Woods & Water II Preview Part 4: Even MORE Pre-Events
Ohhhhhhh John, it’s time to put away the boats. John, come back John.
And just when you thought Rabbit would run out of steam. There is even more moreness. One could say the event is ENmorness. Sorry Rabbit, I know, I know, that one stunk up the fist couple paragraphs. I am so sorry…;NOT!
Woods & Water II Preview Part 4: Even MORE Pre-Events
Thanks to Steve Lapkin for the images today.
Before my obligatory supper club tome, we had finished the Sunday night Welcome Party at Bar Harbor and had spent two glorious days cruising the vast Whitefish Chain. But now it’s Wednesday of Woods & Water and week and we’re just getting started, fellow woody boaters.
On Wednesday you’ll have the opportunity to take a luxury coach from the Brainerd Lakes northwest to the Alexandria region of Minnesota lake country and the Legacy of the Lakes Museum, where we’ll have a tour, special presentation, and lunch. This beautiful and fascinating museum celebrates the shared memories and experiences of Minnesota lake life, with impressive Gar Wood and Chris Craft collections as well as a focus on Minnesota boat makers and resort history. It’s a ride, but worth it. And you’ll be among friends.
Wednesday night is one of those events not to be missed: The ACBS Welcome Reception at John Allen’s jaw-dropping dryland boathouse, Fort Mahogany. As you might expect, it’s sold out. But if you’re registered, it will truly be a night to remember. Fort Mahogany is just a short drive up the road from Bar Harbor. This Adirondack style haven hosts Allen’s vast collection of vintage boats and cars. You’ll rub shoulders with your ACBS pals, and everywhere you turn will be awesomeness.
Thursday morning some of you will get down to business at Madden’s Resort for the ACBS Annual Board Meeting. But for those who can get away, we’ll be back to Bar Harbor for the Gull Lake cruise. Again, not to be missed. Followed by lunch at your own at Bar Harbor. It will also be the day to park your boat at your show slip.
That evening, we hope you’ve signed up for the Water Ski Show and cocktails back at Maddens. By the way, even if you haven’t booked a room at Maddens it’s a must see. It’s one of those classic “up north” resorts that countless Minnesota families go back to again and again. With a spa, championship golf courses, and plenty of other activities to fit between the boating.
What a week!
Glad to see that at least one of the Michigan gang is there. Thanks Rabbit and Matt for the schedule.
If this wasn’t such cool stuff. I would accuse you of milking it Matt, but this is good stuff Thanks once again Rabbit
RABBIT RULES. MATT TOO
Hmmm, Let’s see which boat should I get out today and play with? Decisions, decisions. Unfortunately, I don’t have that problem because none of mine are running.
Not running? How about my dilemma? My boathouse garage door torsion spring just broke. The door itself is very heavy galvanized steel due to the need for strength against the winter winds. Fixing this will require that I build a scaffolding across the door opening. Repairing a spring on a regular auto garage is a chore, but for a boathouse, I’m doomed. So my Chris Craft is running but I’m held hostage to a broken garage door. And the Garage store doesn’t open until after the Holiday.
Ouch, be sure and use long enough rods to stick into the “windup donut” (or whatever you call it) when you go to preload the new spring after you replace it . But sounds like you know how to do it already. I’m not sure where your hoathouse is located but in building one on Lake Muskoka Ontario Canada we installed sunbrella canvas doors on a 6 stall boathouse. 5 doors were 10′ and one was 16′. We had the canvas sewn up like a roman shade with 4 pockets sewn in the width of the door. We installed standard garage door tracks and slid EMT tubing in the pockets with the garage door rollers in each end. Then we had rope pulls on pulleys to pull it up like a shade. We tied the bottom roller/pipe down to a screwed in eye in the deck for the winter and never had one blow out. Didn’t need a garage door opener, just pulled the rope on the pulley. Can elaborate more detail if you desire. This boathouse was in a cove facing east, so somewhat protected.
I have never been to Lake Muskoka area but have seen pictures. Appears to be a very serene place and I know that this area has a huge Maritime Heritage, perhaps more so than Algonac. Your Boathouse door setup sounds great, I picture it perfectly from your description. It must enhance the historical presence very nicely that preserves the look and feel of the era of our woody culture.
Unfortunately, my boathouse is on the North Channel of the St Clair river system. Modern times has ruined any old-style marine culture here in Algonac Michigan. The Weekend Warriors in their 40 plus footers tear up the Channel with their wakes that echo off the steel seawalls. With a four-post cradle style hoist I have no chance of launching or returning once the weekend idiot parade begins. Once out of the cradle I need to lift it up out of harm’s way; else the cradle will get trashed from all the wake once I’m gone boating. I have a remote-control hoist just like the garage door opener, so once out I can leave and return without an extra docking maneuver. Attached is picture from inside my boathouse.
Steve, As usual, great pix!
Mahalo Russ