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Issue 1, 2016 www.heartland-classics.org

• Ports of Call and New Members – 3 • Hot Springs Classic Event– 14 What's Inside: • Restoration Workshop Preview – 4 • ACBS Quarterly Meeting – 15 • Member Profile Jack & Cheryl Hartwig– 6-7 • Classic Outboards – 16-17 • Restoration Saga – 8-11 • What’s In a Name? – 18 • Heartland Wins Best Display at OKC Winter • Fairfield Bay Marina Editorial – 20 Boat Show – 12 • Trading Dock – 22-23 From the Helm Chapter Board of Directors By Mike Langhorne Class of 2016 Jack Pryor - Adair, OK 'm looking forward to serving Bill Buchanan - Conway, AR [email protected] [email protected] I Heartland Classics as Presi- Class of 2018 dent in 2016. We have started this Chuck Gibbs - Tulsa, OK Alex Barry - Neodesha, KS year with a very nice honor for the [email protected] [email protected] best booth award in our first show- Kevin Hogan - Olathe, KS John Davenport - Mena, AR ing at the 61st Annual Oklahoma [email protected] [email protected] City Boat Show. Dan Diehl, has a great line up for Heartland's Restoration Class of 2017 Rafe Hunsucker - Broken Arrow, OK Fred Burban - Hot Springs [email protected] th Workshop on February 20 . The Hot Springs Classic will be [email protected] held on April 7th on Lake Ouachita with some beautiful views and great food at restaurants we have not yet visited. Dick Moist - Springfield, MO [email protected]

Our fun filled Classics Cruisin event on Table Rock Lake will be held in early June. Heartland has received an invitation to par- ticipate in Surf the Bay at the Fairfield Bay Marina on Greers Ferry Lake on June 17th. Heartland Classics Chapter Officers

President Restoration Workshop We plan to wind down the year with the and Chrome Mike Langhorne Dan Diehl Boat Show on Grand Lake in September and the ACBS Inter- (501) 318-7666 (918) 230-4508 national Show will take place on Lake Tahoe in late September.

1st Vice President Hot Springs Classic

I sincerely hope that you can enjoy this year's events as I have in N Mike Yancey Mike Langhorne years past. (918) 409-7801 (501) 318-7666

2nd Vice President Classics Cruisin’ Table Rock Chuck Gibbs Don Parker Mike Langhorne (918) 645-9000 (402) 770-5400 President Heartland Classics 2016 Secretary Mahogany & Chrome Boat Show Melanie Hunsucker TBD (918) 355-9024 (703) 609-9812

Treasurer Ship’s Store Issue 1, 2016 Articles & Photography Karon Wheat Becky Caddell (918) 787-5434 (417) 858-3260 Mike Langhorne, Kathy Parker, Forrest Bryant, Brent Howard, Membership Media Contact Jack Hartwig, Mike Yancey, Leola Kay Trimble and Damon Johns Kathy Parker John Thompson Cover Photo by Brent Howard (402) 202-3433 (417) 839-9075 1947 Chris Craft Double Stateroom Forward 36' owned by Brent Howard of Grand Lake, OK Past President & Webmaster Nominating Brent is currently restoring this cruiser. George Reaves Mike Yancey (918) 296-9359 (918) 409-7801

Mahogany & Chrome Safety/Education Forrest Bryant: Editor Bruce Turpin Welcome to our New Chapter Members [email protected] (417) 337-0621 (816) 896-1818 Buddy and Sherri Butler Midwest City, OK Youth Director Kelli Dorrell: Art Director 1940 Chris Craft 19’ Barrel Back Chick Wheat [email protected] (918) 787-5434 Bill Murphy Tulsa, OK (913) 244-2981

Mark Sandusky Edmond, OK 1976 Cobalt 18

2 Ports of Call 2016

Restoration Workshop February 20, 2016 PROPS Brent Howard's Shop, Ketchum, OK

Hot Springs Classic April 7, 8, 9, 2016 & RUDDERS Mountain Harbor Resort, Lake Ouachita, AR

Classics Cruisin' Table Rock Lake June 2, 3, 4, 5, 2016 Restoration & Repair of Rock Lane Resort, Branson, MO classic wooden boats. We also have a selection of Mahogany and Chrome Boat Show wooden boat projects and parts. September 9, 10, 2016 Arrowhead Yacht Club, Grand Lake, OK

