bilges And Burgees
“The Editor’s Corner”
Moored at the DYC Harbor, on the sundeck of 42 Reasons! ...
The late August evening with Commodore Garmhaus and his effervescent Lady Sue was
delightful. Sue sipped on wine, Carl had a Stella Artois, while I nipped on my staple; Glenlivet
and we dined on a vegetarian pizza that Sue made before the visit. The sun was setting over the
city while we enjoyed stimulating conversation and celebrated success. Somewhere in that
evening, I gladly accepted the position of Channel Marker Editor.
Since that evening, I’ve thought about the work that John put into this publication. Club members have told me how fortunate we are to have had John take on the task of turning a newsletter
into a full periodical outlining events, highlighting friendships, snippets offering advice, articles
reviewing restoration projects and advertising space. All of this, in an effort to grow and promote our love
for antique and classic boats, along with highlighting the good work our chapter does in the communities where we stage our
vessels. I’ve also thought about what I could do to improve our publication or ‘make my imprint’. I came up with grand and
trivial ideas, but I also thought that perhaps I should consult you, the membership. This is your club and this publication is
about and for you, the member. With that said, I would like to hear from you. I would like to hear what you like and what
you think we should add. Perhaps a member’s corner where we highlight accounts sent in by members restoring a vessel and
want to share a snapshot of progress. Maybe you would like to see a section where we highlight a member and their contributions to the hobby. Possibly a page dedicated to area pleasure boat folklore. Maybe a section on… Send me a note and
tell me what you think. I will not be able to make use of all your ideas, but I am always open to your suggestions. I also hope
that over time, you notice subtle changes as we always aim to improve.
This time that you and I share together is very special, so let’s make the most of it. Most of all, be active and enjoy your
club. Attend one of the monthly meetings, share an idea for a summer cruise, help organize an outing, volunteer at a couple
of the boat shows and if you have a little time and want to help further, inquire about a position on the Board of Directors.
I look forward to our time together and enjoy your club.
Todd Eib, Editor
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2012 Port Huron
Blue Water
Antique & Classic
Boat Show Wrap Up
Long Gone But Not Forgotten
As we are reading this, the holidays have passed. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years are gone
and I hope all is well with your family. We are halfway through the non-boating season and soon we will all be back
on the water. Gone but not forgotten also is the 2012 Port Huron Blue Water Antique & Classic Boat Show. The show
was on September 7th & 8th and the weather could not have looked worse, with rain predicted all weekend (100% for
Saturday). The first event that fell victim to the weather was Friday’s rendezvous at the mouth of Black River for a 12
mile trip to St. Clair for dinner. We had planned to leave at 4:00 pm, but by 2:00 pm the clouds rolled in and the sky
darkened. We decided to still go to dinner, but by car. We tried to call everyone that had planned on going by boat to
let them know that the dinner was still on.
As they say, the best laid plans of mice and men don’t always go as planned. By 4 pm the sun came out but our
boat was locked up in a boathouse so we planned on going by car. As luck would have it, Mark and Gayle Walker in
Miss Chris did not get the message and as I caught up with them to let them know the plan, they invited my wife and
me to join them for a beautiful sunny run down to St Clair River on smooth waters. We joined over a dozen fellow
ACBS members and had a lovely time and a great dinner as we watched the boats and St Clair River flow by. The ride
home was even more relaxing and beautiful as we watched the sun go down on the western shore. As we got back to
Port Huron and docked, the rains came and lasted all night. Score one for us.
I woke up at 7:00 am Saturday morning and as I looked out the window, I could see the tent that we set up the day
before had partly blown down. It was still raining so off I went to make necessary repairs. By 9:00 am the skies cleared
and by 10 am the sun was out. Score two for us. The show started and some boats were a little late arriving due to
the early inclement weather, all but two of the registered boats showed up which, for the way the day started, I thought
was great. A large crowd walked the docks to view the boats in the water and to see the display of antique outboard
motors and other boats on the shore.
