Tavares/ Lake Dora ACBS Antique Boat Show

[gcarter]

Once again it's time to plan to attend the much anticipated annual event
This year it occurs on March 18-20.
I just finished renewing my membership in ACBS and paid for a water display for the TR.

Here's a link to their site:
http://www.acbs-sunnyland.org/

[f_inscreenname]

Florida in March ......uuummmmmmmmmmm warm.
Wish I could make it but come March we may not be un-winterized yet. Guess we'll have to wait until our show in June.

[MadPoodle]

Don't have to bring a boat..

Hey George, any possibility of leaving a boat up there the week prior? Classic races the weekend before, trying to do both events, hate to drag boat back and forth..

[Tidbart]

Scott,

Although i am an hour away in Orlando, I have room for a boat if you don't find room around Tavares.

Bob

[MadPoodle]

Thanks guys. George found a space, but now plans have changed LOL.George and Bert have convinced me to show the 14, so I am going to take the 16 home after Tavares and turn around and bring the 14 back..

For now it looks like we have the following boats lined up on the docks, who else wants to join?

George (instigator) Carter: 22 Testarossa
Bert Harris: 14 Donzi
Me: 14 Donzi
Red boat row LOL. For some additional color:
Jim's Hornet III

So, now we need a couple more blue and some white boats to complete the patriotic theme. Who's in?

[gcarter]

I'm working on the guy who now owns my old Minx.
He now winters in Clermont, FL just south of us.
He's thinking hard about it.

[olredalert]

----I'll be there sans boat!.......Bill S

[MadPoodle]

In order to display, you need to be a member. Start @ ACBS (http://www.acbs.org) then you can register for the show @ Sunnyland ACBS (http://www.acbs-sunnyland.org) for a dock space.

[gcarter]

You can join ACBS and the Sunnyland chapter on the ACBS site, then pay for the show display on the Sunnyland chapter site.

[smokediver]

I booked a room at lakeside. Thinking about bringing the 22 up. How is the boating there ?

[MadPoodle]

Boating great, look forward to seeng you again!

[smokediver]

Boating great, look forward to seeng you again!


Me too !! It's been too long.

[DickB]

I will probably be there Sunday, no boat. It's the same weekend as the 12 Hours of Sebring and I will probably be at the track Friday and Saturday.

[smokediver]

Thanks guys. George found a space, but now plans have changed LOL.George and Bert have convinced me to show the 14, so I am going to take the 16 home after Tavares and turn around and bring the 14 back..

For now it looks like we have the following boats lined up on the docks, who else wants to join?

George (instigator) Carter: 22 Testarossa
Bert Harris: 14 Donzi
Me: 14 Donzi
Red boat row LOL. For some additional color:
Jim's Hornet III

So, now we need a couple more blue and some white boats to complete the patriotic theme. Who's in?

I am gonna have my 22 there . Is there space left ? mine is white with navy

[MadPoodle]

I forget, what year is yours? I think it needs to be 25 yo to display..

[bertsboat]

This is what we have on A dock so far.
If you have something to ad please email me.
Please come and have a look and take a ride through the Dora Canal! even if you don't bring a boat. Maybe next year it will be bigger.

A-1 14’ Donzi Baby 1974 Bert Harris and Kathy Pino
A-2 14’ Donzi F-14 Scott Baxter
A-3 19’ Donzi Hornet
A-4 23’ Formula Cigarette 1
A-5 22’ 1988 Donzi 22C Testa Rossa George Carter
A-6 21’ Donzi 1986 Hornet III Jim Haas
A-7 24’ Prowler Cadillac McDaniel
A-8 20’ Barracuda Sportster 1956 Kathy Pino
A-9 30’ Fino 1970

[Trueser]

Wish I was heading down for this. 37 year old Criterion

[smokediver]

I forget, what year is yours? I think it needs to be 25 yo to display..

Ok. Mine is a 2001. I will be a spectator ! I did manage to get a room at the lakeside inn and they have dock space available.

[Ghost]

Wish I was heading down for this. 37 year old Criterion

Seriously having the same thought. The 233 Cigarette, and a Fino, plus all the rest? What a lineup!

[Jetbert]

Friday was a nice day, Saturday started to rain around 11:00.

[CHACHI]

I sure can't speak for anyone else, but I have always liked the Gulf blue and orange colors.

Ken

[BUIZILLA]

On behalf of DMRS, we want to thank Bert Harris for the extraordinary efforts to pursue and organize the DONZI contingent at this event for the last few years. It took some wrangling over the years, but this year we were given an entire pier, and additional static show spaces to show off our boats. In addition to adding the classical glass boats of other brands, most of the woodie's are breathtaking restorations. One spectacular woodie had a V10 Ilmor conversion. Another had a Hilborn fuel injected Buick. There were 11 Donzi's, 1 Fino, 2 Bertram's, 1 Cigarette, half dozen Glasspar's, several Glastron's , twin i/o Carlson, and on, and on, and on... Had the weather cooperated more on Saturday, I think the attendance could have been record breaking.

Next year, don't miss it !!

[gcarter]

Yes!
Thanks Bert!
+1

[smokediver]

It was nice seeing old friends and making new ones . Looking forward to next years event .

