Indiana is the ACBS featured Chapter of the Week. Their website invites you to find a passion for yourself that will last a lifetime: We are Indiana’s official chapter of the national ACBS (Antique and Classic Boat Society). We enjoy the camaraderie of members sharing their appreciation and enthusiasm for antique wooden and classic fiberglass…
DetailsThank you, Maggi Cassell, for reporting on the Southern California Chapter’s Antique and Classic Boat Show. The club spent a beautiful weekend at Big Bear Lake, in the California high Sierras. The sun was shining and the breeze was blowing. The Southern California Chapter of ACBS had a terrific turnout from the public, too! Our…
DetailsThe lead picture today is from Nick Casilli of his 1959 18 ft Chris Craft Continental Sportin A Woody. The boat is all original with only 259 hours on her. It has a rare Coral Color interior and a 283 ci engine. Nick belongs to the Blackhawk Chapter in northern Illinois and southeast Wisconsin. This picture was…
DetailsEulogy for a Barbour by Judy Hills, RDC Triangle Chapter of ACBS It began and ended in New Bern, NC. Built by the once-renown Barbour Boat Works (probably in the late 1950’s), this vessel began her life with the elegant moniker of “Silver Clipper” which was a type of runabout. In your mind’s eye envision a…
DetailsThe Antique and Classic Boat Society recognizes with appreciation the Tahoe Maritime Center – Museum and Gardens for their support as an Associate Member. The Tahoe Maritime Center is located in Tahoe City, California. They are also members of the Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter of ACBS. The Museum was the venue for the welcome reception…
DetailsTidbits of news drift in for the website. Here are a few to be shared this week… The headline picture is of docks filled with gorgeous antique and classic boats. Not just a dream, but for real. The photo owned by Dave Bortner of Freedom Boat Service was taken at the 2015 ACBS International Boat…
DetailsSmith Mountain Lake Chapter is a very active ACBS chapter centered around one lake, where members live or visit. Smith Mountain Lake is located in south-central Virginia. This reservoir created in 1963 is nestled in a valley of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Many classic boat owners were drawn to live near this lake. A high percentage…
DetailsThe Les Cheneaux Islands, Michigan celebrated the best of 40 years at their 40th Annual Antique Wooden Boat Show & Festival of Arts. Past winners from the last 39 years were invited and many accepted the invite and returned. The weather cooperated and turned beautiful after a rainy Friday. Thank you, Allen Papendick, for sharing…
DetailsThe Tuesday Tour of Vintage Boats is lead by Mollie, a 1932 Gar Wood owned by Nevin and Elizabeth Bryant of Coolin, ID. The photo was taken by Wes Yandt at the Big Sky Chapter’s Woody Weekend on Whitefish Lake in Montana. Check back in for tomorrow’s post which will showcase the “Best of…
DetailsTraverse City, Michigan’s Boats on the Boardwalk along the Boardman River is a destination tradition. Water Wonderland Chapter of ACBS sponsors this annual boat show which draws huge crowds of spectators and has also become the summer gathering place for old boat friends. Thank you to Water Wonderland chapter member Allen Papendick for sharing these great…
DetailsThe Antique and Classic Boat Society recognizes with appreciation Rick Thomson as the Associate Member of the Week. The Associate level of membership gives extra support to ACBS. Richard Thomson joined ACBS in 2008. He is also a member of the Southwest Chapter of ACBS. His company is The Wooden Boat located in Lockart,…
DetailsSometimes, an old boat needs a little help to tell “the rest of the story”. Boat 3308 and her story will be a featured part of the Mystic Seaport’s ANTIQUE MARINE ENGINE EXPOSITION August 19th and 20th. When did this story’s search party begin? On March 11, 2017, this website editor received an email from…
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