WATER + FAMILY FUN | Making Waves
Objects of Affection The Allure of Restoring Wooden Boats by John C. Gill | photos by Jeanne Knecht
A wooden Chris-Craft cruises the sunswept lake, her brightwork reflecting the brilliant rays. Trimmed in chrome and bedecked with flags forward and astern, she assumes a graceful presence on the water.
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striking figure in an arena dominated by aluminum and fiberglass, she is a veritable sculpture on the waves. Her solid yet streamlined construction and meticulous stylings enchant onlookers who gaze lakeward to admire the exquisite display.
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LAKElife Magazine June 2022