vintage ski/raceboat show?

[Mr Cooke's Crew]

Originally Posted by ghfromaltonbay

1980 Resorter (John's baby)

I took that pic lol.......I loved that boat!

[mowtorman]

Blue Water Regatta, 65th annual this year. I don't think they winterize out there . Happy Thanksgiving and happy motoring! Anyone remember if Mr. Cooke's Resorter was dark red/maroon or was it brown? Could the one I showed from Alton be the same boat?

[ghfromaltonbay]

Originally Posted by mowtorman

Anyone remember if Mr. Cooke's Resorter was dark red/maroon or was it brown? Could the one I showed from Alton be the same boat?

The 1980 Resorter that John Cooke owned was dark green with a saddle colored interior. It also had a Mercruiser 350. The swim platform was teak and got bleached to a silvery gray over the years, he added a flip down ladder to the platform in 1981. He bought it at Channel Marine and stored it there during the winter. The first few years he borrowed someone's trailer to take it to and from Channel, but in 1985 bought a matching dark green trailer (from Penn Yan, NY). I probably have a picture of that too somewhere. John had me take pictures of the boat and trailer for his insurance company and for registering the trailer at home in CT. The boat got sold in early 1998 as part of his estate, and for a few years I did see it occasionally in Alton Bay. Channel Marine took care of the sale. I miss that boat (and the captain too)!

[jess1234]

I bought this boat in 2005, We placed 3rd with it, in the Winnipesaukee Ski Marathon this past summer, the snow on the dock is a nice touch.

[jess1234]

This is the ski I used, when we raced on Winnisquam

[NHBUOY]

"...Winnipesaukee Ski Marathon this summer..." I was not aware we still had ski races here ? Please enlighten me. Feeling quite out of the loop.

Very nice piece of Eliminator history right there Jess. Was that a "John Stoker" Eliminator ? Couple things about that boat make me think so. Great ride.

[Mr Cooke's Crew]

Originally Posted by ghfromaltonbay

The 1980 Resorter that John Cooke owned was dark green with a saddle colored interior. It also had a Mercruiser 350. The swim platform was teak and got bleached to a silvery gray over the years, he added a flip down ladder to the platform in 1981. He bought it at Channel Marine and stored it there during the winter. The first few years he borrowed someone's trailer to take it to and from Channel, but in 1985 bought a matching dark green trailer (from Penn Yan, NY). I probably have a picture of that too somewhere. John had me take pictures of the boat and trailer for his insurance company and for registering the trailer at home in CT. The boat got sold in early 1998 as part of his estate, and for a few years I did see it occasionally in Alton Bay. Channel Marine took care of the sale. I miss that boat (and the captain too)!

I tried to buy the boat from the estate(I think you remember Gail ) but no. Channel Marine sold it (out of my price range at the time). Not happy about it, I would have keep that boat forever.

[ghfromaltonbay]

Found a picture from Sept. 1985 when the new trailer arrived. It was custom made by Chariot of Penn Yan, NY to fit the Resorter and to match the Century dark green color. Also found a picture of the "Penthouse" around the same era. Hasn't changed much since all the teenagers stayed there to ski on weekends.

[ghfromaltonbay]

When cleaning out the Penthouse, I not only found pictures of the gang skiing which I previously posted, but there were 2 transparencies given to John by a photographer who was taking pictures to create postcards for Sandy Point. These photos never became postcards, but show skiers on the front beach. In the 1st photo, there are 3 boats, John's Chris Craft + 2 Starcraft outboards owned by Eric Jordan & Bill Hayes. The 2nd shows 5 skiers behind John's boat. Recently, I had a friend who is a professional photographer make prints of these transparencies. The color is a little off as these were taken in the mid 1960's and sat in an envelope since then. Sure looked nice with all the cabins and motels painted white with aqua trim.

[Mr Cooke's Crew]

Originally Posted by ghfromaltonbay

When cleaning out the Penthouse, I not only found pictures of the gang skiing which I previously posted, but there were 2 transparencies given to John by a photographer who was taking pictures to create postcards for Sandy Point. These photos never became postcards, but show skiers on the front beach. In the 1st photo, there are 3 boats, John's Chris Craft + 2 Starcraft outboards owned by Eric Jordan & Bill Hayes. The 2nd shows 5 skiers behind John's boat. Recently, I had a friend who is a professional photographer make prints of these transparencies. The color is a little off as these were taken in the mid 1960's and sat in an envelope since then. Sure looked nice with all the cabins and motels painted white with aqua trim.

Great pic's Gail.....brings back alot of great memories, can't make out all the skiers. Paul Belkas, Dan Rossie, Jack Rossie?That would be my best guess