LakesideCanvas.com, Central Ohio, Buckeye Lake
Buckeye Lake is 3600 acres, unlimited horse power.
Please wear a life jacket.

Click here to view the Water-Level-Gage.
After the new dam was finished, Ohio has refused
to fill the lake full, so now we have low water levels.
September 10th 2024, lake is 10" above winter draw-down.
Full-pool is 892.21 , winter draw down is 889.5
      The shop closed July 2021 due to the slow economy.
Canvas shop is closed for 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Undecided if shop will be open summer of 2025.
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Have questions about, engines, canvas, welding/fabrication...
Email daveb(at)lakesidecanvas(dot)com

Since the shop is closed, I will use the space for some boat videos.





The first three boats were all designed by the same engineer, Rourke Summerford.
First two were built at Texas Lazer boats, I think Rourke Summerford ran Lazer or owned it?
The third one down, 2 seater was custom built for Dave Beall in TN by Rourke Summerford at his own shop.





How about a quick ride.
July 2024, V-8 300hp, 1987 3.6 GT Bridgeport,
runs 90 octane non-ethanol, 25:1 oil mix.
cold start after 3 years apart. 1993 21' lazer boat.
July 2024, V-8 300hp, 6700 RPM limiter, 28 pitch prop,
first run after 3 years in pieces. 1993 21' lazer boat.


   


July 2024, 1985 Johnson Formula 1, V-8 2-stroke 3.5L
391hp @ 9,600 RPM, LL100 AV gas, 25:1 oil mix
Eight Two-Barrel Carburetors just makes it breathe.
cold start after 5 years. 1985 STV 18' race boat.
Quarter Mile, 131 MPH, 6.97.


August 2024, V-8 Formula 1. Buckeye Lake one pass.
Test run, boat has not seen water in 15 years.
Tuesday nite hot laps.
This is the first time i have driven this boat, had it up to 7300 RPM.
There is no end to the power, will take you fast as you want to go.




1995 STV 19', kevlar 2 seat race boat, 200 HP Johnson V-6
One pass on Dillon Reservoir. 32 pitch Mazco Offshore Cleaver prop.
From East launch ramp to the west end of the lake.
Looking back on Buckeye Lake, 19' STV, 200 HP Johnson V-6
6700 RPM limiter, 25:1 oil mix, 90 octane non-ethanol
The camera has a difficult time on this boat.






1972 Checkmate Cobra, SkiMaster 14'
1978 Evinrude 115 HP, V-4 Cross Flow, power trim




One pass on Buckeye Lake.




Rabco Hustler 17', This boat has won many races on Buckeye Lake.
1983 Johnson 150 HP, V-6 Cross Flow race engine,
quick trim, race lower unit.
The boat and engine are rare these days, 70's and 80's go-fast toys.




I did not get a video .... yet.

I have decided to move the fuel tank, battery and trim pumps.
Add a center trim-piston water pan
and fabricate a missing engine-height-adjustment plate.
Result will be more speed, better boat balance, lighter in the front.

So this one is a future project, maybe 2024 or 2025.



Made in America
I don't think it would win any races...
Engine manufactured in 1958, never been apart, has new spark plugs.


This one is not as fast as the others.
1991 Riviera Cruiser 24 foot, Merc 90 hp, bought it 1992 still in good condition.
The enclosure and top was made in my shop from Stamoid fabric.



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