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TIME TO PUT ON THE SHOWS SAVE THESE DATES Keels or Wheels Informal evening gatherings at various LG area restaurantsJuly 10, August 14. 29th ANNUAL FULTON CHAIN BOAT SHOW July 12-13 Old Forge Public Docks, Old Forge, NY 55th ANNUAL ANTIQUE BOAT SHOW CLAYTON, NY August 2-4 46th ANNUAL LAKE GEORGE RENDEZVOUS August 23-24 Lake George Village Public Docks ACBS INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW September 22 Alexandria Bay, NY ADIRONDACK CHAPTER ANNUAL DINNER & MEETING October 5 Algonquin Restaurant Bolton Landing, NY BUSINESS NAME SPRING/SUMMER 2019 FOURTH WATCH THE NEWSLETTER OF THE ADIRONDACK CHAPTER ACBS OFFICERS President Ed Scheiber Vice President Ed Becker Secretary Vacant Treasurer Armand Sieper MEMBERSHIP Ray Hull DIRECTORS 2019 Mary Carmel Pete Fish John Kovac Nick Lamando 2020 Tom Carmel Teresa Hoffman Ray Hull Cynde Smith 2021 Marsha Smith Neil Satterly Adam Weisburgh Daniel Rogosich DIRECTORS AT LARGE Deke Morrison

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TIME TO PUT ON THE SHOWS

SAVE THESE DATES

Keels or Wheels

Informal evening gatherings at various LG area restaurants—

July 10, August 14.

29th ANNUAL FULTON CHAIN

BOAT SHOW

July 12-13 Old Forge Public

Docks, Old Forge, NY

55th ANNUAL ANTIQUE BOAT

SHOW CLAYTON, NY

August 2-4

46th ANNUAL LAKE GEORGE RENDEZVOUS

August 23-24 Lake George

Village Public Docks

ACBS INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

September 22 Alexandria Bay, NY

ADIRONDACK CHAPTER ANNUAL DINNER & MEETING

October 5 Algonquin Restaurant Bolton Landing, NY

BUSINESS NAME

SPRING/SUMMER 2019

FOURTH WATCH THE NEWSLETTER OF THE ADIRONDACK CHAPTER ACBS

OFFICERS

President

Ed Scheiber

Vice President

Ed Becker

Secretary

Vacant

Treasurer

Armand Sieper

MEMBERSHIP

Ray Hull

DIRECTORS

2019

Mary Carmel

Pete Fish

John Kovac

Nick Lamando

2020

Tom Carmel

Teresa Hoffman

Ray Hull

Cynde Smith

2021

Marsha Smith

Neil Satterly

Adam Weisburgh

Daniel Rogosich

DIRECTORS AT LARGE

Deke Morrison

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FROM THE HELM

Ed Scheiber, President Adirondack Chapter

Greetings once again and I hope all have survived the “wet and windy” Spring. Sure wasn’t any incentive to launch early or go boating in the coolness.

But; never fear, the weather has taken a change for the better; although some showers can still be expected. I suspect some

of you have been working on your boats, preparing them for launch and another great summer of boating. I’ve done some touching-up on my Chris and it’s ready to be launched.

For the first time, your chapter is preparing an annual budget which will be used to better understand and manage the in-

come and expenses of the year. Out annual/fiscal year is now January through December. Our treasurer (Armand Sieper assisted by Carol McCarthy), our VP and boat show chairs (Sally & Ed Becker), our board member and Adironduck Captain (Neil Satterly) and myself met in early June to discuss budget topics and put together an income & expenses format that we

believe captures the essence of our chapter finances. This will certainly provide us with the needed information by which to better manage our finances.

In so doing, we have discovered some interesting facts. Also, with the positive initiative of Ed and Sally, along with the sup-

port and assistance of Dan Gyoerkoe at National, they have implemented a much easier way for all our members to register

and pay for chapter activities such as the boat shows and other events like the annual meeting. This entails your willingness

to use PayPal as your method of paying. I use PayPal for most of my on-line purchases and it is such an easy and safe way to

do so. If you are not a PayPal user, it is extremely simple to establish an account and not only pay for the chapter expense,

but you will also be able to provide the information required such as your boat show registration. This will also lighten the

workload of the boat show leadership in that they won’t have to handle checks mailed in and, through PayPal, they will have

all the pertinent information necessary for the events. I’m hoping that you will consider working through PayPal and support

this very helpful initiative.

