vintage ski/raceboat show?

[mowtorman]

I would like to know how much interest there would be in a one day on the water vintage ski boat show. Something like gathering at the beach near Walter's Market on Winnisquam, having a ride under the bridge and through the no wake zone, and maybe an out and back water ski race exhibition on the large part of the lake. There's certainly time to set a date and plan for 2012. It would be informal and low key as a first time event. There's no vintage race boat show next summer and it should happen at a different time than the antique and classic show. Could be on Winnipesaukee, Winnisquam seems good in that the river boat launch is right there. Any thoughts, suggestions would be appreciated, including whether this has been attempted before and was it successful. Any hints for contacts and whatever event permission would be needed for something like this would be helpful. I'm thinking roughly late 50's to late 70's vintage, roughly coinciding with the time period that the waterski races took place. Thanks. Happy motoring.

[CARDER LANE]

I grew up on Winnisquam and one of the highlights of the summer were the races. The ski jumps were awesome to watch. My favorite races were the "Pumpkin Seed" boats, they seemed like little rockets. I hope that this race does happen, I think it would be a great event.

[mowtorman]

Seen a better looking boat? Have a need for speed? How about a Tahiti for the family?

[Jonas Pilot]

That's a sharp looking boat!

[NHBUOY]

Sweet x 2, Mman. Do you still have this ? Jet ? Motor ? Details mon !

[mowtorman]

boat's listed in western mass.

[ghfromaltonbay]

Found some old photos from the late 60's or early 70's at Sandy Point.

[Mr Cooke's Crew]

That's My Brother-in-law's green Correct Craft ( V-Drive) 351 ford. Dog getting you out of the water. (had to use 2skis lol) but would do 57/60 mph!Pull a barefooter 55. Big wake.


That Correct Carft was a Torino "Spoiler"

[Paugus Bay Resident]

Was that green Correct Craft every on Northeast Pond in Milton? During the 60s, I remember a one named Romademi, guy was always playing Ring of Fire Must have come from Ray's Marina?

[mowtorman]

That green boat is very cool. Reminds me of the batboat with those curved windshields. Never seen something like that before! Any guesses on what the drag boat is?

[Mr Cooke's Crew]

Sanger? That's my guess

[mowtorman]

Nice picture of a Sanger up and running. Early 70's Channel Marine had a bright yellow one up for sale, just like new and absolutely beautiful. I used to wander the storage buildings. At one point they had a beat up Donzi Hornet for next to nothing, imagine what that would go for now.

[gtxrider]

Originally Posted by mowtorman

That green boat is very cool. Reminds me of the batboat with those curved windshields. Never seen something like that before! Any guesses on what the drag boat is?

Rayson Craft?

[NHBUOY]

I'm pretty sure that is BM's Rayson-Craft.

The Green one is a CorrectCraft. JT had a yellow version named Yellow Duck without the Batman canopies.

PHC has skied/footed behind all of em...I think.

I have some pics that would interest you guys, but am having problems with posting pics, for 2 weeks. Help?

[gtxrider]

Originally Posted by NHBUOY

I'm pretty sure that is BM's Rayson-Craft.

The Green one is a CorrectCraft. JT had a yellow version named Yellow Duck without the Batman canopies.

PHC has skied/footed behind all of em...I think.

I have some pics that would interest you guys, but am having problems with posting pics, for 2 weeks. Help?

Was Yellow Duck a See Ray Pachanga?

[NHBUOY]

I am "pretty sure" YDuck was a Correct-Craft. Somebody will "know" or have a pic. LOVE the old Sea-Ray's Avengers/Pachangas. There is an Avenger fan(atic?) at Production Dock. He has a couple really nice examples. Nice pics GT.

[Mr Cooke's Crew]

Your right, it was a Hollman Moody, I loved that boat.

[mowtorman]

Boat from NH I showed a while back. Needs paint, carpet, seats and gauges. Steering is ok, floor is ok, couple of small spongey spots in the back. Find out in the spring if it runs.

[gtxrider]

Originally Posted by Mr Cooke's Crew

That's My Brother-in-law's green Correct Craft ( V-Drive) 351 ford. Dog getting you out of the water. (had to use 2skis lol) but would do 57/60 mph!Pull a barefooter 55. Big wake.


