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Chris, That Patrol boat was purchased new in 1948. It was the first boat they had and now have a total of 5 on the lake. They really keep it in great shape and is actually the preferred boat!

I think the mail delivery by water has ended. We had it up in Three Lakes until I believe 1970. It started when there were no roads to some of the houses. Even today the roads are a challenge. I have friends across the lake that it takes me 5 minutes to get to by jumping in the aluminum fishing boat whereas 25 minutes if I go by car.

From a quick Google search

Miss Rosie U-235
1997 Gold Cup hull with 1998 Chevy 468
Owned by Tom Costello of Coloma, Michigan
Miss Rosie is a replica boat loosely designed after Gail's Roostertail, the last stepped hydro to compete in the Unlimited Class. She was designed to be able to run on local lakes when muffled and has all the required safety equipment for pleasure running. The idea was to create a boat that looked like a old-time racers but can be used for pleasure boating. She has run in numerous vintage events since she was built. Currently, her picture is featured on the APBA website under Categories, Vintage.



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Pete, I've seen that one docked at the other end of the lake In Lake Geneva. Do as I say not as I do, eh?

Now you knew I wanted to make a decible comment didn't you but I held it in. Has that show ever been hassled Pete.

Great pics Pat, thanks for putting them all up. We attended that show a few years ago and the Abbey is a great setting for it with most of the boats in the water. Did you stick around for their end of day boat parade? That's a real treat, the sound is incredible.

Thanks Pete, what do you mean by "they will not build on spec"?

quinner wrote: Pete, What is the boat above, Morin Boats, with the front of helm mounted engine? It almost looks like it could be modern built or is it an old original? Really neat either way. The more pic's I see the sorrier I am that we were unable to make it there over the weekend.

Chris, The Morin is a reproduction of a gentlemans racer. Don't know the exact year but it's not more than 10 years old. There are a few custom builders around that will build 1 or 2 boats a year. It is a very specialized market.

Streblow is still building the same wood boats with minor mods over the years. 99% of them go to lake Geneva. They will not build on spec. but are considered one of the few wood boat buiders still around.

p/allen wrote: Eddie If Im not mistaken , this one had a 12 in it . Maybe Steve or Alan would remember .

Pat,
I emailed Dave Moritz and he's pretty sure Miss Rosie runs a BB Chevy..

That gentleman's runabout above is pretty sweet, would be a weird feeling to drive one of those & basically not be able to see the horizon at all. Also, i dunno just not a fan of the copper boat, that boat was chrome originally & those boats look awesome with all that chrome, i dunno why you'd want to kinda "tone it down" though i guess it does make it stand out a bit more. to each their own though, still a pretty boat.

Nate

I saw what I think is the same boat in an ad today with the chrome hardware...much better!

Capri?

Pete,

Where in Northern Michigan?

Brownie is up on Glen Lake near Traverse City and can never find anyone to ski with this time of year.

Good move on telling HW Darcie is at school!

Went out skiing on Powers instead Pete. I only had a few hours on the water so wanted to max it out. I was a little late as is from walking the dog and had some guests waiting on me.

If your kids don't mind a little chill, I'd be happy to have them out with us one of these weekends. The water is still in the mid 60s it ain't bad at all.

After seeing these pictures I'm kind of bummed I didn't make it. Those are some kick ass boats you don't see everyday.

I believe Pete was asking about the earlier Paragons, alot of these boats utilized whats called over center clutches that would knuckle into forward and alot of times you would apply and hold pressure on the lever for reverse, after the normally dry clutch the power was transmissted into a gear set (mechanical) like what you see on the back of the Packard, the landing craft used them and im sure anything else of that era used mechanical means to turn the prop. hydraulic boat transmissions came along exactly when, I dont know. If i had to guess it would be the early to mid 60's

Pete What is the name of the book you have? What is on the cover ? I have several Chris Craft books .

Greg the 3rd pic down is the last one for the copper .