A Saturday Visit to one man's "V-Drive Museum" [Archive]

Dave Sammons

07-02-2006, 12:55 PM

I'm sure many of you have either spoken to, or have heard of a guy that lives near me down here in San Diego named, Clyde Dedrick. I KNOW that VERY few of you have ever seen what this guy has collected over the past 8-10 years. What follows is quick tour of what he calls his "Museum" which right now houses 11 flatbottoms and 1 hydro. He has 3 other boats that are not in this location! So enjoy the tour and remember the next time the wife griefs you for taking up too much space for your boat...show her this thread! :D :D Also every boat pictured here is for sale, except probably the all-wood Campbell and all-wood Litchfield!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517cd1.jpg http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517cd2.jpg http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517cd3.jpg http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517cd4.jpg http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517cd5.jpg

Dave Sammons

07-02-2006, 01:00 PM

1969 Sanger Gull-wing Bolton install...has never been in the water...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517cd6.jpg
One of 3 1963 Rayson-Crafts of this type...he has all the rigging and seats...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517cd7.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517cd999.jpg
The 2 engineless hulls are Litchfield runnerbottoms...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517cd99.jpg http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517cd991.jpg

Dave Sammons

07-02-2006, 01:04 PM

Try and guess this one...no it's not a Lebel, anyone ever seen a transom cut like this? It has a fresh Orrin 9ft wood deck and is ready to be restored...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517cd8.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517cd9.jpg

Dave Sammons

07-02-2006, 01:08 PM

All wood twin engine Campbell has a date with Clayton Johns up in Bass Lake for woodwork...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517cd992.jpg
All wood Litchfield with Hemi Eng. V-drive and steering...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517cd994.jpg
5 rib Sanger picklefork with outboard steering...Think he wants 5grand for it...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517cd993.jpg

Dave Sammons

07-02-2006, 01:17 PM

Mid 60's Gaylord with all stainless steering and running gear...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517cd997.jpg
Rare pre '62 all wood Sanger with Mondello 392...and it runs!!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517cd995.jpg http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517cd996.jpg
Even more rare!...A 1959 Mandella without ONE hole for rigging in it!!! Not even for a propshaft! This thing should be stained and hung on a wall someplace!...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517cd998.jpg
No matter how you cut it...the collection is pretty impressive!!!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517cd9999.jpg

dossangers

07-02-2006, 01:26 PM

wow!!!!!!!!!!!

Kim Hanson

07-02-2006, 02:01 PM

wow!!!!!!!!!!!
That is TIT'S............( . )( . )................ :cool:

dmontzsta

07-02-2006, 02:11 PM

We can only hope to be on that level. :D

hottrodder

07-02-2006, 02:20 PM

I wonder if he'd be interested in a Mandella for Mandella trade....
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/524/9337Ford_013.jpg

Sherpa

07-02-2006, 02:56 PM

This guy is now my hero! I am printing all the pics to show my wife as to
exactly WHY the shop must be larger than the house.............. this is why.!
--Sherpa

Roaddogg 4040

07-02-2006, 03:02 PM

Dave, now do you see why I'm buiilding a 6,000 sq ft shop? Just don't show these pictures to Rosie... :rollside:
Steve

GofastRacer

07-02-2006, 06:18 PM

Wow that is totally awesome!.. :cool: Ok Steve relax, you got to build a motor for the "B" boat first!.. :D

Wildchild80

07-02-2006, 06:22 PM

Pretty cool stuff!!! Now I can re-set my goals

coolchange

07-02-2006, 09:44 PM

I've got a dual quad wedge motor that would be perfect in that Gaylord!
The Mandella really raised my brow. WOW!
And I'll guess at Blevins on the Transom shot....

ROZ

07-03-2006, 01:09 AM

Holy cow! Very impressive!

steve d

07-03-2006, 06:13 AM

In the Classic V-Drive roster he enters.....Clyde Dedrick V-Driver...Many boats
I never knew how many. Great collection..Thanks Dave

Sanger D

07-03-2006, 07:58 AM

Geeeesh!!!!!!!My three top favorite garages,
Dave Sammons
Rick Kings
And now this guys!!!!!!!!!

lucky

07-03-2006, 08:55 AM

so does his understanding wife have a sister ......

flat broke

07-03-2006, 08:58 AM

spectras only

07-03-2006, 09:40 AM

Dave , I'll be in SD late july /early august . Is there a chance to see your work on Brent's Spectra while there . Seen the pictures here on the board and would love to see it in person.

steve d

07-03-2006, 10:51 AM

so does his understanding wife have a sister ......
I think Rick's been asked that a few times :)

Sleek-Jet

07-03-2006, 02:10 PM

Holy Begezus.... :eek: :eek: :eek: That's just amazing, thanks for the pics...

Dave Sammons

07-04-2006, 07:46 AM

I wonder if he'd be interested in a Mandella for Mandella trade....
I think he would be...PM me if you're interested, and I'll give you his number :cool:

NUTHIN

07-04-2006, 07:59 AM

wonder how much for that? ide swip that up! make for a great cruiser!!
nice project for my son and I...

