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Newsletter of the Manotick Classic Boat Club - A Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society

P.O. Box 948, Manotick, ON K4M 1A8 September 2013

Above, Louis Gagnon’s magnificent “Allez” at the 38th Ottawa International Antique & Classic Boat Show at Long Island Lock on August 12, 2013. “Allez”, a 1930 Chris-Craft Commuter, won the People’s Choice Award, the Craftsmanship Award and Best Antique Cruiser Award. For more information on the Show see Pages 6 to 10 inside.

Another Wonderful Boat Show

List of M.C.B.C. Events - 2013

Saturday, February 16 Hardwater Cruise Night - Marlborough Pub Dinah ScholfieldSaturday, March 16 Canal Boat Adventure - Manotick Legion Jelleys/GouldsSaturday, April 27 Shop Tour Carman KeyesSaturday, May 4 Hardwater Cruise Night at Wylliedome Dinah Scholfield/

Susan RichardsonWednesdays May 22 to Rotating Cruise Nights Dinah Scholfield September 4

Saturday, June 1 Dickinson Days - Manotick Rod Corbett Friday, August 9 Boat Show Social David & Dinah ScholfieldSaturday, August 10 39th Annual Boat Show, Long Island Locks Ray SaundersSunday, September 22 Burritt's Rapids Run Ron & Wilma JelleySaturday, October 5 Fall Workshop Keith KippSaturday, October 5 Fall Social - BOM Manotick Susan RichardsonSaturday, November 2 Annual General Meeting - Manderley on the Green Susan Richardson

Other Events of Interest

March 20 to 24 ACBS Winter Board Meeting, Howie-in-the-Hills, FL www.acbs.orgMarch 21 to 24 Sunnyland Antique & Classic Boat Festival, Tavares, FL www.acbs-sunnyland.org June 20 to 23 ACBS Summer Board Meeting, Lake Hopatcong, NJ www.acbs.orgAugust 2 to 4 Antique Boat Museum Show & Auction, Clayton, NY www.abm.orgSeptember 18 to 22 ACBS International Annual Meeting - Coeur d’Alene, ID www.acbs.org

Manotick Classic Boat ClubA Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society

P.O. Box 948Manotick, Ontario

K4M 1A8www.manotickclassicboatclub.ca / communicationsMCBC@

Board of Directors Ray Saunders President (613) 749-4396 [email protected] Rich Vickers Treasurer (613) 692-3073 [email protected] Jean Beveridge Secretary (613) 489-2088 [email protected] Mark Krzyzanowski Director (315) 608-0551 [email protected] Susan Richardson Director (613) 692-2496 [email protected] Rod Corbett Director (613) 692-2265 [email protected] Committees 2013 Archives Wendy Vickers (613) 692-3073 [email protected] Boat Show 2013 Ray Saunders (613) 749-4396 [email protected] Communications Mark Krzyzanowski (315) 608-0551 [email protected] Library Aylings Boatyard (613) 269-4969 [email protected] Membership John Richardson (613) 692-2496 [email protected]

Newsletter Editor Susan Richardson (613) 692-2496 [email protected] Social Dinah Scholfield (613) 489-4277 [email protected]

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President's MessageBy Ray Saunders

It has been quite a summer, both personally for the Pres, with an 11-day trip to bring home a new boat (an article will follow in ththe next Brass Binnacle), and for the Club, with a very successful 38 annual boat show and several well attended weekly

cruise nights. As this is my last message as President, I would like to thank all those who helped make this another successful year of boating and hanging out together.

I think the boat show was amazing. Although our boat count was down somewhat, we had a huge variety of rare and interesting boats, and in at least one case, the only boat of its type still in existence – the first of 5 ever built, the very one featured in the company's original ad campaign. Fully restored by its owner, it received the Best of Show and Peoples Choice Awards. Of course, I am referring to “Allez”, the stunning 48 foot 1930 Chris Craft cruiser owned by Louis and Josée Gagnon from St Jean sur Richelieu, Quebec.

The success of our boat show is directly related to the hard work and dedication of the MCBC members who donate their time to produce the show. I would like to thank the entire team including those volunteers not directly on the Boat Show Committee. I would especially like to acknowledge the extra efforts put out by Susan and John Richardson who not only run Registration and host our after show BBQ Awards party, but assisted me in many other ways this year while I was living in Brockville or away on the water. I would also like to thank Dinah and Dave Schofield for once again hosting the Friday evening preshow meet and greet party, as well as helping out the team in various other ways. Naturally, without boats and displays we would not have a show: thus, I would especially like to thank all members who shined up their boats and brought them to the show!

