Fall 2009 and Winter 2010 Brass Bells

Bill Basler

By now many of you have received your Fall Brass Bell. I apologize for the delay in getting this issue out.

The issue will not disappoint however, as it is 96 pages—the largest to date. It is considered by many to be the most striking yet, with absolutely stunning photography. For 2010, we will be back on track with our Brass Bell delivery schedule. The Winter 2010 issue is at the printer now, so you will receive two issues back-to-back.

Please give me your feedback as you receive your copies. We have listened to your prior feedback in wanting to learn more about the beautiful cover boats. The Winter 2010 issue and Spring 2010 issue will both feature in-depth looks at prior cover boats.
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Bill Basler
Director of Marketing and Membership
Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club

Don Ayers · Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:45 pm Post subject:

Bill;

Got my issue today in OKC. I'm thrilled with the layout and the quality.

One small typo in my Keys article. The pic of a Riva dash says that it is a model Ariston. The pic is actually of a Riva Aquarama dash. This boat belonging to club member Dirk Reed. A very minor error considering the entire issue is packed with great content.

Way to go!
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Don Ayers
1959 Riva Ariston
1931 Gar Wood 28-40

tom king · Joined: 27 Oct 2005 Posts: 328 Location: San Antonio, Texas

Great issue packed with interesting articles and great pics. I've been getting the BB for some time now and can say in all honesty it's one of the best I've ever seen. In fact, the BB now far surpasses the "Rudder" in layout and picture quality, IMHO.
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Tom King
http://www.ccmanuals.com

Captbob626 · Joined: 07 Sep 2009 Posts: 83 Location: Cape May,NJ

Hi Bill,
I joined in Aug or Sept. I have not received my copy yet. I am in New Jersey, Should I be getting it soon do you think?
Thanks
Bob

Bill Basler · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:10 pm Post subject:

Yes, in fact you will get two issues within three weeks of each other. Winter 2010 will be out very soon as well. Sorry about the delay. I think you will be pleased when your first issue arrives.
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Bill Basler
Director of Marketing and Membership
Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club

RRGadow · Joined: 30 Nov 2009 Posts: 115 Location: Durham, NC

I just recieved my first issue of the Brass Bell...what a great quality product! Kudos to the production team!

and great interview with Al! He is a great resource to this board!
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I am knee deep restoring a 35' 1958 Constellation

Stovebolt · Joined: 13 Nov 2009 Posts: 93 Location: Langley, BC, Canada

I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait........................

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1961 Chris Craft 17' Ski Boat

knotty48 · Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 168 Location: Florida

Bill,
What a fantastic issue of the Fall BB. I want to let you know how much I enjoyed the article you did on Al. Don Ayers photo's from Tahoe really make me want to make that trip next year and the article Brian did on Teaser was very interesting.
Our club is so lucky to have such a talented and dedicated group.
Thanks for all you and the staff do to make our club so great..
Pete

Reginald Down · Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 11:15 pm Post subject:

Mr. Basler / Knotty48, I second that comment!
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Reg Down
1941 19' CC Custom
1952 18' CC Riviera
1966 Century Fibersport 17'

Bill Basler · Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 4:14 pm Post subject:

Any other issues out there yet?
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Bill Basler
Director of Marketing and Membership
Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club

WoodenRookie · Joined: 27 Feb 2007 Posts: 107 Location: St. Louis, MO

Just still waiting, though I usually get mine the same day at Al Sad

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59 18' Continental

doubleboater · Joined: 27 Aug 2007 Posts: 94

got my issue two days ago. always a great magazine.keep up the great work. this is definitly a big bonus to belonging to the antique boat club. when people say they look forward to receiving thier magazine in the mail they really mean it , i know i do.

drrot · Joined: 14 Nov 2005 Posts: 729 Location: McHenry, IL 60050

Mine showed up in McHenry, IL along with warmer weather!! Both put a smile on my face.

NSJA · Joined: 28 Sep 2008 Posts: 156 Location: Orinda CA

Still no delivery in California...
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1942 Chris Craft 17' Deluxe, 71906

Wood Commander · Joined: 26 Oct 2005 Posts: 751 Location: Seattle area

I was lucky enough to get mine here in the Seattle area last week. Lot's of fun stuff!
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Bret

1953 35' Commander "Adonis III"

1970 23' lancer project

jahearne · Joined: 03 Nov 2008 Posts: 279 Location: San Francisco

Got mine a couple days ago. There's an article from Billy Black How I Got that Shot in this month's Boat US magazine featuring the Eulipion.

http://www.boatusmagazine.com/boatus/20100102#pg1

page 29

Enjoy,
John

BTW, will there be a members only archive of Brass Bell past issues? Nevermind, I found it under Archives > Periodicals > The Brass Bell.
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John & Wendy

Wilson Wright · Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:36 am Post subject: Fall Brass Bell

Mine arrived in Florida over a week ago.
BoatUS mag arrived more recently...The way Billy Black describes getting that bow shot of the 25'Red and White underway while tied to the bow sounded kinda risky to me.
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Wilson Wright
Executive Director Emeritus
Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club

NSJA · Joined: 28 Sep 2008 Posts: 156 Location: Orinda CA

My copy arrived yesterday. It looks like Bill, Don, Brian, et al have outdone themselves! It's such a professional publication that it amazes me.

