Jim that is quite the crew she's floating ! Awesome picture ! Thanks for sharing that !
I am a member of the Sunnyland Chapter .. I did put it in the Dora show last year and we are going back this March ..
I'ts not a judged show so no chance for a trophy unless it gets a sponsors award ..
Way too much competition .. :lol:
Yup. My Dad and both Grandpas.
We go to the Western NY show and have been to every single one. This year was the 41st annual. The World ACBS show was in Alexandria Bay, NY this year and we went to that too.
Competition only involves best-of-show, people's choice award and such. The ABS rules call for a point system. A 100 point boat is considered exactly how it left the factory. Above 95 points is first place, above 92 is second place, and so on. (I don't remember the exact numbers but these are close) In any event, there are often more than one place holder in each of the top 3. Thus, you are compared to the judging system, not other boats.
If you have a plastic coated steering cable (instead of the old hemp rope), or a modern Fire Extinguisher (instead of pyrotex), or any other needed safety item, you won't lose points. But they will gig you bad for a cotton flag or a modern steering wheel.
I have 2 first places and a best Lyman of show, but that year there were only 7 or 8 Lymans entered. Its lots of fun even if you don't win.
might have to dig up a hoodie or something .. 
