Where is this now?

searchlight_for_rent · 02-25-2008, 03:43 PM

In the Gallery - mishaps section there is a picture of the Alton FD DUKW. The picture has to be from the 50's or early 60's

Anyone know where the DUKW is now?

Thanks,

Bill

jayymarr · 02-25-2008, 06:03 PM

I believe it was sold at auction , and purchased by one of the partners of BOSTON DUCK TOURS. This has to be back at least ten years or more.

NightWing · 02-26-2008, 04:08 AM

The boats are not displaying bow numbers, so that means the shot is prior to 1989.

KonaChick · 02-26-2008, 09:44 AM

What captures my attention most about this pic is the "jet ski" type vessel behind and to the left of the fireboat...can anyone comment on what that is?

JayDV · 02-26-2008, 10:06 AM

I remember those skimmers (called hydroplanes) skipping along the lake in relatively calm waters. They were used mostly by kids and the speed governing was the size of the motor. I believe 10 or 15 hp in the early to mid 60's mostly because of the weight of the motors. They were so much fun back then, but even though the speed was less than 25 mph I'm sure there are several safety features violated (at that age and that low in the water it was really moving). One kid per boat, center steeringwheel, small engines (usually Mercs)

They are still being built, and the horsepower has increased' here is a link where several photos show the assembly process. The skimmer is the bottom right photo.

http://www.glen-l.com/

AC2717 · 02-26-2008, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KonaChick

What captures my attention most about this pic is the "jet ski" type vessel behind and to the left of the fireboat...can anyone comment on what that is?

Even more still no life jackets on anyone anywhere

GWC... · 02-26-2008, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KonaChick

What captures my attention most about this pic is the "jet ski" type vessel behind and to the left of the fireboat...can anyone comment on what that is?

Hope this helps...

trfour · 02-26-2008, 11:02 AM

Hard to tell what that is directly behind the small hydroplane. ... Doesn't look like any jetski that I've ever seen.

Weirs guy · 02-26-2008, 12:14 PM

Pretty sure thats a cigarette hanging out of flannel-fire-boys mouth. Hope he didn't inhale any of the smoke from the boat fire!

SIKSUKR · 02-27-2008, 09:49 AM

I had one those little hydro plane boats when I was a kid.Mine had a 15 hp merc I believe.We called them "pumpkin seeds".

dan · 02-27-2008, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayDV

I remember those skimmers (called hydroplanes) skipping along the lake in relatively calm waters. They were used mostly by kids and the speed governing was the size of the motor. I believe 10 or 15 hp in the early to mid 60's mostly because of the weight of the motors. They were so much fun back then, but even though the speed was less than 25 mph I'm sure there are several safety features violated (at that age and that low in the water it was really moving). One kid per boat, center steeringwheel, small engines (usually Mercs)

They are still being built, and the horsepower has increased' here is a link where several photos show the assembly process. The skimmer is the bottom right photo.

http://www.glen-l.com/

Boy does that bring back old memories. In 62 I built one in my grandfathers cellar. I was to young or to dumb to ck and see if I could get it out when it was finished. After a lot of yanking and tugging I got it out. I wound up selling it because I could not afford a motor. Sure wish I could have driven it once though.

mcdude · 02-27-2008, 12:43 PM

They kind of remind me of the Penn Yan Swifties I saw at the Wolfeboro Antique and Classic Boat Show a few years back.....???

same thing? bigger motor?

Just Sold · 02-27-2008, 04:13 PM

In 1963 I used my 9' Starcraft aluminum "jon" boat. I took my 3 HP Evinrude off and put a 5.5 HP Johnson on the back from my friend John Minihan's boat. I got up to speed* very quickly while sitting between the 2 seats. I passed a 16' boat with a 40 or 45 HP which was at full throttle like it was sitting still

. Based on a typical speed for that boat I was doing over 30 MPH in a low sided 9' boat. This was on the west side of Alton Bay just past the Boulder Lodges.

*(When you are <90 lbs soaking wet you could get that boat to fly.)

