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We've done it! We have raised $10,000 to apply toward our online archive project. Collectors Foundation Executive Director, Bob Knechel, awarded the Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club a check for $10,000 at a special event in Tavares Florida. We extend our thanks to our members and contributors who helped us reach our goal, and of course sincere thanks to the Collectors Foundation for their generosity and vision.
Total Donations to Date:
$10,904.68
Please see the Summer 2008 Brass Bell for details about the Collectors Foundation Grant. |
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Posted by Bill Basler on June 7, 2009
A new little baby kept me from logging onto Boat Buzz yesterday. This morning he's asleep so I'll give it a try for a bit.
While holding the little one, I was able to catch up on a little reading, and TV watching. The latest issue of Soundings was an interesting one with a couple of features that would catch the vintage boaters eye. First was an interview with Yacht Designer, Michael Peters. Peters had a hand in styling the current Chris-Craft line, and according to the story, he considers this one of his greatest accomplishments. He also recaps a bit of company history, and pleads a pretty good case as to why Chris-Craft is the most important name in boating.
There was also a very interesting feature that notes the growing interest in restoring old (fiberglass) boats. There are shops springing up everywhere, that are taking structurally good hulls, refurbishing them, adding new electronics and refreshing the hardware, and putting them back into action. There were few that were doing this until recently...at least as commercially viable operations.
Finally, a belated, but no less important, thank you to all veterans. As I watched a bit of the 65th D-Day remembrance, I realized, yet again, that all of the wonderful things that freedom has to offer are brought to us all by you.
Learn a bit more about Chris-Craft's involvement in the WW-II war effort here:
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Our club magazine, The Brass Bell, leads the antique and classic niche in content and quality. Beautifully designed, written, and printed, The Brass Bell has much to offer the avid researcher and restorer, or casual enthusiast. The Brass Bell is mailed quarterly, and averages 86 pages.
| The long awaited Brass Bell, Summer 2006 issue arrived yesterday. As with the Spring issue, it's yet another incredibly well put together magazine with great content and high-tech layout and format. It's truly a World-Class publication. —Al Benton |
Kudos to the whole team for your improvements to the Brass Bell! Your hard work is very evident. It's amazing what a dose of 21st. century technology can do. I suspect many of us will be designating a new location on the coffeetable for this publication; move over Showboats!—Ed Laning |
Congratulations to all who made this publication what it is to-day. We now have the finest periodical devoted to antique boating in the entire world , bar none. Sincere thanks to all. —Bill Tarbrake |
The latest Brass Bell was incredible! What a beautiful job! There is no better boat club magazine out there. I have no idea how you will top this effort. You and everyone concerned with putting it together should be rightfully proud. Hopefully a heartfelt "thank you" will be compensation enough. —Dale Harris |
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| I am a fairly new advertiser, and I have posted with several web sites. I found some new pictures that were better than the ones I had on the site and it was very easy to make the changes. Yours is the easiest site to work with.You guys have done an excellent job in setting up TradingDock.org —Hugh Mc Nabney |
As I am about to partake in a week of solid work on the boat, I am reminded of how important the club has been and all the help from around the country. I wish everyone a great holiday and smooth sailing for the new year. And a whopping thanks —Matt |
Boat Buzz is simply the most active web-based discussion forum focusing on antique and classic boating. Boat Buzz is where our members meet, exchanging information and advice. Take a look at the depth of the topics discussed on Boat Buzz. This is an invaluable tool for experienced antique and classic boaters, and newcomers alike.
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As I am about to partake in a week of solid work on the boat, I am reminded of how important the club has been and all the help from around the country. I wish everyone a great holiday and smooth sailing for the new year. And a whopping thanks —Matt |
You guys have done a fantastic job with Boat Buzz. As you can see it has become a big success and I congratulate you and the staff on a job well done. —Pete |
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