[Tidbart]

Sorry I missed everyone. Family came down with the flu.

Hope everyone had a good time.

Bob

[olredalert]

On behalf of DMRS, we want to thank Bert Harris for the extraordinary efforts to pursue and organize the DONZI contingent at this event for the last few years. It took some wrangling over the years, but this year we were given an entire pier, and additional static show spaces to show off our boats. In addition to adding the classical glass boats of other brands, most of the woodie's are breathtaking restorations. One spectacular woodie had a V10 Ilmor conversion. Another had a Hilborn fuel injected Buick. There were 11 Donzi's, 1 Fino, 2 Bertram's, 1 Cigarette, half dozen Glasspar's, several Glastron's , twin i/o Carlson, and on, and on, and on... Had the weather cooperated more on Saturday, I think the attendance could have been record breaking.

Next year, don't miss it !!

----Agree wholeheartedly with every word, Jim. Bert has been tireless in getting our boats recognised and accepted at this show and it hasnt been easy at times. Thankfully, the main person that heads up the entire show is a great guy and really seems to be onboard the fiberglass express. This cant help but benefit all of us in many ways, not the least being value perceived in the boats we all love!!!.....Bill S

[f_inscreenname]

Glass is the future of the ACBS. Only so many wood boats left and its a bit hard to drop 50+ grand on a starter boat.

[Ghost]

Thanks Bert!

MORE PICS MORE PICS MORE PICS!!! :)

[bertsboat]

It was a great show with great people. Please try to plan for next year!!

http://www.woodyboater.com/blog/2016/03/23/lets-all-do-the-dora-dance/

[MadPoodle]

Some pics

http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15542&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15543&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15544&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15545&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15546&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15547&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15548&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15549&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15550&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15551&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15552&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15553&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15554&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15555&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15556&stc=1

[MadPoodle]

More..

http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15557&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15558&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15559&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15560&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15561&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15562&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15563&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15564&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15565&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15566&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15567&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15568&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15569&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15570&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15571&stc=1

[MadPoodle]

Si, mas mas...

http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15572&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15573&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15574&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15575&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15576&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15577&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15578&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15579&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15580&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15581&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15582&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15583&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15584&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15585&stc=1http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15586&stc=1

[Ghost]

Wow! Great stuff! :)

[f_inscreenname]

I've seen one of those boats, maybe two at another show. :thumbs

[olredalert]

----I found out the price of that sideways tilting trailer because it fascinated me. Anybody not sitting down? -------Cool $50,000. Just so people can see it better on the trailer. And they say us Donzi guys are crazy!!!!.......Bill S

[BUIZILLA]

----I found out the price of that sideways tilting trailer because it fascinated me. Anybody not sitting down? -------Cool $50,000. Just so people can see it better on the trailer. And they say us Donzi guys are crazy!!!!.......Bill S the guy told me $15,000, which was still over the top.... he could have removed 2 tires and jacked up the other side for about $100.... :thumbs:thumbs

[gcarter]

Scott took more pictures than anyone, but somehow he seems to have missed my lil' red wagon! :D


http://www.donzi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15607&d=1458924614

[bertsboat]

It was nice to see you again Dick. There were lots of people there. I didn't get to talk as much as I would have liked to. See you next year??


I will probably be there Sunday, no boat. It's the same weekend as the 12 Hours of Sebring and I will probably be at the track Friday and Saturday.

[Ghost]

BTW George, the decal looks great.

[bertsboat]

Thanks Jim. I do it because I love to see the boats I grew up with in Miami. I hope next year to see you and allot more guys with classic glass. It was a r boat was a hit too. A real keeper. I want a ride next year please.


On behalf of DMRS, we want to thank Bert Harris for the extraordinary efforts to pursue and organize the DONZI contingent at this event for the last few years. It took some wrangling over the years, but this year we were given an entire pier, and additional static show spaces to show off our boats. In addition to adding the classical glass boats of other brands, most of the woodie's are breathtaking restorations. One spectacular woodie had a V10 Ilmor conversion. Another had a Hilborn fuel injected Buick. There were 11 Donzi's, 1 Fino, 2 Bertram's, 1 Cigarette, half dozen Glasspar's, several Glastron's , twin i/o Carlson, and on, and on, and on... Had the weather cooperated more on Saturday, I think the attendance could have been record breaking.

Next year, don't miss it !!

[bertsboat]

The Donzi's were a hit! Cigarettes, Chris Crafts, Fino, Glastron's and all the glass as well. Nice turnout. Please put this event on your calendar for 2017!


On behalf of DMRS, we want to thank Bert Harris for the extraordinary efforts to pursue and organize the DONZI contingent at this event for the last few years. It took some wrangling over the years, but this year we were given an entire pier, and additional static show spaces to show off our boats. In addition to adding the classical glass boats of other brands, most of the woodie's are breathtaking restorations. One spectacular woodie had a V10 Ilmor conversion. Another had a Hilborn fuel injected Buick. There were 11 Donzi's, 1 Fino, 2 Bertram's, 1 Cigarette, half dozen Glasspar's, several Glastron's , twin i/o Carlson, and on, and on, and on... Had the weather cooperated more on Saturday, I think the attendance could have been record breaking.

Next year, don't miss it !!


BTW George, the decal looks great.