The Antique & Classic Boat Society (ACBS) is dedicated to connecting people who love and enjoy classic boats.
Membership in ACBS provides access to an active community of classic boat enthusiasts and a broad range of resources.
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Membership in ACBS provides access to an active community of classic boat enthusiasts and a broad range of resources.
Since its founding in 1975 on the shores of Lake George, New York, The Antique and Classic Boat Society, Inc. (ACBS) has grown into the largest society in the world dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of classic boats. We embrace all styles of classic wood, fiberglass and metal boats.
With 6,800 family memberships (approximately 11,500 individuals), ACBS connects people with the common interest in classic boats to share fellowship, information, experiences and ideas.
Each year ACBS Chapters organize more than 100 classic boat shows, boating events, and gatherings throughout North America. There is truly something for everyone.
Mission Statement
ACBS is a membership-based association dedicated to connecting people who love and enjoy classic boats with events, information, expertise, and other people who share the passion. We serve our members and chapters, internationally, by providing information, education, and resources designed to promote, sustain and grow the hobby, professions, community, and lifestyle surrounding the safe enjoyment of classic boats and boating.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to be the first name that comes to mind for all things related to classic boats. ACBS is driven to be the primary source of information and access to resources for owners of classic boats and those who love them, as well as the professional community that surrounds classic boating. The association strives to maintain the relationships, resources, and business model needed to achieve these goals.
Founders
Joseph W. Fleming II
Edward Larter, Jr.
Ray Nelson
Anthony O’Boyle
Mason Saunders
Munro Sherrill
William Smith
John R. Summers
Charter Members
William F. Beach William H. D. Jones Helen Reynolds
Captain John C. Binley James G. Kiernan Laurance T. Reynolds
John H Blair Bonnie V. Koopman Dr. Rolf O. Ronning
Robert H. Bleiler Ronald C. Largey George Searle
John M. Boardman Richard Larrabee Philip P. Sharples
John Pl Bremer Thomas H. Luce Clifford E. Shipman
Vincent Callahan Wayne Mocksfield Jeanette Sherrill
Herbert G. Clopper Dr. Ronald Montana Barbara C. Smith
Gordon Cramer Drayton H. Mook Adrienne C. Snelling
Lee Dow Howard D. Mook II Charles D. Snelling
Gregory Feldman William J. Morgan David P. Symonds
Patricia Feldman Richard P. Morrison Robert W. Valpey
Robert M. Fell Francis P. Mulderry Merritt Vaughan
Joseph Fleming II Barbara A. Nelson Newman E. Wait, Jr.
Donn E. Gauger Charles R. Nelson Frank Warner
Clement G. Hartley Jean Nelson Richard Winsor
Godfrey Howard Judge Fred Patton Thomas H. Wiss
Gene Irish John A. Pittala David M. Woodcock
James Irwin, Jr. John F. Prendergast Patrick Young
George F. Johnson Donald G. Price Edward J. Zibro, Jr.
Right now, there is an ACBS chapter near you where members are talking about classic boats. Live the Passion as an ACBS Member.