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Join us for the 60th Annual
Antique Boat Show & Auction August 2-4, 2024!
Celebrating 60 Years of Boat Show
We look forward to welcoming old friends and welcoming new ones at the 60th Annual Antique Boat Show as we all come together in a recognition and celebration of the fun and enjoyment of antique and classic boating!
Get your Boat Show & Auction tickets online by click the link below.
Book online now!Registration
Exhibitors: Registration is closed.
Amphicars: Register online for the Boat Show here. A fillable pdf version can be downloaded here. Please submit 2 exterior and 1 interior photos of your car here.
Marketplace Vendors: Register online for the Boat Show Marketplace here. Please make sure to read the Vendor Guidelines and Regulations before registering. A map of the Marketplace layout can be viewed here. Please submit photos of your product or logo to Jess Gould at events@abm.org for the Digital Program.
Questions? Contact Jess Gould at events@abm.org or 315.686.4104 ext. 236.
2024 Admission Rates
Friday
Ticket Type | Price |
3-Day Adult | $30 |
3-Day Youth (7-17) | $20 |
1-Day Adult | $15 |
1-Day Youth (7-17) | $10 |
Children (6 and under) | Free |
Military w/ ID (Active & Retired) | Free |
Military Spouse | $10 |
Military Youth | $5 |
Saturday
Ticket Type | Price |
2-Day Adult | $25 |
2-Day Youth (7-17) | $15 |
1-Day Adult | $15 |
1-Day Youth (7-17) | $10 |
Children (6 and under) | Free |
Military w/ ID (Active & Retired) | Free |
Military Spouse | $10 |
Military Youth | $5 |
Sunday
Ticket Type | Price |
1-Day Adult | $14 |
1-Day Youth (7-17) | $8 |
Children (6 and under) | Free |
Military w/ ID (Active & Retired) | Free |
Military Spouse | $10 |
Military Youth | $5 |
Youth Judging
Developed and sponsored by Hagerty, the Youth Judging Program brings the world of classics to youth primarily aged 8-14. A popular activity at Boat Show, Youth Judges will be guided through the show’s field as a group to pre-selected boats and interact with the owners, allowing the judges to learn details, history, and fun facts about each before scoring them and selecting a first, second, and third place winner. Interested in being a Youth Judge? Click here to sign up.
2024 Auction
The 2024 antique boat auction will be conducted by auctioneer Robert Ross of Ross Bros. Antiques, Wooden Boats and Canoes on Saturday, August 3rd at 1pm.
Donate an Item for Auction
We are no longer accepting items for the 2024 Auction. If you have received paperwork for the 2024 auction from Caitlin Playle, please return it as soon as possible. If you have a boat, engine, or other related boating object you are interested in donating for museum benefit, please contact Caitlin Playle, Curator and Collections Manager, at 315.686.4104 ext. 231 or caitlinplayle@abm.org.
Consigning an Item for Auction
We are no longer accepting items for the 2024 Auction. If you have received paperwork for the 2024 auction from Caitlin Playle, please return it as soon as possible. If you have a boat, engine, or other related boating object you are interested in consigning to the 2024 auction, please contact Caitlin Playle, Curator and Collections Manager, at 315.686.4104 ext. 231 or caitlinplayle@abm.org.
TERMS OF SALE
Each item for sale is sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS. All sales are final. NO REFUNDS. Items in this auction are from various consignors or ABM deaccessions and/or boats for sale. Some have been pre-used and may contain defects. We have made every attempt to describe each item as accurately as possible. We are not responsible for errors or omissions in the descriptions. Before bidding, you should take appropriate steps to verify the accuracy of the listed item descriptions. You should also take appropriate steps to inspect or validate the condition of listed items prior to bidding on them. We will answer questions to the best of our ability and provide additional information if available of item upon request during the pre-bidding and preview period.
A 15% Buyer’s Premium is applied to all purchases. The buyer is responsible for sales tax in their own state or jurisdiction at the time of DMV registration. Payment must be made in U.S. dollars. Payment options include cash, check or credit card. All credit card payments will have a 3% surcharge added. Complete payment required after the conclusion of the auction. The Museum reserves the right to hold items or titles to items until funds clear. All winning bidders must arrange to remove items from the auction location at time of payment.
