Charter Date: October 30, 1980 Who We Are: The Canadian Antique and Classic Boat Society, which operates as ACBS-Toronto, was formed in 1979 and incorporated in 1981. We exist to celebrate the beauty and the rich heritage of vintage boating in Ontario, Canada, and around the world. Currently we have over 600 family and corporate…
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Fiberglass boats, like wood boats, are judged in one of two ACBS categories: antique or classic. These two main categories are further divided into preserved and restored boats. To be considered an antique, the boat must have been built prior to 1943. The development of glass fibers goes back several millennia; a number of civilizations…
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The Blue Ridge Chapter was formed on April 8, 1986, at Lake Lure, North Carolina. The Club has flourished for 39 years with many shows, events, and group rendezvous. Today we have 200 members, mostly from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, but also from other states across the Southeast. The majority of the Blue Ridge…
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To the general public the term “antique boating” conjures up images of boat shows with row upon row of piano-finished mahogany launches sporting magnificent chrome-plated deck fittings gleaming in the summer sunlight. Hordes of spectators eagerly crowd around with cameras to capture the fleeting moment in time and to marvel. But there exists a smaller…
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We’ve got something special for you! We have a beautiful resto-mod 1978 Glastron CVX-16 for sale. This boat was the centerpiece of our latest fundraiser and raffle. The winner chose the cash option, and now this beauty is back up for grabs — and trust us, it’s a head-turner. The boat is located in Floria…
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Charter Date: April 8, 1978 In the Beginning… The year 1977 was the catalyst for forming the Finger Lakes Chapter of ACBS. Ford Knight, the driving force who along with Fred Curry, Richard Morehouse, Jr., John Bradley and Dick Sherwood, sent notices to various local newspapers announcing an organizational and informational meeting for those interested…
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By Jeff Funk Three years ago the non-profit Sunnyland Chapter Adult Mentoring Program for Youth (SCAMPY) began a new program for adults. After more than ten years mentoring young adults in the fine art of boat building, it was time to expand and incorporate more ‘senior’ members into the restoration world of saving our beloved…
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By Doug Adams, Finger Lakes Chapter I had just walked into my brother’s office at work when I heard him say to someone over the phone, “Yes! Certainly! We would be glad to come!” What was he promising me to do this time? Pressing the speaker button, all three of us were able to talk…
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The wooden boat community in the Inland Northwest, which could be considered to include eastern Washington, northern Idaho, western Montana, and even southern British Columbia is a very strong one. There are over 400 wooden boats currently on Lake Coeur d’ Alene alone, not counting boats at the other three main lakes in the area. …
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Calling all Outboard enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 4, 2025 Jim Barrick, Blue Ridge ACBS Chapter Member, avid outboard collector and restorer will present a workshop for the Lake Hopatcong ACBS Chapter on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 10am-2pm. Jim, who is also an active member of the AOMCI, will share his knowledge…
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What happens when an old “Burger Barge” and one-of-a-kind Chris-Craft Aquahome becomes a second home? Kirk and Jeanine Hoffman, Water Wonderland Chapter members, purchased their Aquahome in 2022. Armed with blueprints acquired from The Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News, Virginia they got started on a renovation to return their Aquahome to near it’s…
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This year has been a milestone for our chapter. We were chartered on May1st 1998 and it all started with several classic boat enthusiasts who were aware of ACBS. They researched how to create a chapter for the Rocky Mountain Region. Even though we started off with just a few people we have grown considerably…
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