That Correct Carft was a Torino "Spoiler"

I road shot gun (observer) for him while he skied. All I know was that when they stopped the water came up over the transom. As I remember the 351 was a Holman Moody built engine...You can say our Star Craft Jet Star on the other side of the dock.

[gtxrider]

Originally Posted by ghfromaltonbay

Found some old photos from the late 60's or early 70's at Sandy Point.

I seem to remember that it said "Spoiler" on the transom. I did some google searches and there was a Correct Craft Spoiler model, also Torino and Seperator. From a 1971 catalog

[mowtorman]

Not sure what the matching yellow is about but that is one nice looking boat.

Speaking of boats, if we have a gathering of vintage ski boats, kind of a ski race reunion, would it be better at Weirs or Winnisquam? Sort of a "cruise in", focusing on small performance and ski boats. An exhibition or actual race would be possible but more complicated to organize. At Weirs boats on Winnipesaukee are already on the lake, more people have access to the event and we have the channel, with little chance for any type of skiing on a Saturday. On Winnisquam or Opechee, there's less access for people, less boats already in the water, but a better chance to actually have a water event and get out and run around. Any opinions? Emails ok too. Thanks.

[BroadHopper]

Need entertainment while waiting for the boat season to start?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf3Hy...&feature=share

[gtxrider]

These have been posted but a while back so here they are again.

[Mr Cooke's Crew]

Originally Posted by gtxrider

These have been posted but a while back so here they are again.

Great times.....those were the days. I think about Peter & Mr Cooke all the time Miss them.

[mowtorman]

Listed today on Vermont CL, $4k


Make a nice family Christmas present! Nice Christmas color.

[mowtorman]

Happy holidays, only 4 months to ice out! Time to start working on the boat.....

[BroadHopper]

to all you water ski fans. From our seacoast bretherns.

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articl...cid=sitesearch

[John A. Birdsall]

Originally Posted by gtxrider

These have been posted but a while back so here they are again.

I could be wrong, but I think the boat pulling the ski's was Jimmy Calvins who live in Reading Mass but had a cottage in the bay.

[NHBUOY]

That is John Cooks Chris Craft that stayed at Sandy Point, at "The Penthouse". He was quite a man. WE called him MISTER Cook.

[Mr Cooke's Crew]

Originally Posted by NHBUOY

That is John Cooks Chris Craft that stayed at Sandy Point, at "The Penthouse". He was quite a man. WE called him MISTER Cook.

I wonder if any of Mr Cooke's pics & Movies are in there? I have ton's of old stuff from the Penthouse days....

[mowtorman]

Looks like it just came out of the showroom. In the back is the legendary Green Wink, which is said to be somewhere local in disrepair. Who knows? High water for sure.

[ghfromaltonbay]

Originally Posted by Mr Cooke's Crew

I wonder if any of Mr Cooke's pics & Movies are in there? I have ton's of old stuff from the Penthouse days....

Unfortunately all the movies & most of the pictures were back in CT in John Cooke's den. The "charming" executrix of his will wouldn't let any of his friends near any of them. The only pics I found were posted in this thread. They were in among the boat owner's manuals in the Penthouse & I found them while cleaning out the place. What disturbed me was hearing that 4 dumpster loads of his belongings were disposed of from the house in CT. Too bad there was no family to save some of the memories.

[Mr Cooke's Crew]

Hi Gail, Mr & Mrs Charmer, called me (6 0r 7 years ago) and I got all the slides an movies. I haven't gone threw them yet. I didn't have a slide or 8mm projector, but I do now! I'm gona try to get some of the old Crew together to go threw them with me. Will keep you posted. Sorry to hear about your wrist.

[NoBozo]

Originally Posted by Mr Cooke's Crew

Hi Gail, Mr & Mrs Charmer, called me (6 0r 7 years ago) and I got all the slides an movies. I haven't gone threw them yet. I didn't have a slide or 8mm projector, but I do now! I'm gona try to get some of the old Crew together to go threw them with me. Will keep you posted. Sorry to hear about your wrist.

