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Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130387
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Anybody know if this is scheduled yet? When? Same marina? It would be the first of the season for me.
Would somebody please spell that name out for me phonetically... I have a hard time pronouncing it  And don't just say "Kosh" |
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130388
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Cal,
I was wondering the same thing. It was at The Anchor Inn on Lake Koshkonong. Spell it right and its easy. Kosh-ko-nong 
Terry |
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130411
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Terry, thanks. I just cut and pasted the name from last years posts. Probably why my GPS never found the place last year
Who dat in the background of your pic?? 
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130412
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That's Del VanEmmerik and his saucer
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130414
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1960 Circraft
Del made the long drive down from Minnesotah in 2014 for the All-Classics event in Beloit |
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130416
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Minnie-soh-tah. That gotta be a hoot for people on the highway passing him with that flying saucer on the trailer.
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130422
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Yes I made the trip to the koshkongnan show in late May last year. Great people, place, and water. I plan to make the trip again this year. Comes at the beganing of the season for us northern people. Try to make it!
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130431
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The last I was told they were shooting for the 3rd week of may,I have a call in to him but he must be on a beach,,Ill post as soon as I know for sure Bill
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130432
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Thanks Bill. Will be waiting. Hope the weather is as nice as last year. Hurry up on your new project so you can share it with all of us.
And oh yah....bring extra gas. |
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130438
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Cal I have save gas from last year and also this one will have a big tank, OK it is official May 20th,But I am sure there will be some Friday again to run the lake,There was talk about a poker run on Friday just to see the big Lake and river,,Like before there is a campground and a good motel close and I will get it all out there when we get closer but for now get your best runner ready,there is no judging,this is for the minds to relax and body to recover,,I am sure the NEW Pinky will be on site for show from Minn. WE are talking about several things today,c u Bill
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130441
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We are planning on being there, Bill.
Don 
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130449
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Here s the scoop,, Friday a boat cruise with a couple scheduled stops maybe leave about 1 or 2 or so,then we can still play when we get back to the other end,Then also have a flea market of Nautical boat stuff,in parkingIt might be a couple bucks again but it will be like last year drink passes and charity, I think this might also have to be a glaspar reunion,we will see,it is up and running,c u Bill
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130452
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I'll be there, Hopefully with the big ugly bell boy, so long as I can manage to get my truck running in time to pull her down there, or else I'll be boatlesss to the show.....
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Golden Rule number one; While working in the bilge, absolutely under no circumstances, NO FARTING!!!! Captn Shake aka Joe.
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130462
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It's on the calendar but not in stone. Probably just the Saturday. Good to see there might be a flea market. Did I start something last year??? I won't have much to bring this year but do have some "overstock".
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130467
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Hmm. 3 boats need repair...which is the simplest fix?...I better get cracking. If none get fixed, should I bring the one that needs total restoration so people can see what we start with?
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130468
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Dealers choice. Think anything was done with this rare bird? Anyone ever get info on it?
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130470
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He has been busy buying a resort on the lake with bar campgrounds,ramp and 10 acres,new docks ect so I think it is on the back path,,next year we might have more room,but this year will be the same almost,at least location,,c u Bill
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130569
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Damn you people are gonna have fun.....I fear it's too far for me....bummer.
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130573
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It's fun, kicking trailer tires, checkin' boats from Bill's perfection to the ones that are just salvaged and in need of repair. Cover the whole spectrum. Maybe next time.
Here's Dr. Go and the Admiral from last year. 
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130615
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Thanks Cal...seeing the picture of the Powercat now has me thinking I better start planning for this trip.
I just realized if I were a smaller person, I would have a bigger boat lol. |
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130654
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Since I'm new, maybe I just don't know. Would there be any interest in having a category for the best new finds? Like most complete original, needs the most work, most rare, etc? Just brainstorming . . .
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130656
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There are no categories at these shows. Just a bunch of people sharing their stuff, no competition, just good fun and sharing info to boot. Anyone is welcome. I think last year it was a $20 entrance fee which included launch facility and a food/drink gift card which was good at the grill on premises. good sized parking lot and camp/hotel facilities nearby.
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130661
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Who's camping this year? are the sites waterfront, I think i will stay in the boat if we can manage to make it down this year.....
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Golden Rule number one; While working in the bilge, absolutely under no circumstances, NO FARTING!!!! Captn Shake aka Joe.
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130712
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Another newbie question. From what I have seen, I am assuming the preferred restorations are as close to original as possible. But is a modified restoration frowned upon, or actually preferred as in auto restorations??? Like if I were to enlarge the fins on my Rocket and have an artistic paint scheme, would that be less favorably looked upon???
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130713
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Please. We are not a judgmental group. Anything goes. If you got it, flaunt it. This is a beer drinking, burger eating crowd.
Here's a pic of one of the entrants, just happened to belong to the guy who organized the meet. Can't get much more basic than that. 
The bigger the fins the better. We all like big fins. You will never beat Bill's newer project for fin size though
If you live in the Falls area it's not that far from you, just hook up and go for a fun day. It's about a three hour drive for me and even further for Dr. Go in Wausau. Some of the group comes down from central MN which is ok as long as they scrape the ice off their windshields and dump the snow off the bow before launching. |
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130721
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Rocket as to your question of which restoration is preferred. I would say as long as it's not a rare glassic you are messing with, no one is going to be upset. I am always impressed when some one can take a boring old boat and make it something special. Like what Cal did with his shell lake. As for resto mod, I am not a fan, even though I'm sure it is more reliable and comfortable. I always have great respect for someone that can do the research, and the endless hours of searching to find just the right parts to make a boat period correct. Keep in mind this is only my opinion, others may disagree. That all being said I hope to see you this year at the show.
