A great one.
Davis - How's the 18?
1967 Ski Sporter (sold)
2004 40th Anniversary Edition 18
I had folks over at the cabin this weekend. Other than some fantastic stuff in my new mancave there is an ORIGINAL, metal embossed DONZI sign from dealerships to advertise. It's on my ceiling.
Better than that, I have a DONZI flag, courtesy of Cliff, that is also hanging from the ceiling. Signed at the boat show ( HORBA I think ) a few years ago. Walt Walters in the top right, black felt pen.
What an amazing life, so many accomplishments, truly an icon.
God bless you Walt
Lenny
Last edited by Lenny; 01-03-2016 at 08:46 PM.
That Jim Wynne introduced Walt Waters to the Scandinavian performance boat industry was such a blessing. We needed all the help we could get to get our fiberglass boat production done right and by Walters helping set up Ole Botved, of Denmark, for success and others learn from him sure set the bar high. This wonderful article from Professional Boatbuilder magazine by Dan Spurr doesn't tell it all, but honorable Walt Walters story is too long to tell and We Vikings are just so lucky that in almost every harbor is there a treasured performance boat that Mr Walters once picked up a pen and started sketching. Thank You Walt Walters.
Article link: http://www.classicoffshore.com/blog/...WaltWaters.pdf
LARS THE SWEDE
I am pretty sure this is the last item Walt laid his pen on.
thanks Walt.
I have far too many boats, just ask my Wife.
If you have something of great quality, and you take care of it, it will last forever.
Never Economise on Luxuries
WOW !
Nice ! but sad at the same time.
So cool from the boats, the folks, the fun. !!!
Definately respect here !
Lenny
RIP Walt
Last edited by harbormaster; 01-06-2016 at 02:27 AM.
Very nice tributes.
Rest in Peace.
Bert thanks again for taking us over to see Walt that day he signed the Fino prints, it was PRICELESS!
Yes Mark, it was fun. Doesn't make sense, he looked so alive and excited to tell his stories only a few months ago. I sent a friend over there last month to help them with some chores and he said Walt was doing good. But he was a trooper till the end. I feel for Verna. They were married forever and they lived such an active life. Such a humble guy.
I have far too many boats, just ask my Wife.
If you have something of great quality, and you take care of it, it will last forever.
Never Economise on Luxuries
RIP in Walt. I hold the day I spent on Lake George with Walt, his wife and some special friends as one of my all time boating highlights. Watching him standing beside the helm as we were under way was a picture of sheer joy.
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