ACBS International Boat Show Coeur d'Alene ID September 19-21

So we had a little challenge as to which of us would be first to web with the boat show information from Idaho. I'm not sure if I am, but I bet I'll find out in a hurry! Left to right, back row: Chris Schmaltz, Hagerty Insurance; Steve Lapkin, Teamriva; Carla Gernhofer, Hagerty Insurance; Diana and Captain Jim Shotwell, ACBS Board Member; Jill Day, and Dave Bortner, Mahogany Bay. We had a blast on the lake cruise/buffet.

The Ploetners from New Jersey, boarding the cruise. Left to right, Don II, Don, and Madeline.

Beautiful 1937 25' Chris-Craft Deluxe runabout "Seabiscuit" belonging to our friend and customer, Jim McGrath.

My favorite of the show, 1941 30' Gar Wood Sedan, with Scripps V-12, "HaPike".

Here's me, giving out the first annual Mahogany Bay Preservation award for the best preserved original boat of the show. The award went to "O Danny Boy", a 1929 26' Chris- Craft belonging to Bernie and Carol Atkinson of Lake Tahoe. This boat won the preservation award at the ACBS show on Lake Tahoe in 2006. It is powered by its original Chris-Craft A-70 V-8 enigne, still floats on its original bottom, and, Best of all, the Atkinsons use it! All the time!

Water Test

Another tough day at Mahogany Bay!

The Elizabeth J...1897 32' Davis Dry Dock Glass Window launch. Water tested today, September 26 on Lake Minnetonka. Kjerstin says I have to start blogging, in fact, she's been blog-nagging me relentlessly.

Here's Cap'n Nate at the helm, shop manager Jess Isakson to port, and Tony Eastlack on the starboard side. Two bells, ahead half, Cap'n!

This boat is powered with a forties Chrysler six cylinder, with 2:1 reduction.

Very cool helm station. The chain in the foreground is part of the steering mechanism.

Ahoy!

Dave

33rd Annual BSLOL Boat Rendezvous

Join us this weekend for the 33rd annual Bob Speltz Land-o-Lakes Antique Boat Show.

We'll be at Maynard's Restaurant in Excelsior, MN, on Saturday the 6th - the show begins at 10 AM and will conclude at 4 PM that afternoon. This is a great time to come out and see several of the wooden beauties that make their home on Lake Minnetonka, and two of the best from Mahogany Bay.

Admission is free, though the BSLOL Chapter is asking for donations for the food shelf.

You'll have a chance to vote for the People's Choice Award as you view over forty different vessels and enjoy a day on the docks.

Stop by - we'd love to see you.