re-creation of Brooks Stevens prototype

re-creation of Brooks Stevens prototype 12 years 2 months ago #91784

seabuddy Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 896 Karma: -5 Thank you received: 0	They say that two prototypes were built, and then there was a similar series built that is somewhat different. This is a re-creation of the prototype, not the production boat. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:re-creation of Brooks Stevens prototype 12 years 2 months ago #91785

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It is not my place to say, but I will say that there will be changes. ACBS has 56 chapters and an International headquarters and around 8,000 members. Such a big organization can not turn on a dime.

All of my friends at FiberGlassics will not be able to adjust as fast as a single person could, either.

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Re:re-creation of Brooks Stevens prototype 12 years 2 months ago #91823

seabuddy Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 896 Karma: -5 Thank you received: 0	This boat was really wild! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:re-creation of Brooks Stevens prototype 12 years 2 months ago #91825

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Re:re-creation of Brooks Stevens prototype 12 years 2 months ago #91834

Doug Reeve Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 253 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 35	Looks like a Sea Lark. You might want to check out this link belfryboard.websitetoolbox.com/post/5964704?&trail=15 Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:re-creation of Brooks Stevens prototype 12 years 2 months ago #91840

seabuddy Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 896 Karma: -5 Thank you received: 0	Yes, more photos. About 400. I'll take a year to post them all. Sorry. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:re-creation of Brooks Stevens prototype 12 years 2 months ago #91849

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Hello All,

Just got my boots on the ground and have lots to share.

Shannon took home a trophy for her absolutely flawless Evinrude Lark re-creation.

The Cadillac Sea Lark was based on Brooks Stevens design for Evinrude. Only two Evinrude Larks were built and were shown at the 1956 Chicago and New York boat shows. Their whereabouts is now an unknown.

Following pictures are courtesy of the Milwaukee Art Museum, Brooks Stevens archives.

Terry

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Re:re-creation of Brooks Stevens prototype 12 years 1 month ago #91862

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Re:re-creation of Brooks Stevens prototype 12 years 1 month ago #91869

Seymour Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 158 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 0	Thanks for those pictures what a wicked boat!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:re-creation of Brooks Stevens prototype 12 years 1 month ago #92456

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Doug Reeve wrote:

Looks like a Sea Lark. You might want to check out this link belfryboard.websitetoolbox.com/post/5964704?&trail=15

Just curious if anyone else has problems with this link to Kev Fins Boats in the Belfry site. My machine says site not available.

Thanks,
Terry

Kev Fin’s Cadillac Sea Lark recreation showing big fins along with the big fins of Bill Anderson’s South Seas Samoan ‘Blu-By-u’.

Photo by Bob Whiteside.

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Re:re-creation of Brooks Stevens prototype 12 years 1 month ago #92460

SteveH Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 413 Karma: 11 Thank you received: 0	Just checked and it takes me directly there, works perfectly. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:re-creation of Brooks Stevens prototype 12 years 1 month ago #92479

cc1000 Offline Moderator Posts: 633 Karma: 34 Thank you received: 0	Another great one...Thanks!!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:re-creation of Brooks Stevens prototype 12 years 1 month ago #92490

seabuddy Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 896 Karma: -5 Thank you received: 0	Some of that boat is chrome finish on plastic, I hear. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:re-creation of Brooks Stevens prototype 12 years 1 month ago #92649

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Hello all,

Gary told me that trim piece is actually FG that is painted chrome. And again with flawless results.
I asked the question because my first thought it was vacuum plating on a composite.

Now the fins on Shannon’s boat are fabricated of aluminum whereas the original Evinrude Lark design was stainless steel. Brooks Stevens even incorporated retractable ski tow lines inside the fins.

The photo I posted earlier of Kev Fins Cadillac Sea Lark re-creation has FG fins that are copies of the original glass fins on his Cadillac Sea Lark . I also heard Kev Fin provided one of those FG copies to be used as a model for the fabrication of the aluminum fins on Shannon's boat.

Photo of the last known sighting an Evinrude Lark top and Kev Fins Cadillac Sea Lark below.

Terry

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Re:re-creation of Brooks Stevens prototype 12 years 1 month ago #92794

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Thanks to Terry for posting the pictures and to everyone for the nice comments.

We will be showing the boat at the Keels & Wheels Concours d'Elegance in Seabrook, TX (near Houston) May 3-4, at the ACBS show in St. Michaels, MD June 13-15, and at the Clayton Antique boat show in upstate NY the first weekend in August, so if anyone can make it to any of those show, please stop by and say hi.

Shannon

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Re:re-creation of Brooks Stevens prototype 12 years 1 month ago #92813

seabuddy Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 896 Karma: -5 Thank you received: 0	If I can be a help in St. Michaels, let me know. Chris (seabuddy) Brown This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 518-281-0045 Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:re-creation of Brooks Stevens prototype 12 years 1 month ago #92818

StevieB Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 266 Karma: 12 Thank you received: 0	So Shannon, When are you bringing her to Michigan? We have alot of great shows up here! Regards, StevieB Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:re-creation of Brooks Stevens prototype 12 years 1 month ago #92836

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Steve--we definitely plan a swing up your way at some point, but right now I'm not sure when.

Chris--Thank you for the kind offer. I will keep your number and call if we end up needing some help. One thing I know we're looking for is a place to put our toyhauler, which we well be staying in while attending the show. Right now, the closest one I've found is Tuckahoe State Park, but if you know of anything closer, please let me know.

Thanks,

Shannon in Crystal River

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Re:re-creation of Brooks Stevens prototype 12 years 1 month ago #92845

seabuddy Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 896 Karma: -5 Thank you received: 0	Yes, I know the place, but I can not say it in public. Call me, 518-281-0045, Chris Brown, and after we talk you will understand. It is the right deal. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:re-creation of Brooks Stevens prototype 12 years 1 month ago #92848

cc1000 Offline Moderator Posts: 633 Karma: 34 Thank you received: 0	If you can make it to the Buffalo Show, (first weekend after Labor Day), we may be able to help with travel expenses and would love to have you at the show. The Buffalo show is one of the top shows in the country, generally second only to the Taveras Show in size. www.oldboatsbuffalo.org/ Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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