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…
Hamatreya is a 38 ft Chris Craft Commander built in 1968. Hamatreya is powered by a Chris Craft 427. She is owned by Sam Cummings, a member of Water Wonderland Chapter of ACBS. Sam tells us this story about Hamatreya: When boat shopping, we sought out a 60’s 38 ft commander because we loved the style…
This week’s featured ACBS chapter is Adirondack. Clicking on Adirondack Chapter 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 Adirondack Chapter is based in upstate New York, with coverage from…
We Three received the “Best of Show” award at the 2016 Clayton ABM Show. We Three is owned by Dianne Shelly, a member of the Adirondack Chapter of ACBS. We Three is a 1945 19′ Garwood Commander. The “Clayton Show” is sponsored by the Antique Boat Museum which is an Associate Member of ACBS…
Over 100 years old, Piave is an historic vessel. The ACBS historic age classification for boats is any boat built before 1919. Piave celebrated her 100th birthday in 2016 by being the honored guest at the party thrown by her owners Jim and Angela Gow, who are members of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of ACBS. Piave…
Resort Boat Shop is recognized as the ACBS Associate Member of the week. Resort Boat Shop is an Associate Member of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. ACBS recognizes them with gratitude for their support of our organization. For a special few, only the clean, classic lines of a wood boat will do. Here,…
This week’s featured ACBS chapter is Lake Hopatcong Chapter. Clicking on Lake Hopatcong Chapter 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 54…
Big Sky is a Stancraft Torpedo Hull #001. Big Sky was built in 1946, is 21 ft long, and powered by a Grey Marine Fireball 6 cylinder engine with 190 hp. She is owned by Bob and Paula Boldt who are members of the Southwest Chapter of ACBS. Big Sky was displayed at the 2016 ACBS International…
Shannon and Scott Knight have so much fun with their Chris Craft XK-19 pictured here on their home lake in Michigan. Combine the red-and-white with FUN and it makes the perfect Valentine. This Chris Craft XK-19 was manufactured in 1973 putting it into the “Classic” age classification which includes boats made from 1943 through…
Mountain Lyon is a 1932 Sea Lyon model 40. Being manufactured in 1932 qualifies her as an Antique in the age classifications. Antiques range from 1919 through 1942. Mountain Lyon is owned by Lee and Sandy Chase who are members of the Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter. They exhibited Mountain Lyon at the 2016 ACBS International Boat…
Campbell’s Town Creek Boatyard, LLC is recognized as the ACBS Associate Member of the week. Campbell’s Town Creek Boatyard, LLC is an Associate Member of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. ACBS recognizes them with gratitude for their support of our organization. Located in Oxford, Maryland, the Marina is a quiet waterfront marina located…