Regarding expenses, it has become painfully clear that the cost of our quarterly 4Th Watch chapter newsletter has become

one of the biggest recurring expenses of the chapter. This is because of two obvious factors: the cost of printing and the

cost of postage for the mailing. The total for printing and mailing last year was $4083.62. The finance committee has deter-

mined that we need to find a way to reduce this cost. I asked how many of our chapter members have an email account and

I was told that less than 2% are without one. So, to me, the obvious answer could be to email the newsletter each quarter.

This would certainly reduce our printing and postage costs. As well, a copy of the newsletter is always posted on our web-

site shortly after its publication. I will be sending out an email blast to all the membership asking for their feedback on

whether we should continue printing and mailing the 4th Watch Newsletter; or would an email/website copy meet your

needs. Please take the time to send me your feedback. I can be reached at: [email protected] and/or 518-668-

5566.

So, please let me hear from you and also support our effort to reduce the workload of our chapter through the PayPal initia-tive. Your willingness will be greatly appreciated!

With all this said I wish you a very happy and enjoyable boating season and see you at the Fulton Chain/Old Forge and Lake

George Rendezvous this July and August.

My Best, Ed

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FOURTH WATCH THE NEWSLETTER OF THE ADIRONDACK CHAPTER ACBS

PROTECTING YOUR CLASSIC BOAT FROM OLD MAN WINTER

A series of protection and safety articles provided to you by ACBS Safety Officer Goody Thomas and Hagerty Classic Insurance with the

expert assistance from ACBS member, Gary Hutchens, owner of Torch Lake Classics. Please boat safely, store safely and prepare for the next boating season.

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FOURTH WATCH SPRING/SUMMER 2019

(Chapter President Ed Scheiber presenting President’s Cup award to Ed & Sally Becker at annual dinner last Oct.)

2018 ANNUAL DINNER AND MEETING AT GEORGIAN RESORT The Adirondack Chapter held its annual dinner and meeting last October at the Terrace Room of the Georgian Resort in Lake George village with around 45 members attending. Current officers remain in place with President Ed Scheiber and Vice Presi-

dent Ed Becker re-elected to another term. Armand Sieper agreed to hold the post of Treasurer for our chapter. We still have an opening for Chapter Secretary and are looking for a member to step up and volunteer for that position. Board members for 2019 include Mary Carmel, Pete Fish, John Kovac and Nick Lamando. For year 2020 Tom Carmel, Teri

Hoffman, Ray Hull and Cynde Smith. For year 2021 we have Marsha Smith, Neil Satterly, Adam Weisburgh and Dan Rogosich. The President’s cup was awarded to Ed and Sally Becker who chaired the Lake George Rendezvous.

(Rare Morin Craft run-about at the

2018 Lake George Rendezvous fly- by

Photo by Neil Satterly)

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REMEMBERING CHRIS JOHNSON by Kent O. Smith Jr.

The vintage boat world lost another luminary last September.

From the moment I met Chris over twenty-three years ago, I could tell right away that he loved classic boats. I would see him at various shows, and later, on river runs, and all he would talk about was boats. He was literally a walking encyclopedia of information on many

makes and models.

As the story goes, when Chris was a toddler, his parents were anxiously expecting his first words, each hoping it was Mommy or Daddy. Were they ever surprised when Chris mumbled “motorboat” which came out more like “moterboot.” And that was that, Chris would be

enamored with motorboats for the next seventy-eight years.

He became a collector in the true sense, first starting out with Chris Crafts, then moving on to Gar Woods, Shepherds and Century's as

well as a number of canoes and small outboard boats. At the pinnacle of his acquisitions, it took nearly an entire page in the ACBS direc-tory to list them all. His Gar Wood fleet consisted of 1930s runabouts in 16, 18, 22, 25 (a reproduction) and 28 foot models and a 24 foot

utility plus post war boats including two 19.5’ runabouts, one 22.5’ utility and a 21 foot Gar Wood themed racer. I was fortunate to have the honor of working on all but one of those boats.

