vintage ski/raceboat show?

mowtorman · 11-28-2011, 09:35 PM

Thanks for sharing the great pics. What's the boat at the dock that you raced with? What is the longer Invader - I've only seen the little 2 seater. That's a great looking boat. I think I've got the same little tunnel in Laconia as the one that lost the transom - it's a Molinari/Glastron that looks just the same. Needs total restoration but I've got an ambitious young friend (a boat mechanic) who hopes to have it on the water next summer, we'll see. Google "tunnel boat racing in the 1970's" for some classic film clips.

jess1234 · 11-28-2011, 11:17 PM

Boat at dock was never raced, but was my transportation around winni and to and fro Rattlesnake, stay tuned have more pictures. Will check with Eric to make sure Lakeport Landing picture was an Invader. Tunnel boat is a Checkmate

jess1234 · 11-28-2011, 11:38 PM

Eric is Driver, Phil is Observer, and Richard is Skier at the start of a Winnipesaukee Water Ski Race in 1973. Eric's boat is an early 70's 13' Checkmate with a 85 Merc called Kim's Toy, his Daughter's name. I observed in this boat when we took 1st place that same year during the season ending 65 mile race, Phil couldn't be there and I took his place, boy was he MAD.

mowtorman · 11-30-2011, 08:32 AM

1958 brochure provided by the Laconia Historical society

Mr Cooke's Crew · 11-30-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mowtorman

1958 brochure provided by the laconia historical society

nice !!!!!

jess1234 · 11-30-2011, 10:29 PM

More Pictures, not sure which lake, Winni or Winnisquam

gtxrider · 12-01-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mowtorman

1958 brochure provided by the Laconia Historical society

After the lake froze and the skis were put away Northland had hockey sticks

Greene's Basin Girl · 12-01-2011, 01:12 PM

I had Northland snow skis in the early 1970's. I remember that my boyfriend at the time brought me to visit a guy in Gilford who had a big job with Northland. In fact I purchased my skis through him. I remember that they were extremely heavy and very long.

BroadHopper · 12-01-2011, 02:06 PM

My Uncle and my Dad use to test snow skis for the factory. I remember in the late 60's or early 70's, they had experimental combination fiberglas, metal and wood skis. They were black like Head skis. They use to call them 'Fibertal' skis. The skis were prone to delamination and were heavy.

Yes, Northland did at one time made hockey sticks. Larson Industries bought the factory in the mid 70's and began making the sticks. Because of Larson's expertise in fibreglass manufacturing, both water and snow skis as well as the hockey sticks were wrapped in fibreglass. I believe that was a disaster and the Northland business folded. For a brief time Larson was using the factory for the distribution of boats as well as manufacturing.

Bob Bolduc who owns Piches once told me he has the molding machines used to make the skis stored away somewhere.

NHBUOY · 12-01-2011, 02:36 PM

Hi BH, interesting story. I am getting a good idea for a thread in the Winter Sports section. Thanx..LOL..

If God had wanted us to ski on fiberglass skis, He would have invented fiberglass trees..

are you still lacing while others are racing ?..

gtxrider · 12-01-2011, 10:25 PM

Here is vinatage ski. Bought in 1972 from a place called Downings now known as Parker. The bindings have been replaced with O'briens bought from Thurstons. This may be one of the last skis Northland made, notice the deer head logo had change to just a fancy N.

Greene's Basin Girl · 12-01-2011, 10:46 PM

I read that the Northland factory was in St. Paul, MN and Laconia NH. Where was the Laconia location?

BroadHopper · 12-01-2011, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Green's Basin Girl

I read that the Northland factory was in St. Paul, MN and Laconia NH. Where was the Laconia location?

I posted the location earlier.

Greene's Basin Girl · 12-02-2011, 03:18 AM

So Sorry!!!! I missed the location and I still couldn't find your previous post.

BroadHopper · 12-02-2011, 09:09 AM

I did post the location. I can't find it either

The building is located on Salem Street across the street from the Laconia Police Station. Landmark Storage is currently occupying the building.

BroadHopper · 12-01-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NHBUOY

Hi BH, interesting story. I am getting a good idea for a thread in the Winter Sports section. Thanx..LOL..

If God had wanted us to ski on fiberglass skis, He would have invented fiberglass trees..

are you still lacing while others are racing ?..

I hold several NASTAR gold. I race on the WMRL circuit and won the championship in 2005. Broke my left humerous in a dozen pieces at a Saddleback Mtn race in 2008.