Awards given out at the afterglow were as follows:
• Port Huron Power Squadron Commander’s Award: Irish, Gerry & Mino Kramer
• Michigan Chapter of ACBS Commodore’s Award: Roving Kind, Don McIntyre
• Port Huron Mayor’s Award: Lickety Split, Mark & Gayle Walker
• People’s Choice Award: Black Beauty, Rick Laenen
The 2012 Port Huron Blue Water Antique & Classic Boat Show is over, but not forgotten. See you next September,
the 6th & 7th - the Friday and Saturday after Labor Day
By Larry J Krabach - BWACBS Chair
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2013 Cobo Hall MBIA Boat Show and
Cottage and Lakefront Living Show
Very rarely does one have such a dilemma as the Michigan
Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society has this winter.
We have been invited to both the MBIA Cobo Hall boat show in
Detroit, and the Cottage and Lakefront Living Show in Novi. I
know last year we were not able to be a part of the Cobo Hall
boat show, but we will be there this year. These shows have been
great exposure for our club, but this year they are the same week
in February. So I am asking you, the members, to help out in a big way. We need four boats for each show. If you have
a small boat on a trailer you would like to bring to either show, please fill out the form in this issue of the Channel
Marker, call me, text me, or e mail me as soon as possible. At the February Board of Directors’ meeting, we will be
going over the important information on bringing your boat to, and working at, the shows. These shows are a fun way
to meet other members of the club, “talk old boats” and of memories of youth. If you are not a Snow Bird fleeing to
Florida or other points south, please consider spending some time at either show representing our club. In the past the
Cottage and Lakefront Living show has provided opportunities for our members, they would not have had otherwise.
Member Phil McCrory won the Algonac Pickerel Tournament 14’ Aluminum boat in 2011, with a ticket he purchased
from the Algonac Lions when he was working at our booth. Member Dan Cerano now has a spot at the 2013 Cottage
and Lakefront Living Show displaying his “Boat Bars”. If you worked or visited our booth last year at the Cottage
Show, you have seen his creative way to dispose of an old boat. Many connections to new “old boats” in garages etc.
are made at the Cobo Hall Show, as are opportunities to help people working at home on their own boat, and get ideas
of how to fix or refinish your own boat. Member Mike “Ziggy” Zadigan sold a boat a few years ago at the Cobo Hall
show. Member Wayne Eversole found out about a very unusual commuter style boat in someone’s garage, and now
member Dennis Spillane is the very happy owner of the now finished boat. You just never know what opportunities
await you when you volunteer at our winter boat shows. So sign up, call, text or e-mail me and get on the list for the
fun times that await you at the Michigan Chapter ACBS boat club booths.
Ann Guldemond, Vice Commodore
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APRIL
4/01/13—Deadline date for material submitted to Channel Marker.
2013 Calendar
of Events
4/11/13—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
5/01/13—Mail Date for Channel Marker.
5/05/12—Spring Event: Tentative date, activity and location TBD, contact
John Adams, 586-781-6492, jwadamsdev@comcast.net
JANUARY
1/01/13—Mail date for Channel Marker
1/10/13—Michigan Chapter ACBS Meeting - Location: Old Fifth Third Bank
building, Algonac. A short Chapter meeting will follow First Aid Instruction
focusing on basic first aid and CPR. Meeting will start at 6:45pm. All
members welcome.
FEBRUARY
2/14/13—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.
2/16-24/13—Cobo Hall Boat Show, contact Ann Guldemond 810-794-5371
ann@unitedbulb.com or Alan Brenner ab_10ring@yahoo.com. Boats
needed!
5/09/13—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.
JUNE
6/13/13—Michigan Chapter ACBS Meeting- Location: Old Fifth Third Bank
building, Algonac. Meeting will start @ 7:00 PM. All members welcome.
6/21-23/13—Annual Michigan Chapter Antique & Classic Boat Show.
"Where it All Began" at the St. Clair Marina, St. Clair, Michigan. Contact
Roy Schoehnerr 586-713-9340 roynjudi@comcast.net or Ann
Guldemond 810-794-5371 ann@unitedbulb.com. Registration forms will
be available on-line in April.
6/21/13—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.
2/23/12 - 2/26/12—Outdoorama @Suburban Collection Novi, formerly Rock
Financial Center, Novi Michigan. Contact Ann Guldemond 810-794-5371
ann@unitedbulb.com Boats Needed!
6/23/13—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.
MARCH
JULY
3/14/13—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.
7/11/13—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.
