Launch, Gasoline
Name/Title
Launch, GasolineEntry/Object ID
2016.003Description
The boat had been build by the Matthews Boat Company in Port Clinton, in 1913, records show she is hull #749 and has her original Scripps 4 Cylinder engine still intact along with an original spare block. The lights, instruments, hardware and copper gas tank are all original. In 1985, Mr. Ray Jenkins purchased "Skanendowa" from the Marshall Sheppy family and trailered it across Tupper Lake after having lumberjacks shovel the snow off the ice to make a path for his sedan, with the launch in tow, to reach land on the other side of the lake and eventually to his home on Upper Saranac Lake. Mr. Jenkins was required to buy two additional wood boats in order to acquire the launch - the one he cherished. When the Hoaglands made the big decision in October, 2006, to purchase the boat from Mr. Jenkins, Mr. Jenkins made the astute observation that '"we are only caretakers" of such vessels. Once the "deal was struck" the boat and all it's paraphernalia was brought to Spencer Boat Works, where it underwent a transformation from its existing very aged condition to its original beauty. A process which took a little over 7 months. Because the transom was split and required replacement, the Hoaglands, now the third owners, decided to change the name to Golden Years to commemorate their 50 years of marriage. They brought Golden Years to Lake Hopatcong, NJ on June 15, 2007. After some research, Sam Hoagland was able to locate the original Camp on Tupper Lake and contact the descendants of Marshall Sheppy, Pete and Jennifer Simmons. A meeting was arranged and Sam and Jerrie presented to the Simmons the original transom, which had been saved in hopes of such an occasion, for their camp. It was truly a memorable and special time.Collection
BoatsAcquisition
Accession
2016.003Source or Donor
Hoagland, Samuel, Hoagland, MarjorieAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Manufacturer
MatthewsDate made
1913Location
Bartlett Point Barn 4
Bartlett Point Barn 3