Check out George K's photos from the LCACBS 2012 Chistmas Party at Hans's place
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Meet Teca - 19' 1968 Lyman Runabout
Snake Mountain Boatworks is fast becoming the region's most experienced and capable source for structural and cosmetic work on Lyman Boats. TECA is our latest example. Watch her as she emerges from the shop completely restored.
Late last summer, Marselis Parsons and I ventured to Hacker Boatworks to examine Eleonora, a 1964 25' Lyman Sleeperd, that he subseauently purchased and Snake Mountain Boatowrks brought back to life.
When we returned with a trailer to bring Eleonora to SMB's shop, Marselis noticed "that interesting smaller Lyman under plastic" that was blocked up across the shed. She turns out to be a pretty rare 1968, 19' runabout, one of only 17 built that were powered by a Ford Interceptor 4.7 liter V8.
TECA eventually became ours. In this video, she emerges from the shop having endured some structural repair - ribs and planks, and a complete restoration of the coatings from keel to gunwale.
If the weather holds, we will launch her for a water test next week. Yes, wool hats and warm jackets and gloves will likely replace shorts and sandals for the trip.
Late last summer, Marselis Parsons and I ventured to Hacker Boatworks to examine Eleonora, a 1964 25' Lyman Sleeperd, that he subseauently purchased and Snake Mountain Boatowrks brought back to life.
When we returned with a trailer to bring Eleonora to SMB's shop, Marselis noticed "that interesting smaller Lyman under plastic" that was blocked up across the shed. She turns out to be a pretty rare 1968, 19' runabout, one of only 17 built that were powered by a Ford Interceptor 4.7 liter V8.
TECA eventually became ours. In this video, she emerges from the shop having endured some structural repair - ribs and planks, and a complete restoration of the coatings from keel to gunwale.
If the weather holds, we will launch her for a water test next week. Yes, wool hats and warm jackets and gloves will likely replace shorts and sandals for the trip.
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Eleonora joins Whitecaps on Shelburne Bay!
With her mechanical, electrical and exterior restoration completed by Snake Mountain Boatworks, Marselis Parsons' incredible find in a Hacker storage shed in Hague, NY, is now swinging from her mooring on Shelburne Bay.
Watch Eleonora, Marselis' 1964, 25' Lyman Sleeper, being launched and introducted to Lake Champlain on Friday, September 7.
Watch Eleonora, Marselis' 1964, 25' Lyman Sleeper, being launched and introducted to Lake Champlain on Friday, September 7.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Little Chief Comes to Life!
It has been over ten years since Little Chief has roared across the water. August 4 is the day she does so again. What an experience!
It has been over ten years since Little Chief has roared across the water. August 4 is the day she does so again. What an experience!
Little Chief Emerges Fully Restored
1948 18' Chris Craft Utility Deluxe - Restoration Complete
Snake Mountain Boatworks has completed a ground-up restoration of "Little Chief," an 18' 1946 Chris Craft Utility Deluxe. Restoration and Performance Motorcars of Vergennes, VT completely deassembled and rebuilt her original 95 HP Model K, straight six engine. D&S Custom Plating of Holyoke, MA plated her hardware, every piece of which is original. She is upholstered in Chris Craft blue, complete with matching bumpers and dock lines.
She rides on a new 6,000 pound GVW Sea Lion Trailer.
She will participate in the 2012 Lake Champlain ACBS Boat Show at the Boathouse in Burlington, VT, August 10, 11.
Little Chief is for sale.
Snake Mountain Boatworks has completed a ground-up restoration of "Little Chief," an 18' 1946 Chris Craft Utility Deluxe. Restoration and Performance Motorcars of Vergennes, VT completely deassembled and rebuilt her original 95 HP Model K, straight six engine. D&S Custom Plating of Holyoke, MA plated her hardware, every piece of which is original. She is upholstered in Chris Craft blue, complete with matching bumpers and dock lines.
She rides on a new 6,000 pound GVW Sea Lion Trailer.
She will participate in the 2012 Lake Champlain ACBS Boat Show at the Boathouse in Burlington, VT, August 10, 11.
Little Chief is for sale.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
The Drake restoration project is complete! This 26' Lyman Cruisette will be at the LCACBS 2012 Boat Show in August. Watch her emerge from the shop on her way to gracing the waters of Lake Champlain.
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