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• Summer Wells Available (25’ to 60’)
• Harbour Club Bar & Grille
• Gas Dock with Convenience Store
• Two Swimming Pools - 1 Adult with
Jacuzzi & 1 Kiddies Pool
• Large Transient Area
• Boat Clubs Always Welcome
• 24 Hour Security Bath Houses
• Laundry Room - Pic Area
• Playground
• Laundry Room Inside Heated Storage
• Outside Storage
• Mike’s Marine Supply Store
• Canvas Shop
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MICHIGAN CHAPTER
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AUGUST
DECEMBER
8/01/13—Deadline for material submitted to Channel Marker.
12/01/13—Deadline date for Channel Marker submission.
8/09/13—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.
8/9-10/13—Port Sanilac Boat Show, Port Sanilac Harbour, Michigan.
Registration forms available by contacting Rita Dahmen, 386-312-4052,
monmark4@yahoo.com or Ann Guldemond 810-794-5371
ann@unitedbulb.com
SEPTEMBER
9/03/13—Mail date for Channel Marker.
9/06-07/13—Port Huron Boat Show, contact Larry Krabach, 810-982-9076,
ljkrabach@comcast.net or Ann Guldemond 810-794-5371
ann@unitedbulb.com
9/12/13—Michigan Chapter ACBS Meeting - Location: Old Fifth Third Bank
building, Algonac. Meeting will start @ 7:00 PM. All members welcome.
9/14/13—Michigan Chapter Cruise on Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River.
A 4 hour brunch cruise on the MV Infinity. Details on pricing and
reservations will be finalized later.
OCTOBER
10/10/13—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.
10/12/13—Michigan Chapter Fall Workshop and Swap Meet at
EversoMarine, 42229 Irwin, Harrison Twp, contact contact John Adams,
586-781-6492, jwadamsdev@comcast.net
NOVEMBER
11/16/13—Michigan Chapter ACBS Annual Meeting, Tentative date, location
to be announced. Contact Contact John Adams for more information @
586-781-6492 jwadamsdev@comcast.net.!
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NON MICHIGAN CHAPTER
BOATING ACTIVITIES
4/27/13—Toronto Chapter ACBS Spring Workshop Tour, Contact Jack
Warren, 519 676-7215, jwarren@mnsi.net
5/17-19/13—Grosse Pointe Yacht Club - Great Lakes Boating Festival,
Contact Sloane Barbour, 313 743-3762 sloanebarbour@yahoo.com
6/16/13—Detroit Yacht Club, Father's Day Boat Show and Brunch. Contact
Margaret Gmeiner, 313-824-1200, mgmeiner@dyc.com or Todd Eib,
586-294-6332, toddeib@yahoo.com
7/06/13—Muskoka Boat Show, Gravenhurst, Ontario, contact Jack Warren,
519-676-7215, jack_w@rogers.com
7/27/13—Belle River Boat Show at the Belle River Marina, Belle River,
Ontario. Sponsored by the Bluewater Chapter ACBS, contact Alex
Pawluchyk 519-915-0991 or Gerrit Dykhouse gerrit@wbmbindery.com
8/3/13—Classic Boats on the Boardwalk, Traverse City, MI, contact Deb
Parker, 616-249-0529, dlparker2@comcast.net.
8/9-11/13—Hessel Boat Show, Cedarville, MI
8/10/13—Wambo Boat Show @ Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada. Contact
Alex Pawluchyk 519 915-0991 or Neale Cofell, mncofell@netrover.com
8/23-25/13—Toledo Boat Show at the Toledo Maritime Center. Contact
Ramsey Brothers Restorations at 1-419-255-BOAT,
info@toledoboatshow.com or www.toledoboatshow.com
9/15/13—Ford Yacht Club Show at the Ford Yacht Club, Grosse Ille.
*Note: Updated December 2012
Meeting locations subject to change.
Updated Calendar of Events and meeting location changes published on
Chapter's website, www.michacbs.com and in the Chapter's newsletter,
the Channel Marker. If you have questions contact
Carl Garmhaus 586-493-7965, cgarmhaus@msn.com
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2013 Wooden Boat Expo and Seminar Series
(Clayton, NY) - Antique Boat America/ Antique Boat Canada announced today that they will be hosting the 2013
Wooden Boat Expo and Seminar Series. The first installment of the event will be held in Kingston, Ontario, Canada
on April 5th and 6th 2013 on the shores of beautiful Lake Ontario and will be co-hosted at the Maritime Museum and
the Steam Pump Museums in Kingston. The Expo will bring together the most notable guest speakers in the wooden
boat market today.
