On a beautiful Saturday in July, Clear Lake, Iowa, was showing off beautiful boats. Although this show has a long tradition, this is the first year that the Clear Lake Chapter members were becoming part of the Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes Chapter. From now on, the Clear Lake Iowa Show will be part of the BSLOL…
As I look at the calendar, it’s difficult for me to believe how fast time…and, more specifically, our boating season is flying by. But then again, I go through this every summer. Just as Jan and I get in the swing of summer and using our Coronado, Labor Day looms right around the corner…the traditional…
ACBS members are enjoying the current issue of the Rudder. Among the interesting articles is an enticing look at the Lake Tahoe Maritime Museum which members will visit during the upcoming Annual ACBS Meeting and International Boat Show. Several Chapters are featured. Is yours? And there is a great article on the Lyman Boats and…
Be Part of the ACBS Annual Meeting September 21 -24 Stay in the heart of the Lake Tahoe action. Dining, shopping, activities, and just steps from the Squaw Valley Aerial Tram and the endless shopping & dining options. Meetings and many meals will be held here at the Village of Squaw Valley. This is the…
Miraculous Recovery of “Mahogamous Affair” 1953 Chris Craft Racing Runabout Hull No. 19R-455 by Dennis Friesel In 1986, my brother-in-law bought an old wooden boat that was sitting under a tree in the mountains above Lake Meade, Nevada. He paid all of $250 and intended to restore it. Two years later, he was transferred to…
What a Show It’s the Annual Antique Boat Museum Show in the Village of Clayton, New York. Look at that blue sky! We wish everyone who loves antique and classic boats could be there to see the beautiful wood and craftsmanship represented in this year’s show. Thanks to Cynde Smith for these pictures and a…
“Duchess II” received a 2015 Silver Classic Utility Restored Award. “Duchess II” is a 1949 25 ft Chris Craft Sportsman powered by a Hercules W with 160 hp. She is owned by Dean Kent who is a member of the Jerry Dyhrkopp Iowa Great Lakes Chapter. Silver Awards are presented to boats that are judged…
The deadline to register for the 2016 Annual Meeting and International Boat Show at Lake Tahoe has been extended. August 21st is now the cut-off date before you will pay the late registration fee. Summer really is flying by this year. We must be having fun with our boats and boating. July 31st just happened…
“Tolka” received a 2015 Gold Antique Launch Award at the 2015 ACBS Boat Show. “Tolka”, owned by Lee and Penny Anderson, was entered as a 1929 36 foot Bell Labs Launch. She is powered by a Sterling Petrel 6 cylinder 135 hp engine. Prewar boats that were built between 1919 and 1942 are officially in…
“Rhubarb” took home a 2015 Silver Classic Runabout Restored Award. “Rhubarb” was entered in the 2015 ACBS International Boat Show at Gull Lake in Minnesota. She is a 22 foot 1961 Shepard V-Drive powered by a Chrysler 413 300 hp engine. “Rhubarb” is owned by Scott Mason & Patty Ludden who are members of the Pacific…
Finger Lakes Chapter announces the 2016 BEST of SHOW Award Winner. This 1920 17 foot Kennebec Torpedo canoe is owned by Ric and Wendy Fetridge. The canoe won BEST of SHOW at the Finger Lakes annual judged ACBS Boat Show held at Skaneatles, New York on July 30, 2016.
“Butterfly” is a 2015 Silver Restored Classic Utility Award winner at the ACBS International Boat Show. “Butterfly” is a 25 ft 1949 Chris Craft Sportsman powered by a KL 105 hp engine. She is owned by Mitch & Annika Avery who are members of the Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes Chapter of ACBS. Silver Awards are presented to boats…