Tahoe Boat Show from 1985

BrokenRule2 · Post by **BrokenRule2** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:13 am

I was given a couple dozen photos from the 1985 Tahoe Boat Show. My question is gauging the interest of fellow members in viewing these old photos?

If so, I'll post them to Picasa for your viewing pleasure. If not, I'll dedicate the time to sanding and varnishing

in place of scanning and posting.

I heard a rumor that spring was near...

Mike

mfine · Post by **mfine** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:30 am

I see no evidence that spring is near, it snowed yesterday!

If you don't find interest here, woodyboater.com seems to always be looking for old photos to display.

Bill Basler · Post by **Bill Basler** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:34 am

I would love to see them. Post 'em. By the way, no sign of Spring here either. After reaching 80-degrees about two weeks ago, we are working real hard to reach 45-50. With rain, and a spit of snow every once in awhile no less.

Don Ayers · Post by **Don Ayers** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:02 pm

Pls post the photos!!!!

Wilson Wright · Post by **Wilson Wright** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:57 am

I'd love to see them..I think that was the year Bob Speltz and I were honorary judges.

Sportin Wood · Post by **Sportin Wood** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 2:02 pm

I agree with those above, I would love to see the photos.

BrokenRule2 · Post by **BrokenRule2** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:40 pm

Scanned from negatives, not from photos, no touch-ups. The 44 photos are from the estate of Jon M Riley, Assistant Fire Chief, City of Vallejo. His son gave me the photos. Back of the photos are dated Aug 1985.

https://picasaweb.google.com/1136153585 ... /Tahoe1985#

Enjoy,

Mike

mfine · Post by **mfine** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:22 pm

THANKS!

Brian Robinson · Post by **Brian Robinson** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:27 pm

Those are great! Thanks

Bill Basler · Post by **Bill Basler** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 10:50 pm

Very nice Mike. Thanks for doing this.

Wilson Wright · Post by **Wilson Wright** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:05 am

Great shots and great reminders of times gone by.

Chad Durren · Post by **Chad Durren** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:45 am

Awesome pics.

Looks like things were a little more laid-back in the 80's.

MikeM · Post by **MikeM** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:45 am

Thanks for taking the time to scan and post those. Ahhh, the '80's...wide deck seams and Frankie Goes to Hollywood....

BrokenRule2 · Post by **BrokenRule2** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 5:29 pm

I remember the 80's it was muscle cars and cruising. That soon came to an end when the powers that be shut down cruising and California smog check made life hard. These are what I gave up for the big cruiser.

Even after spending this weekend sanding so I can spend an extend weekend next week and take five days to varnish, I don't miss the cars.

I do have a Blonde 8-Track if anyone has a use for it!

Mike

Don Ayers · Post by **Don Ayers** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 5:37 pm

Sweet!!!

My first car was a 1979 Trans AM, black with T tops

Still wish I had it but would not trade the boat...

Reginald Down · Post by **Reginald Down** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 6:56 pm

Just curious to know if anyone here can ID that unusual looking wooden race boat in the old Lake Tahoe Concours photos. Is it an early step hydroplane?

Chad Durren · Post by **Chad Durren** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:20 pm

Looks a lot like Ethyl-Ruth IV, a 1934 27' Hacker gold cup race boat.

Brian Robinson · Post by **Brian Robinson** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:21 pm

Reg,

That photo is of Chloe, a one-off 1934 Hacker 27' Gold Cup Race Boat then owned by the late, great, Alan Furth. The boat has since returned to its original name, Ethyl-Ruth IV - now owned by Lee Anderson.

Brian Robinson · Post by **Brian Robinson** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:49 pm

I guess Chad beat me by a minute!

Reginald Down · Post by **Reginald Down** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 10:09 pm

Thanks for the information guys... fast reply too! I came to the right place to ask the question.

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