Unlike some collectors who merely warehouse their holdings, Chris was an avid boater, towing something to nearly every show on the east

coast and as far west as Detroit. He loved to run his boats. Up until some late life health issues, Chris ran every St. Johns (Florida) River

Run – in *both* directions. He also participated in most of the Tennessee River Runs.

Chris enjoyed telling the story of each boat in his collection. One of the most interesting was about his 1947 Gar Wood 19.5’ Deluxe Util-ity. He found the boat at Boyd Medford's yard, basically a gray ghost. Boyd was intending on burning it with some other old hulls that

were beyond worth saving. But as it turned out, Chris knew this boat well, so he rescued it from the burn pile. It was one of the boats in the Gar Wood display at the 1947 New York Boat Show and came from the factory with black painted sides and

decks, white interior. The boat was originally owned by a pro golfer and was kept on Candlewood Lake (Connecticut) where Chris’s family had a home. At one point in a heavy rain storm, the boat sank in it’s slip. Chris’s father help raise the boat, the first time a Johnson was to

save it from an untimely demise. Chris was excited to have found the boat he knew well and complete a full restoration. The aptly named

“Raven Rhapsody” went on to win many trophies over the years and was arguably Chris’s favorite boat.

Besides being one of the most enthusiastic classic boaters I’ve ever known, Chris served the ACBS as a judge at Clayton and numerous

other shows for as long as I can remember. His wealth of knowledge and photographic memory made him a fair and objective judge, a duty that he enjoyed performing.

Friend. Client. Collector. Luminary. Judge. Enthusiast. Fellow antique and classic boater. Chris was many things to many people and he will be sorely missed.

Cruise on, Captain Chris. 1940-2018

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46th ANNUAL LAKE GEORGE RENDEZVOUS AUGUST 23-24

Weekend Schedule:

Friday August 23rd: ~ 12 Noon Guided lake tour of Southern basin in your boat. Event will start at the village docks. ~ 5:45 pm - 8:30 pm: Cocktails/Hors Oeuvres welcome cruise aboard The Morgan vessel

Saturday August 24th: ~ 8:00 am - 10:00 am: Registration and dock/land assignments. Complimentary coffee and pastries for exhibitors. ~ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Boats on display. ~ 2:00 pm: Captains meeting for fly-by participants ~ 3:00 pm: Fly-By parade; immediately return to docks to attend the awards dinner ~ 4:30 - 6:30pm: Weekend conclusion and awards dinner at Fort William Henry Hotel

Boat Show Weekend Highlights:

Friday August 23rd: 12 noon Bring your boat and join members of the Adirondack chapter as they take you on a guided tour of the Southern ba-sin, starting at 12 noon. This 90-minute cruise (feel free to end sooner if you prefer) will start and conclude at the village docks. Questions and sign up, Contact Tom Carmel at (914) 584-4005

Friday night Cocktail Cruise: 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm Join us for a 2-hour cocktail / hors d'oeuvres cruise aboard the Morgan hailing from the beautiful Sagamore resort. The Morgan is a replica of a 19th-century touring vessel that offers guests an unforgettable Lake George experi-ence. Take in some of the best views the Adirondacks have to offer as you sail in style aboard the 72-foot vessel across the lake’s clear waters and into the narrows, while meeting up with new and old friends. This event sold out last year! To give equal opportunity to all our members, registration is limited to 2 tickets per member family. Be sure to sign up early and secure your spot on the enclosed registration form. Automobile parking is avail-able at the Sagamore. For more information, https://www.thesagamore.com/

Saturday Awards Dinner: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Immediately following the conclusion of the Rendezvous, a short walk up the hill from the docks. Sign up on the attached registration form to meet us at The Fort William Henry Hotel for an informal dinner and awards ceremony. For more information, https://www.fortwilliamhenry.com/.

