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Classic Chris Crafts from Lake Hopatcong

Discussion in 'Transportation' started by steve f, Jul 7, 2005.

  1. steve f

    steve f

    536
    May 3, 2005
    Northern New Jersey
    Every year the Yacht Club at Lake Hopatcong in northern NJ hosts a Classic Boat Show. Most are Chris Crafts, but other makes and models are there as well.

    This year I got to the show very late and a lot of the exhibitors had already left. It was a very hot day, 90 plus, with high humidity as well.

    I had also hoped to meet a fellow cafe member (Larry form Connecticut), but he was gone by the time I got there. Also missed seeing his nikon cafe hat.

    Anyway, here are a few of the shots I did get that Saturday. There are a few more on my website.

    Steve


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    steve f, Jul 7, 2005
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  2. LarryJacobson

    LarryJacobson Guest

    Steve,

    Clearly you're a "Bow" man. Personally, I have a thing for sterns.

    Nice, shots.

    -Larry
     
    LarryJacobson, Jul 7, 2005
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  3. steve f

    steve f

    536
    May 3, 2005
    Northern New Jersey
    Larry,

    Given the tough light that late in the afternoon, the bows were definitely easier to work with. But, here's a stern shot for you.

    Steve

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    steve f, Jul 7, 2005
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  4. LarryJacobson

    LarryJacobson Guest

    Steve,

    Ooooh...

    Thanks!
     
    LarryJacobson, Jul 7, 2005
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  5. steve f

    steve f

    536
    May 3, 2005
    Northern New Jersey
    Larry,

    Is there anything you can tell me about the Chris Craft with the Coca Cola cooler? Length, Year manufactured etc??

    I think I'm going to enter it in a photo contest here in NJ and I wanted to have a little background on it.

    Thanks,

    Steve
     
    steve f, Jul 10, 2005
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  6. LarryJacobson

    LarryJacobson Guest

    Steve,

    The boat your're looking for is, "Friend-Ship", owned by Mike Smith and Dan Frey. It is a 1954 Chris~Craft, 17' Utility.

    Here's another view of the boat:

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    LarryJacobson, Jul 10, 2005
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  7. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    33,085
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Chris Craft did make some beautiful boats and you have captured them well. Thanks for the memories.
     
    greyflash, Jul 10, 2005
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  8. steve f

    steve f

    536
    May 3, 2005
    Northern New Jersey
    Larry,

    That's her. Thank you for the info. Not sure if the folks running the photo contest need it, but I have it now just in case.

    Gordon,

    Thanks for the kind words.

    Steve
     
    steve f, Jul 11, 2005
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  9. LarryJacobson

    LarryJacobson Guest

    Steve,

    You're most welcome.

    -Larry
     
    LarryJacobson, Jul 12, 2005
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  10. Ken-L

    Ken-L Guest

    These are the boats of "my youth"! The classic Chris Crafts are what come to my mind whenever I think of speed boats - great shots.
     
    Ken-L, Jul 12, 2005
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