International ACBS Meeting and Show Sept. 21-24, 2016 Village at Squaw Valley & Lake Tahoe, CA

Non Heartland Classics Events

Keels & Wheels Concours D' Elegance NEW DATE FOR 2016 April 23-24, 2016 Seabrook, TX

Surf the Bay June 17, 2016 Fairfield Bay Marina, Greers Ferry Lake

To submit videos or photos for the website or facebook contact Webmaster: George Reaves A Division of PLUS HART 1-800-472-4551 Diving & Salvage, Inc. Autobody Shop Supplies & Supplies USCG Captain Terry Hart Industrial , Paints & Equipment 573-365-3382 | 573-216-1600 The Reliable Single Source for All Your Finishing Needs Lake Ozark, Missouri 65049 Bob Blonstein, President 603 E. 4th Street, Stover, MO 65078 www.paintsplus.com www.hartdivingandsalvage.com 3 HEARTLAND CLASSICS RESTORATION WORKSHOP

Heartland Classics Chapter will hold its an- SOME OF THE TOPICS WILL BE: nual Restoration Workshop Saturday, February Zebra Mussel Infestation Impact on Boaters 20th at Brent Howard's shop near Ketchum, OK Get an update about our local Ecosystems. from 9 am to 3 pm. The Judging Process and Hands-on Practice How does the process help you learn about your own boat? Registration for the whole day is $20.00. That in- And then actually judge a boat! cludes coffee and donuts for breakfast, a hot lunch Restoration Process of “Class of 47” with salad and drink, and lots of sharing of infor- including 5200 Bottom mation and know-how. This is a great event! One of Brent’s boats has new frames and keels. – Learn how it was done. Oil – discussion of pros and cons of modern oil in old engines. Think of a or technique that you can share Laminating and gluing – even with oily with the group. Unsafe Practice of Using Auto Parts on Boats What’s the difference? And there will be a SWAP MEET with proceeds Too often done on electrical and fuel systems. going to the chapter. What can you bring for Riveting with Copper Fasteners for Boats the Swap Meet? Hundreds have gone into Dan’s Riva project and many lapstrake boats use this method. Invite your buddies to come along! Next Generation Marine Fuels Mark Piatt from GEVO Company will explain the advantages of Isobutanol. Directions: From Hwy 82 (north of Langley, but south of the Ketchum turn) turn east on Before Feb. 15th please send a E 350 Rd. for .7 mi. Turn south on S. 4468 Rd. reservation for you and guest(s) to: for .7 mi, past Dead End sign. Shop will be Dan Diehl on the right. email: [email protected] 1855 N. | Jenks, OK 74037 or call (918) 230-4508 Directions & Updates @ www.heartland-classics.org

Send or bring $20/person. Checks should be written to Heartland Classics. We ask that you BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR.

If the weather is iffy – call Dan! We plan to move the workshop to the following Saturday if weather does not permit on the 20th. 4 Next Generation Marine Fuels from Gevo

Better for your boat. Better for the environment. Isobutanol is a new bio-fuel that is superior to ethanol as a blend component in marine fuels as it does not mix with water. In addition to not mixing with water, Isobuta- nol has an octane rating of about 104 and RVP of about 4.5. So when blended with clear gas, it provides an oc- tane boost while lowering blend RVP. In short, Isobuta- nol solves the concerns many boats have with ethanol blended gasoline.

Advantanges of Marine Fuel with Isobutanol • Higher energy content • Approximately 30% more energy than ethanol • Elimination of phase separation issues • Reduced emissions – Better for the environment • Increased octane • Reduced water solubility issues

Check out the website for additional information on Gevo & Isobutanol www.gevo.com

Also, a representative will be on the program at the Restoration Workshop on February 20th.

Some think of restoring boats as restoring runabouts. At Howard Classic Boats we re- store and work on cruisers as well as runabouts and utilities. We also restore steel and aluminum Chris Craft Cruisers from 31' to 42'

Our number one commitment is to preserve and advance the enjoyment of Antique and Classic Boats. Restoration Minor to Major Repairs and General Services • from the keel up including wood or steel replace- We are now in our new fa- ment, finish, engine, wiring and mechanical items. 250' of covered docks used for boats waiting to go cility, with 6,000 feet Single Item to the shop, service that can be accomplished in of space to better serve you. • Refinish, 5200 Bottom job, hull or , the water and for visitors to visit the shop. We invite you to come by for engine, electrical and mechanical a tour.

