The SML Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society held their Annual Fall Boat Show at Mariners Landing on Smith Mountain Lake this past Saturday.
Under moderate temperatures a variety of Chris-Craft and Century Antique Boats were displayed from states as far away as Ohio. A total of 48 boats and their owners provided a lot of “looking” for those that attended the 29th Annual SML Antique Boat Show.
Peoples Choice—Mike and Delores Mutchler -1929 25′ Morris Launch “Symphony”
Judged Awards:
Best Chris Craft——– Gil Maringer-1948 20′ Chris Craft Custom “Legend”
Best Century———– Ray Mc Dowell- 1963 18′ Century Sabre “Heaven On A Sunday”
ACBS Best Preserved—— -Rick Watson- 1950 20′ Chris Craft Utility “The General”
Claud Watson craftsmanship award——Bill Garrecht-1955 Chris Craft Capri ” Water Lily”
ACBS best non wood——-Eric Zelman-1962 14′ Lake and Sea Caribbean “Jet Screamer”
Oldest boat————Mark Thompson-1929 26′ Hacker Dolphin “Lootus”
Longest distance traveled———-Gil Maringer- Akron Ohio “Legend”
Junior Judges choice———John Coffman- 1959 19′ Chris Craft Cavalier “Muddy Paws”
Captains Choice Awards
Best Runabout———-Thomas Quinn- 1940 23′ Chris Craft Custom “Patriot”
Best Utility———–Al Olson- 1950 23′ Chris Craft Holiday “Norwegian Son”
Best Cruiser————–Mike Worly- 1980 26′ Outer Reef “Tugly”
Best Outboard———-Bob Pennoyer- 1958 14′ Lone Star Malibu “Tin Man”
Best Lapstrake———-Bob Blanchard- 1957 18′ Chris Craft Sea Skiff “Lil Rascal”
Best Contemporary———-Bill Garrecht- 1998 19′ Vintage Marine “Wowee”
Best Non Powered———–Karl Hellinger- 1949 18′ Peterborough “Admiral”
For further information regarding the Smith Mountain Lake Chapter contact Alan Frederick 540-352-8653 or via email to [email protected]
