Whitefish Woody Weekend XIII Program

BIG SKY CHAPTER OF THE ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT SOCIETY PRESENTS

2024 BEST IN SHOW PEOPLE’S CHOICE: EMPRESS 1992 Hackercraft, Triple Cabin Runabout Shawn & Christina Isakson, Whitefish, MT

Named after a favorite summer ritual—sipping Indigo Gin and Tonics that shift from deep indigo to glacier blue—Empress captures the beauty of transformation and mountain lake evenings. 2024 was her inaugural appearance at Whitefish Woody Weekend boat show.

With a nod to pop culture, the same Hackercraft model was featured in The Crown, portraying the Mediterranean cruiser used by Princess Diana and Prince Charles. More than a boat, Empress is a floating sanctuary—an invitation to timeless memories, bold exploration, and the enduring magic of American lake life.

Built in New York in 1992, the Empress is a 30ft Hackercraft Triple Cabin Runabout powered by a 454 XL Crusader engine—a striking blend of vintage elegance and modern engineering. Her design reflects over a century of Hackercraft heritage, dating back to 1908, and stands out as one of the most admired layouts ever produced: fast, elegant, and inviting.

We acquired her in 2021 from a private collector in California, and she now

calls Whitefish Lake home—where her mirror-finished mahogany hull and deep engine rumble have become a familiar presence. In 2022, she underwent a 1,000-hour restoration by the craftsmen at Coeur Custom, located at Hagadone Marina in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The work included fresh mahogany, a stowable cocktail table, ambient LED lighting, and a bow thruster for smooth docking—all while honoring her original lines.

This year, she channels the spirit of Safari—celebrating adventure, natural beauty, and purpose. Our team is proud to support Fountain of Life Africa (FOLA), a nonprofit bringing clean water, education, healthcare, and opportunity to rural African communities. Learn more or contribute at www.fountainoflifeafrica.org.

Be sure to cast your vote for 2025’s People’s Choice!

CAPTAIN’S CHOICE: ORO-Y-PLATA

1930 Chris-Craft, Upswept Runabout Jo & Ken Cook, Polson, MT In June 1930, the boat was shipped to George & Bliss, a large Chris-Craft dealer in Clear Lake, New York. Those who sold the craft to me had no prior history of the boat. They bought it in New Hampshire as a grey shell.

The original name was Isis, which is an Ancient Egyptian Goddess. It carried that name for 88 years. Obviously, with the current world environment, I changed the name to the Montana

motto Oro-y-Plata. I have owned the boat since 2018 it is a model 103 – new cost $ 2852.00. Muller Boats did the woodwork and I freshened the mechanical items.

The Kroh top is a real original and has been used to caste reproductions by Muller Boat works.

