Old Boat License Plates

ishoot308 · 05-30-2020, 11:00 AM

I have a Quite collection of some very old NH boat license plates that were given to me by friend.

Does anyone know if there is any interest in these a such as a local boating museum or are they just junk...

Thanks!

Dan

MAXUM · 05-30-2020, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

I have a Quite collection of some very old NH boat license plates that were given to me by friend.

Does anyone know if there is any interest in these a such as a local boating museum or are they just junk...

Thanks!

Dan

There is interest in them, while poking around in one of the "antique" stores in Meredith they had a ton of them from various years in a box. Prices ranged based on condition but they were fetching between 10 and 20 bucks per plate sometimes more for one that was in perfect condition.

Throw them out on Craigslist and see what happens, or somebody on here may want them for decoration.

Denis D · 05-30-2020, 12:09 PM

The NH Boat Museum in Wolfeboro might want them.

BroadHopper · 05-30-2020, 12:19 PM

next to Funspot may be interested. I have an '88 boat sporting an '88 NH plate!

cowisl · 06-02-2020, 01:32 PM

MY friend would definitely want them

Bear Guy · 06-02-2020, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MAXUM

... Prices ranged based on condition but they were fetching between 10 and 20 bucks per plate sometimes more for one that was in perfect condition.

There's also a market for them on ebay, selling for price range as noted above.

sluggo · 06-03-2020, 07:59 AM

Do You have a 1943 or a 1925 ? if so I am interested for my collection

ishoot308 · 06-03-2020, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sluggo

Do You have a 1943 or a 1925 ? if so I am interested for my collection

I definitely have some going back that far and will check...just not sure I want to piece meal them out one or two at a time. I either want to sell them all or donate to a local boat museum or other historical entity that's not going to sell them for profit...

Edited to add: Maybe I will auction them off and donate the proceeds to a local food bank or similar...not sure yet...

Dan

sluggo · 06-03-2020, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

I definitely have some going back that far and will check...just not sure I want to piece meal them out one or two at a time. I either want to sell them all or donate to a local boat museum or other historical entity that's not going to sell them for profit...

Edited to add: Maybe I will auction them off and donate the proceeds to a local food bank or similar...not sure yet...

Dan

that would be a great idea !

ishoot308 · 06-03-2020, 10:06 AM

I guess I should give credit where it is due...These plates were given to me by an acquaintance / friend named Larry Wood. I only got to know Larry later in life through a close friend who was a very close friend of Larry for most of his life.

Larry was arguably the best motorcycle builder / restorer in the country. He worked with all of the greats of today and yesterday, or should I say they worked with him... If your into motorcycles, some of the stuff he has built and restored would blow your mind. He was a true old school artist and perfectionist! Here is just a couple samples of his work...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne0siBr7HUU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6D7cDq7MHY

https://www.news-journalonline.com/a...s/605061737/DN

At one time Larry lived on Winnipesaukee at the mouth of Smith Cove in Glendale. (Maybe some of you long timers in the area remember him?) He took me by his previous home near the cove when he came to visit a few summers ago. He described his many classic boats he had at one time and I'm sure these plates came from them. It was after this visit that Larry mailed me his old boat license plate collection.

Larry died on August 24th 2019 in Florida. I believe he was 90 years old.

Anyway...a little history to go with the plates.

RIP Larry Wood...

Dan

ishoot308 · 06-04-2020, 07:28 PM

Here’s a pic of the plates I have...

The oldest on is from 1925!!

Dan

upthesaukee · 06-05-2020, 02:25 PM

WOW! Dan had a boat back in the 1920's. Who knew?

Dave

ishoot308 · 06-05-2020, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

WOW! Dan had a boat back in the 1920's. Who knew?

Dave

Hey Up,

I look pretty good for my age too!!

Dan

Hillcountry · 06-05-2020, 03:21 PM

I noticed quite a gap in years between the late 30’s and ‘55
Missed my birth year...

Garcia · 06-05-2020, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Here’s a pic of the plates I have...

The oldest on is from 1925!!

Dan

We have a collection that goes back many years. Up until 1972 they alternated between green letters on white and white letters on green. The last year we have is 1983; i assume they went to bow numbers in 1984.

Garcia · 06-05-2020, 08:58 PM

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Not disagreeing with you but I think it might be 1986 (my guess ?). Anyone know when they went with bow nunbers only. I seem to recall it being done when reciprocity was implemented and forced Alaska & New Hampshire to go along with it or risk losing fedral funding.
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You're probably right - this will inspire me to rummage around the camp and see if there are a few more stashed away.

Reilly · 06-06-2020, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

I have a Quite collection of some very old NH boat license plates that were given to me by friend.

Does anyone know if there is any interest in these a such as a local boating museum or are they just junk...

Thanks!

Dan

I sent you a private message Thanks

Nblackie57 · 05-17-2022, 08:56 AM

The NH Boat Museum might possibly be interested in old license plates.

watrskir · 05-17-2022, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

I have a Quite collection of some very old NH boat license plates that were given to me by friend.

Does anyone know if there is any interest in these a such as a local boating museum or are they just junk...

Thanks!

Dan

Private message sent!

05-30-2020, 11:00 AM	#1
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,192 Thanks: 2,368 Thanked 5,255 Times in 2,039 Posts	Old Boat License Plates I have a Quite collection of some very old NH boat license plates that were given to me by friend. Does anyone know if there is any interest in these a such as a local boating museum or are they just junk... Thanks! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

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Denis D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 51 Thanks: 5 Thanked 23 Times in 17 Posts	The NH Boat Museum in Wolfeboro might want them. __________________ Denis in NJ

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BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,568 Thanks: 3,198 Thanked 1,099 Times in 792 Posts	Winnipesaukee Museum next to Funspot may be interested. I have an '88 boat sporting an '88 NH plate! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,192 Thanks: 2,368 Thanked 5,255 Times in 2,039 Posts	Larry Wood I guess I should give credit where it is due...These plates were given to me by an acquaintance / friend named Larry Wood. I only got to know Larry later in life through a close friend who was a very close friend of Larry for most of his life. Larry was arguably the best motorcycle builder / restorer in the country. He worked with all of the greats of today and yesterday, or should I say they worked with him... If your into motorcycles, some of the stuff he has built and restored would blow your mind. He was a true old school artist and perfectionist! Here is just a couple samples of his work... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne0siBr7HUU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6D7cDq7MHY https://www.news-journalonline.com/a...s/605061737/DN At one time Larry lived on Winnipesaukee at the mouth of Smith Cove in Glendale. (Maybe some of you long timers in the area remember him?) He took me by his previous home near the cove when he came to visit a few summers ago. He described his many classic boats he had at one time and I'm sure these plates came from them. It was after this visit that Larry mailed me his old boat license plate collection. Larry died on August 24th 2019 in Florida. I believe he was 90 years old. Anyway...a little history to go with the plates. RIP Larry Wood... Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!! Last edited by ishoot308; 06-03-2020 at 06:05 PM.

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ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,192 Thanks: 2,368 Thanked 5,255 Times in 2,039 Posts	Here’s a pic of the plates I have... The oldest on is from 1925!! Dan Attached Images __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

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