Contact Howard Classic Boats Facility: 35602 S. 4467 Rd., Vinita, OK 74301 Visit our new website: www.howardclassicboats.com Telephone: 918-782-1855, 918-693-1855 Email: [email protected] Fax: 918-782-9026

5 Member Profile JACK and CHERYL HARTWIG St. Charles, MO

Life Long Itch for Wooden Boat Finally Gets Scratched!

s members of the Antique and Clas- nally going through a box of old pictures Missouri. Those were the days when 15’ Asic Boat Society, how many of us I got one of the “simple” highlights of my boats were more than adequate for com- have been standing by our boats at one life. This long forgotten picture was of two fortable rides on all of the major lakes of our shows and an onlooker, after ad- men and two young boys in a Chris Craft and rivers. I regret to say that I feel that miring our prized possession, asks “how runabout. One man was the “captain” of is no longer true, but time does march on. did you get interested in wooden boats”? the boat, as designated by his hat, the I would guess most of us have been asked other man was my father. The two young As our children reached their teenage this question. I would also guess the an- boys were my older brother and myself years, and wanted to bring along friends, swers to this question are pretty much ready to head out on the lake. I really did the need for a bigger boat became appar- the same; we admire the classic lines not make up this ride in a dream and it ent. Our next boat was an 18’ Glastron and beautiful finish of wood, we would really will stay in my memory forever. I/O powered by a six cylinder Chevrolet like to own a more unique craft than a engine. The days on the river continued standard modern boat, but probably the and so did the weekends and vacations on most common answer is it brings back lakes, but we opted for hotels rather than memories from an earlier time in our camping. We also expanded the choice of life that was days filled with fun skim- lakes into Illinois and Kentucky. As the ming over lakes and rivers in a wooden kids reached their later teenage years the boat. My answers to this question would boating interest for two of our children certainly overlap the first two but I did began to wane, but for our youngest son not spend hardly any of my youth in a it was as strong as ever. Then “a funny wooden classic. I did have lots of fun on thing happened on the way to the lake”, the water but my early youth, during the it was felt that it would be more fun to 50s, was spent in metal “john boats”, and have friends along rather than mom and my teenage years, in the 60s, was pretty dad. Could any of us who have had teen- much the end of the wooden boat years. agers imagine this happening? I say this mostly “tongue in cheek” because I did Having said this I do have a significant My first ride in a Chris Craft when I was 5 years understand their feelings. But a combina- recollection of a ride in a wooden classic. old, I am the boy looking over the side, my tion of this waning interest and multiple father is in front of me, my brother is in the I was about five years old and our family middle and somewhat covered by windshield mishaps with “wing dams” on the river was on a short vacation at the Lake of that caused our insurance to skyrocket, the Ozarks. We were at the dam by the My teenage years were spent with friends put a second hold on our boating life. “strip” and apparently you could pay for in fiberglass boats on the Mississippi riv- a ride in a Chris Craft runabout. We went er. But as life went on my boating had to As the years past the wanderlust for boats for a ride and for whatever reason this take a break. Marriage, children, family never went away but was definitely put adventure stuck in the memory of a very responsibilities and work took higher pri- on the “back burner”. The boating urge young boy. As my adult years went by ority for a number years. But the boat- moved from secondary thoughts to “front and my interest in wooden classics grew ing bug never died and when the kids got and center” when Cheryl and I took our I would relate this story to those that old enough to also enjoy this passion, next big life step and bought a lake house. asked about my interest in wooden boats. boats again became part of our life. We We originally looked at the major lakes bought our first family boat which was in Missouri, but because of their heavy But over the years, like many things from a 15’ fiberglass Larson with a Mercury boat traffic and their significant travel our distant past, I began to question outboard. My wife Cheryl, our children distance from our main house, we opted whether that ride really did happen the Jeff, Jill and Craig, and myself experi- for a small private lake development that way I remembered, or did it actually hap- enced many fun filled days on the river was much less busy and much closer to pen at all? Several years after my mother and many fun filled weekends and vaca- our home. This became the perfect op- had passed on, I got my answer. While fi- tions camping on the lakes throughout portunity to scratch that “life long itch” 6 for a wooden boat. We bought a 1963 15’ I then became the guy on the lake with two My thoughts returned to building a boat Thompson Sea Mate with a 50 hp Mercury wooden boats. This of course leads to the from scratch and I became intrigued with outboard. Since this was my first project I next logical step which is if you have two cedar strip construction. I got plans from only performed cosmetic upgrades; strip, boats, why not get three! My wife of course Compumarine for their 12’ Fisherman. stain, varnish, paint, and redo uphol- failed to see this logic when I found my The method for building the boat is very stery. The boat came out really nice look- next “dream” boat which was my life long similar to that of a cedar strip canoe but ing and at the lake we became the peo- desired Chris Craft. It did not help when the shape is that of a boat. It can take up ple with that neat old wooden boat. The she the boat had no decks, no tran- to a 5 hp outboard but so far I am only Thompson was also very functional. We som, no seats and large hole in the bottom. using a trolling motor. This allows me to got to revisit the old days of swimming, Visions of how good it “could” look did not use it on many nearby lakes that do not floating, and water skiing with our chil- seem to budge her from the “you already allow gasoline motors. This project was dren and by this time our grandchildren. have two, why do you need three”? Again small enough to be done in the base- luck shined on me, the boat was a Chris ment of our villa and was actually pretty Craft Cavalier and we had her beloved easy to complete. It only took about six pet a Cavalier King Charles spaniel named months to build and it also came out very Chuck. When I said the boat could become nice. For now, boating projects for myself a beautiful Cavalier and we could name are done. But I can always get my sand- it “Woodchuck”, how could she say no? ing and varnish “fix” at the Ole Boys club.

