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Feb22020

It’s about the Journey

Chesapeake Bay Chapter, News, UncategorizedBy ACBS HQFebruary 2, 2020Leave a comment

by John Williams member of the Chesapeake Bay chapter In the fall of 2010 Mecum Auctions assembled the huge collection of boats F. Todd Warner amassed over many years, in an old factory in Winstead, Minnesota. There were more than 100 boats in the auction, and I went through the catalog of what was being…

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Feb12020

Bleach Blond

News, Northern California/Lake Tahoe ChapterBy ACBS HQFebruary 1, 20202 Comments

By Ronda Little member of Norhtern California/Lake Tahoe chapter My husband, Bill, and I purchased Bleach Blond in April 2007. We were not new to boating but were totally inexperienced with wood boats. When Bill decided that he really wanted a wood boat, we joined ACBS before we even found the right boat to purchase.…

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Jan312020

Lybation

Buckeye Chapter, NewsBy ACBS HQJanuary 31, 2020Leave a comment

by Steve Schilling member of the Buckeye chatper While driving from Buckeye Lake to Columbus, OH on May 14, 1997, I noticed a 26’ Lyman Cruisette on its original cradle on a flatbed trailer. I remember the hull being freshly painted and looked perfect. I had just sold my 1972 26’ Lyman soft top, and…

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Jan302020

Buttercup

UncategorizedBy ACBS HQJanuary 30, 2020Leave a comment

by Tim Roush member of the Blue Ridge chapter According to the bill of sale, Buttercup, a 17-foot Century Resorter, was delivered to her original owner in Defiance, Ohio in 1962. Where and how she spent the intervening years I have no idea, but I first saw her in the summer of 1996. In truth,…

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Jan292020

Knot Yet

News, Southern California ChapterBy ACBS HQJanuary 29, 2020Leave a comment

by Russ Knox member of the Southern California chapter The story of “Knot Yet” began a couple years after joining ACBS and schmoozing rides because we didn’t have a boat of our own. My son found a boat for sale on the internet in a metal barn in Clovis, CA which we purchased (a whole…

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Jan282020

Susan, Is That You?

Dixieland Chapter, NewsBy ACBS HQJanuary 28, 2020Leave a comment

by Larry Glover member of the Dixieland chapter It was the early eighties and we were living in Florence, Alabama on the backwaters of the Tennessee River. One day I noticed an old wooden boat, “Lady C”, moored in Emerald Beach Marina. Having dreamed about owning a fifties wooden cruiser, this one just took my…

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Jan272020

To Enjoy Her Beauty The Lady C

Blue Ridge Chapter, NewsBy ACBS HQJanuary 27, 20202 Comments

by Ron Chaverin member of the Blue Ridge chapter She was named “Lady C” by my mother Lee Chaverin for her owners surname, Chris-Craft, and her home of 43 years, Lake Chautauqua, NY. The boat has had 5 owners in her 81 years, of which we know 4, the original being Mr. Anthony Pietrafesa, who…

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Jan242020

I’d Know Her Anywhere

News, Water Wonderland ChapterBy ACBS HQJanuary 24, 20201 Comment

by Timothy Straker member of the Water Wonderland chapter Growing up in the 70’s on Buckeye Lake in Central Ohio, I was always around classic boats. Sayre Bros Marina on Buckeye Lake was one of the oldest Chris-Craft dealers in the nation. Over the years, countless numbers of wooden boats were lifted over the seawall…

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Jan232020

What’s In A Name

Blackhawk Chapter, NewsBy ACBS HQJanuary 23, 2020Leave a comment

by Thomas Drozd member of Blackhawk chapter “Golden Gal” is owned by Tom Drozd and Georgia Raymond. She is a 1961, 23’ Chris Craft Sea Skiff Ranger bearing hull #SUD23-048. It turns out that Chris Craft produced 56 of this model in that particular year, so it is a fairly rare boat as far as…

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Jan222020

Keeping My End Of The Deal

NewsBy ACBS HQJanuary 22, 20206 Comments

by Judson Laws member of ACBS My life has revolved around all things vintage… boats & cars. My dad Jud Laws started our business in 1984 specializing in wooden boat restorations & maintenance along with modern ski boats. He worked at a local marina doing service work & wood boat restorations for about 7 years…

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Jan212020

Wine Country Chapter-President’s Cup Awarded

News, Wine Country ChapterBy ACBS HQJanuary 21, 20201 Comment

Back on December 8th, Wine Country Classic Boats held their Annual Board of Director’s Meeting/Christmas Party.   At the conclusion of our meeting, I presented the President’s Award.  This year I presented it Connie McNamara who is also a Director at Large for Wine Country.  Each year at our boat show on Keuka Lake in Hammondsport,…

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Jan212020

Pride of San Diego Yacht Club

News, Southern California ChapterBy ACBS HQJanuary 21, 20201 Comment

by Ken Slaght member of the Southern California chapter Hull # 48904 was delivered to Seattle Washington in September 1942 and remained in the Pacific Northwest until her current owners purchased her in September 2001. Not much is known about her before her full restoration in 1997-1998. She was restored in Kilwona, British Columbia by…

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