This event has established itself as a foundation of education and industry partnership and these factors continue
to drive its growth. We expect these 3 days to be informative, educational and invigorating said Peter Mellon, President
of Antique Boat America.
A first class educational line up will be the key feature of the Expo and will include a full slate of educational
sessions and presentations.
Of special interest will be stream of Canadian themed presentations which include but will not be
limited to the following:
• Dream Boats of Muskoka
• Ditchburn Boats
• Boatbuilders of Muskoka
• History of Greavette and Barnes Boats
• The history of Minett and Minett-Shields
• Shepherd Boats
• Peterborough Boats
• Canadian Boatbuilders of the 1000 Islands
• History of Hutchinson Boats
Feedback from previous events has helped design
the format for this Expo and Seminar. As in the past we have worked very hard to design this event based specifically on what the attendees have been requesting, explained Peter Mellon, President of Antique Boat America. We believe,
that we are bringing to the Antique Boat Community a series of presentations that will educate and enlighten and are
very excited to present this world class lineup of speakers and topics.
The City of Kingston, Ontario shall serve as the perfect backdrop and the Maritime Museum and Steam Museum
has graciously offered to host this event and open their doors to their facilities and exhibits.
The Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Kingston, Ontario will be our host hotel providing accommodations as well as
hosting the evening activities. When making reservations please use the code “Wooden Boat Expo” for the special rate
by calling 613-544-4434.
We expect this to be the one of the most significant events of the year related to the hobby of Antique and Classic
boats said Mr. Mellon.
To register, or for further information, contact info@antiqueboatamerica.com or call 800-675-4089. Registration
and further details may also be found by visiting www.woodenboatsymposium.com.
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Hi Jack — Sold
We went to the Toledo Boat Show the weekend before Labor Day weekend. I was going to take my U-22 but at the
last minute, I decided to take my 1950 17’ Deluxe Runabout. I had it listed on a few websites for sale. I had some interest but no buyers so far. I really had not had it out for a run this summer, so I
thought it would be a chance to give it a run and who knows, it might attract
some interest.
I put a note on the bottom of my dock card that it was for sale. We had a
great time at the show and cruised the Maumee River several times. The boat
performed very well and I wondered for the nth time why I wanted to sell it
anyway. Carrol had taken the truck and trailer over to the ramp and I was untying the lines to motor over when a chap came out on the dock and said he was
interested in buying the boat. He definitely seemed serious so I took him and
his wife for a spin on the river. When we got back to the dock, he and his wife
huddled for a few minutes and he made me an offer. I accepted it! We pulled
the boat out of the water and followed him to his house in Fremont, Ohio, about
45 minutes from Toledo. I went over the boat with him, the winterizing procedure etc., had a beer and left with a check and no boat. I was a little bit concerned about whether the check was good, but we saw his home and had a good
feeling about the whole thing. I said I would send him a Bill of Sale when the
check cleared. I went into the bank on Monday morning and found out that it
would take 10 business days for the check to clear. I knew that the buyer was
keen to get the boat registered and I was keen to get the cash! I called him and
he agreed to wire the cash. That worked very well and I had the cash on Wednesday. To keep the money in circulation,
I traded my Ford 150 for a new one right away! Funny what can happen when you least expect it.
Jack Warren
FALL WORKSHOP
AND SWAP MEET
WRAP UP
Some boats were still in the water but
this Saturday was better suited for the annual shop and swap meet. Wayne’s shop was
full of boat restoration projects and there
was even a 10 ft. model of a working submarine.
The light rain held off long enough for
everyone wheeling and dealing to be finished. It was good to see old friends like
Tom Flood and Earl Stilson. They are
superstars of the wood boating world.
Thanks again to Wayne Eversole for hosting
this fun event.
John Adams, Rear Commodore
A fine work of art created by Michael
Czuprenski, who has become an
A.C.B.S. member and with the Michigan
Chapter. Mike, who has set up a booth at
the Algonac Show, has many other nautical ideas. This one here, which was
made for my boat, adds to my collection.
