On a beautiful Saturday in July, Clear Lake, Iowa, was showing off beautiful boats. Although this show has a long tradition, this is the first year that the Clear Lake Chapter members were becoming part of the Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes Chapter. From now on, the Clear Lake Iowa Show will be part of the BSLOL…
“Butterfly” is a 2015 Silver Restored Classic Utility Award winner at the ACBS International Boat Show. “Butterfly” is a 25 ft 1949 Chris Craft Sportsman powered by a KL 105 hp engine. She is owned by Mitch & Annika Avery who are members of the Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes Chapter of ACBS. Silver Awards are presented to boats…
“Marjorie” received a 2015 Silver Antique Preserved Award at the Annual ACBS Boat Show. “Marjorie” is a 1936 19 ft Chris Craft Special Raceboat. She is owned by Mike and Sue Favilla who are members of the Bob Speltz Land-o-Lakes Chapter. Silver Awards are presented to boats that are judged to be worthy of 87…
“On Point” received a 2015 Silver Classic Restored Utility Award at the Annual ACBS Boat Show. “On Point” is owned by Dave Bortner & Michelle DeMist who are members of the Bob Speltz Land-o-Lakes Chapter of ACBS. “On Point” is a 1949 25 ft Chris Craft Utility. Silver Awards are presented to boats that are judged…
“Medici” received a 2015 Silver Classic Runabout Preserved Award at the International ACBS Boat Show. “Medici” is owned by Peter Dahl who is a member of the Bob Speltz Land-o-Lakes Chapter of ACBS. She is a 1970 28′ Riva. Silver Awards are presented to boats that are judged to be worthy of 87 through 91 points.…
A 2015 Silver Classic Outboard Award was given to a Larson Falls Flyer. This 1956 Larson Falls Flyer is powered by a 30 hp Johnson Javelin outboard. She is 14 ft. The 2015 Silver Classic Outboard belongs to Alex Johnson who is a member of the Bob Speltz Chapter of ACBS. Photography credit goes to Forrest Bryant, editor…
“Lake Affect” is a 2015 ACBS Gold Contemporary Award winner. “Lake Affect” was built in 2002. She is 15 ft. 9 in., a Budsin Electric Lightning Bug owned by Dennis Eiynck & Brigid Scanlan. They are members of the Bob Speltz Land-0-Lakes Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society. Wooden boats that have been built within the…
A 2015 ACBS Gold Award for a Restored 1938 Antique was given to “Seaflow II”. “Seaflow II” is a 1938 28 ft. Hacker Craft owned by Dave Bortner. The “Antique” term is applied to boats that were built between 1919 and 1942, inclusive. Gold Awards are presented to boats that are judged to be worthy of…
A 2015 Gold Restored 1937 Antique Award was earned by “Rebecca B”. “Rebecca B” is a Gar Wood 19 ft. Barrel Back. She was built in 1937. She is owned by Russell Hagen who is a member of the Bob Speltz Land-o-Lakes Chapter. The “Antique” term is applied to boats that were built between…
“Charismatic” was presented a 2015 ACBS Gold Preserved Antique Runabout Award. “Charismatic” is a 1930 30 ft Hacker Craft #100 Triple Cockpit. She is powered by a Sterling Petrol 6 cylinder 240 hp engine. “Charismatic” is owned by Brian and Susan Mark who are members of the Bob Speltz Land-o-Lakes Chapter of ACBS. The “Antique” term…
A 2015 Gold Preserved Antique Runabout Award was given to “Surprise”. “Surprise” is a 1927 30 ft. Hutchinson. She was entered in the Preserved Antique Runabout Class by Aaron Starke. Aaron is a member of the Bob Speltz Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society. The “Antique” term is applied to boats that were built…
“Nancy Jane” is a 1937 18 ft. Century Utility. She merited a 2015 Gold Antique Utility Restored Award at the Annual ACBS Boat Show held at Gull Lake in Minnesota. “Nancy Jane” is owned by John & Nancy Grech, members of the Bob Speltz Land-o-Lakes Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society. Gold Awards are presented…