Payment must be made at the conclusion of the auction. Items that are not paid for and picked up or shipped/hauled within 7 days after auction will be deemed abandoned and those lots will be offered to the underbidder(s). Third-party shipping/hauling is available; buyers are responsible for coordinating payment and delivery arrangements with the shipper/hauler.
Bidders who abandon lots may receive a “bad bidder” rating that may affect their ability to bid in future auctions.
Pick up/Shipping: Auction purchases should be removed on the day of the auction if possible. Items can be picked up between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, other pick up times by appointment.
Bidder Registration
If you wish to bid on an auction item, you MUST be registered for bidding prior to the auction starting at 1pm on Saturday, August 3rd. The bidder registration fee is $5 and does not include admission to the Boat Show. Pre-register for the auction here. Please carefully review the Terms of Sale outlined above under the Terms of Sale section. Bidder paddles can be picked up in the Auction Lot on Saturday, August 1st between 9-1pm.
2024 Auction Items
All auction items are subject to the Terms of Sale outlined above.
1937 12′ Thompson
1937 12’ Thompson with Trailer. Has a 1937 1.5HP Evinrude outboard motor. Carburetor needs cleaned. Ran well prior to carburetor needing cleaning. Last in the water in 2019. Comes with 2010 Homebuilt trailer and 12’ oars.
2000 10′ Yamaha Jet Ski
2000 10’ Yamaha Jet Ski with Trailer. Engine was replaced in 2017. Comes with 2018 Loadmaster trailer and spare battery. All proceeds benefit the Museum.
1910 10′ New York Launch & Engine Co. Lapstrake Yacht Tender
1910 10’ New York Launch and Engine Company Lapstrake Yacht Tender, 10’ length, 46” wide at oarlocks, 30” wide at stern. Text from brass plaque on tender: “This yacht tender, built 1910 by New York Launch and Engine Company, Morris Heights, NY for 55-foot yacht “Francis”, owned by Mrs. Blake, Clayton, NY. Later renamed “Princess Flavia”, owned by Charles J.H. Hackett, Zenda Farms. Authenticated by Gilbert Mercier, Clayton, NY. Owned until July 1972 by Patrick Patch, Calumet Island Marina, Clayton, NY 13624.” Tender was purchased in 1972 by Anthony Martin Menkel, Jr. and used at his Chippewa Bay island until now by family and friends. All proceeds benefit the Museum.
1922 26′ St. Lawrence Riverboat Co. Launch
NO TRAILER. 26′ wooden river boat made by the Saint Lawrence Riverboat Company in 1922. Owned by same family for 100 years. Comes with a water cooled, 4 cylinder model-T engine, wooden steering wheel and prop drive from the transmission which has both forward and reverse. In its day, it pulled skiers and surf boards, but not in the last decade or maybe two. Last in the water in 2021. In 2022, the boat was soaked up but the engine made a bad noise when started (possibly a stuck babbit) and repairs have not been made yet. Spare parts engine included. All proceeds benefit the Museum.
1989 19′ Raven Bowrider
1989 19’ Raven Bowrider. Has a 1989 Raven 190BR 4-cylinder engine that was winterized after last use. Last in the water in 2023. Comes with 1989 Shorelandr trailer. All proceeds benefit the Museum.
Ammeters
3 Ammeters: 1 GE, 1 GE Thomson, 1 Weston No. 34574. All proceeds support the Museum.
1943 Stuart Turner Marine Inboard
1943 Stuart Turner Marine inboard 2 cyl. #21261, 8HP 1500 rpm. Restored. All proceeds benefit the Museum.
Scorpion Sailboat
NO TRAILER. Fiberglass Scorpion sailboat with complete lateen rigging (sail, mast, spar, boom, lines, rudder, tiller, and daggerboard). The boat is waterlogged making it heavier but is still usable. All proceeds benefit the Museum.