By all accounts our Wednesday evening cruise-ins are our best loved events. I would like to thank each of the host couples for putting up with the gang, rain or shine. It appears we all love to eat and swap stories about our boating adventures and families, especially about the grandchildren. We tried something new this year – a Saturday late afternoon/early evening potluck dinner cruise-in, hosted by Wilma and Ron Jelley. It was such a great success, that several members recommend adding a few more during 2014 to replace some of the Wednesday evening events. Naturally, the yearend Burritt's Rapids picnic is always well attended and looked forward to all summer by many in the club. Pre-thanks to the Jelley's for once again hosting this fun event.

As I close, I would like to say that it has been an honor to be your President and I wish to thank all who helped make this year a success, especially Judy, my wife.

FAMILY MAGIC

As another boating season closes, it is obvious that our “passion” with old boats is being more and more supported by our children and grandchildren.

Amazed and delighted with what has been happening at the Wylliedome in Osgoode (see the article), we must know that there is magic in those activities. Without our young family members, John and I would never have tackled a meal for four score boaters after this year's Boat Show. Next are the Keyes lads: Ted and Tom (see the article). Not to mention they were active on the docks and at the launch during the Show. Most of us have experienced the lovely Scholfield-Gould connection and their charming granddaughters.

Old Boats. They are OUR passion. While our offspring may only be infatuated, they want to be a real, valid part of our lives. And so, they participate and facilitate. There are many more examples…but these are the ones that have touched me this season.

I borrowed my title from the Wyllies, who have named their treasure “The Family Madjic”. But we have all experienced it. MAGIC. Family magic! This is a salute to our families and to the memories made with them.

Susan Richardson

A Tree Grows in Osgoode

On May 4, 2013, the Manotick Classic Boat Club presented Ian and Debra Wyllie with a Pyramidal English Oak tree at the Spring Social at the Wyllie-Dome. The City of Ottawa agreed to plant the tree in the park on Taylor Way just around the corner from the Wyllie’s home. The tree was planted on July 27 and a plaque prepared by Sheldon Beveridge was installed on August 30. Please feel free to drop by and check it out.

John Richardson and Archie Robertson installing the plaque Ian and Deb Wyllie admiring the tree and plaque

Close-up of the plaque

The Sunnyland Chapter of ACBS a 501(c)(3) organization's SCAMPY program (Sunnyland Chapter Apprentice Mentoring Program for Youth) is pleased to offer a drawing for “Mayflower Madam”, a 23' 1962 Chris-Craft Sea Skiff donated to the Sunnyland Chapter of ACBS youth program by Judy Alden. A survey of this boat is available. The drawing will offer 600 tickets for a suggested minimum donation of $50 per ticket with the drawing taking place at the Sunnyland Annual General Meeting in Central Florida in November. No purchase or contribution is necessary. For more information or to buy a ticket, contact Lou R o n c a a t 4 0 7 - 4 9 3 - 8 5 5 3 o r e m a i l [email protected].

SCAMPY Drawing 2013

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Michigan Boat ShowBy Carman Keyes

MCBC member Carman Keyes and his son Ted participated in the Michigan Chapter ACBS 28th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show entitled "Where It All Began" on June 21st-23rd, 2013. This show has always been held on the property of the old Chris Craft Plant marina at Algonac, Michigan, until this year. Last year, with the water table so low, it was unsafe to try and hold it there this year. The committee found the marina at St. Clair which had floating docks and was much safer.

Friday morning we registered, unloaded the boat on its trailer out of the newly fitted big trailer, and launched the boat. What an audience we had when we arrived and started to unload. Such disbelief at what came out of the trailer. Between 12:00 and 5:00 PM there was a scenic cruise along the St. Clair River where we met or passed lake freighters, and had a picnic lunch at a private island. Wow, what a cottage we lunched at! Friday evening we were entertained at a Captain's welcoming party.

Saturday morning we prepared our boats for the show, with coffee, juice, doughnuts and bagels available for us. The boat show began at 9am and ran until 4pm. At one of the first docks out, what did I spy? Murray and Sarah's boat Warpath. However, when checking the transom, it was Vagabond, not Warpath. At 12:00 noon a Flag Raising Ceremony was conducted with the singing of the Star-Spangled Banner and O Canada. What a nice touch. Judging proceeded and to our delight Grandpa's Dream was presented 1st place in its category: Early Contemporary Wood 1976-1988. Saturday late afternoon was left open to relax, check over the boats, and make new friends.