This year we have made arrangements for participants to keep their boats at the docks until after our

dinner and awards Saturday night. We will have a watchman to oversee the security of the boats until the

last boat departs. Enjoy and relax without worrying about tending to your boat.

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TRADING DOCK

________________________________ FOR SALE: 1930 24’ Hackercraft Dolphin

Triple Cockpit. 283 c.i. Chevrolet engine (185 h.p.) refurbished 2016. Included: 2004

Searra Trailer, boat cover, original Continental 6 engine. $82,500. Contact Walt

(518) 572-5029.

Email: [email protected]

_____________________________

Free non-commercial classifieds for

Adirondack Chapter members—please limit each ad to 25 words or less. Non-member

classified ads $15 for up to six lines. All classified ads run three issues unless canceled. Businesses are requested to place

display ads which also run three issues.

Display Ad Rates

Quarter Page: $120 Eighth Page: $75

Please contact :Tom Carmel

(914) 584-4005

[email protected]

www.acbs-adc.org

Contributors

Ed & Sally Becker

Joe Fleming

Tom Kenney

Neil Satterly

Kent O. Smith Jr.

Fourth Watch

Questions, comments, submissions please

contact the Editor: Tom Carmel

PO Box 334 Lincolndale, NY 10540

(914) 584-4005

FOR SALE $2,500.00

Whitehall Skiff 1900’s originally from Lake George. Very clean, no

rot ever. Additional photos available.

(917) 922-9618 (973) 770-4989 [email protected]

1947 Chris-Craft 21’

Sport Utility For Sale Two year old Fish Brothers restoration. Re-built Chrysler six

115hp. New transom, new 5200 bottom completed. New paint

and varnish. In-water at covered boathouse on Lake George avail-

able for test drives. Has mooring cover and fenders. New floor

carpeting. Runs well. Serious inquiries only.

Asking $39,900

Contact: (518) 796-1426

[email protected]

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RENDEZVOUS DETAILS

New This Year! The Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center across Beach Road from the show has become a sponsor. They have set aside a block of rooms for our event at a substantial discount and will allow our members ade-quate parking for boat trailers. Call for registration at (518) 668-3081 and refer to Antique & Classic Boat Show to obtain

the room discount.

Registration: New this year, you can pay us at PayPal.com. Due to docking limitations, only ACBS members will

be allowed to display their boat in the water. Registration forms need to be completed and returned no later than Au-gust 13th. Late registration will be available until August 23rd for an additional fee of $30, but dock space and space on the Friday night cocktail cruise is not guaranteed. Both sold out last year. Registration forms can also be obtained online

to print out at ACBS-ADC.org, and mailed to Armand Sieper, 3562 Lake Shore Dr. Apt. 15, Lake George NY 12845. Be sure to include your email address on the registration form, for further communication.

The Adirondack chapter continues to support the guidelines presented by ACBS International regarding the “Best Pre-

served” and “Best Restored” categories. The general criteria is traditional boats containing less than 65% of their original hull side and deck planks should be considered as “restored” rather than “preserved”. Bottom replacement is a safety item and should not be factored into the preserved/restored estimate. Feel free to email our show chairman Ed Becker

with any questions at [email protected].

If registering as a Vendor, it is required by the Village of Lake George to obtain a permit from them. Go to Village of Lake

George homepage and search vendor application. Please include your permit and tax ID# on our registration form.

Launching sites: All trailered boats being launched in Lake George must undergo an inspection at one of the seven regional

inspection stations around the lake before launching. This is to ensure that there are no invasive species being introduced to Lake George by trailers or boats. All boats should be clean, drained and dry for free inspection by attending

technicians. Refer to lgboatinspections.com for complete information and launch sites.

Million Dollar Beach ramp: Located on Beach Road in Lake George village, just east of the docks. If you would like to

use this launch, it’s best to arrive early, as there are only 25 spaces for trailer parking. Go to Lake George docks

and boat launch for full information.