1870-90 15′ 10″ Eynon Racing Canoe
1870-1890 Eynon Racing Canoe, 15’ 10” length, 33” beam. Overall in good shape, however boat has splayed and was originally 4 inches narrower. Canoe manufacturer supports were added at some point to prevent further splaying. The hull is made smooth by brass batten-seam planking, laid over oak ribs and keel. The ribs run underneath the notched inner keel and a separate strip of oak is laid over top of the inner keel meeting the ribs on either side. The hull and stern deck appear original while the forward plywood deck likely dates after 1925. From the Museum’s collection. All proceeds will go to the direct care of the collections.
1947 Neptune Junior
1947 Neptune Junior 2 cyl, 4 HP. Model #15B4, serial #F32170. Fair condition, painted with improper replacement parts. From the Museum’s collection. All proceeds will go to the direct care of the collections.
1946 Evinrude Zephyr
1946 Evinrude Zephyr outboard motor, 4 cyl, 5.4HP. Model #4404, serial #06723. A late opposed four-cylinder. Spark and throttle are adjusted together by a lever in a slot under the ripcord, gas knob reads Shut Off/Run/Cold Start. Push To Prime button on the front. Cooling water comes in the front of the lower unit and out through a hole in the bottom of the exhaust manifold. Exhaust underwater. From the Museum’s collection. All proceeds will go to the direct care of the collections.
West Bend Commodore
Blue West Bend Commodore 7.5HP. More information coming soon. All proceeds benefit the Museum.
West Bend outboard
Orange West Bend 7.5HP. Loose cowling. More information coming soon. All proceeds benefit the Museum.
1961 18′ Chris Craft Continental
Has the 188 HP Chris Craft engine( 283 Chevy V-8) with an upgraded Edelbrock carb and Spark arrestor. Electric fuel pump and pressure regulator. Also an electronic ignition conversion. Bottom was replaced 10 years ago with new mahogany planks nad bedded in 3M 5200, new bottom transom board, side boards removed up to windshield and resealed. All plugs were removed on the boat. Screws tightened or replaced and replugged. Boat was recaulked and sprayed with Epifanes finish. The upholstery and chrome were done in the 1990s. All the chrome parts are original. Has an older fitted canvas cover and a newer slip on cover. Comes with 1989 Tee Nee trailer. All proceeds benefit the Museum.
1969 26′ Morgan Gold Cup Racer
NO TRAILER. 1969 26′ Morgan Reproduction Gold Cup Racer Happy Times. Built by the late William “Bill” Morgan as a replica of El Lagarto. Powered by a Chrysler V8 serial number 41801. From the Museum’s collection. All proceeds will go to the direct care of the collections.
Ted Williams Outboards
7HP Ted Williams outboard, serial #163085, and 7.5 Ted Williams outboard, serial #3G-185624. Both motors last run 10+ years ago. All proceeds benefit the Museum.
1962 21′ Lyman
1962 21’ Lyman with STORAGE TRAILER ONLY. Has a 1970s OMC 250HP engine. Last in water in 2023. Comes with boat cover. All proceeds benefit the Museum.
1900s 16′ Double Ended Skiff
1900s 16’ restored double-ended rowing skiff of unknown builder. Built of cedar battens attached to steamed white oak ribs with traditional hammered copper rivets. Professionally restored in 2012 by Kenneth Swick from Van Dam Boatworks in Michigan. Comes with original unique spoonbill oars and rare double bronze oarlocks fore and aft. Has won awards at ABM’s Annual Antique Boat Show and the Finger Lakes Boat Show. Comes with 1988 trailer and canvas boat cover.
1949 Johnson Sea Horse TD-20
1949 Johnson Sea Horse TD-20. Vertical-block in line two cylinder from 1949, five horsepower. Rope start. Push-to-prime button on the front, turn for richness adjustment. Leaks oil and appears to be seized. Missing lower cowling. From the Museum’s collection. All proceeds will go to the direct care of the collections.
1976 Flying Dutchman Sailboat
1977 20’ Flying Dutchman Sailboat hull #595 with Trailer. Sailboat was represented to seller at time of purchase as being the 1977 model but it may have been built as early as the mid-1960s. Repairs are required at the transom, bottom, and frame. It is unknown when the boat was last in the water. Comes with 1969 home built trailer, two sets of measured FS Class sails, sail measurement documentation, and boat cover.
