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Jan232017
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Sibling Cobras

Indiana Chapter, News, Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter, Southwest ChapterBy ACBS Website EditorJanuary 23, 2017Leave a comment

The year – 1955 – when a “Touch of Glass” was added to a model of Chris Craft named “Cobra”. The Cobra model is easy to spot and sought after not just because of her styling, but also the rarity of production.  Only106 were built in two lengths, 18′ and 21′, and only in 1955. …

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Jan222017
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What can we learn?

NewsBy ACBS Website EditorJanuary 22, 2017Leave a comment

Fifth graders enthused with their introduction to car collecting. Read the complete article from ClassicCars.com about what just happened in a tent at Scottsdale, Arizona. The article is full of enthusiasm and ideas of how to present lessons to engage the interest of a new generation. Thanks to Carla of Hagerty Marine Insurance for sharing…

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Jan202017

Donzi Sweet 16 just waiting for summer.

NewsBy ACBS Website EditorJanuary 20, 20172 Comments

Watch for this Donzi Sweet 16 this summer near Cape Vincent, across from the “silos” on Carleton Island. She is a 1992 named “Full Throttle”.  Now, this year in 2017, a 1992 boat qualifies as a “Late Classic” boat. John Crociante bought the Donzi late in 2010 from a dealer in Mooresville, NC (FYI, where…

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Check out a Chapter Page – Rocky Mountain Classics

News, Rocky Mountain Classics ChapterBy ACBS Website EditorJanuary 19, 2017Leave a comment

This week’s featured ACBS chapter is Rocky Mountain Classics. Clicking on Rocky Mountain Classics will take you to more information about this chapter, show the events they have already posted for the coming year, and some news stories and pictures that have come from their chapter. The Antique and Classic Boat Society is made up…

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Jan182017
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My Lil Woody

News, Southern California ChapterBy ACBS Website EditorJanuary 18, 2017Leave a comment

My Lil Woody is a 1957 15 ft Trojan Sea Queen. She is owned by Kenneth and Peggy Barton, members of the Southern California Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. My Lil Woody is powered by a 1959 Evinrude Lark-Golden Jubilee 35 hp 2 cylinder outboard engine. At the 2016 ACBS International Boat…

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Jan172017
Kielgass-Nameless

Nameless

News, Pacific Northwest ChapterBy ACBS Website EditorJanuary 17, 2017Leave a comment

Nameless is a 20 ft. Chris Craft Custom from Renton, Washington. This 1948 beauty was part of the 2016 Antique and Classic International Boat Show held at Lake Tahoe.  She is owned by Ike Kielgass who is a member of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of ACBS. She is powered by a Chevy 350 8 cylinder…

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Jan162017

Mississippi Valley Chapter’s 2016 Most Original

Mississippi Valley Chapter, NewsBy ACBS Website EditorJanuary 16, 20173 Comments

ACBS provides each Chapter a “Most Original” Award to present at their chapter’s boat show.  In 2017, Mississippi Valley Chapter’s Award went to a boat owned by Gordon Bourne. The Lina, as told by Grace Thayer Bourne In my Mom’s childhood, a long wooden rowboat was in the boathouse at my family’s camp in the…

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Jan142017

Think About It

NewsBy ACBS Website EditorJanuary 14, 2017Leave a comment

Thanks to WoodyBoater and “Rabbit”, here’s a Top Ten List about the value of owning a classic boat. Initial investment = Less Than You Think Preservation = Less Than You Think Retained Value = More Than You Think This poster may be downloaded and printed.   The idea came from “Rabbit” Bruce Bildsten who is…

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Jan132017
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The saga of “Life Time”

Indiana Chapter, NewsBy ACBS Website EditorJanuary 13, 2017Leave a comment

“Life Time”, a 1964 17′ Century Resorter, has come home. In the fall of 1963, Bruce Bone, of Marble Lake Michigan, ordered a 1964 17’ Century Resorter from Holiday Marine on Lake James, Indiana.  It just so happens to be the only boat ever ordered from the Century factory with orange interior.  He brought it…

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Jan122017

Check out a chapter page – Lake Champlain

Lake Champlain Chapter, NewsBy ACBS Website EditorJanuary 12, 2017Leave a comment

This week’s featured ACBS chapter is Lake Champlain. Clicking on Lake Champlain will take you to more information about this chapter, show the events they have already posted for the coming year, and some news stories and pictures that have come from their chapter. The Antique and Classic Boat Society is made up of 55…

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Jan112017
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Lake Huron and “Flashy” at and about Point Lookout

Michigan Chapter, NewsBy ACBS Website EditorJanuary 11, 2017Leave a comment

Gallery of pictures shared by Todd Spence of the Michigan Chapter The featured boat is a 1988 Hacker Boat Company Triple Runabout, 26 feet long.  “Flashy” is powered by a General Motors 454 V8. Today, when you click on the “Read More” button, you will see a slide show of pictures submitted to the website…

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Jan102017
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Rhubarb

News, Pacific Northwest ChapterBy ACBS Website EditorJanuary 10, 2017Leave a comment

Rhubarb is a 22 ft. 1961 Shepard. Rhubarb is a Shepard Model 110 V-Drive powered by a Chrysler 413 300 hp engine.  “Rhubarb” is owned by Scott Mason & Patty Ludden who are members of the Pacific Northwest Chapter. Rhubarb was entered in the Preserved Classic Utility Class at the 2016 International Boat Show held at…

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