BERNARD LYMAN HISTORICAL SITE
Lyman history - straight from Lyman family archives and private collections.
Courtesy of Tom Koroknay Lyman Historian
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Dennis Berger
- Miami FL USA
on:
05-05-2008
E-Mail: Bergerlaw AT bellsouth DOT net - Love the site. Want more. I thought Lyman did some outboard runabouts. I had a Thompson 15, and saw a lot of Penn Yans. Thought I saw some Lymans in the sixties.
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steve
- worcester ma. usa
on:
05-03-2008
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Al Cain
- Redondo Beach, CA
on:
05-02-2008
E-Mail: mracain AT yahoo DOT com
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Dirk Been
- Aalsmeer The Netherlands
on:
04-03-2008
E-Mail: info AT zwembadtechniek DOT nl - I have a 28 ft Hardtop twin engine 1964 sins six weeks a great boat
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Vince Dowell
- Lockport New York
on:
03-28-2008
E-Mail: vince_dowell AT iimak DOT com - Just bought a 1964 25 ft Lyman Sleeper, looking for any information/specs/photos.
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pralley
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on:
03-26-2008
E-Mail: chettefag AT atlantmail DOT com
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mike scull
- tuckerton, new jersey
on:
03-19-2008
E-Mail: m_scull AT msn DOT com - great site-own 26 soft top 1967
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John J Scherer
- Cedarville, Michigan USA
on:
03-15-2008
E-Mail: jjscherer AT sault DOT com - Great site. I have a 1969 cruisette Lyman;
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Peter Dallow
- Chippenham, Wiltshire, England
on:
03-10-2008
E-Mail: peter DOT dallow AT btinternet DOT com - Great photos. My family had Lymans on Catawba Island, Ohio... an 18 footer after a 15 footer. One of our neighbours had a catboat. Thanks for the memories! Peter Dallow
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Nick Wild
- Fremantle, Australia
on:
03-03-2008
E-Mail: nswild AT hotmail DOT com
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jack bonnell
- fairhope, al
on:
02-28-2008
E-Mail: bonnelljack AT yahoo DOT com - I owned four lymans, all four handled seas worthy of great stories. Mobile Bay[in So. Alabama]is not very kind alot of the time but my Lyman got my wife and myself back to Fairhope Yacht Club everytime and looking good too!
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gerard clark
- brick nj 08723
on:
02-17-2008
E-Mail: clark9484 AT aol DOT com
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Don Cady
- 737 S. Linwood Beach Rd., Linwood, MI 48634
on:
02-05-2008
E-Mail: djcady AT charter DOT net - Brought back memories of Lymans the family owned on Saginaw Bay
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George LaLonde
- Petoskey, Mi
on:
02-01-2008
E-Mail: noodles2 AT charter DOT net - Just stopped by searching for info on the various models. I am considering an outboard (have an 18hp four stroke) for my stepsons and/or a side steer Islander for me :-) Thanks
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robert s kish
- Seminole Fl Pinellas
on:
01-26-2008
E-Mail: bojoholly AT netzero DOT com
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mike pederson
- Eau Claire WI. usa
on:
01-23-2008
E-Mail: ecdiesel AT core DOT com - just bought 22` lyman sleeper, like the boat alot, need some minor parts, and maintainance advise
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Rick Wiseman
- Spring Hill, TN
on:
01-03-2008
E-Mail: rwiseman AT charter DOT net - My dad had a Lyman docked at Port Clinton. We lived ijn Springfield and going up there to go boating was one of my favorite things. I purchased your book, autographed, and gave it to him on his 75th birthday last September. Thanks for keeping the Lyman legend alive and well.
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Tony Sopranzi
- Florida, USA
on:
01-02-2008
E-Mail: tsopranzi AT se DOT rr DOT com
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Rick Small
- Walla Walla, WA-Sandpoint, Idaho
on:
12-22-2007
E-Mail: rsmall AT woodwardcanyon DOT com - Every summer there are four beautiful Lymans resting in Murphy Bay on Lake Pend Orielle. I am lucky to be able see all four from my dock.
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Jim McGowan
- PO Box 112 Henderson Harbor NY 13651
on:
12-13-2007
E-Mail: jmcgowan AT menterlaw DOT com - Former owner of Lyman boats (3). Maybe again some day.
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Ted MacKinnon
- Beverly Hills, Michigan
on:
12-02-2007
E-Mail: nw8w AT sbcglobal DOT net - As a teenager, my summer job was to be the dockboy and caretaker of MIZPAH, the 32 footer belonging to E F McDonald. I have a not very sharp photo of that boat at Mackinac Island. Whatever became of her? (Ted-The last time I saw the Mizpah it was up on blocks under a shed roof in Traverse City, Mi with the engines gone and hardwares stripped. What a story that boat could tell!)
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Robert Van Wieren
- Holland, Mi.
on:
11-27-2007
E-Mail: bobvanw AT chartermi DOT net - This is a great site! Thank You for your time and knowledge.
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Bob Peck
- Bradner, Ohio USA
on:
11-22-2007
E-Mail: bobp50 AT verizon DOT net
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Robert J. Sofranko
- 17 Grace avenue Shelby, Ohio 44875
on:
11-21-2007
E-Mail: frosty1asss AT yahoo DOT com - I grew up with Lymans as my Father and his best friend swore there was no substitute. Fascinating information
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Debbie Parker
- Medina, Ohio
on:
11-16-2007
E-Mail: medinaparker AT earthlink - My great grandfather worked for Lyman in Sandusky.
