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NH Boat Museum Auction
Every year the New Hampshire Boat Museum in Wolfeboro, NH hosts a Vintage & Classic Boat Auction on the second Saturday of July. A wide [...]
Maine Boat Show
The annual Portland spring boat show featured an eclectic selection of boats from wood dinghies to fiberglass yachts.
Frost Biting – An Interesting Alternative
We're deep into winter now, and there's not much local boating going on. Strong and steady breezes notwithstanding, the fleet is primarily dry-docked. But, there [...]
Hydros & Cups
This weekend I attended the 2013 Vintage Raceboat Regatta in Wolfeboro, NH. The event was great, featuring all sorts of vintage race boats from flat bottom and [...]
Have I got $2,500?
That was the frequent cry from the auctioneer at the NH Boat Museum auction last weekend. The auction is an annual event at the Wolfeboro NH-based boat museum and it featured some great bargains on some really interesting boats, engines, and accessories.
Antique & Classic Boat Show- Meredith, NH – July 27
40th Annual Antique and Classic Boat show at the Meredith NH town docks on July 27th from 9 am to 4pm. This is a great [...]
Body Protection
“Be careful, and keep your hands and fingers clear” was the warning from the captain of a large sailboat to his first mate as they approached the fiberglass mooring mast.
Crossing Paths
Just last weekend while boating on Cape Ann, a dangerous situation arose between two boats crossing paths. A large sailboat, about 45-50’ long, under power, was exiting a mooring field that was protected from the open ocean by a tall granite breakwater.
Things Happen Fast
Recently, a friend, was returning from the mooring with three friends in a small dinghy. As they pulled up to the dock, one friend hopped out and tried to hold the boat close to the dock.
Boat Museums – Great Destination Points
If you like classic wood boats- Chris-Crafts, Garwoods, Centurys, etc., boat museums are the places to go.