1963 Thompson

I was not the only one in our family that had the passion for wooden classics. Our younger son Craig, the one that never lost his love of boating, had moved to Florida and gone to the Mt. Dora Boat Show and of course was “hooked”. This led him to ACBS and he talked to us 1959 Chris Craft Cavalier (“Woodchuck”) CedarStrip – Homebuilt 12 ‘ Cedar Strip boat, about also becoming members. So our Compumarine Fisherman model, Jack and link to ACBS actually comes from our son. The restoration of Woodchuck explains Granddaughter “Heidi” one of the benefits of belonging to ACBS. Having come out relatively unscathed on Although I spent many long hours working Our involvement with ACBS has varied the first project, I began to think about on the boat myself, I received a significant over the years. Our primary chapter is Mis- building rather than restoring another amount of help from other members of our sissippi Valley and through participation boat. I had seen demonstrations of the primary chapter which is Mississippi Valley. in Cruisin Woodies, Hot Springs and es- James Craft Kit Boats and originally We are very lucky to be able to meet every pecially during the work on the ACBS In- thought that was the way to go, but that Tuesday night in a shop owned by one of ternational Show at Big Cedar, we have never quite worked out. Someone had our members and work on whoever’s boat formed a bond with Heartland Classics mentioned the Glen-L company to me so is currently in the shop. The breadth of which has become our secondary chapter. I looked at the plans on their web site and knowledge is distinctly enhanced and the decided that their Zip model was the boat comradery alone is worth it. Somebody At the national level we have been to an- I had to build. It took not quite two years gave us the name of the Ole Boys boat club. nual meetings and shows at Lake of the Ozarks, Lake George, Bay Harbor, Lake This then brings us to the latest chapter in Geneva, and Gull Lake. Positions I have our boating life which of course is another held in the past include Director at Large boat. And no, I do not now have four boats. on ACBS National Board and President We must have taken “downsizing” serious- of Mississippi Valley Chapter. I am also ly because, the Thompson has been sold, currently the Membership Director for the lake house has been sold, the Zip has Mississippi Valley. The friendships we’ve been sent to Craig in Florida and our main made through ACBS and especially Heart- Homebuilt Glen-l model Zip residence has become a villa. Where would land are invaluable to us. Each local or na- I have put all those boats now? So the an- tional show we have attended seem more to complete, and was definitely more of a swer is, if you don’t have room to make like a family reunion than a club event and challenge than refinishing the Thompson, something big, make something small! is why we, and many others, value ACBS. N but I was happy with how it came out. To keep it looking classic I was able to find a 1959 Mercury 58A to power the boat. 7 CRUISER RESTORATION SAGA 1947 Chris Craft Double Stateroom Forward 36'

By Brent Howard

8,000 for hull side refasten and new planks.