Are you lacing?

11-28-2011, 09:35 PM	#1
mowtorman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 231 Thanks: 75 Thanked 142 Times in 79 Posts	race boat pics Thanks for sharing the great pics. What's the boat at the dock that you raced with? What is the longer Invader - I've only seen the little 2 seater. That's a great looking boat. I think I've got the same little tunnel in Laconia as the one that lost the transom - it's a Molinari/Glastron that looks just the same. Needs total restoration but I've got an ambitious young friend (a boat mechanic) who hopes to have it on the water next summer, we'll see. Google "tunnel boat racing in the 1970's" for some classic film clips. Attached Images Last edited by mowtorman; 11-29-2011 at 09:45 AM. Reason: add info

11-28-2011, 11:17 PM	#2
jess1234 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Glastron GT 160/mowtorman Boat at dock was never raced, but was my transportation around winni and to and fro Rattlesnake, stay tuned have more pictures. Will check with Eric to make sure Lakeport Landing picture was an Invader. Tunnel boat is a Checkmate Attached Images Last edited by jess1234; 11-29-2011 at 09:49 PM.

11-28-2011, 11:38 PM	#3
jess1234 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Start Your Engines Eric is Driver, Phil is Observer, and Richard is Skier at the start of a Winnipesaukee Water Ski Race in 1973. Eric's boat is an early 70's 13' Checkmate with a 85 Merc called Kim's Toy, his Daughter's name. I observed in this boat when we took 1st place that same year during the season ending 65 mile race, Phil couldn't be there and I took his place, boy was he MAD. Attached Images

11-30-2011, 08:32 AM	#4
mowtorman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 231 Thanks: 75 Thanked 142 Times in 79 Posts	northland skis 1958 brochure provided by the Laconia Historical society Attached Images

11-30-2011, 10:29 PM	#6
jess1234 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Water Ski Races More Pictures, not sure which lake, Winni or Winnisquam Attached Images

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12-01-2011, 01:12 PM	#8
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	I had Northland snow skis in the early 1970's. I remember that my boyfriend at the time brought me to visit a guy in Gilford who had a big job with Northland. In fact I purchased my skis through him. I remember that they were extremely heavy and very long.

12-01-2011, 02:06 PM	#9
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,667 Thanks: 3,280 Thanked 1,132 Times in 814 Posts	Northland Metal skis My Uncle and my Dad use to test snow skis for the factory. I remember in the late 60's or early 70's, they had experimental combination fiberglas, metal and wood skis. They were black like Head skis. They use to call them 'Fibertal' skis. The skis were prone to delamination and were heavy. Yes, Northland did at one time made hockey sticks. Larson Industries bought the factory in the mid 70's and began making the sticks. Because of Larson's expertise in fibreglass manufacturing, both water and snow skis as well as the hockey sticks were wrapped in fibreglass. I believe that was a disaster and the Northland business folded. For a brief time Larson was using the factory for the distribution of boats as well as manufacturing. Bob Bolduc who owns Piches once told me he has the molding machines used to make the skis stored away somewhere. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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12-01-2011, 02:36 PM	#10
NHBUOY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Loon Mtn. winters...Meredith Neck summers Posts: 398 Thanks: 288 Thanked 94 Times in 60 Posts	Hi BH, interesting story. I am getting a good idea for a thread in the Winter Sports section. Thanx..LOL.. If God had wanted us to ski on fiberglass skis, He would have invented fiberglass trees.. are you still lacing while others are racing ?..

12-01-2011, 10:25 PM	#11
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	Vintage Northland Water Ski Here is vinatage ski. Bought in 1972 from a place called Downings now known as Parker. The bindings have been replaced with O'briens bought from Thurstons. This may be one of the last skis Northland made, notice the deer head logo had change to just a fancy N. Attached Images Last edited by gtxrider; 12-01-2011 at 10:30 PM. Reason: Add picture

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12-01-2011, 10:46 PM	#12
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	I read that the Northland factory was in St. Paul, MN and Laconia NH. Where was the Laconia location?

12-02-2011, 03:18 AM	#14
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	So Sorry!!!! I missed the location and I still couldn't find your previous post.

12-02-2011, 09:09 AM	#15
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,667 Thanks: 3,280 Thanked 1,132 Times in 814 Posts	Funny I did post the location. I can't find it either The building is located on Salem Street across the street from the Laconia Police Station. Landmark Storage is currently occupying the building. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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