The Antique Boat Museum is delighted to announce the winners of the 61st Annual Antique Boat Show & Auction, a cherished event celebrating the rich heritage of recreational boating. This year’s show paid tribute to 150 years of Lyman Boats, highlighting the timeless craftsmanship and legacy of this iconic brand.

Congratulations to all the award recipients whose passion and dedication keep the spirit of antique boating alive. Below is the complete list of winners—join us in applauding their remarkable achievements!

Mark your calendars for next year’s show, July 31 – August 2, 2026, as we celebrate 100 years of Century Boats!

BEST OF SHOW AWARDS

• Blair Cook Memorial Small Craft of the Year – Preserved: Endeavor – James & Jean Clearwater (1914 Morris Canoe and Boat Co.)

• Best of Show – Preserved Power: Lasting Impression – Rob Garratano (1967 George Wolcott)

• Best of Show – Restored Power: Scruffy – Joe Rosenfeld (1939 Chris Craft)

MARQUE AWARDS

• Outstanding Chris Craft: LOON – James Hartman (1955 Chris Craft)

• Outstanding Lyman: Jedzie Boat – Stephen Wolak (1954 Lyman)

• Outstanding Century: Sea Deuce – Nick Arnone (1959 Century)

• Joe Turcotte Memorial Gar Wood Award: Carrie Jo Belle – Tim & Carrie Barber (2024 Gar Wood)

SPECIALTY AWARDS

• Tish Cook Bottom Inspection Award: Algonquin – Bo & Kathy Muller (1934 Hutchinson)

• Stewardship Award: Missy 3 – Pat & Mary Ann McCollum (1955 Chris Craft)

• Craftsmanship Award: Enchantress – James & Jean Clearwater (1916 Hugh John Anderson)

• Jr. Craftsmanship Award: Golden Girl – Alex Brockway (1976 Century)

• Allan R. & Elizabeth H. Youngs Memorial Award: Remember Wenn – David Wenn (1937 Lyman)

• John Clark Inboard Engine of the Year: Michael Cregg (1941 Hutchinson)

• Fred Thomas Antique Boater of the Year: Wendy Fetridge

• ABM Staff Choice: Bad Girl from Maine – Spencer Ludington (1973 Lyman)

• People’s Choice: Free Bird – Brian Bettinger (1967 Lyman)

• Robert Cox Founders Award: Serenity – Randy Fletcher & Heidi Szonn (1967 Lyman)

• Walter G. Kincaid Memorial Award: Lady Gibraltar – Patrick Keefe (1932 Gidley Boat Company Ltd.)

• Jim Lewis Memorial Award for Most Unique Vessel: Vagabond – Sam Wilson (1909 Consolidated)

• Walter J. Sigenthaler Memorial Award: Anita – John & Kim Kadimik (1935 Chris Craft)

• Howard I. Chapelle Award: Too Cute – Ric & Wendy Fetridge (1935 Penn Yan)

  

BOAT CATEGORY WINNERS

• Preserved Antique Rowboat: Too Cute – Ric & Wendy Fetridge (1935 Penn Yan)

• Preserved Historic Paddling Canoe: Endeavor – James & Jean Clearwater (1914 Morris Canoe & Boat Co.)

• Preserved Classic Outboard Boat: Family Treasure – Daniel Tobey (1959 Lyman)

• Preserved Classic Cruiser: Free Bird – Brian Bettinger (1967 Lyman Cruiser)

• Preserved Classic Racer: Lasting Impression – Rob Garratano (1967 George Wolcott)

• Preserved Antique Utility: Grandpére – Michael Cregg (1941 Hutchinson)

• Preserved Antique Runabout: Running Wild – Don Texter (1923 Hacker)

• Preserved Classic Utility: My First Woody – Alex Brockway (1967 Century)

• Preserved Classic Runabout: Summer Breeze – Harry Gedicke (1958 Chris Craft)

• Restored Classic Outboard Boat: – Peter Candlish (1962 Lyman)

• Restored Antique Launch: Lady Gibraltar – Patrick Keefe (1932 Gidley Boat Company)

• Restored Antique Utility: Scruffy – Joe Rosenfeld (1939 Chris Craft)

• Restored Classic Utility: Last One – Dix Wolcott (1970 Lyman)

• Best Contemporary Runabout: Island Girl – David Essig (2025 Gar Wood)

• Best Contemporary Outboard Boat: Tender – Nate Sublett (2024 Lyman)

• Best Non-Wood Inboard Boat: Golden Girl – Alex Brockway (1976 Century)

MOTOR AWARDS

• Best Outboard Display: Jeffrey Walshe – 1938 & 1946 Montgomery Ward, Sea King

• Outboard Motor Craftsmanship: Liam Smith – 1965 John Deere & Wheel Horse

• Restored Classic Aluminum Outboard (20+ Hp): Daniel Tobey – 1958 Evinrude

• Restored Antique Aluminum Outboard (< 20 Hp): Fran Secor – 1940 Johnson

• Restored Antique Brass Outboard (< 20 Hp): Jeffrey Walshe – 1937 Evinrude

• Preserved Classic Aluminum Outboard (< 20 Hp): Stephen Fox – 1951 Martin Motors

• Unmounted Inboard: Syd Marsden – Historic Wonder

HAGERTY YOUTH JUDGE AWARDS

• 1st Place: Golden Girl – Alex Brockway (1976 Century)

• 2nd Place: Tender – Nate Sublett (2024 Lyman)

• 3rd Place: Heaven on a Sunday – Ray McDowell (1963 Century)