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Old 07-09-2014, 04:05 PM   #1
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I am hoping someone will be able to help me out here. Pictured is a long and narrow lake boat named the "Weownit" from the 1920-1940 era. It was owned by my great uncle who had a camp near Lee's Mills, Moultonborough, and is pictured passing Little Pine Island. It's length is somewhere between 26-30 feet plus or minus. It was powered by a Ford one cylinder inboard motor. I would be interested in who manufactured the boat or any other history one might provide. Thanks!
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Old 07-21-2014, 09:41 AM   #2
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There were a few builders in the area. Johnson Lakers comes to mind. Check with some folks in the are who have been around for a few generations. Trexler's may be helpful, also Melvin Village Marina. Merrill or Jeff Fay at Fay's Boat Yard would be a good source. Also, check with Antique Boat Museum in Wolfeboro and go to the Antique Boat & Car Show in Meredith on July 26. Bring any photo's and you will meet plenty of antique boaters who may be able to help out.
Good luck. Great photo.
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Old 07-21-2014, 03:23 PM   #3
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Had a neighbor, in the 60's, who owned one. It looked like this...

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1913...s#.U812kbH5clQ
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Old 07-21-2014, 04:04 PM   #4
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That looks like a great boat to take a nice relaxing cruise in. Maybe not but it looks it.
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Thanks all for the helpful comments. Will follow up on all suggestions.

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Goodhue Hawkins in Wolfeboro built lakers that looked like that. They have quite a history.
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Goodhue Hawkins in Wolfeboro built lakers that looked like that. They have quite a history.
Here's a little of that history here.... http://goodhueandhawkins.com/about-g...ailed-history/


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Looks very much like this:

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...420#post229420
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Check out diver111s video of the boat he recently dove on under in the forum.
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