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AT LAST

1946 Chris-Craft Custom 20 Patrick & Lisa Roberts Donnelly, ID

1956 Century Resorter Greg & Mary Batie Seattle, WA

ATOMIC BLONDE

BANANA BOAT

2009 Chris-Craft Woody Speedster Limited Edition Carl Straub & BB Bernheim Kalispell, MT

2024 CLC Expedition Wherry Home Built Patrick & Emilia Claytor Missoula, MT

BEAUTIFUL DAY

BLEW BY YOU

1948 Chris-Craft Custom Ron Stevenson & Elizabeth Gregory Mercer Island, WA

1967 Chris-Craft Cutlass Steven & Kim Liss Harrison, ID

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BOUNTIFUL

CANDYMAN

1958 Shepherd Runabout Conrad Cook & Jo Eckhardt Polson, MT

2012 Home Built Monte Carlo Dale & Candyce Brevik Polson, MT

CHIPS & CAVIAR

COMET

1956 Chris-Craft Cavalier Bob Bailey & Dana Linn Whitefish, MT

2025 Kielgass/Lobb Triple Cockpit Ike Keilgass & Brenda Chrystie Renton, WA

DECO

DEBBIE TOO

1930 Dee Wite Split Cockpit Runabout BK & Brandon Powell Spokane Valley, WA

1957 Correct Craft Custom Fred & Beth Goughnour Montana City, MT 6

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DEE DOO

EDELWIESS

1952 Stan Craft Deluxe Day Cruiser Bob & Betty Moore Polson, MT

1966 Chris-Craft Sea Skiff Jim & Randy Mohn Lakeside, MT

EMPRESS

HOBO

1929 Chris Craft Model 3 Triple Cockpit Dean Sackett & Barb Rigg Somers, MT

1992 Hackercraft Triple Runabout Shawn & Christina Isakson Whitefish, MT

HUCKLEDYBUCK

HUTCH

1953 Shepherd Sportsman Runabout 22-302 Tom & Janet Cathcart Redmond, WA

1958 Chris-Craft Utility Tony & Jill Keyser Leavenworth, WA 8

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HOWEVER, WHEREVER, IN YOUR ELEMENT We’re wine lovers—plain and simple. We love the tradition, the craft, and the way a great bottle brings people together. But some of the best moments in life don’t happen around a dinner table—they happen on those sun-soaked days when you’re gathered with friends. A leisurely afternoon by the pool, a post-hike picnic with a mountain-top view, or a boat day with your crew—these are the openair moments that inspired us to create ElementAL wines. Because often we want to enjoy great wine in places that traditional wine bottles just don’t fit. With decades of experience crafting premium California wines, we knew we could do better.

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IDLE RICH

INTERCEPTOR

1956 Dixie Runabout Rich & Peggy Halbert Sammamish, WA

1957 Correct Craft Collegian Jim Livie & John Bourquin Bigfork, MT

LADY OF THE LAKE

LAST CALL

1990 Windsor Craft Classic Brian Averill | The Lodge at Whitefish Lake Whitefish, MT

1954 Chris-Craft Holiday Chris & Courtney Werner Whitefish, MT

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LAURIE JO

MARGORIE

1990 Windsor Craft Classic Brian Averill | The Lodge at Whitefish Lake Whitefish, MT

1935 Stancraft Runabout Carlo Ferreira Las Vegas, NV

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MIKE

MISS ST. LAWRENCE

1947 Chris-Craft Sportsman Mike Mayer & Becky Ellis Wilsonville, OR

1922 Cupernall Runabout Joseph & Marie Frauenheim Issaquah, WA

OBSESSION

ORO-Y-PLATA

1990 Hacker Craft Triple Cockpit Runabout Jim & Chris Valeo Missoula, MT

1930 Chris Craft Upswept Runabout Ken Cook & Jo Eckhardt Polson, MT

POCO LOCO

RED, WHITE & BRUT 1942 Chris Craft Special Runabout Derek & Amber Bronken Bozeman, MT

1952 Chris Craft Racing Runabout Jamie Shannon Whitefish, MT 14

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Loan Advisor Whitefish, MT Mortgage Lender NMLS #263692 1581 Baker Ave Suite B Whitefish, MT 59937 ed.nissen@ccm.com tel 406-730-6611 mobile 406-261-9223

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ROCKET SONG

RHUBARB

1947 Chris-Craft Special Runabout Bill & Vickie Coale Boise, ID

1961 Shepherd 110 Scott Mason & Patty Ludden Lake Tapps, WA

SOLLAZZARE

SHADY LADY

1955 Chris Craft Continental Hardtop Tim & Deb Salt Whitefish, MT

2000 Hacker Craft Runabout Tom Suiter Whitefish, MT

STELLA

SWEET ANNIE

2012 Alexander Stella Nova V-25 Joe Lovell & Stephanie Bregher Coeur d’Alene, WA

1956 Chris Craft Capri Bill & Anne Roberts Star, ID 16

ULFBERHT

TOM GIRL

2016 Levator Boatworks Excellence Robert & Kathy McElrath Whitefish, MT

1955 Tomahawk Spirit Deluxe Linda & Tim Babiak Whitefish, MT

UNCLE BOB

WEST

1963 Yandt Boat Works Utility Ron & Jane Yandt Spokane Valley, WA

1956 Dunphy Imperial Grayling Chris Johnston & Tonya Hansen Kirkland, WA

ZIN

UNNAMED

2020 Zin Boats Z2R David Donovick & Julia Olson Seattle, WA

1966 Century Coronado Dan & Kathy Lungren Scottsdale, AZ 17

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN 2026 FOR WHITEFISH WOODY WEEKEND XIV

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