Alex Pawluchyk
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Navy Ships and Wooden Boats
The 2012 Toledo Boat Show
You may be wondering the significance of the Navy ships at an old wooden boat show, but, they were also in
Toledo, and one Past Commodore got a little too close and saw the end of a machine gun pointing in his direction. What a way to welcome the Canadians to the Toledo Boat Show. It was the 1812 Bicentennial celebration of
the Battle of Lake Erie, and there was a US and Canadian Frigate side by side, open for tours. The lines were very
long as some Michigan Chapter members found out when they attempted to tour the ships on Sunday.
This year the venue was changed to the Toledo Yacht Club, and they made the participants feel very welcome.
From the food served in the air conditioned building, to the pool for relaxing, the grounds were ours for enjoying. The Toledo Yacht Club is the oldest yacht club in the Great Lakes, older than the Detroit Yacht Club and the
Old Club; we are so familiar with up here in Michigan.
Now, for the boats, there were boats on land, and in the water, over a hundred, to be exact. The heavily shaded land display area at the old Armory was a welcome relief from the blazing sun. There were rows of boats on
trailers, Lymans, Centurys, Chris-Crafts, ice boats and even a pink and white Chevy station wagon. Maritime vendors were under a tent in the yacht club parking lot nearby. The boat owners vacated their wells for us to have an
in water display of boats ranging from 16’ to a 50’ sailboat that took excursions out into Lake Erie. There were
three 1950’s era 42-46’ Chris Craft Commanders from various points in Lake Erie, all driven there on their own
original power. What a sight! We boarded a 35’ 1958 Fedship, built in the Netherlands, to compete with Chris
Craft Roamers and Steel Clipper boats. Parked nearby was a double cabin 42’ early 1960’s Mathews named Lady
J. On land were new and old sailboats and small trailer boats, each with a story to tell. One such boat was Lil’
Suze, a 1947 Trojan Cottage Racing Boat, owned by Moss Cartwright. Lil’ Suze will hopefully be in our display
at the Detroit Boat Show at Cobo Hall in 2013. Another interesting boat was a 1970’s Skiff Craft, all original,
right down to the orange Formica counter tops. Jim and Faye White, from Lamberville, are the fourth owners, and
report the engine only has 333 original hours on it. Next to the Skiff Craft was a beautifully restored Higgins from
Indiana, owned by Jeff Oppenheimer. The Andrew J is the only 1948 26’ Deluxe Sedan known to exist. It is named
for the founder of Higgins Inc., Andrew Jackson Higgins. It was found in a barn in Oklahoma in 2005, and the
rest is history. There are only about 200 Higgins pleasure boats still in existence today and a handful of military
vessels. Higgins was a maker of vessels for WWII.
We were able to dine Friday on the S.S. Schoonmaker, as it had not been moved from its site to its new home
at the Great Lakes Maritime Center, old home to the Toledo Boat Show. Next year the boat show may be back at
the Maritime Center, or at the Toledo Yacht Club. Either place is a great venue for viewing old boats and cars and
I am looking forward to another trip to Lake Erie for this two day event.
Ann Guldemond, Vice Commodore
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ACBS International Boat Show
Table Rock Lake, Branson, Missouri
This year’s ACBS International boat show was held at The Big Cedar Lodge on Table Rock Lake near
Branson, Missouri. Being a Country and Western fan, I of course have heard of Branson, Missouri but was not
familiar with Table Rock Lake. Table Rock Lake is a man-made lake created when the White
River was dammed up back in the 50’s. The dam is 250’ high so you can imagine the size of the lake. The river
was dammed to control flooding and create electricity. The lake is never very wide, probably less than a mile at its
widest, but is very long, 60 to 70 miles and winding with many side channels. When the dam was built and the area
flooded, the trees were not cut down so numerous stumps and trees are evident in the shallower areas. When we were
there, the water level was about 10’ lower than normal due to a severe drought earlier in the year. On the lake, everything is floating, docks, marinas, restaurants etc, because is the fluctuation in water levels from year to year and season to season. It was nice boating water, but very different from the St. Clair River!
There were pre-event activities from Sunday to Wednesday and the actual boat show from Thursday to Saturday.