John A. Birdsal will remember that boat which I got in 62 after my old wood row boat http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...560&ppuser=628
took on more water that it displaced. And I still have it at my brothers in N. Reading, MA.

KBoater · 02-27-2008, 10:24 PM

The Pen Yan Swiftee was 12" which is much bigger than the hydroplanes. I grew up with a Swiftee.

02-25-2008, 03:43 PM	#1
searchlight_for_rent Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Where is this now? In the Gallery - mishaps section there is a picture of the Alton FD DUKW. The picture has to be from the 50's or early 60's Anyone know where the DUKW is now? Thanks, Bill

02-26-2008, 10:06 AM	#5
JayDV Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fairfield, CT & island vacation Posts: 97 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I remember those days I remember those skimmers (called hydroplanes) skipping along the lake in relatively calm waters. They were used mostly by kids and the speed governing was the size of the motor. I believe 10 or 15 hp in the early to mid 60's mostly because of the weight of the motors. They were so much fun back then, but even though the speed was less than 25 mph I'm sure there are several safety features violated (at that age and that low in the water it was really moving). One kid per boat, center steeringwheel, small engines (usually Mercs) They are still being built, and the horsepower has increased' here is a link where several photos show the assembly process. The skimmer is the bottom right photo. http://www.glen-l.com/ Last edited by JayDV; 02-26-2008 at 10:32 AM. Reason: more info

02-26-2008, 11:02 AM	#8
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Hard to tell what that is directly behind the small hydroplane. ... Doesn't look like any jetski that I've ever seen. __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

02-26-2008, 12:14 PM	#9
Weirs guy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Pretty sure thats a cigarette hanging out of flannel-fire-boys mouth. Hope he didn't inhale any of the smoke from the boat fire! __________________ Is it bikeweek yet? Now?

02-27-2008, 09:49 AM	#10
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	I had one those little hydro plane boats when I was a kid.Mine had a 15 hp merc I believe.We called them "pumpkin seeds". __________________ SIKSUKR Last edited by SIKSUKR; 02-29-2008 at 11:14 AM.

02-25-2008, 06:03 PM	#2
jayymarr Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	I believe it was sold at auction , and purchased by one of the partners of BOSTON DUCK TOURS. This has to be back at least ten years or more.

02-26-2008, 04:08 AM	#3
NightWing Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 410 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	The boats are not displaying bow numbers, so that means the shot is prior to 1989.

02-26-2008, 09:44 AM	#4
KonaChick Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 518 Thanks: 19 Thanked 62 Times in 15 Posts	What captures my attention most about this pic is the "jet ski" type vessel behind and to the left of the fireboat...can anyone comment on what that is?

02-27-2008, 12:43 PM	#12
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,361 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,044 Times in 490 Posts	They kind of remind me of the Penn Yan Swifties I saw at the Wolfeboro Antique and Classic Boat Show a few years back.....??? same thing? bigger motor?

02-27-2008, 04:13 PM	#13
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,612 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 433 Times in 209 Posts	Who Needed A Hydro Plane? In 1963 I used my 9' Starcraft aluminum "jon" boat. I took my 3 HP Evinrude off and put a 5.5 HP Johnson on the back from my friend John Minihan's boat. I got up to speed* very quickly while sitting between the 2 seats. I passed a 16' boat with a 40 or 45 HP which was at full throttle like it was sitting still . Based on a typical speed for that boat I was doing over 30 MPH in a low sided 9' boat. This was on the west side of Alton Bay just past the Boulder Lodges. (When you are <90 lbs soaking wet you could get that boat to fly.) John A. Birdsal will remember that boat which I got in 62 after my old wood row boat http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...560&ppuser=628 took on more water that it displaced. And I still have it at my brothers in N. Reading, MA. __________________ Just Sold* At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

02-27-2008, 10:24 PM	#14
KBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 521 Thanks: 10 Thanked 29 Times in 15 Posts	Swiftee The Pen Yan Swiftee was 12" which is much bigger than the hydroplanes. I grew up with a Swiftee. __________________ Home Permanently in NH