WebNeWs
by Pamela Matson, Web designer

Look  here for the latest information about this site....updates on new features, problems, solutions & suggestions!


   


2/6/02

New Photos!!!!  See Nick Kaplack's 1956 Voyager 18'  restoration, restored before he knew what the original looked like!  This resulted in a very original & unique Voyager.  Be sure to see it at: Viewer Photos, page 15.

Also,  see Tommy Byrd's 1958 Feathercraft Deluxe Runabout.  I know it's not a Crestliner,  but so special we gave it a page from our Links page.  Select the Feathercraft link at the Links page or go to it directly  at:  1958 Feathercraft Restoration


1/24/02

New Photos!  Latest photos are from Dave from CA.  He has sent photos of a 1960 Crestliner Imperial Arabian.  This boat in in great condition  & very nice!!!  Be sure to see it at Viewer Photos page 14.  Thanks Dave for sending.  These are the first photos we've seen of an Arabian Imperial.


 

1/7/02

New Viewer Photos!! Don't miss seeing the latest photos sent in by Jason Harvey of Nebraska.  He owns a 1958 22' Vagabond 440.  This is a fabulous boat of great size!  By searching the catalogs, it looks like it was only made for a few years.  If you know of any other existing 22' Vagabond 440 models,  please let us or Jason know.  Thanks Jason for sharing your photos & your story.  See Jason's photos on View Photos page 13.


1/03/02  NEW YEAR, NEW CATALOG!!!

Happy New Year!!! And new to this site, from Santa,  is a color copy of the 1960 Crestliner Catalog.  This replaces the b/w version we had on the site. While the b/w was nice, see it in color to really appreciate all the details.

If you would like to own the original 1960 catalog,  its now for sale....bid for it on Ebay at:

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1057823701

Auction ends  Jan. 9, 2002.  Bid Today if you would like to own this copy!!!


12/01

New on Viewer's Photos!!  See Eric Krueger's 18' Captain's Gig. A very nice boat from 1963 & the first that we have see on this site.

See Eric's boat on Viewer Photos, page 12.


12/01

NEW!!!  
2002 Antique Classic Outboard Motor Calendar 
Now available!!

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Click on image to enlarge, press BACK in browser to return to this page.

This  fantastic calendar by photographer John Scheurer  features Dave Roxin's 1958 Jetstreak, along with many other beautiful boats and motors.  Included in the calendar are: a 1956 Johnson Javelin motor on a wooden speedboat and a number of Mercs,  Johnson, Scott Atwater, Westbend, and many other assorted old antique motors on racing boats. Calendar photos  are  8 1/2" x 11" and beautifully done.  A great gift item for any retro boat & motor enthusiast!  

Order yours today!

Send $17.95 (includes postage) to:

John Scheurer
1302 Fleming Falls Rd
Mansfield, OH  44903

Please include name & mailing address where calendar is to be shipped.  Questions?,  Call John at :  Phone - (419)589-9841

A great gift item!!

 


12/01

RE: Discussion Forum....sorry it is not working.  I hope to fix it as soon as I can!


 

11/13/01

NEW!!!  

See Jeffrey Walker's 12' Crestliner Jetstreak that he rescued from a scrapyard at Viewer Photos, page 11.  What a rare find!  We'll look forward to more photos as Jeff works on his boat.

NEW!!  4 new catalogs!  So far 1960, 1961 & 1962 Crestliner catalogs have been added. Look for the 1963 & additional 1964 catalog pages soon. 

 A huge thank you to Mike who donated black/white copies of  his catalogs for this site.  They will provide a tremendous amount of information to those looking at models in these years.  Look at Crestliner Catalogs to see all the catalogs.


 
10/26/01
NEW!!  A Viking restoration!!    Look at Mike Seachrist's restoration of his 1957 14' Crestliner Viking on Viewer Photos, page 10 .  Mike chose a great color for his boat, a 1955 Ford Thunderbird blue & his wife did some fantastic upholstering to match.


10/08/01
A rare find,  a 12' Jetstreak has been submitted to our Viewer Photos , page 9, by Darryl Baker.  Darryl's restoration is in progress & he will be adding new photos as his boat is worked on.  Thanks Darryl!