The host ACBS Chapter for the show was the Heartland Chapter with help from the Mississippi Chapter. Both
Chapters are quite small with about 150 members each and very spread out. What they may have lacked in size, they
more than made up for by making an all out commitment. The pre-event activities were very well organized. We
attended a welcome reception on Sunday Night where we had an opportunity to meet other attendees. There were
boat cruises organized for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. For each cruise, we left the marina at The Big Cedar
Lodge and cruised to a lunch destination and return. The longest cruise was 84 miles round trip. Needless to say, we
saw a lot of the lake. On other very remarkable pre-event activity was a tour of collection of outboard motors and
other things at a place in Branson. This private collection included 960 outboard motors, all brands and vintages,
about 20 cars, again various makes and vintages, old radios etc. The owner of the museum gave a little talk about
Ole Evinrude and Karl Kiekhaufer, founder of Mercury Marine, and the early days of outboard motors. It was totally fascinating.
We took a side trip to Dogwood Canyon, a private acreage owned by the founder of Bass Pro Shops. This canyon
runs along a creek that feeds into Table Rock Lake and features some great scenery. The Big
Cedar Lodge is also owned by the same individual. This is obviously Bass Pro Shops country!
The boat show started with a Chuckwagon Dinner on Wednesday Night. Moving on to the boat show itself, each
person that had a boat in the show had a covered well assigned for the week. As previously mentioned, all the docks
were floating and very convenient. In addition to the regular show activities, there were a number of seminars presented on Friday and Saturday. Chuck Mistele was at the show with his Miss America IX and gave a presentation on
Gar Wood. Chris Smith and Tony Mollica gave a presentation on Chris Craft production methods. I also sat in on a
presentation by Jeremy Bragg from the Antique Boat Center on Marine Engines. He spent a lot of time on engine
oils and ethanol in gasoline. Lou Rauth from the Antique Boat Center talked about what is hot and what is not in the
boat resale area. His main point was that the pre-war boats do not seem to be doing as well as the post-war boats in
sales value. This may be related to the fact that the people buying the boats are most attracted to those they might
have seen growing up.
The show itself included many fine boats; in all something around 110 boats were registered. Amazingly there
were even a couple of cruisers, one a 40’ Connie. That was something I would not have expected on this type of lake.
Judging of the boats took place over Friday and Saturday and awards were handed out at the banquet on Saturday
night. The new President of the ACBS, Dunc Hawkins was introduced.
All in all, it was a great week. Towing a boat 900 miles each way was a bit of a drag! Illinois and particularly
Missouri are quite hilly. The final 200 miles was really hilly.
Next year’s International Boat Show is in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Now that would be a real haul by trailer.
We are not going to do that one!
Jack Warren
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Congratulate
Gerry Kowal,
our new Fleet Captain.
Ford Yacht Club, in Grosse lle, Michigan, was one of the last
boat shows of the season in our area. Antique cars, motorcycles and boats were on display for our enjoyment. Mark
Hranchook had his 1941 15 foot Chris-Craft on land display.
She is a real beauty that he purchased at a garage sale. Till
next season…
Contributed by Alex Pawluchyk
Gerry is planning a
summer full of evening
rendezvous every month,
so stay tuned for more
information in the next
Channel Marker and
on our website.
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Safety… A Not so Excellent Adventure
A tale of a close call….
It was the last sail of the year, Thanksgiving weekend on Drummond Island, and
like all boaters in Michigan, he had to go for that last ride.
Thanksgiving Day broke heat records all over the state, and we were no different
on the island. The boys took their laser sailboat and 14 ft. aluminum out for a spin,
or two. The next day blew gale force winds and snow with dropping temperatures, so
they were stuck in the cabins. However, Saturday, the winds seemed to let up as the
waves were no longer six feet high. One family member decided to take the sailboat
out for a sail, as he had all the cold weather survival gear made. He pushed out into
the bay that was very shallow, and caught the wind nicely. His laser briskly headed
out farther into the bay, but on his first tack he fell off. No problem, he was dressed
for it, and he righted the boat and jumped back on. Once again on board, and making his way further out into the bay, we could see his speed increasing dramatically!
