In Classic Utilities, first place was captured by “Billie Holiday,” an 18 ft., 1956 Chris Craft Holiday owned by Doug and Terri Brooks of Wadsworth. Second went to Bill and Donna Wise for their 19 ft, 1978 Chris Craft Lancer named “Wise Choice” and third went to “Mischief,” a 15 ft, 1989 Boston Whaler owned by Dave & Annie Rosenberger, of North Canton. In Fiberclassics, first place was won by Peter and Patty Robinson of Smithfield, Pa., for a 14 ft, 1955 Larson Falls Flyer. Dan & Ashley Ritchey of Bolivar won first place in Classic Metal Boats for their 14 ft, 1966 Starcraft, Falcon and David and Kelly Leonetti of Mantua took second for their 1965 Starcraft Holiday, named “Dirty Oars.” Race boats: First Place in Race Boats went to Allen and Julie Gammon of Akron for “Little Anthony,” a 14 ft 1963 Powercraft, Starfire. Keith Riedel of Chippewa Lake won first place in the Contemporary Classic division for his 2014 Home built Torpedo Stern 22’ Runabout named, “My Passion.” His entry was a 26 foot, 1984 Skiff Craft named “Lloyd's Toy.” Winning first place in the Sailboat division was Jerry Welch of Akron for his 1950 home built sailing canoe.įirst place in the Cruiser division was won by David Brandenstein of Tallmadge. OUTBOARD: A boat powered by an engine mounted on the transom RUNABOUT: A boat with the engine covered by decks that cannot be walked around UTILITY: A boat with the engine covered by a box with an open cockpit area LATE CLASSIC: A boat built after 1976 and the year 25 years prior to the current yearĬONTEMPORARY CLASSIC: A wooden boat built within the last 25 years HISTORIC: A boat built up to and including 1918ĪNTIQUE: A boat built between 19 inclusiveĬLASSIC: A boat built between 19 inclusive

The following defines Antique and Classic Boats: Hundreds of boat lovers poured into the docks of the Harbor Front Grille and Pick's PLX restaurants to view these classic beauties. Sponsored by the North Coast Ohio Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society and the Portage Lakes Historical Society, the show, now one of the largest east of the Mississippi River, attracted more than 70 wooden antique and classic boats. In doing so, it became a perfect day for a successful 44th annual Portage Lakes Antique and Classic Boat Show. After Mother Nature reminded us of her mighty powers with a deluge of downpours late this spring, she exhibited a change of heart, sending instead, crystal clear blue skies, a balmy breeze and warm 75 degree weather last Saturday an ideal recipe for boat lovers and all things nautical.

1963 chris craft runabout