Story and photos by Paul Scorza
My wife (and kids) think I am nuts.
My wife (and kids) think I am nuts.
My “fleet” ranges from 10-14 boats depending on when you catch me. I have loved boats since I was a little kid. Below is a pic of a 1960 Glasspar, owned by family friends, in 1969 with me riding in it on the Hudson River in Red Hook, NY.
I loved boats then as I do now, and boats from that time period hold a special place in my heart. Hence the reason all the boats I buy and restore are from those years of growing up on the river.
My first restoration was when I graduated from college and wanted my own boat. I loved Sea Rays from when we used to visit lake George every summer and the lake was full of them. I found a 1970 Sea Ray, 24ft cuddly full of tomato plants in a field. I bought it and proceeded to restore it over the next 9 months. I used it for a few years and then traded it for a newer boat. We then always had a family boat for the wife and kids.
My next restoration was many years later when my dad passed away and I needed something to keep busy. He loved Chris Crafts, so I figured why not find one that needs restoring and take it from there. I restored a 22ft 1955 Continental which I still have and will always have. I named it after my dad.
Next, I actually found that exact yellow boat in the picture below from 1969 rotting away in an owner’s backyard and offered to buy it. I restored it and still have it. That really got me going on finding old boats and bringing them back to life. Sometimes I sell a few of them, but mostly I have my favorites and keep them. They have to be seaworthy and run, as every one of my boats goes out for a cruise at least a few times a year.
Below is a picture taken on a day when the whole fleet was afloat. It looks like a lot of friends and family having lots of fun!
“My favorite thing to do is go out with my wife and take a nice early evening cruise on one of my restored oldies.”
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Hi I am looking for a Barnes Shark if anyone has one for sale please email me thanks. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
I have info on an old centurian post we had that boat I got pics green on olive green
New to the site but love old stuff. Quick question,, I have a 2nd owner 1961 Lone Star Vacationer in 98% original condition. I live in North Texas and was wondering where to get a fair appraisal of it's value
Hi Mike, I believe the steering wheel is an Attwood ? Many boat manufacturers used them, so that won't help IDing the boat.
Don't give up the search ! I thought Ancarrow because he made some wild boats, but I don't think that's it
Don't give up the search ! I thought Ancarrow because he made some wild boats, but I don't think that's it
Any idea where to start to figure out brand or year?
How about ideas from the steering wheel?
I'd hate to junk it.
Mike
How about ideas from the steering wheel?
I'd hate to junk it.
Mike
Thanks, Dwight, I need to figure out what it is first.
Hello, I'm new to the site and need help figuring this boat out. No hull numbers, no ID plate inside and no registration numbers on the bow. It was a gift
Sorry haven't been on in quite a while but have you tried Discount Marine Parts out of Bark River MD?
www.discount-marine-parts.com
They have the story on the motors and have some parts, maybe not what you need but they might be able to help locate them. Like CHuck said alos, AOMCI. If you join there's probably a forum or someone on there who can help.
Bob
Bob
have you tried contacting the antique outboard motor club yet ? They may be able to assist you to find impellers?
www.aomci.org/
www.aomci.org/
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