Dunham’s Bay Marina: On the east side, 4.3 miles north on 9L. This site is for small boats only - 22 feet or less with

low windshields, as there is a fixed bridge you need to go under to get to the lake. www.dunhamsbaymarina.com

Phone: (518)744-2627 or (518)798-1718

Norowal Marina: On the west side, 11.3 miles north on 9N in Bolton Landing. Full service marina.

www.norowalmarina.com Phone: (518) 644-3741

If you trailer your boat to Lake George, please remember to purchase a Lake Use Permit. Permits are available at any Marina.

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46th ANNUAL LAKE GEORGE RENDEZVOUS

Docking Information: As always, we will accommodate as many boats as possible in the water, but there is a limited number of slips. Be sure to register early to ensure your slip. The week of the event, you will receive an email of the

docking layout, so you will know where your slip is reserved. Remember to bring plenty of fenders and lines, as some boats will be tying stern in to the sea wall; with bow secured via tether line. Please arrive between 8:00 - 9:30 am and be in place by 9:45 am. We will have dock hands to assist you in locating your slip as well as securing your boat. Upon tying

up your boat, make your way to the registration tent located at the center of the docking area and enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries. You will also check in here and receive your registration bag. This will contain name tags for regis-tered crew members, gifts, as well as your boat placard to be displayed. If you choose to participate in the fly-by midafter-

noon, your placard will have your boat’s number on the back. This is for identification purposes. Be sure to browse our ship’s store here for new items!

Fly By: This is always a hit with the attending crowd! Spectators look forward to hearing the rumbling start of the boat engines and watching them take off from the docks before circling back to the crowd. Accompanying the boats will be

our knowledgeable announcer explaining a brief description of each participating vessel as it passes before the crowd. Be sure to include a complete history of your boat, as this will be a reference for the announcer. After completing the flyby, return to the docks, secure your boat, and head to our awards dinner at Fort William Henry, a short walk up the hill to

enjoy a relaxing evening for the conclusion of the weekend. We will have a brief captain’s meeting reviewing the fly by details at approximately 2pm.

For further questions please contact: Rendezvous Chairman Ed Becker, DVM at (518) 469-3600 [email protected]

For additional registration forms as well as additional information, Go to acbs.org and click on Adirondack chapter.

Then click on Calendar, followed by LG Rendezvous.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook at

Antique and Classic Boat Society - Adirondack chapter

Also check our website often for current information

http: http://acbs-adc.org/

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MILDEW PREVENTION AND TREATMENT Page 9

by Tom Kenney Philadelphia Chapter ACBS

It is as universal truth, every boat, no matter how carefully maintained will get a case of mildew eventually, but no one likes to talk about it.

Eyeing the dark blotches on charts, under bunk cushions, or on the bulkhead, they simply hope it will go away, which it often does if the weather turns fair. The boat owner sighs with relief and forgets about it until opening the hatch weeks later to find that mildew has been very

hard at work.

Mildew needs five things to grow and flourish:

A food source. Soap scum is a real good one, for instance.

A temperature range in which you and I would be comfortable

Moisture.

Darkness. Dead (unmoving) air.

Break any of these and the mildew will start to have a hard time.

Not only is the climate inside a boat perfect for mildew, but also there are plenty of delicacies for it to attack. Mildew thrives on the vegetable

fibers found in clothing and cordage, as well as paper, leather, and any adhesives of animal or vegetable origin. The linseed oil found in oil-based paints for example is gourmet fare for mildew. Since dampness is essential to mildew, it makes sense that you should not stow wet gear. An-

chor lines and foul weather jackets are the worst offenders, since they are hard to dry even in ideal conditions. If you cannot get them dry, do not stow them. Coil the wet anchor line in the cockpit to dry, put the foul weather jackets in your garage. If you toss your damp cockpit cush-

ions onto your settee, you can expect a mildew sandwich when you return. Dampness, dim light, warmth, all three are found virtually every-where on boats. Therefore, mildew is a particularly nasty boating problem. Surprisingly, the best conditions for mildew are not found during

the heat of summer, but during the spring and fall when the sun is still warm, but the air has turned cold.

Mildew is one of many forms of fungus present everywhere in the world. A very primitive plant form feeds on other plants and produces mi-croscopic seed like spores that float freely around the cabin. These spores are always present, but it takes a particular set of conditions to encourage their growth into the black and smelly blight. Unfortunately, the ideal conditions for mildew are in a dark, damp location, just like

your boat.