Sunday morning we travelled downstream again to the Hansen Island and had a wonderful brunch at the Old Club. After brunch we traveled back to the St. Clair Marina (about 30 miles), got the boat onto its trailer, cleaned the boat, and reloaded it into the big trailer. Eight hours later we were home. What a wonderful weekend we had at a very well-organized boat show, along with the perfect weather and superb hosts.

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Photo by David D Kempster

A row of award winners. Louis Gagnon’s 48 foot 1930 Chris-Craft Commuter “Allez” winner of People’s Choice, Craftsmanship and Best Antique Cruiser Award; David and Dinah Scholfield’s 24 foot Grew Admiral “M’Lora” won for Historical Documentation; John and Susan Richardson’s 1960 25 foot Cavalier Cruiser “Sunny II” won the ACBS Most Original Boat award and Best Classic Cruiser; and Carman Keyes 1985 Morgan Hackercraft 30 foot Triple Cockpit “Grandpa’s Dream” won for Best Contemporary Runabout

Mike and Nelly Kryzyanowski’s 16 foot Century Imperial Sportsman “Sparks” winner of Antique Boat of

the Show.

Peter Kryzyanowski’s 9½ foot 1967 Sea Jay Hydro B1 Speedliner raceboat winner of the Classic Boat of the

Show Award.

Chris and Ju;ie Bullen’s 25 foot 1996 Clarion Gold Cup Racer “King of Harts” winner of Contemporary Boat of the Show and Longest Trailer Haul Awards.

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38th Annual Ottawa International Antique & Classic Boat ShowAwards - 2013

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Al Goodwright’s 22 foot 1929 Hutchison Launch “Old Glossop” winner of Best Antique Launch.

John and Doris Loucks’ 18 foot 1951 Shepherd “Laura Grace” winner of the Best Canadian Built

Boat of the Show.

Janice Herwig’s 14 foot 1947 Port Carling Seabird Lapstrake winner of Classic Outboard Boat & Motor of

the Show.

Richard Macleod’s 19½ foot 1947 Duke Utility “Aurora” winner of Best Classic Utility of the Show.


Photo by David D KempsterPhoto by David D Kempster

Photo by David D KempsterPhoto by David D Kempster


Ray & Judy Saunders 38 foot 1929 Elco Cruiser “Queenie” winner of the Longest Water Voyage.

Andres Reisman’s 19½ foot 1946 Matlo Coxswain “The Matlo” winner of Best Classic Runabout of the Show.

Photo by Christine Hill

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A Special Recognition Award for most miles traveled at a boat show was presented to Justin Agar for his 2012 SCAMPY Number 13, a MiniMost raceboat built by Justin and his grandfather Howard Williams from plans obtained from the Sunnyland Chapter of ACBS.

38th Annual Ottawa International Antique & Classic Boat Show

This year’s Boat Show started with a gala reception on the lafashion, bring your own food and refreshments. It was a great few hours of meet and greet for old friends and new.

wn at David and Dinah Scholfield’s in our usual Cruise night


2013 Boat Show Sponsors

Associate Sponsors: Hurst Marina, The Chandlery, Millar-Potter Boat Restoration Limited, Flitz Canada Inc, Epifanes North America Inc, Robertson & Robertson Yacht Insurance Limited, Wykes Boats and Repairs, G Tackaberry and Sons Construction

Prime Sponsor

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Bright (?) and early the following morning, we gathered at Manotick’s Long Island Lock for our 38th Show.

Photos by David D Kempster

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Saturday evening after the Show, the Richardson’s hosted a picnic to celebrate the Show and for our Awards ceremony. Fun, fun, fun.

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Many Hands Make Light WorkIt's amazing what happens when your sons and a couple of friends get together for a day. Check this out.

Saturday, August 24, 2013, John Richardson organized a hull scraping/sanding/painting event at Ian Wyllie's Wylliedome for Ian and his sons Matt, Jeff and Chris. Mike Krzyzanowski brought his compressor and there were two generators there to supply power.

The goal was to strip and paint the white sides of Ian's 1957 24’ Chris-Craft Cruiser. Mike started off sanding the major stuff while John, Jeff and Chris followed doing the detailed sanding and Matt brought up the rear getting the high spots and wielding the vacuum cleaner.

When Mike finished both sides, he thought he might just as well continue with the transom.