WARNING WARNING: Be careful with that 8mm projector. Depending on how Fragile the Film is, the "Tension Adjustment" on the projector could break the film up into many pieces. I had one projector that worked fine and ran the film just fine. A month later, I ran the film on ANOTHER projector..the film was destroyed. My film was from around 1945. NB

[ghfromaltonbay]

Originally Posted by Mr Cooke's Crew

Hi Gail, Mr & Mrs Charmer, called me (6 0r 7 years ago) and I got all the slides an movies. I haven't gone threw them yet. I didn't have a slide or 8mm projector, but I do now! I'm gona try to get some of the old Crew together to go threw them with me. Will keep you posted. Sorry to hear about your wrist.

Glad to hear that you got the films & slides when you did. Both Mr. & Mrs. Charmer are now deceased. Who knows where John's pics would have wound up. The Gravels would probably be in a lot of the films too, and I'm sure there are a lot of great shots of Sandy Point from the 60's & 70's.

[mowtorman]

I stopped there yesterday. It is at the opposite end of the Funspot Parking lot past the Bingo hall. The museum is loaded with pictures and local artifacts. I was able to watch a movie produced by Johnson of the 1959 Lake Opechee national waterski championships, including jumping. There was a very large crowd at the park and competitors came from all over the country. Great shots of the early ski boats in action. The narrator described waterskiing as the "fastest growing recreational sport in the country" at the time. I also watched a video of old family movies of the early speedboats and lakers prior to WW II. The museum is only open a few more weeks with limited hours but I thoroughly enjoyed my visit.

[SteveA]

Pretty cool videos of some restored old boats on Winni.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3XVUjVkXqI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI9gVilDnIA

[mowtorman]

Opechee Park Laconia on the water gathering for vintage race/skiboats. August 11, 2012. Many details to be worked out but we have a date and a location, so shine up your chrome and buff out the metalflake. No alcohol in Laconia city parks. Stay tuned for updates........

[mowtorman]

looks a lot like the sweet 16, this was on the classic fiberglass site.

[ghfromaltonbay]

1980 Resorter (John's baby)

[mowtorman]

Sounds like we all needed a Mr. Cooke This boat spent it's whole life in Alton Bay before I bought it fall of 2010. Check out the horns, the ski pylon, and the pads on the engine cover. Looks from the picture like Mr. Cooke's boat was dark brown, this boat is maroon red now faded. Mr. Cooke's boat doesn't appear to have a swim platform. This one has a mercruiser 350.

[Mr Cooke's Crew]

Originally Posted by mowtorman

Sounds like we all needed a Mr. Cooke This boat spent it's whole life in Alton Bay before I bought it fall of 2010. Check out the horns, the ski pylon, and the pads on the engine cover. Looks from the picture like Mr. Cooke's boat was dark brown, this boat is maroon red now faded. Mr. Cooke's boat doesn't appear to have a swim platform. This one has a mercruiser 350.

It did have a swim platform. He use to take it on an off.

[Mr Cooke's Crew]

Originally Posted by ghfromaltonbay

1980 Resorter (John's baby)

I took that pic lol.......I loved that boat!

[mowtorman]

Blue Water Regatta, 65th annual this year. I don't think they winterize out there . Happy Thanksgiving and happy motoring! Anyone remember if Mr. Cooke's Resorter was dark red/maroon or was it brown? Could the one I showed from Alton be the same boat?

[ghfromaltonbay]

Originally Posted by mowtorman

Anyone remember if Mr. Cooke's Resorter was dark red/maroon or was it brown? Could the one I showed from Alton be the same boat?

The 1980 Resorter that John Cooke owned was dark green with a saddle colored interior. It also had a Mercruiser 350. The swim platform was teak and got bleached to a silvery gray over the years, he added a flip down ladder to the platform in 1981. He bought it at Channel Marine and stored it there during the winter. The first few years he borrowed someone's trailer to take it to and from Channel, but in 1985 bought a matching dark green trailer (from Penn Yan, NY). I probably have a picture of that too somewhere. John had me take pictures of the boat and trailer for his insurance company and for registering the trailer at home in CT. The boat got sold in early 1998 as part of his estate, and for a few years I did see it occasionally in Alton Bay. Channel Marine took care of the sale. I miss that boat (and the captain too)!

[jess1234]

I bought this boat in 2005, We placed 3rd with it, in the Winnipesaukee Ski Marathon this past summer, the snow on the dock is a nice touch.

[jess1234]

This is the ski I used, when we raced on Winnisquam

[NHBUOY]

"...Winnipesaukee Ski Marathon this summer..." I was not aware we still had ski races here ? Please enlighten me. Feeling quite out of the loop.