God, Country, Wife, Kids and I should say at this point, I will be sharing My personal boats always take 2nd place to Grand Kids – Right? information and pictures as we progress customer boats in the shop so the 1st phase that might be helpful to club members on took some time and I did not take many n 2002 I bought a 36’ Double State- their projects. I am always happy to an- pictures of 5200 bottom but there is a lot Iroom that was delivered new to Grand swer questions. of information available for this process. Craft Marina in 1947 (now Scotty’s Cove about a 1,000’ from my docks) . My wife Dad use to tell me if you do something do The scope of work includes: keel repair, liked the floor plan much better than the it right, so the renovation became a true new gripe, new bow stem, 5200 bottom, other boats for kids and Grand Kids. Of- keel up restoration. We started with a full refasten and replace hull planks, refinish ten wondered if the year was a factor but 5200 bottom. Including keel repair, new cabin exterior, new decks, new inte- I am not about to divulge why. We en- gripe and bow stem. Heck of a time turn- rior, reconfigure and build new aft decks joyed the boat, but like other not restored ing it upside down for new bottom like we and engine hatches, re power with 327’s, boats, it had issues from time to time with do with a runabout. Kidding of course ~ generator, two HVAC, restore and convert hull, engines, and after 67 years every- 14,000 pounds needs to stay upright and gauges to electronic, other electronics, thing was tired. plumb as not to build in a hog. new seating and galley in aft stateroom, v- berth redo, lots of plating and refinishing.

8 Arrival at new shop. Suggest a haul truck larger than 1985 Dodge 1 ton. Stabilized for Haul.

In the Beginning.

Bow Stem White

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New deck / hatch game plan to install fuel tanks so they can be removed if need be at a future date. Gripe Etc. White Oak 9 Hull painted. Pattern above windows used to make window plank below.

New aft deck and hatch in white oak. Marine ply for fuel tanks. CPES on new wood.

You know about unseen damage. CC Cruisers are famous for Building pattern for new plank. damage below the step down. All the wood below was rotten.

Chris Craft used cedar on cruiser hull sides in the late 40’s. Wonder- 10 ful wood to work with. Straight grain and easy machining. Lap joints on extension of plank and new win- New Teak deck extends under windshield to salon bulkhead. dow backer board. CPES on new wood.

Teak Battens attached to deck with Fitting Epoxy and White Oak but- tons. Separated 1/8th inch for caulk with Alaskan White Cedar spacers New Teak substrate for Mahogany bow rails. not to damage teak. Firmed from side with driven wedges. 11 HEARTLAND CLASSICS WINS BEST DISPLAY AT THE OKC WINTER BOAT SHOW By Mike Yancey

eartland Classics, was Three boats were displayed at the show. Hawarded by show sponsor David Ecker of David’s Sports Center, “Best of Show” for the Classic Boat display at the 61st Annual Oklahoma City Winter Boat Show, demon- strating once again that Classic Boats continue to draw “oohs” and “aaahs” even when sit- ting in the midst of the latest 1968 Cobalt owned by Alex Barry boat designs and technology.

The timeline between the com- munication of the opportunity to participate and the day to actually move the boats to the show floor was very short, but these three quickly stepped up to the chal- lenge enabling Heartland Clas- sics to be well represented. The Heartland Classics booth was 1972 Chris Craft XK-18 owned by Steven Spinharney positioned where several flows of foot traffic intersected resulting in large volumes of classic boat spectators and providing ample opportunities to educate many potential prospects for membership about ACBS and specifi- cally the Heartland Classics chapter and our many activities.

Over the three day period, the booth was staffed by Buddy Butler on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as by Mike Yancey and Chuck Gibbs on Saturday, and by Steve Spinharney on Sunday. N 1940 Chris Craft Barrelback owned by Buddy Butler.

12 A classic boat is a sanctuary where every ride is a ritual sunsets are more breathtaking fireworks are more spectacular and the breeze is more refreshing.

In a classic you’re an explorer with no painted lines to stay between. Every route is the scenic route and going nowhere is part of the plan. Because no matter where you cruise LIFE’S BETTER IN A CLASSIC.