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charles hamilton
- san antonio texas
on:
11-12-2007
E-Mail: hamcs AT gci DOT net
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Rick @ JoAnn Neiman
- 3672 E.Lake Rd. Sheffield Lake , Ohio 44054 U.S.A.
on:
11-06-2007
E-Mail: Kroftman AT MSN DOT com - New Boaters (about 5 years) want an old wood boat!!!!
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Chris Garro
- Sturgis SD USA
on:
11-05-2007
E-Mail: blackhillsflooring AT yahoo DOT com - I just purchased a 22ft sleeper that I am currently restoring.
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David Ridenour
- Sandusky, Ohio
on:
11-04-2007
E-Mail: Ride2707 AT yahoo DOT com - I am looking at a 1962 Lyman soft top and was wondering where I could get some pictures of this boat when new
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Diane Parsons
- Ranier, Mn. usa
on:
10-26-2007
E-Mail: rabbitisland AT frontiernet DOT net
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Ted Partridge
- New Boston, NH USA
on:
10-24-2007
E-Mail: esbird AT msn DOT com
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Duane Miller
- Celina, Ohio USA
on:
10-18-2007
E-Mail: ldmiller3 AT verizon DOT net - I have had boats most of my life an have owned A 36` Gulfstar Trawler for around 20 yrs. an is kept at Lakefron Marina, Pt. Clinton, Oh. an have a 11 ft. whaler with a 9.9 motor an enjoy very much. I have had my eye on a 17 ft. lyman with original 40 Johnson (Super Quiet) outboard with original cushions, Bimini, an original trailer an just purchased last week an is a jewel.
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josh caldwell
- monroeville, oh
on:
09-24-2007
E-Mail: caldwelljosh AT hotmail DOT com
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Sev Meyer
- Hermann, Missouri
on:
09-17-2007
E-Mail: sevygee AT gmail DOT com - I was born and raised in Sackets Harbor, N.Y., and was around Lymans as a kid.I'va always loved their look, the ride, and the fact that they are organic!! I just purchased a 16' runabout and am restoring it. I hope to run the boat on Mark Twain lake here in Missouri, and take it to Northern Michigan for our summer vacations. I'm looking for a vintage 35 hp Johnson or Evinrude engine.
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neil sullivan
- west dennis (cape cod) ma usa
on:
09-15-2007
E-Mail: sullynow AT aol DOT com - best and most imformated web sight on lynans any where ,thank you
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Peter Rowan
- Colchester, (Malletts Bay) Vermont, USA
on:
09-09-2007
E-Mail: prowan01 AT yahoo DOT com - I own a 1973 Lyman previously owned by Allyn and before him Hazelett.
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Peter Rowan
- Colchester, (Malletts Bay) Vermont, USA
on:
09-09-2007
E-Mail: prowan01 AT yahoo DOT com - I own a Lyman
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jarrod holbrook
- cuyahoga falls, Ohio
on:
09-07-2007
E-Mail: jarrodholbrook AT hotmail DOT com - I see Tom's son in multiple photos, I can only hope that he is learning this amazing history and trade so that the next generation can use this amazing resource.
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Robert Lee
- Naples FL USA
on:
09-06-2007
E-Mail: mrroblee AT comcast DOT net - my dad had a Lyman years ago. It brings back great memories!
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john p mccann
- greenwood indiana usa
on:
08-28-2007
E-Mail: bears36 AT insightbb DOT com - i own a 1959 lyman boat
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Chris Clark
- Lancaster, Ohio, U.S.
on:
08-20-2007
E-Mail: chris_clark AT jwclarkinsurance DOT com - Love your site. I have found my grandfather's 1956(?) Lymon in an old family garage. I am wondering who in my area I can discuss retoration with. Any thoughts?
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Tom
- Lorain, Ohio, USA
on:
08-16-2007
E-Mail: t DOT tomusko AT hotmail DOT com - Is anyone going to be in Huron this Friday at the classic boat and auto show. Tom t.tomusko@hotmail.com
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Steve Gent
- Cape Elizabeth, Maine, USA
on:
08-13-2007
E-Mail: sgent AT mpxonline DOT com - We're starting a restoration project on a 15' Lyman run about.
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Kathleen Stepp
- Clancy, Montana, USA
on:
08-13-2007
E-Mail: Kathy AT mmaoffice DOT org - we're looking at a '74 Fibor Form 23' Hardtop in outstanding condition -- a real classic -- and were hoping to find some info . . .
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Rick Rexer
- Dushore, PA,
on:
08-12-2007
E-Mail: rexers AT epix DOT net - just got back from thousand islands,cruised, fished,went to the antique boat museum and alexandria bay for ice cream (every night} in our 18' runabout. there is nothing,absolutly nothing better than cruising in a lyman at ti. well maybe a chris, or hacker, or a century, or a richardson, or a mathews.
