One Fine Day Boat Charter

Take a trip back in time on Lake Chautauqua aboard One Fine Day Boat Charter: your private antique charter vessel! Experience the lake your way with flexible scheduling and a custom itinerary based on your interests. Cruise early morning, during the sunny daytime or at sunset, and learn about local history, or enjoy picnicking, underwater exploring with side scan sonar, sunbathing, or just relaxing.

ABOUT THE BOAT

One Fine Day is a fully restored, 28-foot twin engine, semi-enclosed Lyman "Islander" day cruiser built in 1966. It is NY State-inspected as a public vessel with all updated safety equipment. Since One Fine Day is 10 ½ feet wide, she is very stable and the aft deck is roomy enough for standing, sitting, or lounging. The boat is large, comfortable, and safe, even for small children. You and your party are the only passengers on board during your charter.

Under the hardtop there is a dinette with a table and seating for 4-6 plus a refrigerator. It's the perfect spot to get out of the sun and weather or grab a snack if you’d like. There the Captain will be at the helm, and he can regale you with tales of the history of the lake. Below deck is a marine head (toilet) and private changing area.

One Fine Day is registered with the Antique and Classic Boat Society.

TOUR SUGGESTIONS

Captain Paul Johnson has been boating on Chautauqua Lake all of his life, receiving his first boat at the age of five! He remembers rowing his boat along shore to see the new houses being built shortly after the railroad ties were removed.

Paul has maintained a New York State Joint Pilot and Engineers License (NYS Captains License) since 2008 and was a volunteer captain of the Bemus Point-Stow Ferry for over a decade.

In addition to a vast general knowledge of Chautauqua Lake and its history, Paul has taught Chautauqua Lake subjects such as its hotels, steamboats, and the Packard Family (of automobile fame) at Chautauqua Institution and at The Lawson Center Boat Museum in Bemus Point.

Captain Paul is available to share his vast knowledge of the Lake, shoreline properties, and the hidden treasures underwater.

Try these tour suggestions:

• The Packards -- More Than the Motorcar: Why are there two Packard mansions on Chautauqua Lake? There is a lot of confusion about this famous family. Capt. Paul will answer your questions.
• Chautauqua Lake Steamboats: The lake was home to more than 40 steamboats. See where they docked at Long Point and hear about the worst steamboat disaster in lake history.
• No Particular Place to Go Cruise: Head out on the water and follow your whims.
• Sunset Cruises: Sunsets over Chautauqua Lake are magical with amazing colors rarely seen elsewhere.
• The Great Hotels of Chautauqua Lake: Over 30 resort hotels once surrounded Chautauqua Lake. See the sites for many of them, and the two that remain. 
• Sunken Treasures of Chautauqua Lake: One Fine Day features the latest Garmin GPS technology with side scan sonar, the best way to explore what lies on the bottom of Chautauqua Lake. Sunken steamboat remains, of which there are several, make for interesting underwater exploration.

Contact Details Long Point State Park Marina
4459 New York 430
Bemus Point, NY 14712
716.451.2138
www.onefinedaychq.com
prjlakeside@hotmail.com