We believe life’s better in a classic. That’s why we created a better policy for classic boats 30 years ago, with Agreed Value coverage, 877-922-3398 | HAGERTY.COM no fixed usage limits and claims handled by classic boat experts. Classic Car & Boat Insurance • Valuation 13 2016 Hot Springs Classic Lake Ouachita, Arkansas April 7-9, 2016

Heartland Boats & Boaters will usher in the 2016 Friday boating season in this beautiful setting on a lake of clear Morning cruise on Lake Ouachita water nestled in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas that Lunch at Shangri-La Resort – great food for “fishermen size will be blooming with spring. Take a big breath . . . Ahhhhh appetites” (987 Shangri-La Drive, Mount Ida, AR)

Lodging for the 2016 Hot Springs Classic: Friday Evening – meal at Mountain Harbor Resort Mountain Harbor Resort is located just under the gentle Time to share boat and boating stories as well as great food. sweep of Nut Mountain on Lake Ouachita. Make your reservations at Saturday www.mountainharborresort.com or call 870-867-2191. Morning cruise on Lake Ouachita Lunch at Brady Mountain Resort – another great place to Thursday Evening eat on the lake (4120 Brady Mountain Rd, Hot Springs, AR) Early Bird gathering at: Hibachi Sushi Buffet (yes, they serve American food, too) Saturday Evening – a night out on the town in Hot Springs 4334 Central Ave, Hot Springs National Park, AR (29 miles – plans still under construction. There's so much to choose from Mountain Harbor Resort) from, it surely will be a hot spot!

There’s plenty of parking there if your boat is still in tow or check into Mountain Harbor Resort first and leave your boat there. 14 ACBS WINTER QUARTERLY MEETING Ft. Myers, FL

By Kathy Parker

ACBS Winter Quarterly Meeting was held in Ft. Myers, Florida, as part of Sunnyland Chapter’s January event. Kent and LouAnn Caldwell chaired the show and hosted the meeting at Pinchers, their restaurant and marina. This 2nd annual show on the west coast of Florida is small, but growing. Don and Kathy Parker attended and enjoyed the fun. The show presented the usual gorgeous classics, but also many unique treasures. It was a great way to kick off the 2016 boating season. N

1929 46’ Morton Johnson Shirean

2005 36’ Saint RumRunner

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1953 13’ Feather Craft Deluxe Runabout

1957 16’ Carter Craft with its his- tory displayed in a like-vintage wooden “Massey-Ferguson” homemade wagon.

15 Classic Outboards

DEAD OF THE WINTER MEET Hollister, Missouri | By Leola Kay Trimble

“You can depend on Mother Nature!” and several groups arrived to just look and or “If you don’t like the weather in the visit. Karl White, owner of the History of Ozarks, hang around a day and it’ll Fishing Museum, stopped by shopping for change!” It seems the participants in the additional fishing outboards to add to his Dead of the Winter Antique Outboard collection. The Fishing Museum, which is Meet couldn’t argue with either of the new to the area, will be opening in April. old Ozarkian sayings. To break the mo- notony of a long, hard winter, the 2016 Between donuts and coffee, pizza and Dead of the Winter Meet was planned for soda, several motors and many parts the last Saturday in January with the ex- changed hands. Everyone had a big pectations of cold, if not snowy, weather; time socializing, swapping, selling, but the day broke bright and sunny and and just relaxing and enjoying the day. reached 71o, just 2o from a record high!

The event was co-sponsored by the Mid- American Prop Spinners and Twin Riv- ers Chapters along with Ozarks Auto Show. Mark Trimble moved a few of his cars to another location to make room in the warehouse for the traders.

An enthusiastic group of traders arrived from as far away as northern Wisconsin and southern Louisiana. Some folks stayed Ozarks Auto Show facility works well for a winter meet since there is plenty of indoor space. Traders were able to back right in the warehouse to load or unload. The oth- er rooms in the building house lots of cool stuff to occupy the time. Mark Trimble’s ac- cumulation includes 1,200 outboard mo- tors in varying conditions as well a huge gun collection and several classic and antique automobiles. By appointment, visitors may also have the opportunity to see Mark’s 20+ antique airplanes that are stored at the local airport hangars. Anoth- overnight, or longer, thanks to the hospi- er side benefit is the availability of eve- tality of the Baymont Inn that offered a ning entertainment for those staying over. deep off-season discount. Officer Flowers, The Branson/Hollister area is an extraor- an off-duty Hollister Policeman, handled dinary place to hold one of these events traffic control and outdoor hospitality. because of the variety of activities of- fered, many that are open even in January. Several members of the Antique and Clas- sic Wood Boat Society showed up. Al- The Fall Color Show and Swap Meet is though more interested in boats, they also planned for October 8, 2016. Mark your like the shiny outboard motors to display calendar now. N in their offices. Car collectors were invited 16 Classic Outboards