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Michael Logan
- Sharon Pa United States
on:
08-11-2007
E-Mail: dragonkiller698 AT yahoo DOT com - i like your page and i like the diagrams because i found what i wanted but i nead a instruction manual for a jonson super sea horse moter and i cant seem to finde one that i could just look at and get what i want but other than that this is a good page for some help
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David Disbennett
- Oregon, Ohio USA
on:
08-10-2007
E-Mail: dwdisbennett AT msn DOT com
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Dennis Kuhn
- Brooktondale, NY, USA
on:
08-08-2007
E-Mail: dennismkuhn AT yahoo DOT com - Thanks for this website.
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John Deterling
- West Bath, Maine
on:
08-07-2007
E-Mail: john DOT deterling AT cns-inc DOT com - I own a 1956 Lyman 18 foot runabout with the 100 hp engine. Love it.
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scott smith
- sault ste. marie ontario
on:
08-06-2007
E-Mail: scottcsmith4 AT sympatico DOT ca
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Sev Meyer
- Hermann, Missouri, USA
on:
07-30-2007
E-Mail: sevygee AT gmail DOT com - Just bought a 15'10" Lyman runabout on a trip to Michigan. Needs restoration, but is sound. Will begin restoration soon ... noticed the wood for decks, etc. is still available via the internet. I am originally from Sackets Harbor, NY, and Lyman boats were very popular when I was a kid there in the 50's and 60's.
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Terry Holland
- Phelps, NY, US
on:
07-30-2007
E-Mail: holland1 AT rochester DOT rr DOT com - I just purchased a 1955 15 foot Lyman outboard in need of restoration. It has a wooden windshield. Could that be original? Most pictures of similar models do not show windshiels.
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margaret(LYMAN) britton
- Uxbridge, Ontario
on:
07-30-2007
E-Mail: margaret DOT britton AT powergate DOT ca
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David Viger
- Meridian, MS USA
on:
07-30-2007
E-Mail: david DOT viger AT comcast DOT net
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BO KRETSCHMAN
- ROCHESTER NEW YORK
on:
07-29-2007
E-Mail: LIEHN AT AOL DOT COM - HAVE A 1954 15 FOOT RUNABOUT WITH A BOWED BOTTOM TRYING TO STRAIGHTEN IT OUT PUT ABOUT 270 POUNS OF WEIGHT ON IT LAST YEAR GOT IT PRETTY SRAIGHT LOWERET IT ON THE TRAILER TOOK IT OUT LAST WEEK AND THE BOW WAS WORSE THAN BEFORE COULD ONLY GO 10 MPH AFTER THAT THERE WAS AN AIR POCKET. GOIN TO TRY IT AAIN THIS YEAR AND MABE REENFORCE THE KEEL ????????.
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Jerry Jeray
- Green Bay ,WI USA
on:
07-21-2007
E-Mail: jerryajeray AT hotmail DOT com - First time at site
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Tom Hyatt
- Elyria, Ohio, US
on:
07-17-2007
E-Mail: t_little87 AT yahoo DOT com
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Billy Clark
- Hammondsport, NY, USA
on:
07-15-2007
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Fred Warren
- Dayton, ohio USA
on:
07-11-2007
E-Mail: Wmellofello AT aol DOT com - My family has been going to middle bass island since 1983. My wife I are new to the history and look forward to put-in-bay this weekend. We look forward to owning one next summer. The web site is very nicely done and informative.
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jex r. luce, jr.
- mobile, al
on:
07-10-2007
E-Mail: jexrl AT aol DOT com - wooden boat owner since mid 1980.
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Timothy J Higgins
- Fremont, Ohio 43420
on:
07-09-2007
E-Mail: south_bay_ins AT sbcglobal DOT net - I grew up in Sandusky and having been around Lymans all my live, its important to refurbish Lymans, getting them back to as near original as possible, I know it is very expensive to do so, leave alone finding parts, but they are out there.It's very noticable when boating on Sandusky Bay.I have a boathouse in Sandusky and there are many, many Lyman's still around the Sandusky Bay and Lake Erie Island area.
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james key
- phoenix az 85050
on:
07-07-2007
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Joe McLay
- Seneca SC
on:
06-30-2007
E-Mail: mclajose5 AT aol DOT com - Where do I go to find fixtures and hardware for my Lyman? Especially Lyman name plates for the side of the boat. (metal ones)
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Donna Powell
- Fort Myers Florida USA
on:
06-28-2007
E-Mail: donnaspowell AT earthlink DOT net
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Darrell G. Morse
- Oregon, Ohio Lucas
on:
06-27-2007
E-Mail: Morse2072 AT aol DOT com - This very interesting wood boat history on the best Erie boat ever produced! Enjoyed a 16', 18',and 26' so far. Thanks for the history.
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Doug Crawford
- Marion, Ohio USA
on:
06-27-2007
E-Mail: crawdoug AT gmail DOT com - I worked at Lyman building the fiberglas boats in the late 1970's. Also worked in repair bay on wooden boats. I worked with Roy Ramey, Chuck Sinwald to name a few. I have owned numerous Clinker Builts and love the Majesty of these boats. I would love to hear from fellow workers or Sanduskians.
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Jim Wentworth
- North Troy, VT
on:
06-24-2007
E-Mail: wenchvt AT yahoo DOT com - Just bought a '57 17 ft. runabout a few hours ago. Looking forward to some good outings on Lake Memphremagog.