Very nice piece of Eliminator history right there Jess. Was that a "John Stoker" Eliminator ? Couple things about that boat make me think so. Great ride.

[Mr Cooke's Crew]

Originally Posted by ghfromaltonbay

The 1980 Resorter that John Cooke owned was dark green with a saddle colored interior. It also had a Mercruiser 350. The swim platform was teak and got bleached to a silvery gray over the years, he added a flip down ladder to the platform in 1981. He bought it at Channel Marine and stored it there during the winter. The first few years he borrowed someone's trailer to take it to and from Channel, but in 1985 bought a matching dark green trailer (from Penn Yan, NY). I probably have a picture of that too somewhere. John had me take pictures of the boat and trailer for his insurance company and for registering the trailer at home in CT. The boat got sold in early 1998 as part of his estate, and for a few years I did see it occasionally in Alton Bay. Channel Marine took care of the sale. I miss that boat (and the captain too)!

I tried to buy the boat from the estate(I think you remember Gail ) but no. Channel Marine sold it (out of my price range at the time). Not happy about it, I would have keep that boat forever.

[ghfromaltonbay]

Found a picture from Sept. 1985 when the new trailer arrived. It was custom made by Chariot of Penn Yan, NY to fit the Resorter and to match the Century dark green color. Also found a picture of the "Penthouse" around the same era. Hasn't changed much since all the teenagers stayed there to ski on weekends.

[ghfromaltonbay]

When cleaning out the Penthouse, I not only found pictures of the gang skiing which I previously posted, but there were 2 transparencies given to John by a photographer who was taking pictures to create postcards for Sandy Point. These photos never became postcards, but show skiers on the front beach. In the 1st photo, there are 3 boats, John's Chris Craft + 2 Starcraft outboards owned by Eric Jordan & Bill Hayes. The 2nd shows 5 skiers behind John's boat. Recently, I had a friend who is a professional photographer make prints of these transparencies. The color is a little off as these were taken in the mid 1960's and sat in an envelope since then. Sure looked nice with all the cabins and motels painted white with aqua trim.

[Mr Cooke's Crew]

Originally Posted by ghfromaltonbay

When cleaning out the Penthouse, I not only found pictures of the gang skiing which I previously posted, but there were 2 transparencies given to John by a photographer who was taking pictures to create postcards for Sandy Point. These photos never became postcards, but show skiers on the front beach. In the 1st photo, there are 3 boats, John's Chris Craft + 2 Starcraft outboards owned by Eric Jordan & Bill Hayes. The 2nd shows 5 skiers behind John's boat. Recently, I had a friend who is a professional photographer make prints of these transparencies. The color is a little off as these were taken in the mid 1960's and sat in an envelope since then. Sure looked nice with all the cabins and motels painted white with aqua trim.

Great pic's Gail.....brings back alot of great memories, can't make out all the skiers. Paul Belkas, Dan Rossie, Jack Rossie?That would be my best guess

[Steve Nobleman]

Saw BroadHopper's post. I remember the Winnisquam Boat & Ski Club from the mid-1960s. My Dad was President for at least one summer. Meetings were held at the Winnisquam Firehouse, just up the hill for Mersky's General Store and the Mosquito bridge (when it had real character and was not just a road over the lake). My Dad still has the "logo" they designed for the club the year he was President. It's an Indian on two skis holding the handle to the tow rope in one hand and a tomahawk in the other. He's got a big toothy smile. I was a pre-teen, but have great memories. The ski racing big rivalry on the Lake at the time was between Wadleigh's Marine and Jay's Marine. Wadleigh's sold Johnson motors and Jay's sold Mercury. All outboard engines. This was before Mercury came to dominate the market and there was no such thing as in I/O. 100 horsepower was a huge engine. My older sister and brother skied for Richard Wadleigh and must have won most of the races, because we had a lot of trophies in the house. Eddie Lang was the arch rival from Jay's. I remember at the end of one summer I huge bonfire where a wooden version of Eddie's boat "Wild Thing" topped the pile. One year we built the ski jump that was used for many years. In addition to ski races and jumping there were slalom competitions and some fun races where a motorized boat would pull you a row boat in one direction and the row boat had to drag to motorized boat back the other direction. That was great summer fun!

