Old Time World – Howard Johnson Jr – Page 10

My Pal Murphy

I first noticed it during the Second World War, but the law, “If something can go wrong it will”, began to be recognized in 1949 when Capt. Ed Murphy was working on an Air Force […]

My Skiff

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One day my distant neighbor George called,” Hey Harrid (Howard), you like boats, you want a canoe? I gotta clean up my yard.” Sure George” I said, ” I’d love a canoe, I’ll come right […]

In 1969 my great friend William H. Dyson III, found a job as captain aboard Charles J. Owens, of Owens Yacht Corporations, personal yacht, Oceanus, a 50′ Bill Tripp designed, carvel planked sloop. With Will’s […]

Name That Boat

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As a kid I helped my Dad refinish and maintain his boats, by the time I was a teenager he was letting me handle the bottom and the varnish but never use the boat. I […]

Automobile Tips

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I enjoy every issue of your magazine. I have been restoring cars since 1960. I have come up with a great many tips I would like to share with your readers. I will write up […]

Gas Tank Restoration

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So you have a filthy rusty gas tank and you want to use it. Many people say throw it away; nothing is more obnoxious and dangerous than gas tank restoration. It ranks right up or […]

Winter Restoration

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Hurry Home is the name that was painted on the side of a 1947 Ventnor raceboat as a gift for a son who was fighting in Korea. He activily raced the boat for a few […]

What is my boat worth?

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June 27, 2002 Dear Ginger, What is my boat worth? If I restore it, will I ever get my money back? People often ask me these questions. The answer varies according to the situation. First […]

Hardware and Gages

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Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us for this National Boating History Conference. I think everyone here would agree that few things are as pleasing as a gorgeous mahogany boat. The beautiful […]

Polishing Chrome

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This is the time of year to spruce up the boat for the season. Even the best chrome needs going over after a few months around salt water. The dull haze that accumulates, is made […]