Dave Sammons

07-04-2006, 07:59 AM

I've got a dual quad wedge motor that would be perfect in that Gaylord!
It sure would! The mounts that are made for the boat fit a 392...If anyone is interested, he's got 11 complete 392's ready to go together, 1 fresh one that I built a few years ago that's ready for the dyno. I'm sure he's do a package deal.
And I'll guess at Blevins on the Transom shot....
A Nordskog?
Chris
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517cd9.jpg
It is not a Nordskog...I know Blevins made some boats and sold alot of kits, and I thought all their boats were all-wood, but this is an all glass boat with a wood deck and an install done by Ronnie and his dad back in the early 70's(he couldn't remember what hull it was either)...Anbody have a shot of a Blevins???
Here's a shot of the rigging in the mystery boat. No doubt about who rigged it!! Ronnie carried on his dad's style!!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1517bi1.jpg

Dave Sammons

07-04-2006, 08:03 AM

Dave , I'll be in SD late july /early august . Is there a chance to see your work on Brent's Spectra while there . Seen the pictures here on the board and would love to see it in person.
Let me know when you're close and come on by! I'll be at the River August 7th-11th and racing in Long Beach the 12th and 13th.(What a GREAT week that'll be! :cool: :cool: ) Hopefully it'll all work out so you can come by.

spectras only

07-04-2006, 10:18 AM

Dave , we'll be in Lake Havasu on the 4th & 5th , in San Diego on the 6th 7th and 8th. You live in Carlsbad that's close to SD right ?

Blown to the Bone

07-04-2006, 12:12 PM

Steve D. ....I think we've both been lapped !! :rollside:

mouzer

07-04-2006, 01:27 PM

WOW!!!!!just got back from (OLD MAN RIVER V-DRIVE)Clydes museum of classic flats. I spent 3 hrs with him this morning looking at all his boats.What a super nice guy,his warehouse is like heaven for ol MoUzEr! This 65 year old guy has what alot of us dream about.....A YOUNGER WIFE THAT LOVES BOATS.....and a seperate shop for all his motors! Well before i left there today i bought his SANGER Picklefork hydro project. I had to have it! Thanks Dave for posting his pics and Clyde it was a pleasure meeting you and thanks for takeing the time to uncover your boats and show them to me....each one has a story behind it.i had a blast!......MoUzEr

dossangers

07-04-2006, 01:44 PM

Steve D. ....I think we've both been lapped !! :rollside:Is this the 1 and only Mr King???

Dave Sammons

07-04-2006, 01:45 PM

Dave , we'll be in Lake Havasu on the 4th & 5th , in San Diego on the 6th 7th and 8th. You live in Carlsbad that's close to SD right ?
Guess I'll see you the 6th. We're 30 miles north of SD right off Interstate 5.

Dave Sammons

07-04-2006, 01:47 PM

WOW!!!!!just got back from (OLD MAN V-DRIVE)Clydes museum of classic flats. I spent 3 hrs with him this morning looking at all his boats.What a super nice guy,his warehouse is like heaven for ol MoUzEr! This 65 year old guy has what alot of us dream about.....A YOUNGER WIFE THAT LOVES BOATS.....and a seperate shop for all his motors! Well before i left there today i bought his SANGER Picklefork hydro project. I had to have it! Thanks Dave for posting his pics and Clyde it was a pleasure meeting you and thanks for takeing the time to uncover your boats and show them to me....each one has a story behind it.i had a blast!......MoUzEr
I figured you and Clyde would get along pretty well!!! :D :D

Dave Sammons

07-04-2006, 01:57 PM

Is this the 1 and only Mr King???
It's GOTTA be!!! Welcome, Rick! 1 question though...I know your phone system is alot like the one in "Green Acres", love to see how you balance a computer up there! :crossx: :crossx: :crossx:

BILLY.B

07-04-2006, 02:21 PM

It's GOTTA be!!! Welcome, Rick! 1 question though...I know your phone system is alot like the one in "Green Acres", love to see how you balance a computer up there! :crossx: :crossx: :crossx:C'mon Chief...He has his wife Mary do all the typing. Lord knows he can't see that well. About time he signed on. He's only been lurking for about 2 years. Welcome "OL BUDDY".

Blown to the Bone

07-04-2006, 04:00 PM

Well it didn't take long for me to get busted !! And yes Mary is typing this for me as I can't spell or type. But she will teach me because she is going to get tired of me yelling for her everytime I wanna say something !! Besides she has a real job and isn't home during the day. :p

Dave Sammons

07-04-2006, 05:15 PM

C'mon Chief...He has his wife Mary do all the typing.
RIIIIIIGHT!!! After what you put the lovely and talented Janice up to on Saturday...I GOTTA call you out
http://www.riverratlife.com/forum/images/graemlins/bsflag.gif
I expect that out of YOU, but to put the wife up to it...was just wrong!http://www.riverratlife.com/forum/images/smilies/rulez.gif

coolchange

07-04-2006, 05:35 PM

Its been a long boring day and... got any idea what he wants for the 63 Rayson?

steve d

07-05-2006, 06:02 AM

Steve D. ....I think we've both been lapped !! :rollside:
Welcome Buddy. You know in, comparison, It actually looks like we're left over fom the last race.
Now, maybe you can make a trade. For the typing, teach Mary how to builds motors....more time to play!
....Later

ColeTR2

07-05-2006, 06:42 AM

Clyde Dedrick is a great guy! very friendly. Tell him I said Hi. Dave

Dave Sammons

07-08-2006, 03:56 PM

got any idea what he wants for the 63 Rayson?
My bad it's a 1964 "J" model, one of three built for boat shows at the time. He asking 6000.00. I'm tellin' ya he has every single piece for the boat, except, the motor itself. The thing even had electric motors built in it to retrieve the ski ropes!!
I wonder if he'd be interested in a Mandella for Mandella trade....
I think he's up for about anything. He's asking 20,000.00 for it.

Dave Sammons

07-08-2006, 04:16 PM

Oh, and here's one more beauty that was parked and covered out back...
A 1964 22' all wood Campbell on a WOOD trailer! Boat is complete with a fresh 454. of course she's "for sale" as well. Rexone...PLEASE don't bust me for Spam :D :D :D just tryin' to have a little fun!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/151764_22.jpg