[NHBUOY]

Welcome Aboard Steve. Glad you posted.

[jess1234]

I don't know John Stoker, please enlighten me, and more to come on the 2011 Winnipesaukee Ski Marathon

[sonofamagnum]

I still have the prop and some pics of dad floating it around 75mph on the lower unit.

[sloboat]

I think Black Power was originally owned by George Landry and was Maroon from the factory; could have been painted blue at some point before your dad got it. If you show up for morning coffee at the Ellacoya store in Gilford you can probably meet the current owner.

[sonofamagnum]

Yes you are right I talked to my dad recently it was Landry who he bought it from I'm hoping to dig up some more old pics of that boat and the blue two tone pickle fork in the same picture

[XCR-700]

Well if a 1988 production based on a 1976 design counts, and you hold one next year, then count me in!

GH


Glastron/Carlson CVX-20 Sprint

[mowtorman]

Very nice, looks like it's flying just sitting still. Has the metalflake been redone? The boat looks like new. Thanks for posting the picture for all to enjoy. Lots of nice boats out there!

[XCR-700]

I call it the smallest 20' boat on water and you only have to sit in it once to know what I mean,,, I can touch the water while sitting in the drivers seat when stopped.

Not yet sure how fast it is, only had it up to 70 something,,,

And no its not been refinished, overall its pretty clean, but like any used and unrestored boat it has a few flaws.

It would be fun to gather a bunch of these classic glass boats for an event.

Keep tryin,,,

[mowtorman]

Starting to pull some things together. If you might attend an on the water event like this next August, please share a pic of what you have for an old ski boat. Of particular interest would be any boats that actually were in the ski races, such as the "Basty", the "Green Wink" or Magnum Marines, Sidewinders, Checkmates, Tahitis, Sutphens, etc. I spotted an original Magnum at the Wolfeboro show same as the tunnel boat below. We know you're out there (even if tucked in a barn or under a tarp). Any ideas/suggestions appreciated. Laconia/Weirs/Opechee is an area that hosted every type of waterski activity. Too bad there aren't any jumps around anymore, quite a sight to see.

[Webbsatwinni]

Originally Posted by mowtorman

I spotted an original Magnum at the Wolfeboro show same as the tunnel boat below.

We saw that too and I was trying to figure out what it was. Thanks for clearing that up.

[XCR-700]

Originally Posted by mowtorman

Too bad there aren't any jumps around anymore, quite a sight to see.

Is the Wolfeboro jump gone???

[mowtorman]

Dick binette
INTERNATIONAL WATER SKI CHAMPION FOR WEIRS, NH

Dick Binette learned to water ski on Lake Winnipesaukee and went on to become an international champion. In 1954 he broke the world's record for ski jumping at the National Championships, held on Lake Opechee and hosted by the Weirs Ski Club.

The above taken from the historical society site, which has some great pics. Northland Skis was located in Laconia, making wood skis until about 1970. I have an old Custom Slalom ski, don't know if it was made in Laconia or in their other factory, but the craftsmanship is beautiful with a perfect slight concave to it. The Maherajah skis were equally nice before the introduction of fiberglass. There's a kind of beat up Warren Witherell Northland ski at the antique mall in Laconia for something like $100, would make a nice decoration somewhere.

Current project -

[mowtorman]

Up for grabs on CL. Classic ski race boat. I think Glendale sold these boats, then Tahitis (Sidewinder knockoffs) were sold out of I think Lakeport. The Sidewinders were handmade out of Palo Alto California, later bought out by Thompson boats. These boats carve tight turns with real g forces. That's a 150 on back, probably a 65-70 mph boat with a huge rooster tail. Someone need a project? Save it from having the motor and hull separated.

[NHBUOY]

...and Magnum's, with a SleekCraft thrown in...

[sonofamagnum]

Originally Posted by NHBUOY

...and Magnum's, with a SleekCraft thrown in...

Im the little boy on the magnum. That's my father Gary Stone. Does anyone have any action pics of this boat?

[sonofamagnum]

Originally Posted by NHBUOY

...and Magnum's, with a SleekCraft thrown in...