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Jack & Carole Flatt
- 26702 Fostoria Rd Genoa, Oh 43430
on:
06-22-2007
E-Mail: J948BU AT aol DOT com - Great info on your website.. Just rec'd your 2007 Lyman Book courtesy Bill Jockett, Toledo, Oh. Previously owned 1955 15' 25 Evinrude, 1962 24' Hardftop Sleeper, and best of all a 1969 Hardtop Cruisette, all teak, great boat for Lake Erie. Jockett Marine family were and are personal friends yet today.
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Robert F Goodman
- Sandusky, Ohio
on:
06-08-2007
E-Mail: traveler44870 AT msn DOT com - Used Lyman's most of my adult life.Owned 15 ft,18 ft runabout and a 26 ft offshore. beeing in Sandusky since 67 I knew a lot of people who worked at Lyman's Wife and I dined there two weeks ago.
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Charles Barnes
- Albany, NY
on:
05-31-2007
E-Mail: cbarnes AT nycap DOT rr DOT com - I own a 13' Lyman with a re-built reinforced transom and a 1962 Johnson Electric Sea Horse 40hp motor. Am looking to re-power with a 30 Yamaha
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Don Ripley
- Smithfield, RI USA
on:
05-30-2007
E-Mail: dripley AT cls DOT com
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Beth Babcock
- Perrysburg, OH
on:
05-30-2007
E-Mail: BABabcock53 AT aol DOT com - Great site! My dad worked for Lyman in Sandusky for almost 30 years. Looking for Lyman memorabilia.
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Glenn W. Rudloff, Jr.
- Buffalo, New York, U.S.A.
on:
05-30-2007
E-Mail: bittersweetbulldogglenn AT msn DOT com - I just acquired a 16 ft. wooden Lyman boat, motor, and trailer from an aquaintance at work. The hull is reportedly still solid and water-tight. Only the wooden trim around the windshield needs some repair. I am told I need to strip the old spar varnish and apply a few new coats. This is a dream come true for me, as I reminesce about my early childhood days, riding in my father's and grandfather's boats. I have a lot of work ahead of me, but I feel when it's done, there will be plenty of fishing and daydreaming on Lake Erie.
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donn holtom
- traverse city mi. usa
on:
05-28-2007
E-Mail: holtom AT chartermi DOT net
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Dan Ray
- windsor ontario canada
on:
05-23-2007
E-Mail: montey AT porchlight DOT ca - I've been trying to find a picture of a 1948 50ft mathews. It has a low profile look in the front,with the round port windows.It also has a huge stern for entertaning with a wood roof covering the stern.Its a chestnut brown from what i could remember.I saw it when I was younger, love the profile and lines in the boat.I so much would like a pic of this vessel.If there is anyway you can help me find one it would be great.
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ben
- maryville Tn
on:
05-20-2007
E-Mail: bmg1948 AT charter DOT net
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Bert Hellberg
- Stockholm SWEDEN
on:
05-03-2007
E-Mail: bertil DOT hellberg AT utbildning DOT stockholm DOT se - I have a 1973 24´ fiberglass Lyman and are searching any inforation about theme and contact whit lyman owners in Sweden (if there are any)
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Travis
- Denver CO
on:
04-18-2007
E-Mail: trsmit74 AT mail DOT com - I have a 16' (Waite)?? ya I know.. This boat has a 60hp Johnson outboard. 4 seats. Looks like a tug boat and a 57 chevy mix?? Gotta see. Have pics but no information at all on this boat other than the age, and the fact that it say (Waite) on the dash. Anybody out ther ever heard of this boat b4. Thank you. trsmit74@mail.com
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Steve R
- Upstate,NY,USA
on:
04-17-2007
E-Mail: shridge AT twcny DOT rr DOT com
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John Potter
- Strongsville, Ohio, USA
on:
04-16-2007
E-Mail: jpotter AT metrohealth DOT org - I would like to build the Lyman Catboat, is there a way to purchase plans? Or find any?
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Marsha McVey
- Tallahassee, FL USA
on:
04-15-2007
E-Mail: m_mcvey AT comcast DOT net - Fantastic, brings back Good memories
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Johanne Lussier
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
on:
04-14-2007
E-Mail: johannelussier_2 AT sympatico DOT ca - Fan of Lyman boats
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Rick Schachter
- Kansas City, Mo, USA
on:
04-13-2007
E-Mail: newt8084 AT comcast DOT net
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Sandi Hodges
- Rocky Mount
on:
04-12-2007
E-Mail: Sandizee AT aol DOT com - I enjoyed your website. I have just obtained a Clinker-Built Lyman Boat Work that was made in Sandusky, Ohio. I did gain some information about the origial designer. I would like to find out more. My boat is in awesome shape.
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Suzie Stewart
- Port Angeles WA
on:
04-09-2007
E-Mail: swoozie228 AT yahoo DOT com - I have a Hughes Sportster from the 40's that I am going to have restored. Anyone have info about these little tubs? Thanks
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Harvey Cybul
- Marietta, GA 30067
on:
04-09-2007
E-Mail: silentservice650 AT aol DOT cpm - My Dad owned a Lyman 22' Runabound that he passed on to me but unfortunately it had been let to deteriorate to the point it wasn't capable of being restored. I still have some of the parts including the engine,transom,and windshield plus many of the metal accessories. Is there a market or need for theses items? Would like to se them used for some restoration project. Found your site very informative.