Mildew is whitish, grayish-white or gray-green fuzz that loves to grow in warm, dark and damp places. The fuzz is really the visible portion of

the fungus which makes up what we call mildew. It particularly likes to grow in natural fabrics such as cotton and linen where it leaves easily

recognized stains.

Mildew is much like Count Dracula it cannot survive light and warmth. So, take everything outside and spread them in the sun. Open all the curtains and let sunlight warm the interior. Your boat may look like an old-fashioned laundry, but you will kill the mildew. Expose all sides to

the sunlight, and turn items like jackets inside out for full effect. Most of us, however, are not lucky enough to have year-around sunny weather,

so you will probably have to rely on man-made assistance.

To prevent the formation of mildew, you will need to reduce the humidity level inside your boat. If you have access to 110-volt AC power, you can use a household dehumidifier, several of the Golden-Rod warming rods available in marine stores, or even 100-watt light bulbs to generate

warmth.

Boats can sweat. In this case, the "sweat" is really condensation caused by warm air being exposed to cold surfaces. You can see the same type

of condensation on the side of a glass of iced tea during the summer.

When it comes to mildew, prevention is the best cure. Since mildew is easier to prevent than to eliminate, your first concern should be pre-

vention. The first line of defense is to provide good ventilation throughout the boat. The second is to keep everything clean and dry, and the last is to reduce the interior humidity level. None of these projects are small tasks in the marine environment, of course, but they are not im-

possible.

Good ventilation means a steady flow of air through all parts of the boat, not just the main cabin. When leaving your boat for more than a day or two, it should look as though it had been looted by professional thieves. Open all drawers, lockers, and compartments. Prop up all the bunk

and seat cushions so air flows freely around them, and lift out several floorboards to ventilate the bilge as well.

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MILDEW PREVENTION AND TREATMENT by Tom Kenney (continued from Page 9)

Leave as many ports open as weather permits and, if possible, prop the lazarette hatch open about an inch. If you have fans, face some of them forward and some of them aft to produce more air circulation. For year-around protection, you should ventilate locker doors

and closed areas by installing any of the wood or metal vents available in marine hardware stores.

Just like ring around the collar, there are cures for mildew, but it is preferable not to have it in the first place. A good prevention pro-gram along with regular doses of sunlight and fresh air will keep your boat mildew-free and new smelling.

A clean and dry boat is just as important as a well-ventilated one. The galley is particularly susceptible to mildew because of food crumbs and grease, so clean up completely after each use. Although man-made fibers are resistant to mildew, any form of dirt (from

lint in the lockers to soap residue in the shower) can become a foothold for mildew. An essential boat-keeping chore should be a

regular cleaning of the interior.

When refinishing your interior, remember that a satin or flat finish provides a home and a grip for mildew, while a glossy finish does not. Although many marine paints already contain them, you should also check on anti-mildew additives for your paint that can combat

fungus just as antifouling paint prevents barnacles.

To rid yourself of mildew in a damp climate, you should start with a complete cleaning and airing. Be wary of strong laundry deter-gents, however, since phosphates are a delicacy for mildew. Any residue left after you scrub the mildewed area will only bring back an

increased growth. Use low-phosphate soap for normal scrubbing and a mild alkali, such as washing soda or trisodium phosphate, for stubborn mildew, but be sure to rinse the area thoroughly.

Most traditional remedies rely on sodium hypochlorite (household bleach) to remove mildew. You can add TSP (tri-sodium phosphate, available at most hardware stores) to the formula to make it more effective. A good, strong, all-around solution is:1/2 cup (4 oz.) Clo-

rox per gallon of water Do not use liquid detergents in combination with bleaches.

Special "mildew removers" are available in the house wares section of most supermarkets. Some marine stores also carry these prod-

ucts. If you cannot find a commercial mildew remover, you can make your own by mixing 5 1/2 tablespoons of calcium hypochlorite

into a quart of water. Spray this mixture onto the affected area, and then rinse with fresh water.