ARKANSAS ANTIQUE OUTBOARD MOTOR CLUB

Hello Heartland Members,

My name is Damon Johns and I am starting a new chapter of the Antique Outboard Motor Club here in Arkansas. We were of- ficially approved on Dec 25 2015 by national. Our name will be Arkansas Chapter of the Antique Outboard Motor Club.

I have been a member of national and Texas since approximately 1993. I got started with antique outboards when I was laid off from Eastern Airlines in 1991. Outboards kept me going after becoming a registered nurse in 1993. Mechanics and aluminum remained in my blood.

After moving to Arkansas in 2013, I noticed there were a lot of people from Arkansas showing up to the Lake Catherine meet held by the Texas Chapter but not mingling with the Texans. In 2015, I decided after talking with others to start an Arkansas Chapter. With the Arkansas Chapter, I want to work closely with the Heartland Classic in which I just joined last year. Would also like to see meets organized which include classic cars, travel trailer, and motor homes. The more we include, the more we can get young people into the hobbies of preserving our past. New and modern has a tendency to be mass produced, plastic parts, and of de- signs that are made to change quickly to encourage quick change over.

This weekend I will go to Hollister, MO to meet with the Missouri Prop Spinners and Mark Trimble. In February, I will be at Ket- chum for the Heartland Classics Workshop. I will be off for the four days that Heartland Classics meet is held at Lake Ouachita here in Hot Springs and then also available for the five days of the Texas' Chapter meet at Lake Catherine here in Hot Springs.

My goal is to bring as many people together in our hobbies, make actives for the wives and kids, and to try to bring young people into the groups. Only thing I ask is no smoking around groups of people and keep alcohol in Dixie cups. I would like to make a good impression on the general public and each other.

Sincerely, Damon Johns, President of Arkansas AOMC

ARKANSAS ANTIQUE OUTBOARD MOTOR CLUB Mike Langhorne (FB) David Spurgeon (Heartland Classics)(appl for membership) 405-769-7505, c-405-769-1601 (OKLA) Carl Fryer 501-318-7666 [email protected] 501-276-2192 [email protected] [email protected] Jon Wiggins 417-882-9475 Hot Springs Don Johnston [email protected] 501-225-6303, c-501-258-1943 David Griffin [email protected] John Slater 979-357-2498 501-362-5187 13219 Fairway Village Ct (wants to join our group) PO Box 248 LR, AR 72212-4417 [email protected] Heber Springs, AR 72543-0248 2064 Eckermann RD Hershell Kitchens New Ulm TX 78950-2105 Bill Buchanan 501-778-5764, c 501-840-2235 501-352-1077 [email protected] Pat Watson [email protected] 4629 Detonti 321-6865 72 Lakeview Dr Benton, AR 72015 Conway, AR 72032 Adam Finly Andrew Zawacki 713-823-4091 John Pratt (FB) 501-868-7535, c-501-324-9343 501-281-8002 [email protected] Tom Oncken, Vice President [email protected] Texas Chapter – Antique Outboard Motor 29 Carmona Drive Lee Mourer, 501-281-8002 Club, Inc. Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 [email protected] 1415 Dorsetshire Drive 459 Allen Chapelb RD Pasadena, Texas 77504-3234 Batesville, AR 501-281-8002 (281) 487-5305 17 What's in a NAME? By Kathy Parker

series of Heartland Classics boat names will be shared Ain each issue of Mahogany & Chrome. Let us know the story of your boat’s name.

A 1960 Glasspar 17’ Seafair was purchased by Greg Kuhl as a boat to part out. It was in “junk” condition! But Diann thought it was cute so Greg spent two years replacing the transom, the stringers, the floor, and doing a lot of fiberglass repair prior to painting the entire boat. Because of that, this great boat is named Ridiculous.