Can I apply for Terry Fiest's job when (if) he ever retires LOL?
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1942 Chris Craft 17' Deluxe, 71906

Bill Basler · Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 1:17 pm Post subject:

OK all. Thank you for the feedback. We are really picking up the pace of the Brass Bells trying to get delivery back on a reasonable schedule. We have the Winter issue at the printer now...with a couple of minor holes. Given the short time the Fall issue has been out, we need "Your Turn" and CCIQ responses stat!!!!

C'mon, you're up to the task. Lets see what you've got!

BBcaptioncontest@Chris-Craft.org

cciq@Chris-Craft.org
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Bill Basler
Director of Marketing and Membership
Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club

Stovebolt · Joined: 13 Nov 2009 Posts: 93 Location: Langley, BC, Canada

Still nothing........ Sad

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1961 Chris Craft 17' Ski Boat

NSJA · Joined: 28 Sep 2008 Posts: 156 Location: Orinda CA

Hang in there Stovebolt, it's worth the wait!
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1942 Chris Craft 17' Deluxe, 71906

Reginald Down · Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 8:49 pm Post subject:

I just received my Brass Bell in Calgary, Canada today. We typically get ours about 2 to 3 weeks later than the members in the USA.

There's nothing quite like opening up a new Brass Bell. The smell, the photos, the articles..... Heck, I even like the advertising!
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Reg Down
1941 19' CC Custom
1952 18' CC Riviera
1966 Century Fibersport 17'

Stovebolt · Joined: 13 Nov 2009 Posts: 93 Location: Langley, BC, Canada

I GOT MINE!! And is it sexy! Congratulations on a gorgeous publication! And thank you!
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1961 Chris Craft 17' Ski Boat

pauldfulton · Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Posts: 15 Location: Winnipeg Mb

Fantastic. I'm a new member, 1936 18Ft Utility, 30 below here, snowmobiling in a couple feet of snow, issue gives me hope that I will be boating again!

Al Benton · Joined: 27 Oct 2005 Posts: 2356 Location: St. Louis, MO

Paul, welcome to Boat Buzz, a good place to be while waiting for that snow to go away. With a Brass Bell now and another one in hand in a few more days we'll be putting the snowmobiles away and cranking up the Chris-Crafts in no time. Spring is just 7 weeks away. Thanks for the photo.

Al

Al Benton · Joined: 27 Oct 2005 Posts: 2356 Location: St. Louis, MO

Now this has never happened before. I'm usually begging Bill to send my issue down the river tied to a log but the USPS left the Winter 2010 Brass Bell in the box yesterday. Wow!

As we have grown to expect, this issue is yet another amazing labor of love for the hobby. If you haven't seen it, do this when you can: Read Seb Borrello's "Rest in Pieces", page 11 first, then skip to page 36 and read the story of a "...Charmed Life" by another familiar name. I know you'll enjoy the poetic and artistic contrast these two stories tell.

Al

Wilson Wright · Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:18 am Post subject: Fall and Winter Brass Bells

Are you guys talking about Fall or Winter Brass Bells...My Fall issue has been here for some time but now Winter issue...Could today be the day...

And will somebody please answer the question about poodle skirts and cup holders..I don't remember any cup holders in Chris Crafts, unless they were add ons. I can remember saddle oxfords and poodle skirts but what does that have to do with it and why does the question keep reoccuring...Does no one have an answer ?
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Wilson Wright
Executive Director Emeritus
Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club

Bill Basler · Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:24 am Post subject:

Wilson, the Winter 2010 issue is in the mail....and has been for a week or two now. You should have your copy any day now.

The Poodle skirt "question" is actually part of "Stovebolt's" signature. It will appear every time he makes a post. Stovebolt is a vintage car guy as well, so I think it is intended to be a rhetorical question.
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Bill Basler
Director of Marketing and Membership
Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club

Wilson Wright · Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:08 pm Post subject: Fall & Winter Brass Bell

Bill:

Thanks for the heads up on the Brass Bell...The mail man should be here withing the hour...I looks forward to an enjoyable afternoon with The Brass Bell..

Thanks too for the explanation on the cup holder..I wondered why yhe question was asked repeatedly.
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Wilson Wright
Executive Director Emeritus
Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club

Bill Basler · Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:18 pm Post subject:

Ha. I guess Stovebolt really needs that answer. Unfortunately, I am a product of the sixties. I remember the Kennedys, Viet Nam, Nixon, Flower Power, and campus Riots.

Poodle skirts? Yes, I know of them. But only from TV!
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Bill Basler
Director of Marketing and Membership
Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club