Phil Little says, “This is my 1959 Lyman 15.5′ Deluxe Runabout. Her name is Toy Boat. She is powered by a 1964 Evinrude Lark VII. Her home base is Granger, Indiana. This photo was taken on Hanley Lake in northwest lower Michigan in 2015.” Toy Boat is a classic leader for today’s Tuesday Tour of…
DetailsOnce again, the Manotick Chapter of ACBS was asked to participate in this annual event held at the EY Centre in Ottawa. Report and photos by Graeme Beattie, Manotick Chapter Secretary Carman Keyes, past Chapter President, did a wonderful job organizing and getting the boats to the show while Mark designed the layout. The show is…
DetailsOn this cold wintry day, enjoy some wake beauty… by Dennis Mykols Growin’ up in the 50’s, I would love to sit in the back of my Dad’s little outboard and just be mesmerized by the look of a stern wake. To this day, I would rather let someone else drive my boat, so I…
DetailsAs many of you are aware there has been a significant amount of flooding throughout the US. Unfortunately, the Antique Boat Center’s NEW (As of 9/1/17) building is located on the Ohio River. Normal Pool (water level) for the Ohio River in Cincinnati is 25.4’, however, on February 26, the river crested at 60.53’. ABC’s building…
DetailsOne of the larger chapters in the Antique and Classic Boat Society, the Michigan Chapter draws its membership primarily from Eastern Michigan. Their activities are a mixture of tradition and innovative ways of using and sharing boats and boating. This year, in particular, the Michigan Chapter is thoroughly involved in getting ready to share their beautiful…
DetailsDid you know that the Antique and Classic Boat Society has an Awards Season, too? This Awards Program puts PEOPLE and CHAPTERS in the spotlight. The Awards are presented at the ACBS Annual Meeting and International Boat Show Awards Banquet in September, but the nomination and selection process begins now – with YOU! Nominations must be…
DetailsTuesday Tour of Vintage Boats will showcase 50-year-old boats today. The first one with the name Lot of Fun Too is a 1968 Evinrude 16′ Sportsman with a 1968 Buick HU-16C engine. Lot of Fun Too is owned by Chuck and Nadine Breen. Chuck says, “Boat purchased in 1968 by Richard Willis of Hackensack, MN. Sold to…
Details“HAPPY SUNNYLAND GREETINGS TO EVERYONE” LOOKS LIKE WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A GREAT SHOWING OF BOATS AND PEOPLE!!! We have plenty of room for people, but unfortunately, we have reached the land display limit for trailer boats inside of Wooton Park. WE CAN NO LONGER ACCEPT ANY MORE TRAILER BOATS FOR LAND DISPLAY INSIDE…
DetailsHere’s an activity to include at one of your Chapter’s Boat Shows this year. The Hagerty Judging Kit includes red caps and blue t-shirts for ten kids. AND it also includes a bag of Hagerty lanyards, name tags, a pad of score sheets, a bag of Hagerty pens and a black marker for the kids to…
DetailsCome to Clayton! This time in May for the ACBS and ABM Symposium. May 18th – 20th in Clayton, NY. You can see by the map that the Headquarters for Antique and Classic Boat Society and the Antique Boat Museum are just a few blocks apart. These good neighbors work together to put on a…
DetailsLong Island Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society is revitalized and growing! The Long Island Chapter has some rich history. Many of their members joined ACBS in the 1970’s. In recent years, there have been no boat shows or planned meetings although often small groups of friends would get together to work on…
DetailsDo you remember this story from 2018? It’s about a Myster Girl – cabin cruiser, trailer and light freight trailer all in one, patented in 1950. Enjoy Mystery Girl is truly a rare find! Mystery Girl, when found after being in hiding since 1961, brought Scot Marechaux and Lois Bulger to membership in ACBS and the…
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