WHEN WE VISITED the impressive Mikkelson Collection Museum in Willmar, Minnesota back in 2010 (after the well doc… Read more
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“Splash Back Sunday” What’s In A Name? “Dork” – A 1948 Chris-Craft Racing Runabout From California

THis “Splash Back Story” is for “Tim” in yesterdays comment section. Keep the jabs coming Tim, we got answers for them all! HA Here is the story on ‘DORK̶… Read more
SPLASH BACK SATURDAY- Classic Fiberglass Shootout, Two Big Guns From The 70’s – Century Arabian vs Chris-Craft XK-19

This story is from 2011 and generated over 200 comments! We love a shoot out! Join the comment train!
By the late 1960’s and early 1970’s the fiberglass boat business was growing q… Read more
2016 Gull Lake Classic Boat Show – Open To The Public

Bob Herrboldt and Mariann Montagne & crew arrive at the show on Friday in “Baby Cakes” proudly flying the Century pennant.
THE GULL LAKE CLASSIC BOAT SHOW IN MINNESOTA alway… Read more
Live-ish From The Indian Lake, Ohio ACBS Chapter 18th Annual Vintage Boat And Car Show

The great view from the bridge looking back at the show area at Russell’s Point Harbor, under the blue Ohio sky.
FELLOW WOODY BOATERS BRIAN FOGARTY AND HIS DAD MIKE had every vantage poin… Read more
Muskoka Shop Tour Part 2 – Courtesy Of Mike Gridley at PowerBoat TV

Mike Gridley starts the classic boat segments on PowerBoat TV with a visit to Duke’s in Port Carling. (Photo PowerBoat TV)
STAYING WITH YESTERDAY’S THEME from the Toronto ACBS S… Read more
Late Live-ish Report From The 2016 Toronto ACBS Spring Tour

A radical wooden hydroplane built in the 1930’s by Minett Shields – but designed by Ventnor, on display at Gary Clark’s boat shop in Gravenhurst, Ontario.
WE ALWAYS LOOK F… Read more
The Bob Speltz Legacy Lives On At The Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum

Chris-Craft Silver Arrow “Topsy” on display at the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum. (Jim Arneson photo)
The Bob Speltz Legacy Lives On
At The Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum
S… Read more