MWCBC boatshow


Mountainview Woodies Classic Boat Club

..a brief history

MWCBC was originally formed in 1993 when a group of wooden boat enthusiasts met for an afternoon of fun at a friend's beach.  As usual, talk turned to the boats and thus the club was born.    The first Antique and Classic Boat Show consisted of a single rope attached to the Naples Town Pier to which was tied a few of the friends' boats.  In 2003 the club was officially chartered as a chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society.  The 2022 show featured 30+ entries--the show grows in size and popularity every year.  


Mountainview Woodies Spring Cruise

Our 2023 Spring Cruise will be held on Saturday June 3, 2023 beginning at 10:00 AM.  This is our 9th Annual Spring Cruise.   We will be launching from the town ramp in Harrison, and ample trailer parking will be available.  We will take a casual tour down the lake stopping for lunch at the Freedom Cafe where we will dine off their menu.  RSVP is requested so we can give the Freedom Cafe a headcount so they know how many to set up and plan for if we can dine inside at that time.   Please RSVP for this event by emailing us with the count in your party.  You won't want to miss kicking off the season with us!        


2017 Spring Cruise
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2017 Boat Show
Jon M, Video

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Mountainview Woodies 2023 Naples Boat Show




2004 boatshow In the days leading up to the Saturday show, additional events have also been held, including a Sebago Lake tour and picnic, a reception followed by an antique boat parade, and a charity event in which rides are given to children at Camp Sunshine on Sebago Lake.  Camp Sunshine is a retreat for children dealing with major health issues, and the rides on the vintage boats have proven to be very popular with the children and with the participants alike. We hope to be able to do this event again in the future.

The Mountainview Woodies Classic Boat Club of Maine will be holding our 30th Annual Antique and Classic Boat and Car Show on Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Naples Town Docks. Related events are listed below.
  • Tuesday, August 8. If we are unable to give rides to the campers at Camp Sunshine again this year for the safety of the children, we will hold a cruise starting on Brandy Pond at 10:00 with the intention of heading to a destination of choice on Sebago Lake. From there we can cruise, swim at the sandbar at the mouth of the river, find a spot for lunch, or have a picnic on the sandbar. Details will likely be ironed out on the day of the event based on the participant's desires.

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  • Wednesday, August 9. Long Lake cruise to Harrison for lunch. Boaters meet in Naples in front of the town docks at 10:00 AM for a casual and relaxing ride up Long Lake. Boaters are free to peel off and explore the scenery. Boaters can order off the menu at the Village Tie Up in Harrison, although you are also welcome to pack a picnic lunch.
  • Thursday, August 10 10:00 AM starting in Brandy Pond for another Sebago Lake cruise. This will be another destination of choice event. We can again attempt to cruise, swim at the sandbar at the mouth of the river, find a spot for lunch, or have a picnic on the sandbar. Details will likely be ironed out on the day of the event based on the participant's desires. We will likely enquire about a return to Migis Lodge in case there is enough interest to bring that event back.
  • Friday, August 11 Banquet at Freedom Cafe 4:00 PM, where we will be ordering off the menu. That will be followed by our annual Arrival Parade at 7:00 PM starting from Brandy Pond. This is a real crowd pleaser!
For more information email the show chairman. Stay in touch with us on this one as well because plans may change based on the current situation. Join us once for the events and you'll understand why we do this year after year! 

Mountainview Woodies 2023 Fall Foliage Tour

Fall Foliage Cruise 2023.

  Our 2023 Foliage Cruise will be held on Saturday October 7, 2023 beginning at 10:00 AM on Kezar Lake.  This event has grown in popularity every year since its inception.   We have free launching from the public boat ramp on Kezar Lake which is located immediately after the Kezar Lake Marina at 219 W. Lovell Rd and is on Town Beach Road, Lovell, ME.   Please do not try to launch at the marina. After launching we will congregate at the open docks at the Kezar Lake Marina. They have offered us those spots to tie up while we get organized.   We will cruise the lake and then end up at the Pleasant Point Inn and Restaurant to dine off their fall menu.  RSVP is required so we can give the Pleasant Point Inn a headcount so they know how many to set up and plan for.    Please RSVP for this event by emailing us with the count in your party.  Trust me, you won't want to miss this fantastic event.        

2016 Fall Foliage Cruise, Long Lake Maine

2016 Foliage Cruise
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Upcoming Events


We look forward to seeing you at any and all of our events!

Please email us and we'll be happy to send you a show application.


Other Great Antique Boating Events

23rd Annual NELG Lyman Show
The date for the 23rd Annual New England Lyman Group Lyman Show will be Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 9 to 2 at the public docks in beautiful Wolfeboro, NH on Lake Winnipesaukee. The rides and picnics will be posted on their site once the destinations are determined and are for any antique boater. All our MWCBC friends are cordially invited to join us. If you can trailer your boat, please consider joining us for the cruises. They will be held on the Thursday and Friday leading up to the Show. All lapstrakes are invited to participate in the show. Contact by emailing Bob and Betsy or calling (603) 591-5176.
New England Vintage Boat and Car Auction
The New Hampshire Boat Museum proudly presents its annual New England Vintage Boat and Car Auction at the Museum property on Saturday, July 15, 2023 starting at 10 AM rain or shine. If you are looking to buy, sell, or just participate in the day's events, please see the NH Boat Museum page.
Fourth Annual NELG Fall Cruise
The date for the Fourth Annual New England Lyman Group Fall Cruise will be Saturday, September 30, 2023. Join us for our 4rh Annual Fall Foliage Cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee. Pack a picnic lunch and we will anchor/raft for lunch. The scenery is awesome and the boating doesn’t get any better on Winnipesaukee than in the fall. It's a GREAT ride you won't want to miss! All our MWCBC friends are cordially invited to join us. If you can trailer your boat, please consider joining us for the cruise. Contact by emailing Bob and Betsy or calling (603) 591-5176.


                                                               
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We encourage and invite your membership in the MWCBC, which is made through the ACBS.