![]() 2020 But of course things changed, and there would be no flights or hotels or runabout bicycles handed from one unsanitized tourist to another. Hopkins, The Christian Science Monitor, From johnboats and small runabouts right down to kayaks, canoes, and even one-man pontoons and cata-rafts, there’s a rod holder that can turn any small boat into a fishing-catching machine. These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'runabout.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.Isn’t amazing that Canadian classic boats have travelled to many parts of the world? Arne B. ![]() from Hamburg Germany, sent us these photos of his 1950, 20 foot Port Carling SeaBird, apparently needing construction plans for some “refitting”. We referred him to the Muskoka Boat and Heritage Centre. This gorgeous SeaBird doesn’t look like it needs ANYTHING! Arne cruises his boat on the Elbe River. It was purchased in 2010 after a restoration by Classic Boat Amsterdam. No-one is sure how the SeaBird arrived in Europe! (See photos below)Ĭongratulations to Peter L. Working with plans from CompuMarine in British Columbia, Peter recently completed a two year sailboat project. Where there’s a will, there’s a way! (see photos below) Using locally sourced cedar-strip for the hull and mahogany for gunwales and the mast step, Peter completed the job with cloth and epoxy, inside and out, for a maintenance free, long lasting vessel. Our congratulations to Jeremy Fowler and his crew at Duke’s Boat shop in Port Carling, Ontario. Jeremy has saved this historic boat works and building from a very uncertain future. Apparently it produces few runs, provides a smooth, uniform coat distribution and it actually works! Who would have believed a rubber wiper could double as a varnish brush? Obviously, there’s more than one way to solve a problem! Check out the new features of Duke’s in the video link below.Ĭheck out this different approach to varnishing (photo taken at Clayton’s Antique Boat Museum). ![]() In Port Carling Ontario, work continues on Miss Canada IV in Tom Adam’s workshop. The latest installation will make the race boat a real “heavy-weight”! Enjoy the link below. Quincy Illinois: The 12th annual Quincy Classic Boat and Outboard Show concluded recently. This year’s show brought in over fifty classic wood and fibreglass boats. The Show is considered the premier Midwest region event. Video: Quincy Classic Boat and Outboard Show Each one of the boats comes with its own story. The Lake Tahoe Concours D’Elegance This year’s theme was the Riva, but you’ll see video of Miss Catalina VI and Rum Runner, a Hugh Saint 37ft dual engine commuter, T_44 Wildhorses, a 650hp gentleman’s racer, some beautiful triple cockpit Garwood Launches, a couple of Chris Craft Racing runabouts in various hull colours, a Chris Craft Capri, Continental, and various Riva Aquaramas. This is a great pictorial overview of the show. (Click on the link below) Miss Catalina VI and Rum Runner Alpha Z is considered to be one of the greatest wooden boats ever built and it is a gorgeous boat. It was built by Van Dam boats in MI, and it is now nested in Monaco. ![]() Alpha Z (See photo below)įine craftsmanship at Stancraft Boats has enabled the total restoration of these two beauties below: Here is a link to Alpha Z and her time in Monaco. Hot, steamy weather accompanied the ACBS boat show, in Clayton, this past August. (First of two parts)Ĭlick here for Antique Wooden Boat for Saleįine craftsmanship at Stancraft Boats has enabled the total restoration of these two beauties below: Hot, steamy weather accompanied the ACBS boat show, in Clayton, this past August. (First Please enjoy Clayton Boat Show, (2012), Part II, below Visitors were awed with the magnificent display of “woodies” on land, in the water and the Museum. ![]()
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