Dick Baner says, “All of my boats have the word “Toucher” in their name as a follow up to my home- built aircraft that were all named ‘To Touch the Sky’.” Thus, his current 1982 Skiffcraft 24’ Hardtop is named Wave Toucher IV. N LITTLE ROCK Boat Works

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Trading Dock Policy: Ads placed in the magazine and on-line will be billed at the rate of $15.00 for members and $30.00 for non- members. This is a per issue charge and ads will continue to run in the magazine and on-line until you cancel or of course you sell your boat or item. We kindly ask you to inform us once your boat or item has sold so we can keep The Trading Dock ads current.

To place an ad in the Trading Dock send photos and ad copy to Forrest at [email protected] Find more deals online: or Kelli at [email protected] www.heartland-classics.org/trading-dock/

1940 Gar Wood 19.6' Runabout 1959 Glascraft Outboard Boat Engine has been replaced with a 1965 389cu. in. Pontiac GTO Fiberglass with those GIANT 50's tail fins! with tri power and a paragon hydraulic transmission capable of Rare model 500cu.in. Engine has been blueprinted and valves replaced to run on Needs restoration ethanol type gasoline. The aft section bottom, the chine and two ad- jacent planks have been replaced, the bottom stripped, 100 screws replaced (stainless) beaded and painted with 4 coats of easy poxy paint. Reupholstered 4 years ago. Trailer is a 1965 Michigan Low Loader. Boat will do in excess of 50mph and cruises nicely at 35-40mph.

Asking $995.00 Contact Erv Sikorski Contact: Clay Thompson Asking $55,000 [email protected] [email protected] | 580-471-5665 918-257-1959

David Watts has relocated and is offering these restoration projects at bargain prices. 1959 or 60 25’ Chris Craft Sportsman with trailer 1940 Chris Craft Sportsman pre-war desirable blue gauges Asking $800 Sold with Restoration Only 1959 30’ Chris Craft Sea Skiff $25,000 open boat, twin 283’s, custom long deck Asking $6,000 Contact Dave Watts | 320-393-3370

22 The Trading Dock is not just for boats! If you have other classic boat items available for sale The Trading Dock is a great way to share those items with your fellow club members. Contact Forrest Bryant for advertising details at 816.896.1818 or email photos to [email protected]

John Kerr’s 1957 16 1/2 ft. Lyman Runabout This boat was stripped of paint & varnish inside & out, all the fasteners re cinched. At least 2 coats of CPES were applied inside & out before painting the outside hull & varnishing the inside. The deck was replaced with Ribbon Striped Mahogany and the windshield was rebuilt to the original dimensions, using 4 quarter . It comes with the original 35 hp. Gale outboard engine which was rebuilt & runs like a champ, also original is the TeeNee trailer which was blasted & repainted. It has a Full storage cover. John wrote a Manual for the boat including where & what he purchased for it, a complete wiring diagram & dimensions of everything in the boat. Asking $8,500 OBO Contact: Bruce Hurst 918-245-1631 The boat is absolutely better than new.

1971 Glastron Gt 150 For Sale at Auction March 5th Same year, make, and model from the 1973 movie Live and Let 1961 14' Elgin Fiberglass boat with matching 40hp Elgin Outboard Die in what is surely one of the most memorable boat scenes on a single axle trailer. The photos speak for themselves. This is a in 007 history. true Barn Find! It's been stored in a shed on the farm and hasn't been in the water for over 30 years. This boat would be a great restora- Restored in 2014. Boat, motor, trailer truly one of a kind. Powered tion project. Don't miss the opportunity to bid on this great classic. by 1971 mercury 90h.p in excellent running condition. Boat won Best Glass Classic in Grand Lake Classic Boat Bhow 2014 and Best The Miles and Nora Outboard in 2015. This boat has received numerous accolade in Cleland Estate tulsa world, grand lake chronicle, etc. Auction is Saturday, March 5th at the Contact Phil Hennage for more info 918-633-7153 farm located at 769 East 1650 Rd. Bald- Asking $11,500.00 win City, KS. Auction starts at 9:30am. For additional infor- mation, map and directions contact Elston Auctioneers at 785-594-0505 or 785-218-7851 or go onlines at www. kansasauctions.net/ elston to view pho- tos and complete sale bill.

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