When all that was done, a first coat of paint was applied. Matt, Jeff and Chris put on a second coat on Sunday and came back and put on a third coat on Monday. All I can say is wow!

Ian discussing the project with his son Jeff

Mike power sanding the starboard side

Mike getting his tools readyChris examining the hull

Chris preparing paint as John paints the port side

John painting the port side Day is done, Family Madjic is painted - Matt touching up

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CRUISE NIGHTS – 2013

This summer Mother Nature conspired to keep us out of our boats…but she didn't succeed. Cold to start. Hot and cold. Then hot and more hot and humid and more humid. Faithfully, every Wednesday night a goodly crew showed up to chat and snack and raise a glass or two. Hosts this year all deserve a thank you for pulling out the chairs and the mosquito lamps and welcoming guests by river and road. We never had a lot of boats each night, but the final social at Kelly's Landing in September boasted two of the regular vessels: Goulds and Jelleys – Warpath and Rawley. Great fun and looking forward to soft water soon. In the mean time, lets get those boats ready for the Burritt's Run – our last soft weather social of the year.

Rich and Wendy Vickers arriving at the Gould’s for Cruise Night

Crowding around at the Gould’s for Cruise Night Henry Wray’s “Valenclaire” at Cruise Night

John Richardson and Shanti head for Cruise Night Incase you were wondering who was piloting “Sunny II”, Ian Wyllie at the helm and Susan Richardson on

the way to Cruise Night

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Ian Wyllie and Dave Tilley enjoying themselves at Scholfield’s on Cruise Night

The crowd at Scholfield’s for an early Cruise Night

Dave Scholfield, Ron Jelley and Ian Wyllie enjoying themselves at Scholfield’s on Cruise Night

Judy Saunders, Wilma Jelley, Mike and Nelly Kryzyanowski, Rich Vickers and Carolyn Tilley at

Scholfield’s on Cruise Night

Murray and Sarah Gould’s “Warpath”, John and Susan Richardson’s “Sunny II” at the dock at Richardson’s

for Cruise Night

Dave and Dinah Scholfield’s “M’Lora” at the dock at Richardson’s for Cruise Night

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The crowd at Richardson’s for Cruise Night Murray Gould enjoying himself at Richardson’s for Cruise Night

The crowd at Richardson’s for Cruise Night The crowd at Richardson’s for Cruise Night

Final Cruise Night of 2013 at Kelly’s Landing September 4

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Rideau Ferry Yacht Club Regatta (RFYCR)August 17, 2013

By Mike Kryzyanorwski

Wow.......talk about the best weekend in recent years for the running of the RFYCR and the calmest water in memory. This is a bi-annual event and that takes over vintage racing the off-year for the Clayton Raceboat Regatta.

Many first time participants and officials from the U.S. and Australia attended.

Each day would start at 8:30 AM with a mandatory drivers meeting since the regatta is a sanctioned event under the

Canadian Boating Federation as well as follows rules of the American Power Boat Association Vintage Division.

Special recognition was made of local wining racers from years long gone. These were prominent men and teams that gave

significant support to the founding and continuation of the RFYC.

The first heats of the day were the small outboard classes then moving towards larger outboard and inboard craft.

Miss Canada IV was the feature boat of the Regatta and did several parade laps for the crowd. The boat was fresh off a full

restoration and is in its first season of testing and race course trials with its Rolls Royce Griffon engine.

Following Miss Canada IV were the boats of the thunderous Grand Prix hydroplane class reaching speeds in excess of 100

mph. Midnight Miss from Australia ran the race course with paint blistering lap times and was a huge hit both with the crowd

and the participants. The boat was recently shipped to North America by sea container, an 8 week journey, in order to

participate in 2013 North American Vintage Raceboat Regattas.

Several other special activities during Regatta weekend were children's boat building, the Sea Flea Race Challenge,

cardboard boat building and race, and the 6 hour skiff building event.

The RFYC event crew and their many volunteers hosted a fabulous Regatta. It continues to grow in popularity and size and

we look forward to the 2015 Regatta.

Photo by Pat McGrath - The Ottawa Citizen

Mike and Mark Kryzyanowski proving in “Maple Magic” that a Jersey Speed Skiff is more than just a go-

fast boat

MCBC member Peter Kryzyanowski made his debut running an inboard hydro called "Hot Flash". He ran the course flat-

out after a practice lap and is now a convert to sit-down inboard hydros. Our team continues to evolve.


