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Antique and Classic Boat Show

...around the Campfire

John Stewart

Tuesday, 01 September 2009

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The few drops of rain were not enough to wash off the dust but they did not hide the banner strung across the entrance to the town of McCall. An Antique and Classic Boat Show was set to open for public viewing for the weekend. Hopefully the rain was temporary and would not linger.

McCall, Idaho sits on the shores of Payette Lakes and is home to year around recreation opportunities. In the winter, skiing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing are popular. In the summer, skiing (water), wheeling, and fishing are popular. This August weekend featured an Antique and Classic Boat Show hosted by the local chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society (www.acbs.org).

The name Chris-Craft dominated the makers of boats on display. All were meticulously restored to their former glory years when moved from factory to show room to the water. From the 28 foot speed boat powered by twin Mercury Marine V-8 engines to the sleek 14 canoe powered by sail, the boats were high polished wood.

It is evident the owners loved and cherished their classic boats and seek to protect the heritage of boating by promoting the preservation and restoration of historic antique and classic boats.

See more pictures of Antique and Classic Boats in the 4x4Wire Galleries.

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John Stewart

Advocating access to public lands carries a responsibility to be part of the solution for managing the public lands. As a strong proponent for participation to make a difference, I am a full time advocate for recreation and the Managing Editor of the OutdoorWire family websites.

4x4Wire.com is dedicated to the four wheel drive recreation featuring technical articles and information to promote, protect, and provide outdoor recreation opportunities. 4x4Voice.com focuses on California issues. MUIRNet.net is focused on environmental, administrative and legislative news and information. OutdoorWire.com is Access and Landuse Central with an overall index to the contents of the family of websites.