Ridiculous is a 1960 GlassPar 17′ Seafair owned by Greg and Diann Kuhl of Saint Peters, Missouri. Ridiculous is powered by a 1960 Mercury Outboard with 115 hp. The Kuhl’s are members of the Mississippi Valley Chapter and the Heartland Classics Chapter of ACBS. So, what’s in a name? This eye-catching little boat gets lots of attention…
The classic boat Mischief is everyone’s favorite. Mischief is a 1950 Chris Craft Sportsman Utility 22′. She is a well-traveled boat having made trips all around the midwest, to Florida in the winter, and Clayton, NY and to cruise the Rideau River in Eastern Ontario in August. Mischief not only is a great boat for the owners but…
Learn about Caravelle Boats, the manufacturer of many Late Classic boats. This sleek 1979 Caravelle 17.5’ Late Classic boat, powered by a Mercruiser 165 hp I/O is owned by Mike & Denese Yancey who are members of the Heartland Classics Chapter of ACBS. In fact, Mike is the president of the chapter and was also named the ACBS…
YES! …and people who love classic boats and boating. Heartland Classics Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society is the featured chapter of the week. Clicking on Heartland Classics Chapter will take you to more information about this ACBS Chapter. This chapter’s membership is located mainly in Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Nebraska and the adjoining areas,…
Songs tell a story. Classic boats have a story to tell, also. Love Me Timber is a 1958 Century Coronado, 21 foot, powered by an AMC 327 V8 with 238 hp. She and her story have been saved by owners Kevin and Jeanne Hogan of Olathe, Kansas. They are members of the Heartland Classics Chapter…
Spring has sprung and there are increasing chances to join in fun boating events. Watch the events calendar for events that may be happening close to you – or which you might put on your calendar as a vacation destination where you can share the fun and passion found at ACBS events. The Hot Springs…
There’s a good reason that this boat is named Irish Mist. Irish Mist is a 1960 Chris Craft Cavalier 17 ft Runabout. She is powered by a Chrysler 6 cylinder with 90 hp. Irish Mist is owned by Rafe and Melanie Hunsucker who are members of the Heartland Classics Chapter of ACBS. She has received the…
The first items in the Mission Statement of the Antique and Classic Boat Society talk about (first) people, (second) preserving and restoring boats, and (third) enjoyment. Today, let’s understand the second element a little more. In a judged boat show using ACBS standards, in all but the Contemporary Class, boats are designated as Preserved or Restored.…
‘Tis the Season of winter workshops – whether your chapter calls them Symposiums or Seminars, this is the time of year to get involved. The Antique and Classic Boat Society does sponsor three major Symposiums during the year; at the: Sunnyland Boat Festival in March at Tavares, FL, the Antique Boat Museum in May at…
Free Spirit, pictured here on a run on Table Rock Lake on the Missouri/Arkansas border. Free Spirit is a 1996 Hacker Craft 26 ft. Double Cockpit. Usually, this beautiful “Contemporary” is full of people because her owners, Forrest and Kally Bryant, generously fill the boat with passengers for most cruises. She is powered by a…
Classic Boats are perfect for Christmas Parades. “Wheaties” is filled with Christmas cheer in the Grove, Oklahoma Christmas Parade. “Wheaties” is a 1962 Century Sabre 18′ with a Gray Marine 8 cyl 280 hp engine. Trailered here, though, for the gathered crowd to cheer along the parade route. She is owned and shared by Chick and…
“Sarah” received the Most Original Award at the Heartland Classics annual Boat Show held on Grand Lake in Oklahoma. She is owned by Jeff Hill, member of the Southwest Chapter of ACBS. “Sarah” is a 1926 DisPro (Disappearing Prop), Uncle Sam model. This 90 year old boat is 18 feet long and has a 3…