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Glyn Hamm
- Cornwall
on:
04-05-2007
E-Mail: gw DOT roundwood AT tiscali DOT co DOT uk - Planning to rebiuld an Oyster dredger punt
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philip hockman
- okeechobee fl. usa
on:
03-28-2007
E-Mail: bridgehamptonthe AT bellsouth DOT net - we had a 16' lyman with a 25 evinrude when i was a kid.
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Mike Ward
- Holland, MI, USA
on:
03-27-2007
E-Mail: mikew AT tiarayachts DOT com - Great site! I have owned a 1956 19' inboard since 1980. It's still my sweetheart.
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Jim Myers
- Harrison, Tennessee
on:
03-26-2007
E-Mail: myerscalicoxx AT aol DOT com - owner of "Heirs Lookin Atya" 1956 18' #1437
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Donald Redman
- Island Heights, NJ o8732, USA
on:
03-26-2007
E-Mail: redmanbuilders AT att DOT net - Good Day, This is my 1st visit, and lookforward to visiting your entire site. I am looking for guidance on getting copies of the following: 'line card" for 21' Lyman/ standard open, inboard, ID # N1357, 1968; catalog sheets, pictures. I have recently aquired the above boat, and wish to prepare it for show. I shall greatly appreciate whatever info you might provide. A SUPER-COLOSAL BOAT
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Tom Ashleman
- Lakeside Ohio US
on:
03-22-2007
E-Mail: ashleman1 AT hotmail DOT com - Anyone have comments about the glass Lymans built in the late 70's or early 80's? I'm doing my homework prior to purchasing. Tom
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Doug Slezak
- Guilderland NY USA
on:
03-21-2007
E-Mail: SeabeeCD AT Aol DOT com
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Bob Fletcher
- Waterville, Maine, USA
on:
03-18-2007
E-Mail: rhf AT adelphia DOT net
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pete mainhardt
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03-18-2007
E-Mail: pmainhardt AT yahoo DOT com
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Mark Johnson
- New London, NH USA
on:
03-10-2007
E-Mail: mjohnson AT aol DOT com - Love the wood boats
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Art Jaeger
- Longmont, CO, USA
on:
03-08-2007
E-Mail: jaeger1606 AT msn DOT com - Nice to see the website. I owned a 13' Lyman Fisherman for many years, best boat of many I had. Art Jaeger
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Bill Hering
- Lodi Wi USA
on:
03-04-2007
E-Mail: whering AT ix DOT netcom DOT com - Thank You , I really enjoyed your site.it brought back lots of memories of when I lived on the Fox River in Illinois and seen many of these boats go by when I was 7 or 8, many moons ago,,,,
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ken doyle
- henderson, ny usa
on:
03-03-2007
E-Mail: kldoyle AT usadatanet DOT net - my dad and i have had lymans since 1947 or 1948.so far we had 12 of them. as of now i have a 1973 24 ft. biscane. love it. takes the lake ontario waves in stride. lots of lymans here in the eastern end of the lake. have fun boating........ken
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Triona Collins
- Waterford,Ireland
on:
03-01-2007
E-Mail: www DOT t DOT collins06 AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk
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kevin moore
- quincy, ky
on:
02-21-2007
E-Mail: kykev101 AT yahoo DOT com
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joey diorio
- millville n.j.
on:
02-20-2007
E-Mail: bowjdtie AT comcast DOT net - I have a yukon data molly brown 26' flat bottom boat, can not find out any info on this boat. Its a 1982 has a cabin 4cycl vlovo motor and out drive.
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Jimmy Smith
- Richmond, TX
on:
02-18-2007
E-Mail: jsmith9301 AT houston DOT rr DOT com - My dad had a Lyman about 16' with a 35 hp outboard. I operated it from Pass Christian Ms. for a couple of years in 57 and 58. A Great boat, love to see more.
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josh
- columbia,missouri,usa
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02-18-2007
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Jason Krumwiede
- Richville, MN
on:
02-13-2007
E-Mail: krum AT prtel DOT com - I am helping to restore a 1956 16 footer that we obtained in pieces. We are looking for pictures or diagrams of how to put it back together. Any information would help.
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william pfenninger
- naples,fl 34119
on:
02-07-2007
E-Mail: bilpfen AT yahoo DOT com - i owned a 1966 cruisette and i would like to purchase a 26 ft
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Jan Mettler
- North Olmsed, Ohio
on:
02-03-2007
E-Mail: gjmett AT wowway DOT com
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hibbard nash
- lake george ny 12546 warren
on:
01-30-2007
E-Mail: hibster516 AT aol DOT com
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edward f. kriewall
- Northville, Michigan USA
on:
01-29-2007
E-Mail: edkriewall AT aol DOT com
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GORDON RUDLOFF
- DELAWARE OHIO
on:
01-28-2007
E-Mail: jwoods39 AT columbus DOT rr DOT com - Love lymans, as a kid my father had a 23 foot sleeper 1959.A great part of boating history,never to be seen again. It makes me sad.
