Report and photos by Gene Porter As most readers already know, every March vintage boaters from around the country respond to the lure of the Sunnyland Chapter’s annual boat show in Tavares Florida as though it were a genetic mating ritual. One hardy subset of this migration travels by boat; up the historic St. Johns…
The second largest Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society is named the Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter. Members of the Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter like to socialize with or without their boats. Their first chapter event of the year is a Spring Fling – this year it was at Cambria, CA with tours of…
End of an era for the RDC Triangle Chapter – no more “Pig” This story was submitted by Jim Alexander, member of the RDC Triangle Chapter of ACBS. Every Chapter has a few stalwarts who do things that hold the chapter together and make things happen. For the last many years for our chapter that…
Ain’t She Sweet is a 1960 Chris Craft 17′ Sportsman who is at home on Lake Tahoe, CA. She is owned by Erin John and Jacquie Barker. Ain’t She Sweet is powered with a General Motors 283. Dick and Kristen Winn own and play with this 1959 Glaspar G-3. Aptly named, G Whiz is just 14 feet long.…
Introduction to this video was written by Shannon Knight for the Boat the Blue website. Christopher Smith, lone survivor of the 3rd Generation of the Chris-Craft boat building family, shares more stories with us! This fourth installment includes an exciting tale of 12 year old Christopher Smith piloting a 60-foot yacht all by himself through…
A Benefit For Members Only: The Terbrueggen Photographic Collection The Terbrueggen Photographic Collection represents the work of Joel Terbrueggen of Cincinnati, Ohio, who was a surveyor and restorer for many years. Mr. Terbrueggen is a native of Lake St. Clair, Michigan and has spent nearly 60 years working with wood boats! He helped establish the…
A huge auction is scheduled for April 20th and 21st. You may participate in person or online. Mahogany Outfitters is the source of the interesting and valuable items offered through Hahn Auctioneers. Click here for the complete Auction Flyer. If you can’t be there in person, online bidding is available at proxibid. Now, a bit…
Spring Brunch and Learn sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday this early in the year. Saturday, April 21st is the next event on the North Coast Ohio Chapter’s very active schedule. Join the Antique Classic Boat Society North Coast Chapter, Lyman Boat Owners Association, and Matthews Boat Owners Association as they welcome…
Report and pictures by David Rosenberger. David and Annette are members of the North Coast Ohio Chapter of ACBS Our little RED 1989 Whaler Mischief is a 30th Anniversary model (235 built 1988-89, 139 red/red, 72 tan/tan & 24 white/red. Any 1990 models, I believe, were built late 1989 & titled as 1990. Mischief was built in…
A Late Classic leads this week’s Tuesday Tour of Vintage Boats. It is a 1978 Chris Craft 19′ Lancer named Wise Choice. Wise Choice is owned by Bill Wise, a member of the North Coast Ohio Chapter. The Late Classic age classification is given to boats manufactured between 1976 and 25 years prior to the present year…
Going to the Boat Festival at Chesapeake Bay is a great way to celebrate Father’s Day! Wooden and fiberglass classics, vintage racers, and other antique and Chesapeake Bay-related boats are coming to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum June 15-17 for the 31st Annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival and the Arts at Navy Point in St.…
In many families, the day will eventually come that it is time to sell your Classic boat. Many families realize that the boat simply cannot stay within the household due to the individual circumstances of the next generation. This day is often accompanied with mixed feelings, but by ensuring that your boat is presented in…