21′ Pigeon Hollow Spar Co. Mast
21’ 9” Pigeon Hollow Spar Co. wooden mast. Appears to have been keel stepped. Original application unknown. In good condition, includes halyards and stays.
1987 30′ Hacker Triple Cockpit
Festus is a Hackercraft from the Bill Morgan Hackercraft facility in Silver Lake/Lake George. The seller is the 2nd owner of this boat since new, the original owner traded it in to Morgan for a larger Hacker boat. The seller purchased this boat personally from Bill Morgan, it has been used only in the St Lawrence River since then.
This Hacker 30 is unique in that it has the optional rear cockpit “speedster” windshield. It has been in totally enclosed dry storage since appx 2005. It’s overall condition is good, but some repairs are required: Two planks in the bottom have opened up from the storage exposure, they should be replaced. The topside brightwork varnish is due to be redone again.
The engine is a Crusader 350 HP, a 454 cid Chevrolet/GMC marine engine. It was properly winterized for storage years ago, and it was test run just 4 days ago, with the raw water intake pump belt removed for the engine test.
The trailer is a “short haul” trailer, supplied by Morgan; it has no registration in any state. The boat has a clean Florida title.
1949 15′ Chris Craft
Has a 1949 Hercules K 6 cylinder engine serial #50169. Engine is newly overhauled by JP Marine in Alexandria Bay, NY. Has new transom and back deck, new battery tender, reconditioned prop, all new wiring, upholstery, chrome, gauge cluster, and mooring cover. Comes with dual-axle Homemade trailer.
1850s Metal Yacht Lifeboat
1850s Metal Yacht Lifeboat Victoria and Albert, NO TRAILER. Double-ended hull made of galvanized steel with wood decks and seats. Has a two-cylinder St. Lawrence Engine Co. engine. Originally had a six post canvas top. Boat is on a two-post cradle on casters. Boat was restored circa 1957 and has been in storage since. Possibly from the 1855 300’ paddle wheel steamer Victoria & Albert. From the Museum’s collection. All proceeds will go to the direct care of the collections.
1930s Lister-Blackstone CD Engine
1930s Lister-Blackstone CD stationary engine. Lister-Blackstone is a British company which made various work engines. This is a single-cylinder diesel stationary engine possibly made in the 1930s. It has large flywheels on either side for driving equipment or machinery by belt, such as would have been used in a woodworking or other industrial shop, with an overhead shaft and wheels for each different machine. The plate identifies it as type CD, 1200 rpm, 8 horsepower. Number 461. Its only possible marine application would be as a stationary motor powering some non-propulsion system on board a large ship or yacht, or as a motor for use in a boat yard shop. From the Museum’s collection. All proceeds will go to the direct care of the collections.
1937 Kermath Seabird XH
1937 Kermath Seabird XH Serial #38614. Kermath literature from 1937 shows this to be on the smaller end of their production. Two different Sea Birds were produced, but it is difficult to say which this one is. Both are 3 1/4 by 4, 134 cubic inches, but one runs all the way to 3200 rpms and produces fifty horsepower, while the other only runs to 2000 rpms and produces only 30 horsepower, probably because of different compression ratios. This engine has the “Temporator” temperature control system, which adjusts the temperature of the cooling water to allow the engine to run warmer at low speeds and cooler at higher speeds. This feature does not appear in the Kermath literature until 1939. The Sea Bird is an in-line flathead four, with a Stromberg updraft carburetor and induction coil ignition. On the shift lever is a nameplate for Snow & Petrelli, the maker of the Joes reduction gear. From the Museum’s collection. All proceeds will go to the direct care of the collections.
1962 21′ Lyman Whiskey Plank
Has a 1962 Ford 272 165 HP engine that runs well. Last in water in 2023. Refurbished by St. Lawrence Restoration in 2020. 2020 refurbishment included replacing the knee/stem, port and starboard planks 3 & 4, repairs to some ribs, and complete striping and new varnish and paint. Comes with 2006 dual-axle LoadRite trailer, Garmin GPS, and ship to shore radio.