The magnum was originally blue and said black power on the side before my dad bought it and painted it maroon. 150hp black max shaved heads polished exhaust ports custom ron hill prop. Its somewhere in Gilford still. Its been neglected almost beyond repair i saw it at spooners shop a few years back

[NHBUOY]

...and a 112+mph Schiada too...

[NHBUOY]

...and finally...the sexiest ski boat on the planet...

[Just Sold]

Originally Posted by NHBUOY

...and finally...the sexiest ski boat on the planet...

Fay's Boat Yard has one for sale, 1966 Century Resorter 21 Ft with Gray Marine V8 280 HP. Rebuilt original motor. Original parts. $19,800

[AC2717]

Thurstons has this 1980 century for sale:

http://www.thurstonsmarina.com/PreOw...0Resorter.html

[mowtorman]

Never heard of a Schiada before, it looks like it drew a crowd. Looks like a v-drive? I like the plaid shirt on the driver, if you were driving that boat you were already styling. The Sleekcraft looks very cool too, I wonder what the engine was on it. Here's a picture of a Sutphen same as the Green Wink that had twin 150's. A friend had the same boat with a big block jet, what a nice ride that was. I don't know if Sutphens were ever sold on the lake. The Sidewinder is still up for grabs on NH CL, very tempting.....boats seem to multiply in the yard if you don't keep a close eye on them!

[jess1234]

Recently purchased this to relive my younger days as a water ski racer during the 70's on winnisquam

[AC2717]

Originally Posted by jess1234

Recently purchased this to relive my younger days as a water ski racer during the 70's on winnisquam

Wow, Nice work on that!!!!

[mowtorman]

That boat is beautiful. Hope I get a chance to see it on the water. Got any pics of the races? My favorite is the look of the Magnum on the water, I don't think it can be beat. And the ride is truly like a magic carpet ride, nothing but air beneath you. Check out the 60's Hydrodyne ad. One of these boats was very active in the ski races. Twin 125 mercs and if I remember right a beer keg for a gas tank. In the late 70's early 80's the boat was for sale in front of Irwin Marine. It looked so lonely sitting there. I stopped to drool by it. There were about 10 little brass inscribed plates on the dash marking 1st,2nd or 3rd place in the WWSRA races. I thought it was the coolest boat I had ever seen.

[jess1234]

More Pictures! Driver is Eric, Skier is Richard. Boat is a 1975ish Hydrostream Vixen with a built 85 hp merc,that is now back on Winni and beautifully restored. This race was boys class C or D and took place on Winnisquam around 1975-76

[dippasan]

Originally Posted by NHBUOY

...and finally...the sexiest ski boat on the planet...

Hey NHBUOY,
Correct me if I'm wrong but that looks like a Century Resorter.
Is it possible you sold that boat to a gentleman in Blacky Cove and then bought it back from him a few years later?

Just curious.

Thanks

[NHBUOY]

...yep...bought new at CM/Vinny in 67..bought it back from Ganong..He got it from Bruce G tho...good catch there Dip......

[mowtorman]

My dad bought an 18' Century in 1969 from Stanley at Channel. One of their earliest fiberglass models, the Buccaneer 18 with lapstrake design. Hull below the front seats split twice right on the seam, had a gusher going right between Parker Island and Jockey Cove. My brother and I went straight back with the bow up to Northeast Marine right into the slings. As it hung draining one of the workers said "never seen a Penn Yan do that!". Major fiberglass issues in a short period of time. I can still hear him telling my father "it's a tiger" and it was a big upgrade to a 318 from a 40 horse whaler. I was there one day when Stanley had blown the motor in a 455 jet boat by taking it out of the water. Mr. Callahan was so mad at him, certainly not the only time.

Anyone thinking of bringing a boat to Opechee please PM me as the Parks Commission is concerned about potential overflow, especially in terms of parking and boat trailers and they would like to try to track it. Thanks.

[Greene's Basin Girl]

We also owned a Century Buccaneer in the 1960's. One day in the the early 1970's when I was driving the boat the rudder fell right off!!! I was a long way from my home when that happened. To say the least- it was scary when I could no longer steer the boat.

[mowtorman]

One of the first rides our family took was over near Gilford Marina after dinner.
The pin that held the steering shaft in place to the rudder fell out and the boat couldn't be steered. No one in my family was mechanically inclined, all we knew was the steering didn't work. Another boater towed us over to Channel
and Mr. Callahan gave the 5 of us a ride back over to Center Harbor. That wouldn't happen today. good to know we were all having the same experiences out there!