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JOHN LIGHTBODY
- WALPOLE, MA.
on:
01-27-2007
E-Mail: OUTOFTHESMOKE AT NETSCAPE DOT COM DOT - Did lyman ever build a fire engine? I have a set of blueprints for a 1908 fire engine NO.1 type-2nd class. Name on it is C.F.Lyman. April 25,1908
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dianna stilley
- p.o.box 4645 key west
on:
01-27-2007
E-Mail: www DOT hsaintsworld AT aol DOT com - would like to know how to refinsh teak wood on a boat. I would love to do this my self. thank you dianna
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Roger Porter
- Port Clinton, Ohio
on:
01-21-2007
E-Mail: Wetfoot18 AT AOL DOT Com - I have just spent several hours on this website and Lymans for sale. Very well done and a real tribute to Tom Koroknay! Kudos to you and all tha helped put this together!
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Kevin Welch
- Lorain, OH USA
on:
01-12-2007
E-Mail: kwelch AT parker DOT com
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Geoffrey Brown
- FRANCE
on:
01-11-2007
E-Mail: geoffreybernardbrown AT gmail DOT com
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norm grawert
- ont canada
on:
01-07-2007
E-Mail: yheroux1 AT sympatico DOT com - i have a 18 ft lyman that looks like the smaller boat on the cover of the new book legends of the lakes. it has been in dry storage since 1952 and never seen water since that time either. i am on an island and wish to bring this boat to the mainland and home. my questions are, how to prepair boat for 1 mile trip to shore and is it valuable as it is in mint condition and not been in the water for over 50 years? hope to hear from someone soon. thankyou.
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DONALD J GRANDJEAN
- 1400 GRANDJEAN LN NORTH CANTON OHIO 44720
on:
01-01-2007
E-Mail: TEAMG4 AT NETZERO DOT NET - OWNER OF LYMAN 13FT ROW/MOTOR.
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Jim Russell
- Columbus, Ohio
on:
12-26-2006
E-Mail: jamesrussell2910 AT sbcglobal DOT net
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Don Simmons
- Missouri City, TX 77459
on:
12-25-2006
E-Mail: mail AT donandlinda DOT com - Dad had a 1954 15' runabout with a 25 hp Evinrude Big Twin. The boat was bought from Hoffman Brothers in Clifton Heights, PA and moored on the Bohemia River at Hack's Point, MD -- at the top of the Chesapeake Bay. Dad painted the boat a blue "fade" starting with a medium blue on the top strake, with ach successive strake was cut 1:1 with white. On the water it looked sharp -- certainly different than all the other white lapstrake boats -- Lymans and Barbours. On occasion, Dad would remove the Evinrude and replace it with a 1922 Elto Quad which used two knobs (not a rope) to start. At those times I had to sit on the bow with a paddle and keep us under control while fiddled with that old motor! Tha
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Louis P Simonyi
- Seven Hills, OH USA
on:
12-14-2006
E-Mail: louispsimonyi AT cs DOT com - Although I come from a family with no boating history, my late father-in-law was an avid boater/fisherman on Lake Erie and had owned a Lyman prior to his getting sick. I just bought my first boat this summer (a pontoon) mainly to enjoy with my children on Portage Lakes. I really enjoy being on the water, and also have an appreciation for master carpentry & the old school way of doing things. I love the look of the Lyman boat and am currently gathering info and perhaps will own a Lyman one day.
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Hilford Burton
- Campbell River , British Columbia, Canada
on:
12-06-2006
E-Mail: Hilford AT hilmarkboats DOT com - I have a client who wants us to build an authentic tender for his 1950'3 Matthews yacht. I understand that Lyman provided tenders for these boats. Does any one have an idea where I can go to find plans for these tenders. We only build historicly accurate lapestrake boats..
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Ken Roberts
- Council Bluffs , Iowa
on:
11-26-2006
E-Mail: strebor11 AT msn DOT com
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Bob Wagner
- Painesville, OH U.S.A.
on:
11-20-2006
E-Mail: eswagner AT yahoo DOT com - I'm 81 years old, and I love these boats. We've always owned Lyman boats. We had a row boat that you could put an outboard motor on, 1940's outboard runabout, and now a 1965 25' sleeper. My daughter now has her own Lyman (1964 18' outboard runabout) that we are enjoying. We are very happy that these memories can be shared.
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Brian Weigler
- Gilbert, AZ, Maricopa County
on:
10-31-2006
E-Mail: brian DOT weigler AT cox DOT net - I grew up in Mansfield Ohio and we had an 18' Lyman boat at Eastside Harbor (I think) on Lake Erie when I was about 6 (38 years ago). I "googled" Lyman today and ran across your site. Nice job, it really brings back some memories!! Thanks!
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Ken Workman
- Etowah, NC
on:
10-29-2006
E-Mail: eric_blair at bellsouth dot net - Sigh! Just stumbled on your delightful Site. My Dad had a 15-foot Lyman with a 10HP Onan engine that we together,and I alone, used for fun and fishing on Long Island over fifty years ago. I still think of the boat and, if fact, remember its license number - 10EXXXX.