Hall-Scott V-12 “Defender” Engine
Hall Scott V-12 “Defender” Marine Engine. Hall-Scott of Berkley, CA manufactured this V-12 marine engine that is 2180 cubic inch, has 750 HP and weighs 4100 pounds. Known as the “Defender” Series, these engines were primarily used for air-sea rescue boats during WW-II. From the Museum’s collection. All proceeds will go to the direct care of the collections.
1930s Evinrude Speeditwin
Unrestored 1930s Evinrude Speeditwin. More information coming soon. All proceeds benefit the Museum.
1930s Johnson
Unrestored 1930s Johnson. More information coming soon. All proceeds benefit the Museum.
1920s Elto
Unrestored 1920s Elto. More information coming soon. All proceeds benefit the Museum.
1940s Old Town Double-Ended Rowboat
1940s Old Town double-ended Rowboat mid-restoration. Canvas and some pieces have been removed. Comes with bucket of removed parts. All proceeds benefit the Museum.
Sculling wooden skiff
Sculling wooden skiff with sail, oars, seat, outriggers, keel, and rudder. All proceeds benefit the Museum.
Montgomery sailboat
Comes with sail/jib, rudder, mast, and boom. Sail needs patching. All proceeds benefit the Museum.
1976 AMF/Alcort Sunfish
NO TRAILER. Comes with sail and two extra sails, rigging, cover, rigging clips, and original centerboard and rudder. Metal trim was replaced before. Hull has been repaired in two spots. The boat is waterlogged making it heavier but is still usable. All proceeds benefit the Museum.
1947 26′ Quincy Adams 17
26’ 6” length, 6’ beam, 4.5’ draft. Mahogany planked on oiled oak frames. Spruce spars and stainless rigging. Egyptian cotton main and jib. A fin keel fractional sloop. Designed by Fred W. Goeller and built by the Quincy Adams Yacht Yard this design was chosen by the Fishers Island Yacht Club as their first postwar class and gets a mention in John Rousmaniere’s “Sailing at Fishers: a History of the Fishers Island Yacht Club”. Of the 30 original hulls only 3 are thought to have survived. Their part in history is documented at the New York Yacht Club with a half model in the trophy room. Last soaking was 2020 and it closed up very nicely. It has for the last 25 years spent it’s time in Upstate, NY. Winters spent in a boat shed with a gravel floor. Comes with a custom built Triad trailer circa 1999. A 2017 survey is available as is an earlier 1999 survey. Have lines and sail plans but no table of offsets.
1903 14′ D. Kahnweiler’s Sons metal boat
Hull #1647. Made of metal 18B gauge. Has small inboard engine. In good condition – used as décor in a restaurant for several decades. Comes with homemade trailer.
2001 17′ 6″ Larson SEI 180 Bow Rider
Hull #LAR62458J001. Single owner boat. Has a 2001 Mercruiser 4 cyl engine that runs well. Last in water in 2023. Boat is in good condition for its age. Comes with EZ single-axle trailer and boat cover. All proceeds benefit the Museum.
2004 18′ Tom Duffy St. Lawrence Skiff
Hull # OGD 00040G404. Built by Tom Duffy of Ogdensburg Boat Works. Willow model, fiberglass hull fabricated at Empire Fiberglas, Little Falls, NY. Brightwork is white oak, mahogany, curly maple. All proceeds benefit the Museum.
ca. 1880 18′ Frederick William Rice Adirondack Guide Boat
Unrestored. Made of cedar. Identified by Stephen Sulavik in his book, The Adirondack Guideboat.
1948 22′ Chris Craft Sportsman
NO TRAILER. Engine is a Chris Craft MBL s/n 14577. The Chris Craft Sportsman was the utility line of Chris Craft’s postwar fleet. In the early (1946-47) catalogs, the Sportsman is often listed as the “De Luxe Utility Boat.” this particular model, the 22′, 2,082 hulls were built between 1946 and 1954; this is number 1134. Deke is in solid though not very original shape. The paint and varnish is dull and needs to be re-done. From the Museum’s collection. All proceeds go to the direct care of the collection.