[BroadHopper]

Those were the days when marina owners bend over backward to please you, even if you are not a customer. Mr Callahan, Mr Irwin and Mr Goodhue were instrumental in a lot of public activities around the lake, in particulars, the Winnipesaukee pageant, water ski races, etc.

Vinny and the Cap'n are long gone, but you can still see Jack around the marina even though his sons have pretty much taking over the business. If you want to know any history of the Lake, Jack is the man!

[tis]

What great memories that brings back. We loved visiting with Vinny. He was the best, a great guy. We had a Century we bought from him and didn't buy a Sea Ray until later so didn't know Jack until later. But they were/are both great guys!

[sloboat]

Originally Posted by mowtorman

Starting to pull some things together. If you might attend an on the water event like this next August, please share a pic of what you have for an old ski boat. Of particular interest would be any boats that actually were in the ski races, such as the "Basty", the "Green Wink" or Magnum Marines, Sidewinders, Checkmates, Tahitis, Sutphens, etc. I spotted an original Magnum at the Wolfeboro show same as the tunnel boat below. We know you're out there (even if tucked in a barn or under a tarp). Any ideas/suggestions appreciated. Laconia/Weirs/Opechee is an area that hosted every type of waterski activity. Too bad there aren't any jumps around anymore, quite a sight to see.

[I]My first post to any forum - That was my black magnum in Back Bay. My brothers and I put it back together and launched for the first time since '91 in June 2011 and ran it all summer. We had 2 missiles running last summer and looking for a third in 2012. The idea of some sort of a skiboat get together is interesting.

[BroadHopper]

I hope we can pull this off and hopefully have an annual 'reunion'.

[Biggus]

One of the most entertaining threads I've read in a long time. I'd be very interested in an event such as this. Good stuff!

[sloboat]

This is the Black Magnum (Hull Number 083) August 2011. First time on the lake since 1991. Anyone else got a magnum hull or working on a project boat?

[BroadHopper]

One of the most beautiful boats ever made!

[sloboat]

I have to agree. but its hard not to like the old allisons, checkmates,sutphens, chris's, ..............

[mowtorman]

I showed the transom ripped out earlier in the post. Basically rebuilt to new now, almost identical to a Magnum. Picture from Mercury catalog. Just got power and steering straightened out, a 150 with hydraulic steering. Looks like the boat will make it. Love that black/grey Magnum, saw it headed for the back bay in Wolfeboro, very nice indeed. Working on a gathering at Opechee mid August on a Saturday. Pros - calm lake, world water ski championships were held there, good launch, park and anchor/beaching potential. Cons - Can't "let 'em rip" or actually have a race demo which might be possible on Winnisquam (Winnisquam Laconia would have to close Bartlett Beach for the day which is not generally done). Weirs Bay is too rough for these small boats on any given Saturday after about 10 am.
No idea how many boats might come (I'll bring 2) so maybe for a first event it's best to think small. Would love to see any boats that were in the ski races and anyone who participated in them. Would appreciate any feedback and suggestions on the best place to stage this event, it's time to make concrete plans. Thanks. MM

[mowtorman]

Mr. Davidson on Long Pt. of Braun Bay had one of these in the early 70's. It was light blue, I saw it up close once at the Meredith docks. It knocked my socks off. Twin 440 inboards when gas was affordable. Luxury, speed, style.
Made I believe in the Magnum factory. Very hard to find, wonder whatever happened to Mr. Davidson's?

[Greene's Basin Girl]

We had a Century inboard in the 1970,s. My parents purchased it from Channel Marine. I sure wish we still had that boat. During that time it was one of the fastest boats on the lake.

[mowtorman]

Friend of mine picked this up in Gilford a few weeks ago, look for it around Center Harbor this summer.

[Greene's Basin Girl]

A very nice boat!!! It reminds me of those lazy ,hazy, crazy days of summer out in the Century.

[Just Sold]

Originally Posted by mowtorman

Friend of mine picked this up in Gilford a few weeks ago, look for it around Center Harbor this summer.

This one looks very similar to your friends Coronado. Appears this one just came out of Fay's restoration shop. http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...hp?photo=18588

Saw these today as wel at Fay's