Story—C.R.Rae Pictures—C.R. Rae, John Vorhies, jr. At MasterCraft boat manufacturing, Donnie Brown has the title of Test Technician but, he refers to himself as the “crash test dummy”. He got the job because he plays ice hockey. That may sound a little strange taking a hockey player and putting him out in the ocean to…
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Most of you have probably heard of Roy Rogers and his famous horse Trigger but, how many of you know he was part owner of a boat company? Jeff Scott was one of the boat owners that displayed his boat and memorabilia at the North Coast Ohio Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society’s…
DetailsNote: Picture and Story by C.R. Rae For boat owners, Bud and Ginger Long, it all began in a bar in Alpena, Michigan, the local bar where “everyone knew your name”. The Long’s classic boat, a 1959 Chris Craft, is named “First Date” and the name fits perfectly for the couple that has now been…
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Early Winter Ladies’ Day Knot Tying Seminar The Portage Lakes Sea Scouts of Ship 5001 will teach us the “knots”! The North Coast Ohio chapter of the ACBS is sponsoring the learning luncheon for the ladies. Please join us for an afternoon of fun and learning. Brunch will be served. When: November 17th from 11:00-3:00…
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“Elizabeth Marie” For Lakemore, Ohio resident Kyle Henline it wasn’t about having a boat to take to shows but, to have a boat for family time. “We use it,” said Kyle. “It is not really a show piece. We take it out every week and run it. It is a small block Chevy so the…
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DetailsEarly registration discounts end soon! On August 1st, the registration price will increase from $49 to $69 per person and the boat registration price will increase from $65 to $95 per boat. What is Boat the Blue? It is The Antique and Classic Boat Society Annual Meeting and International Boat Show to be held in…
DetailsImagine my surprise when as a novice to boating I found out that “Brightwork” referred to the varnished wood on a boat. It’s easy to display that showroom shine on your boat when it is in the dock at a show or even getting ready for a run to the neighborhood marina for an ice…
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