1961 17′ Thompson Sea Lancer
Hull #12855. No motor. The boat is good condition from the waterline up including the interior however it requires rib replacement. Last in water in 2023. Features include boat cover, convertible top, original logo plates, rear upholstered bench added, trolling motor mount, and original bowlight. Comes with 1996 Holsclaw E1700 trailer.
1986 23′ Hunter Sloop
Hull #HUN23581B686. Fiberglass sailboat. No outboard motor included. Last in water in 2023. In very good condition with new interior. Has 2, winch handles, 2 like new jib sails, 1 main sail, all lines & hardware necessary to sail. NOTE: Seller never used trailer so current transferable registration is not available. The previous owner lived in Ohio where trailers under 4,000lbs were not required to be titled. The original bill of sale for the trailer and a letter from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles regarding trailer title regulations will be provided to the buyer.
1963 19′ Lyman
NO TRAILER. Has original Ford V8 Interceptor engine. All proceeds benefit the Museum.
1959 28′ Lyman Hard Top Lady Clover
NO TRAILER. Has original Twin Grey Marine V8 engines. Bottom has rot and there is a hole in the starboard side near the bow. All proceeds benefit the Museum.
1964 17′ Century Resorter
Powered with a Crusader Interceptor 8 cyl, 235HP engine. Restoration was begun by Lee Heinzman and completed by Rick Botelho on Lee’s passing. Boat was swamped during recent storm but fully drained and dried out afterwards. Comes with 1994 Light trailer.
2017 15′ ROW eXplorer 4.6
Recreational rowboat for single and/or double rowing. Seaworthy, design based on competition sculls. Designed, developed, and hand-built in Sweden. Comes with second sliding seat frame, four carbon fiber oars, and 2017 Yachtsman trailer. In very good condition. All proceeds benefit Save the River.
15.7′ Rogue River 15.7 canoe
In fair condition. All proceeds benefit Save the River.
1939 24′ Chris Craft Sportsman
NO TRAILER. With Chrysler 8 240HP engine. In good running condition.
1959 18′ Lake-N-Sea Arrowhead
Completely restored. 2018 Evinrude Arrowhead 75HP engine with only 3 hours on it. Restoration was done by Jay3 in Ocala, FL – all new fiberglass and gel coat. Last in water this year. Originally owned by Ed Bradley of CBS News. Comes with 2000 All American trailer and boat cover.
Parking, Shuttle, and Visitor Docking
Parking is available at Lions Field, and any available village street parking. We ask you to be considerate of our neighbors when parking on the street and not block driveways and sidewalks. The ABM Community Parking Lot located at Riverside Dr and Jane St behind Watertown Savings Bank is open to current Friends of the Museum only from Thursday, August 1 through Sunday, August 4. Limited handicap parking is available in front of the Museum.
A FREE shuttle runs during Boat Show between ABM, Frink Park on Riverside Dr., the Lions Field parking lot (Webb St.), and the Don Doebler Collections Storage Facility (when open). The shuttle hours are 8:30am-5:30pm on Friday and Saturday and 8:30-1pm on Sunday.
Visiting the Show by boat? Visitor docking is not available at ABM’s docks during the Show. Limited docking is available at the Clayton Harbor Municipal Marina and the Village Docks. Learn more about the Municipal Marina here and the Village docks here. Both Village docks (Rotary Park Dock and Mary Street Dock) are available for visitors to dock at in 2024. All boaters must purchase Admission to the Show before proceeding into the Show unless they are only visiting the Marketplace which is free.
Note: For vehicle and pedestrian safety, Mary St from Alexandria St to Theresa St will be closed to traffic Thursday, August 1 through Sunday, August 4. The Clayton Public Boat Ramp remains accessible via Theresa St throughout Boat Show weekend.
Questions? Contact Jess Gould at events@abm.org or 315.686.4104 ext. 236.
Please note: The Antique Boat Museum reserves the right to use editorial discretion in the materials used for the Digital Programs. Not all of the materials submitted may be used. Any video footage submitted will be edited for best display in the Digital Program.
Boat Show Video by Cal Lewellyn of Franklin Hill Media
Posters of Previous Boat Shows:
Many of our past posters are available for purchase in the Museum Store in-person or online here.