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Heidi Ruark
- Akron, Ohio, USA
on:
10-21-2006
E-Mail: annieoh42 AT aol DOT com - My husband and I are currently in the process of restoring a 1957 15 1/2 foot Lyman runabout. We were lucky to purchase this complete with the Tee-Nee trailer and a gorgeous 1958 35 hp Johnson Javelin motor from the estate of a gentleman who'd worked in Wadsworth, Ohio repairing and restoring boats. I've nearly single handedly zip stripped the inside and outside of this boat and hope to have it ready for my husband to begin fabricating a new top (that's all it needs) for our little runabout. This will be our second wood boat, as last year we restored what we believe is a 1950's Yellow Jacket (however we haven't been able to confirm positively that that boat is actually a Yellow Jacket). At any rate we do very good restoration and are loving every minute of it. Keep up your good work with this website. I've appreciated the information you've provided. Sincerely, Heidi Ruark P.S. If you know of a website or other outlet we could pursue to try find more information on 1950's Yellow Jacket or possibly Hult-Craft boats, we'd love to hear from you!
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Ted Loftus
- Bandon, OR
on:
10-17-2006
E-Mail: lofland AT mind DOT net - We are purchasing a 26' Express Cruiser. I know not many were built. Anyone out there who has one or has info for us that would be of help or interest? Many Thanks, Ted
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Ted Loftus
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10-17-2006
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Dennis Liming
- Sandpoint, Id.
on:
10-09-2006
E-Mail: dennis AT eaglemarinesupply DOT com - We have a customer that is looking at putting his 26' Cruisette on a Sunstream Hydraulic boatlift. I was curious if you've had any experience with this?
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Tania King
- Melb, Victoria,Australa
on:
10-06-2006
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Al Willard
- Greenwood, Maine 04255
on:
10-04-2006
E-Mail: cobranut AT megalink DOT net - been a Lyman fan since the 50's. My brother has a 1953 23' that is in decent shape but a little needy. It's enough to keep the dream alive. The trips out off the Maine coast to seal watch are just great. Glad to have found this site and soon I will have my own Lyman. Al
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Paul Kellogg
- Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
on:
10-01-2006
E-Mail: pauljameskellogg AT yahoo DOT ca - Dad owned '57 Lyman 16 (16'6") with 35 Johnson sea horse; used on Hudson River and Lake George. I'm thinking about buying 18' or 19' Lyman runabout, whether inboard or outboard. Any more info about 16' 18' or 19' inboards or outboards? I would guess 18' or 19' outboards are rare, if not non-existant at this point. Wonderful to find this website; hope it's expanded soon!
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Paul Kellogg
- Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
on:
10-01-2006
E-Mail: pauljameskellogg
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Bruce Manners
- Seabrook, Texas, USA
on:
09-26-2006
E-Mail: bruce AT brucemanners DOT com - Great to see all this history put out on the web! I have two Lymans in my family and love them!
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Robert " Bob" Weise
- Orange Beach, Alabama
on:
09-22-2006
E-Mail: lotide04 AT yahoo DOT com - Great to see this web site. Lyman was the first boat I ever ran and that was in the 50's. It was a solid ride . I have owned two since that time.
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ed Hutchins
- Stoughton, WI. USA
on:
09-21-2006
E-Mail: ed DOT hutchins AT cummins DOT com - I'd like to see pictures of the 16 ft runabout with outboard. How many made etc.
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DIANE HARWOOD
- YACHATS, OREGON
on:
09-19-2006
E-Mail: deharwood AT hotmail DOT com
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Bob Emes
- Spanish Fort, AL, USA
on:
09-19-2006
E-Mail: bobemes AT gmail DOT com - When I was 15 in '69, I enjoyed having a 15" Lyman powered by a 1957 red and White 30hp Johnson. I just put a down payment on a 21' BayKat, (ProSport Boats of Alabama) and reminisced with the dealer (a former Buckeye) about getting caught in sudden storm with 5'-7' closely spaced waves. As I learned the hard way about following seas, and only once submaring into waves in front of the trough, I maneuvered that boat diagonally with, and over the surf for a good twenty minutes till I got to Medlicott's at Long Beach, Lake Erie; I was able to swing her around into the waves and tossed over the anchor in one motion. Safe to shore. I didn't get whipped, but I knew I had venture out a bit too far on my own. Lyman's are definately seaworthy. Thank you for this website to aid in a more vivid memory.
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Roberto Mancuso
- Teluk Awur , Central Java, Indonesia
on:
09-16-2006
E-Mail: vintagemarine_id AT yahoo DOT co DOT nz - ..after 35 Yrs in boatbuilding I'm still happy to learn from the past with two eyes open to the future.
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Bob Brewster
- Raquette Lake,N.Y.
on:
09-16-2006
E-Mail: bargepilot AT msn DOT com - I just started the restoration of a 1956 18' Lyman , being a carpenter / woodworker by trade this will be a great project.
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mike ruark
- akron ohio us
on:
09-11-2006
E-Mail: mrmike6698 AT aol DOT com - doing research
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Charles Shilling
- Venice, Fl, USA
on:
09-11-2006
E-Mail: ncshilling AT comcast DOT net - Recently obtained a 1958 16' Lyman outboard. I will be trying to find out as much as possible about the history of Lyman Boats and my boat in particular.
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Steve Zwarg
- Spokane, WA USA
on:
09-11-2006
E-Mail: zpatina1 AT comcast DOT net - I am trying to find out some information a little row boat. It is a Hughes Sportster. It is 6'(maybe)and made of wood. I saw one like it it the museum with the Spruce Goose. Does anyone have any information on them? Thanks.
