Franita JS-22

Owner:  Jim Hawver

Previous Owner:  Frank Verga

E-Mail:  jhawver@rochester.rr.com
Year Built:  1961

Hull Design:  Forsberg

Power:  Stock Chevy 283

Resided In:  Rochester, NY

History:  (Photos and information provided by Jim Hawver)

The boat is now getting  new  decks and should be ready for 2006 vintage events. I will be publishing photos of the restoration as we go.

1961 Forsberg JSS-22 FRANITA. Owned and raced by Frank Verga who also also built the VERGA Speed skiffs in the 70s and 80s. FRANITA was named after Frank, Frank's father and his sister.

In 1962 Frank driving the FRANITA was runner up in both High Points and National Champion to Bob Perri in the Jo Carol Too.

                        This first picture is of Frank (right) and his riding mechanic Jr. Huhn (left)

The group picture standing in front of FRANITA are from left to right are Raymond (Forsberg's yard man) Nels Forsberg, Carson Forsberg, Karl Forsberg (father) Frank Verga (father) And Eric Forsberg.