SML Chapter Annual Fall Workshop

The SML Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society recently held their annual fall workshop at the home of Alan and Jean Frederick. 32 members were in attendance. Special guest Gary Lowell, owner of Lowell Boats in Greensboro, NC, shared key points of varnishing wooden boats. He also shared what he looks for when…

ACBS selects new Executive Director

We are pleased to announce that the position of ACBS Executive Director has been filled. On Friday October 29, 2021, Lora Nadolski Hanson accepted our offer to become our new Executive Director. The Board had the great pleasure to have Lora attend the Fall Budget and Planning meeting this past weekend. She will be starting…

2021 ACBS International Boat Show Results

September 17-18, 2021 Coeur d’Alene Resort, Idaho Photography by Wes Yandt, Inland Empire Chapter Boat of the Year Restored 1932 27 Chris-Craft 309 with a 250HP 8Cylinder Chris-Craft – Jack K. Beatley of Columbus, OH Boat of the Year Preserved 1971 23 Riva Super Ariston with a 320HP 8Cylinder Riva – Martin Feletto of Sacramento,…

Portage Lakes Boat Show

SHOW RESULTS THE 45th ANNUAL PORTAGE LAKES ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC BOAT SHOW SATURDAY, September 11, 2021 On Saturday September 11th, the Portage Lakes 45th annual antique and classic boat show drew a record crowd to one of the best attended shows in many years. This free event was held from 9:00am to 3:00pm at Pick’s…

All American Classic Boating

Join the ACBS Mid-Atlantic Chapter at the Independence Seaport Museum Basin, August 28th @ 10:30 AM, for a morning of All American Classic Boating! Grab the family, enjoy a day on the water, and meet our passionate ACBS group to talk about all things engines, restoration, and dedication that go into Classic Boats. After seeing…

ACBS Seeks New Executive Director

Update August 24, 2021 – This is a paid position. Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.  August 23, 2021 Letter to the ACBS Membership, I hope all members are having a great summer. This season seems to have gone by quickly. It was just yesterday I thought I put my boat(s) in the water. I…

Long Island Chapter Joins Car Cruisers Show

By Laura Almond, Long Island Chapter On a lovely Sunday morning, Member (and former Vice President of the LI Chapter) Rob Almond pulled out of his driveway with the ACBS Long Island Chapter ambassador boat, Second Chance (Classic 1966, 16’ Eltro Outboard, owned by Member Chris Almond) in tow. Rob was heading to meet up…

Tuesday Tour of Classic Boats 8.10.21

We would like to see a picture of your boat in the next Tuesday Tour of Vintage Boats. email the picture to dan@acbs.org include the boat owner’s name include year, manufacturer, model of boat, and name tell home port and/or where picture was taken give credit to the photographer, if known  

Tuesday Tour of Classic Boats 8.3.21

This Week’s Tuesday Tour of Classic Boats begins with Sassy, a 1978 Chris Craft Tournament Fisherman owned by Ron and Mary Konyndyk. It was photographed by Ewelina Konyndyk in the channel between Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake. Its home port is Muskegon.   Betty Jane is a 1955 Chris Craft Corsair. 45 feet. Twin 350’s replacing…