Banana George's Barefoot Nautique

I've got another BG in another BFN

Since I was born after 1983... March 7, 1987 to be exact


Fill me in on the history of Blair and these banana boats

Got Tiques wrote: The picture is a bit fuzzy, but I think that was me sitting on the motor box, Ha! UT

I'm more interested in why Todd thinks he looks like a Doberman

Here's the
Whole Banana

he is still laughing at something Gruber said

I wouldn't go that far Tim.

Oh the price you pay from hanging around a bunch of Correct Craft Boat, Ski, Wakeboard, Barefootin Fanatics for the last 8 years. Sooner or later they'll rub off on you!

I was also born in 87 and I know the BG story ;).

75 Tique wrote: It's never too late, Tim. Just gotta do it.

Larry, I looked at his web page and there is a picture of him doing a bomb-out. It made me think of your video again (I assume that is where the photo above come from?)

This is the other side of the boat. Beautiful isin't it? The PO removed the pesky 'Blair's Barefootin' Banana Boat' painted on stripe years ago with an acetone soaked rag because "it got scratched by the dock and didn't look good anymore". At least for now, I'm thinking of duplicating it in vinyl

So here's the engine, in all of it's yellow glory.

Tom,

Lots of potential there!! George was definitely into adding whatever gizmos that he could find. Mine has a windshield wiper, air horn, CB radio and antenna, electronic speed and tach unit mounted on top of dash with stern mount paddle wheel drive, hot water shower, heater, twin bige pumps, fresh water flush kit, depth finder side rear view mirror, bimini like yours with rear curtain, stereo with 4 speakers, double BF boom clamp, judges jump seat, forward facing 3rd speedo, and the list goes on. Ummm, that was just from memory!! All of the running hardware was gold plated such as the ring and finger, lifting rings, morse control lever, gas filler and cap, bow eye, etc. A contact said that he saw GB take delivery with his yellow Cadillac that was similarly gold plate adorned.

That is a guy who styled consistently!!

I am available for any consultation on your restore.

Todd

Another exciting CC restoration thread will soon be under way! It's like being a kid in a candy store.

Thanks for posting the pictures Tom. She's a little worse for wear but sounds like she's in good hands. Great Stuff!

All,
I want to share an email I received from Banana George's wife. In a later email, she included a picture of George in the BBBB1. As soon as I can figure out how to convert PDF to JPEG, I'll post that too.   Tom

Dear friends,

Thank you for writing. I'm sorry it took so long to reply but your email was printed out and then unfortunately buried under a pile of papers.

We are living in our New York apartment now, having sold the Florida house about a year ago. George has not been well for several years and life is much easier here than in Florida. George has been diagnosed with Lewy Body Disease which is a relative of Parkinson's. He is doing okay but doesn't speak anymore except for things like "yes" and "no." We have caregivers around the clock and George enjoys watching films on TV, going out to see the passing show and having friends and family drop in.

I just haven't been able to pinpoint a photo of the Correct Craft Barefoot Nautique. I'm sure there is one here somewhere among all the clippings, etc., but it just hasn't shown itself. I'll keep an eye out for it.

Sounds as though you are both doing well and enjoying life. Sorry not to be able to help you more, but thanks for all your kind words and for writing.

All best,

JoAnne Blair

Gents
Another source of information on this boat would be John Gillette. John was the production manager at Correct Craft back in the day and was the one who "optioned" the boats out for BG.