Mike and Mark Kryzyanowski showing what fun “Maple Magic” is

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Photo by Pat McGrath - The Ottawa CitizenPhoto by Graeme Beattie

“.Miss Canada IV” was a feature boat at he Regatta. Here she is at left in action and at right at the dock


Photo by Graeme Beattie

Graeme Beattie getting some istruction in the cockpit of “.Miss Canada IV”

“.Miss Canada IV” at the dock

Photo by Pat McGrath - The Ottawa CitizenPhoto by Pat McGrath - The Ottawa Citizen

Photo by Pat McGrath - The Ottawa CitizenPhoto by Pat McGrath - The Ottawa Citizen

Rideau Ferry Yacht Club Regatta (RFYCR)

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Market PlaceMarket Place is a service provided to MCBC members free of charge. To place an ad in the next issue of the newsletter, email the communications committee at [email protected].

Peterborough Kawartha

1947 Peterborough Kawartha: $3,000 buys the boat, the original 1958 Johnson electric start 18 HP engine (it runs well) with tank, the trailer, and a spare Johnson 18 HP manual start (not sure if it runs). I also have a 1985 (I think) manual start Johnson 20 HP engine and tank for this boat that I would sell for $500. Contact John Richardson at 613-720-7621 or [email protected]

Commerical Steel Work Boat

14' 1986 Commerical steel work boat. Restored inside and out and ready for cottage use! Powered by a commercial grade Mercury 40hp Sea Pro outboard. Asking $3800.00 Contact Mike Krzyzanowski, [email protected] or 613-822-0848

Chris-Craft

18' 1935 Chris Craft Split Cockpit Runabout. A frequent site on the Rideau river, now offered for sale. Powered by a peppy Chris Craft 283 V8. Come and see it at the Antique Boat America showroom. Asking $27,900. Contact Mark Krzyzanowski - [email protected] or 315-608-0551

Lyman Islander1952 18' Lyman Islander side steer. Great user boat that runs very well. 4cyl Gray Marine power, full canvas, Kapok cushions. New fuel tank, much bottom work completed by Terry Senecal of Ivy Lea, ON. Currently in-water until the end of the season. Add gas and enjoy! Asking $5,500. Contact or [email protected] 315-608-0551

Humdrum is for sale. She's an 18 foot 1956 Shepherd runabout, powered by a 1956 Chrysler Ace 6 cylinder, 110 HP engine and comes with a custom fit trailer. Boat, engine and trailer are in excellent condition and are available as a package for $14,995. This boat was restored by Millar-Potter Boat Restorations of Manotick, Ontario and has been lovingly maintained by current owner Jack Hughes. Please call John Richardson for details and to arrange a viewing: 613 692-2496.

Shepherd

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Coming EventsComing EventsBurritts Rapids RunSunday, September 22, 2013

It is that time of year again. Bring something

tasty to share and cruise by water or drive to the

locks at Burritts Rapids on Sunday, September

22nd for our annual Pot Luck Lunch. Eating and

fun, including the always challenging jelly bean

count, will take place at the locks from 11:30-

1:00. Rain or shine, Ron and I will be there

waiting with the coffee ready! Orange juice

and water will also be provided. An RSVP is not

necessary. See you on the 22nd. Wilma

FALL WORKSHOP TO BE HELD OCTOBER 5TH

Enjoy shop talk with Keith Kipp in his garage/workshop

and his John Hacker 27' "Miss APBA" design from 1922.

The boat is a replica of #G-43, "Lady Shores". It raced in the 1923 and 1924 Gold Cup.

This boat is a faithful reproduction from original drawings.

Informal visiting welcome from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at #7 Pritchard Drive, Ottawa. K2G 1B2 Near Hunt

Club and Woodroffe.

FALL SOCIAL TO BE HELD OCTOBER 5THBurgers on Main Manotick (BOM)

6 p.m.RSVP to Susan Richardson 613-692-2496

[email protected]

MCBC 2013 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

We are asking you to bring an unwrapped gift donation for

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Manderley on the Green5920 Prince of Wales

North Gower

6:30 Cocktails7:00 Business Meeting

8:00 Dinner "Turkey & Roast Beef Buffet"

$35 / person

THPlease RSVP to Susan Richardson BEFORE OCTOBER 15 !

PAYMENT MAY BE DROPPED OF AT THE RICHARDSON HOUSE AT 1116 ANTOCHI

LANE, MANOTICK OR MAILED TOMCBC BOX 948, MANOTICK K0A2W0

We will also collect for dinners at the meeting.

Toy Mountain

[email protected]

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