My folks live in Port Madison so CONNY and I passed by RIPTIDE many times. I always admired her and hoped she would see better days. Glad to see that has happened. Was also going to make the same comment about the Chrysler being a Royal if it was an eight, but John beat me to it. Incidentally, the 1923 UW crew launch HUSKY was built by Schertzer Bros and designed by George Wayland so there is definitely a connection between Wayland and Schertzer. I was also very interested in the photo's showing new frames being driven into place from...
Yes, In 1971 two of "the Boys" took their dates out for an evening cruise without the coaches knowledge or permission. College boys used to do those things.....perhaps they still do? While our two "Row me oh's" were busy entertaining their dates they neglected to yield right of way. The result wasn't pretty!
22′ Chris-Craft Custom Sedan (1948) – JITTERBUG
Nice boat!39′ Monk Power Cruiser (1942) – SAVONA
I have a 1946, 39 foot Monk, CARLU. Very similar!47′ Schertzer Brothers Cabin Launch (1927) – RIPTIDE
My folks live in Port Madison so CONNY and I passed by RIPTIDE many times. I always admired her and hoped she would see better days. Glad to see that has happened. Was also going to make the same comment about the Chrysler being a Royal if it was an eight, but John beat me to it. Incidentally, the 1923 UW crew launch HUSKY was built by Schertzer Bros and designed by George Wayland so there is definitely a connection between Wayland and Schertzer. I was also very interested in the photo's showing new frames being driven into place from...28′ Schertzer Bros. UW Coaching Launch (1932) – CONNY
Sounds like a fine idea to me28′ Schertzer Bros. UW Coaching Launch (1932) – CONNY
Yes, In 1971 two of "the Boys" took their dates out for an evening cruise without the coaches knowledge or permission. College boys used to do those things.....perhaps they still do? While our two "Row me oh's" were busy entertaining their dates they neglected to yield right of way. The result wasn't pretty!