Obexer’s Boat Co., a family-owned marina since 1911, could be considered the birthplace of wooden boating on Lake Tahoe, because the founder was responsible for introducing Gar Wood boats to the area. So it is fitting that Obexer’s will be the new venue for the 2014 Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance (www.laketahoeconcours.com)on August 8 and 9. This will be the 44th year for the event that honors classic wooden boats.
This year’s featured marque class is barrelbacks. Originally designed by the naval architects J…