Always put the calcium hypochlorite into the water, never the other way around. Pouring water onto the chemical can cause a rapid, almost explosive reaction, so be sure to keep it away from children. Test this solution on an inconspicuous portion of the affected

material to be sure it will not discolor. Do not use on clothing.

The most popular mildew remover is household chlorine bleach (sodium hypochlorite) sold in the U.S. in 5.25% solution. Manufactur-ers recommend diluting it further. Tilex® and other "mildew removers" are sodium hypochlorite solutions of about 3%.

DO NOT EVER MIX BLEACH AND AMMONIA. The mixture forms phosgene gas that killed and disabled thousands in the First World War. Lysol® household disinfectant is an effective fungicide and inhibitor. Some health and environmental agencies pro-

hibit the use of stronger fungicides.

Anything you use to kill or remove mildew will wash or wear away in a relatively short time. One particular problem area is the crease

in upholstered boat seats or cockpit cushions. Use a solution of a quarter cup of ammonia to four cups of water, and scrub the seams with an old toothbrush, followed by gentle drying with a hair dryer. For tougher stains on white synthetic cushions, soak the surface in

a mixture of 1 teaspoon of ammonia, 1/4 cup of hydrogen peroxide, and 3/4 cup of distilled water. If you have colored vinyl cushions,

try the solution in a small test area first.

To remove old mildew stains from the white cotton underside of cockpit or bunk cushions, soak the affected area in chlorine bleach,

and then dip it in a weak solution of white vinegar and water to counteract the bleaching action.

Leather, particularly when damp attracts mildew, but you can remove it by wiping with a cloth wrung in a weak water/alcohol solution.

Regular washing with saddle soap also reduces mildew, and drying the leather completely is necessary. Mildewed wood surfaces, par-ticularly in the bilges or hard-to-reach areas can be cleaned and protected with a rag dipped in a bucket of water seasoned with a shot

glass of kerosene. Mildew can be a serious problem in V-berths, head compartments and other closed spaces. There are many spaces at the ends of the hull that receive virtually no ventilation even from cowl vents. Power ventilation is often an absolute necessity in

these situations. Removing mildew from unvarnished wood such as teak can usually be done with mild soap and water. Some people report that wiping the affected wood with a rag dampened in mineral spirits removes the mildew and "sterilizes" the wood, preventing

return problems.

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Please return completed form by August 13, 2019 Armand Sieper 3562 Lake Shore Dr. Apt. 15 Boat Show Registration Lake George, NY 12845

Owner______________________________________ First Mate_____________________________________________

Address: City: State: Zip:

Phone Number: E-mail: ACBS #:

Crew members: _________________________________________________(add additional names to back)

History of Boat ________________________________________________________________________________

Weekend Events

Make check payable to: Adirondack Chapter-ACBS Total Amount Paid:

I acknowledge and agree that the Adirondack Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society is not responsible for any damage to my boat or loss of

any personal property, which may occur during my participation in the boat show event. I further agree to hold the ACBS-ADC, its volunteers and

members harmless from any injury or losses suffered by me, or members of my crew or my invitees during or in connection with the boat show

event. SIGNATURE___________________________________________DATE———————————————

Boat Information :Boat Name: Builder/Make

Year ________Length: Beam: Model: ___________________________

Engine Make: Model: HP: ____________

Check if your boat is: “Restored” “Preserved”

Check here if you are: Participating in fly-by parade NOT participating in parade

Event Cost

Number Amount Enclosed

In Water - Boat Registration Fee (per boat, before 8/13/19) $35.00 X

On Land - Boat Registration Fee (per boat, before 8/13/19) $35.00 X

In Water - Boat Registration Fee (per boat, after 8/13/19) $70.00 X

On Land - Boat Registration Fee (per boat, after 8/13/19) $70.00 X

NOTE: Tickets to the Morgan are limited to 2 people per Family membership

Friday Evening Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres on The Morgan $39.00 X

Children 6-14 $18.00 X

Saturday Dinner & Awards BBQ at Fort William Henry Hotel $23.00 X

Children 6-14 $10.00 X

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FORT WILLIAM HENRY

HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER

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