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130730
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any chance there is ever a get together like this a little closer to texas?
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130764
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I attend a lot of acbs shows,this is not one but through out the year just watch and join your local chapter,They are accepting glass a lot better than they used to, enjoy it any way you can,there is a big show in Tavares Fla in march 25, for the weekend,If you have a glasspar the Fla glasspar club does a lot in fla that you would be welcome to, good luck Bill
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130779
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Thanks for your insights. I'm so new to this I'm not sure what I have. It is the same Shell Lake Rocket as Cal's. Is that considered to be a RARE glassic, I assume that it is at least glassic material, but rare? I have had thoughts of making it a little more of a Batman boat. . .
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130782
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IT'S your boat. Do what you want and any criticism be danmexx. I don't know about rare. There are some around but I don't think many of them are still floating. I like the style, especially the rear seat area. I'd like to see what you do to it. Any changes above the water line would be acceptable in my book but there is hardly a boat that I worked on that wasn't modified in one way or another.
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130786
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Just my 2 cents: I have a 13' boat that might me a lone survivor (at least seen in public) that needs restored. Though I plan to keep it as original as possible, I know I will never find the windshield...and I am tall enough, I don't think I want one anyway. It is such a simple and plain Jane design, that anything I did would not take away from it catching someone's eye regarding beauty as it would not even be noticed in a crowd if it were simple white. I have to modify with adding better seats, or it will not be functional or comfortable with my big Carcass. I will also upgrade to cable steering over pulley/cable for my own sense of security as I plan to use it a lot with the grandkids hopefully one day. All of my mods will be "bolt" on or in, so any future owner wanting the original state will not have to "grind out any mods and repair or re-glass it. That is my simple way to "mod", yet leave stock.
I think just saving the boat and bringing it back to the water for all to enjoy is a success in itself. If you find you have a special and rare rig, then maybe it is a restore to original mission you will choose...easiest if all parts are already there. Some take the rare original back to original glory and then find a very neglected unique rig that might be missing parts and then just let your artistic vision do some dreaming and make something YOU want! Again - just 2 cents from an amateur. |
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 9 months ago #130795
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I might be there. I would not be bringing a boat though.
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 8 months ago #131020
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Hey all,
I am hearing lots of maybe's regarding this show and I am included in that category. We have a couple conflicts and have to sort them out. There is sad news I learned recently. Our friend, Gene aka Gene Gene, passed away last August. Gene attended a couple of the Beloit events and also the Koshkonong meet last May. 
Gene (right) and his buddy Bob with the one of a kind Hydrocon. 
Gene and da Coach cruising the Fox. 
Deano, Bob, and Geneo with the Shell Lake. Gene and his crew from Northern Wisconsin were great guys to hang out with and he will be missed. Thanks, Terry |
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 8 months ago #131021
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Say it ain't so. A fun down to earth hones guy. Will miss him this coming year.
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Re:Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 8 months ago #131028
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Ya Terry I called a month ago and got the news from his brother, I saw him in aug at tomahawk getting ready for treatment, I was told he past in October,but not sure, his brother said he made a call to some one but I never heard it, I posted when I heard,he was colorful and a lot of fun and will be missed
Glaspar had a good turn out here in fla this weekend c u Bill |
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Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 8 months ago #131043
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I first met Gene last May in Kosh - great guy (I also met his great friends and family there too). We really hit it off. I saw him again with his Shell Lake in Tomahawk last August...we got to chat just a few minutes before I to go. Gosh, I am going to miss him (and already do)!... Shows how much we must treasure every outing, every friendship, every member, and every moment. He will be sorely missed this year at Kosh.
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Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 7 months ago #131411
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So is the rally still on for May 20? It sounds like folks stay over Friday PM. Sounds like fun! I'm gonna try to have my "as found" Rocket there for people to shake their heads at...
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Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 7 months ago #131413
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Your "as is" Rocket is more than welcome. No one will judge you. As a matter of fact you'll more often than not get lots of advice and get a lot of questions answered. I'm curious too. You get to put a face to some of us here also.
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Annual Boat show lake Koshkongnan 8 years 7 months ago #131623
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Hi all THe closest hotel is Comfort inn 11102 N Goede rd Edgerton,wis 608 561 4533 Rm rate is 110.00 but he said if you go on line through Coice hotel usually a 10 percent discount, It is right by the Anchor Inn,,2-3 blocks, right off the interstate exit, then go to river,,I am going to try to be there Friday afternoon and run the Lake and river,The Anchor inn has great food and drink,good docks,I think there will be a 25. reg again but this comes with drink pass and ramp ,,I think last year the remainder went to a local non profit thing.There is a campground on down the road a couple miles with bar,The main show is sat.any questions 608 220 7918,,JIm ,He is actually running the show I'm just a middle man and ??? It was a blast last year, a Big cruise around 2-3 I think like last year, I am hoping to take a boat with a 16 gal tank this year,surely wouldn't run out c u Bill,also this gets a 135 merc,rumor is the PINK LADY WILL MAKE AN APPERANCE
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