He was planed off. Then, the second tack, he slid off again, and he later described the
feeling of helplessness as the icy boom slid out of his hand. This time he could not
catch the sailboat as the wind was pushing it away from him faster than he could
swim. He started swimming back to the cabin, but because he had forgotten to put
on his life jacket, his head was barely above the water. The wind was howling and the
waves were big, so using his lifesaving skills, he turned the other way and let the
waves push him towards the other side of the bay. He was bobbing with his face pointing to the sun and away from the wind,
so as to not swallow water, or get more icy water sprayed into his face.
Meanwhile, on shore family members saw him go over and realized he did not have much time before hypothermia would
set in. One watched his head in the waves while the other two prepared the old aluminum boat laying on the shore for the rescue. The boat was launched through the ice in the cove, with four oars for maximum speed and maneuvering capability.
Once out in the wind, they too, had a hard time making way to the slowly lowering head bobbing in the water. Once near
him, they maneuvered the boat keeping the bow into the waves, so that the transom was next to him, as they knew if they tried
to pull him in over the side, they all would all die out there. He was pulled into the boat and they once again began the battle
of rowing into shore. They soon realized that they could not fight the wind and go
back to the cabin, but had to go with the wind, and head for the closest dock. The
boat was loaded with three adults, one suffering from the beginning of hypothermia,
one on the bow, to keep it from going airborne in the waves, and one frantically rowing. After what seemed an eternity, they arrived at a dock where they were met by the
fourth family member with a warm car and lots of towels and blankets. All three were
suffering from the effects of the cold temperatures and extreme wind in a very short
period of time.
As they were talking later on that night, they were asked by the car driver how
long they thought they were out living this adventure, and they replied at least a half
hour. In fact, it was over in 10 short minutes. The end result could have been so much
worse. What was amazing was the dry suit inhibited the sailor’s ability to move and
breathe deeply when it was required, and as a result, he became exhausted so quickly. We were all under the impression the dry suit would be more buoyant and not constrict his movement.
The lessons learned from this adventure, were, don’t forget to put your life jacket on, no matter what, and, in cold weather such as was the case here, always have a
rescue boat (and a plan) ready to go at a moment’s notice. And remember, as the temperatures fall, your ability to react and respond to changing conditions on the water
become longer and more difficult.
This adventure has a happy ending because people were watching the sailor from
shore, and one knew to respond quickly, as he had years of experience on the Great
Lakes.
Ann Guldemond, Vice Commodore
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Museum to Feature Century Boats at 2013 Show
CLAYTON, NY– The Antique Boat Museum announced today that it will feature Century Boats at its 49th Annual
Boat Show and Auction being held on the Museum’s 4.5 acre campus August 2-4, 2013.
Frederick H. Hager, executive director of the Museum, said: “We are very excited to feature Century Boats at next
year’s show. While we have a few esteemed Century boats in our collection, what we hope to have on our campus in
Clayton, New York, the first weekend in August will include many of the legendary manufacturer’s well-designed
models including triple-cockpit speed boats, graceful mahogany runabouts, and sport boats built for the outdoorsman
market, and later fiberglass models as well.”
The boat show, the longest continuously running show of its kind, typically attracts upwards of 100 wooden boats,
both on the water and off, and other boating artifacts. It also includes a professionally run auction of classic, antique,
replica, and one-of-a-kind wooden boats. For more information about the auction, visit antiqueboatamerica.com. A
marketplace will also be set-up for the three-day show and host many suppliers offering goods including hard-to-find
boat parts, engines, and nautical giftware and clothing. Additionally, the Lake Champlain ACBS chapter will be the
featured guest at the show.
The Antique Boat Museum is the premier freshwater nautical museum in North America. Located on the St.
Lawrence River in the 1000 Islands, the ABM features a collection of over 300 antique and classic boats among thousands of recreational boating artifacts. From May to November, the campus comes alive with speed boat rides, boat
shows, and educational programs for all ages, special events and more. For more information please visit the
Museum’s website at ABM.org.
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The signature show for the
Michigan Chapter of the Antique
and Classic Boat Society; The
28th Annual Where It All Began,
will be moving from our current
home, the Algonac Harbor Club
to the Municipal Harbor in
picturesque St. Clair, Michigan
due to concerns over remarkable
water level conditions. For
complete information, see page
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