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nfh500
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Chetek Boat Show

Post by nfh500 »

A few pics from August 8th.

3 cheteks in a row. Mine in the cuddy in the background.
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One of a kind Chetek built as a racer
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John Baas' 1959 Duchess. Like the little kicker.
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Nice little Thompson:
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Another really nice little Chetek
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Sea King built by Chetek:
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I have not had a chance to see many Chetek boats before. Of those I have, this is the only "Chetek" steering wheel like this I have seen. I don't know if it was a limited run, or a special order option. Yea, the dash has a crack. Been that way for 40 years. It's on the "to do" list.
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vernonfarmer
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More Chetek

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I can't believe I just now (12-24-10) found this thread! NIce photos, Neil. After boat production ended, Chetek made toboggans and dog sleds. Someone brought a toboggan to the show...

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My wife, Pam listens while Lornen Horton, former Chetek employee holds court. Loren built the windshield on our boat...

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Neil, your Empress was surely the star of the show. Even the Mix sisters, daughters of the Chetek co-owner, Emil Mix hadn't ever seen one...

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The next day, we traveled east to Oconto County and Maiden Lake for a diner cruise...

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Merry Christmas everyone! Think spring!
LancerBoy
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Post by LancerBoy »

I saw a CHETEK toboggan in an antique store in either Sheboygan or Manitowoc a few years ago. They wanted something like $150.00. Way too steep a price for me.

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vernonfarmer
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Post by vernonfarmer »

I'm going to try one as a wakeboad!
W Guy
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Post by W Guy »

That steering wheel is very similar to this Attwood. Maybe they custom made one for Chetek???

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