This is a 1900 (C) Seacoast simple Bungalow. It was originally built on top of a 40’X80′ wooden barge in Rocky River, Ohio. It was built by a local ship builder for a wealthy Cleveland industrialist. It is suspected that it was built with six others as summer cottages. This bungalow on a barge was…
“In the Mood” received the 2015 Silver Antique Utility Restored Award. “In the Mood” is a 1940 22 foot Chris Craft Deluxe Utility is owned by Wil and Mary Vidal who are members of the Glacier Lakes Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. She is powered by a Hercules 6 cylinder 130 hp…
How many opportunities do you have to promote your chapter? This business card idea was submitted by Warren Olson, president of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of ACBS. (Image is of front and back of one card.) He actually made cards for each of the chapter’s officers featuring that officer’s boat but you could have one…
Glacier Lakes Chapter is sharing their Pewaukee Lake Boat Show Publicity. Don’t you wish you were there, too? Visit their chapter page to find out more about the Glacier Lakes Chapter. Here’s a link to a local TV featured story.
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…
Miraculous Recovery of “Mahogamous Affair” 1953 Chris Craft Racing Runabout Hull No. 19R-455 by Dennis Friesel In 1986, my brother-in-law bought an old wooden boat that was sitting under a tree in the mountains above Lake Meade, Nevada. He paid all of $250 and intended to restore it. Two years later, he was transferred to…
“Duchess II” received a 2015 Silver Classic Utility Restored Award. “Duchess II” is a 1949 25 ft Chris Craft Sportsman powered by a Hercules W with 160 hp. She is owned by Dean Kent who is a member of the Jerry Dyhrkopp Iowa Great Lakes Chapter. Silver Awards are presented to boats that are judged…
“Rhubarb” took home a 2015 Silver Classic Runabout Restored Award. “Rhubarb” was entered in the 2015 ACBS International Boat Show at Gull Lake in Minnesota. She is a 22 foot 1961 Shepard V-Drive powered by a Chrysler 413 300 hp engine. “Rhubarb” is owned by Scott Mason & Patty Ludden who are members of the Pacific…
Finger Lakes Chapter announces the 2016 BEST of SHOW Award Winner. This 1920 17 foot Kennebec Torpedo canoe is owned by Ric and Wendy Fetridge. The canoe won BEST of SHOW at the Finger Lakes annual judged ACBS Boat Show held at Skaneatles, New York on July 30, 2016.
“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…
Sailboats – the vision of the original historic vessel. “The Y’all Yawl” is a contemporary classic boat built in 2011 by Knut Bulow. She is 20 ft long. Knut is a member of the Southwest Chapter of ACBS. The boat is based on Ian Oughtred’s drawings of the lapstrake Caledonia Yawl. It was completed…