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Jim Flack
- Mount Dora, Florida
on:
09-09-2006
E-Mail: pictorialist AT earthlink DOT net - I am interested in more information about Lymans, particularly the Cruisette model.
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Mark Wallace
- Cary, NC, USA
on:
09-06-2006
E-Mail: mark DOT a DOT wallace AT verizonbusiness DOT com - Trying to find out all I can about a 1964 19' Lyman.
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alan kaufman
- saginaw mich
on:
09-02-2006
E-Mail: a1airport AT yahoo DOT com - How do i tell what year my 16 ft lyman boat is. THANKS
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Bill Whitman
- Galesville, MD USA
on:
08-26-2006
E-Mail: - I have just returned from the 1000 Islands where there are a great many Lymans in the charter fishing business. It's great fun to see them there and I came to your site to learn more about them.
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Gerald Green
- Muscatine,Iowa
on:
08-25-2006
E-Mail: gsgreen AT muscanet DOT com
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Randolf Schwerdt
- Valparaiso, IN, USA
on:
08-24-2006
E-Mail: hayjas AT comcast DOT net
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Randy Sorg
- Upper Sandusky, Oh
on:
08-24-2006
E-Mail: randys AT s-p-alliance DOT com
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bruce fenn
- barre,ma
on:
08-24-2006
E-Mail: brucefenn AT topdogmarketing DOT net
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Larry Tobin
- Dryden MI. lapeer.
on:
08-18-2006
E-Mail: ptobin AT peoplepc DOT com - i,m looking to purchace a 20 to 24 ft open style boat i,ve seen many different looking boats all called runabouts or islanders ,whats the diference?
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Marge Counts
- Brooks GA USA
on:
08-09-2006
E-Mail: mcounts AT mindspring DOT com - Looking for info on my family's vintage Newman 16' inboard
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scott bryson
- canada
on:
08-04-2006
E-Mail: peabs46 AT hotmail DOT com - looking for a scott 75hp outboard mccullough
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Rosalind Esposito
- Port St Lucie Florida
on:
08-04-2006
E-Mail: pats3sb AT adelphia DOT net
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Daryl D. Koch
- Alma, MI
on:
08-03-2006
E-Mail: darylkoch AT nethawk DOT com
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Gary Desotelle
- 61 Riley Ave. Plattsburgh NY 12901
on:
08-01-2006
E-Mail: garydesotelle AT hotmail DOT com - I came across a Lyman outboard intact except broken windshield frame left side, and no glass. Rt side wheel, gauges and motor controls intact it has middle bench seat and rt. side battery box seat and same lift hinged seat on the left transom side. The bow door has the a single ancor cut out design in it. The lyman Sandusky Ohio name plate is on the center dash. This boat looks feasible to restore. Any comment would be appreciated.
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Rob Pray
- Bertram TX
on:
07-31-2006
E-Mail: rmpray AT aol DOT com - Looking for information on a Holmes Boat Works Houston TX 16'Sedan mid to late fifties
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Christian Sperry
- Woodland Washington, USA
on:
07-30-2006
E-Mail: CJMS5788 AT aol DOT com - I have what we believe to be a 1965 21' Thompson Runabout,with a 98"Beam and a I/O ford 302(so im told). I need Photos of an original for restoration. If you know where I might find information or photos please e-mail me . Thank You Christian
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Richard Ballard
- Perry,Georgia,USA
on:
07-30-2006
E-Mail: molokai AT alltel DOT net
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James Barnett
- Scottsdale, AZ
on:
07-29-2006
E-Mail: jimbaz AT cox DOT net - I'm very glad I found your web site. We owned a new 15 foot Lyman from Westport Marine in 1954, and used it all over the Long Island Sound. I even worked at the dealership one summer during high school, and grew to love the quality of the complete line. We used to water ski to Northport, Long Island and back to Westport (non stop) behind my 15 foot runabout. It was a great boat.
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Jim Raschilla (alias JimmyR)
- Chicopee MA USA
on:
07-28-2006
E-Mail: jraschilla AT stcc DOT edu - I recently purchased a 1965 Lyman 22 footer that I will be using on Lake Winnipausakee in New Hampshire. I will be attempting to trace its hull number and history. Hopefully this site will help. JimmyR
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John C Herbert
- Rochester NY
on:
07-27-2006
E-Mail: jherbert AT hselaw DOT com - We have a 1957 18' Runabout. Your site is great.
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monty lacey
- jacksonville,florida,usa
on:
07-25-2006
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wendell h. hughes
- bourne,ma,usa
on:
07-24-2006
E-Mail: wenhug AT aol DOT com
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evan
- black creek Wi
on:
07-22-2006
E-Mail: vsixpack9853 AT yahoo DOT com
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Horatio A. Egnoto
- Riegelsville, PA 18077
on:
07-20-2006
E-Mail: hegnoto AT gmail DOT com - I am considering buying a Lyman, maybe already reconditioned or maybe do work myself. At this point I just want to learn as much as possible about Lyman boats & lapstrake clinker construction.
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Dave O'Connor
- Berrien Springs, Michigan, USA
on:
07-20-2006
E-Mail: doc1939 AT comcast DOT net
- Visitor: Johan van Mourik