10/02/01
Another great restoration has been added to our Viewer Photos pages.  See Doug Cooksey's 1957 15' Crestliner Voyager on page 8 of Viewer Photos.  Nice original features!



9/09/01

1953-55?  16' Crestliner Voyager w/35 hp Evinrude & trailer for sale - $1,200 .  See this boat at Crestliner Sitings page.


9/01
1960 Crestliner 12' Runabout for sale. 
See this new listing at the Crestliner Sitings page.  Includes trailer, $500.


8/24/01
Tomahawk Photos Complete.  Now see ALL the Tomahawk photos  on Viewer News page 



8/22/01
1952 14' Larson Watercraft fishing boat.  We've added this boat to Viewer Photos. because Larson Watercraft is a predecessor to Crestliner.  This aluminum boat is owned by Dennis Matson.


8/22/01

Crestliner Siting Photos for  the 12' 1957 Commander 1957 550 for sale   are now published at Crestliner Sitings.


8/18/01
Thanks to Tom Wawrzyniak for his recent donation to the RetroCrestliner site.  His donation will help pay for yearly expenses for this webspace & is much appreciated. 

Total amounts of donations will be published quarterly & all contributors listed.  To contribute, send donations to
Retrocrestliner, 6198 McQuade Rd,  Duluth, MN  55804.  


8/18/01
For sale -  1957 Commander 12' model 550   at  Crestliner Sitings


8/15/01
Tomahawk Photos Published. Learn more about the recent Tomahawk Mini Nationals boat show on our Viewer News  page   


8/11/01

New 1958 Crestliner Jetstreak Photos.  Dave Roxin just returned from Tomahawk, Wisconsin's  AOMCI National Convention 2001.  He placed 1st in the Best Boat & Motor category  & his boat &  motor will be featured in the 2002 "Antique/Classic Outboard Motor Calendar".   Congratulations Dave!

See Dave's completed boat & photos from the show at his 1958 Crestliner Jetstreak Restoration page.

To order a calendar, contact John Scheurer, 1302 Fleming Falls Rd., Mansfield, OH  44903, phone, 419- 589-9841.   

Coming soon!  More Tomahawk boat show photos! Dave sent some great photos from the boat show that include other boats & motors.  Photos will be published soon & announced on this page.


8/03/01

NEW Viewer Photos!  See Bill Klindworth's 1957 Crestliner 14' Viking Deluxe Runabout,  page 6 of Viewer Photos.  Another great restoration, with an interesting story.  



8/02/01

New Viewer Photos!  See Doug Pineo's 1955 Crestliner Voyager on the Viewer Photos page 5.  Doug has a great boat and an interesting story about how his aluminum was restored and his decals were made.  Thanks Doug for your photos!


7/30/01

We're Back!  Sorry for the long delay,  but we hope to be up for good now.  Since our old (free) site is no longer available , we are now paying for web space.  It will cost  $70 per year for a site that will have no adds, more space ,  & more support  This year's site expense was shared between myself & Dave Roxin.  Thank you Dave Roxin for your contribution.  

 If any one wants to contribute towards next years' expenses, we will gladly accept donations of any amount to Retrocrestliner, 6198 McQuade Rd,  Duluth, MN  55804.  All contributor's  will be listed, with updates of total contributions.

Also, if there is a way you think the site could generate money that could help pay for the site., please email your suggestions to Pamela Matson.  For example, should we charge a small fee for boat ads or to put viewer photos on?  Let me know what you think.  

The online discussion forum is now working also.  Sorry, the  previous discussion forum is gone.  If you like, re-submit your questions & information  or add new postings. 


New Pages!  We've added 2 new pages to this site.  Crestliner News (this  page) will include two news features:  WEBNews,  will add information about the website, new features,etc.   Viewer News will add information from viewers.  Viewers can send information about events  or news related to Crestliner restorations.   email Pamela Matson to add your news item.  If you would like a reply or want a more immediate posting, use the online discussion forum.

Another new page is  Crestliner Sitings,  a new feature  listing  Crestliner boat ads from the northern MN area.  Viewers are also invited to submit their boat ads.


New Catalogs! The  long- awaited 1957 catalog & the 1964 catalog are here!  A big thank you to Leonard Polak  for donating  his catalogs for publication.

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