We have had an amazing time in Bay Harbor, Michigan, for the 2023 Vintage Boat Week! ACBS members got to tour breathtaking boathouses with fabulous collections. They cruised Lake Charlevoix, the Inland Waterway, Walloon Lake, and despite the rain had a wonderful time. Some even dipped their toes in Lake Michigan. There were tours of…
By Mike Schillizzi, Director Lake Hopatcong Chapter I first got started admiring and enjoying boating with a Chris-Craft from my cousin’s father. He had three….a 1955 18’ Sportsman, a ‘63 23’ Skiff, and a 61’ 17’ ski boat which he gave to my father in 1967. It needed a bit of engine work which we…
Photo Credit: Domenic Bottino On Saturday September 16, 2023, please plan to attend the Smith Mountain Lake Antique and Classic Boat Society 31st Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show. This free event will be held from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Crazy Horse Marina in Moneta, Virginia. There will be over 40 beautiful antique…
BOAT THE BLUE ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC BOAT SHOW RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN PORT HURON SEPTEMBER 8-9, 2023 Fun for the whole family! Join us as antique boats from around the Great Lakes will be gathered at the James C. Acheson Marina on September 8-9, 2023. In addition to seeing vintage boats of all sizes, there will…
By Ryan Motter, Bay State Classic Boat Club President Happy August Boaters, In the realm of the unexpected, life sometimes takes us on the most extraordinary journeys. This summer, I embarked on a journey of my own that began with an email that seemed like a scam, but ultimately led me to an unforgettable experience.…
By Chris and Katie Grant, Manotick Chapter The Manotick Chapter held its 2023 boat show in Westport, Ontario, last Saturday, August 12th. It was a spectacular day, and all our members were happy to be back at a boat show. Our show location is unique as some boats had to pass through the Narrows lock…
From Randy Fletcher, Thousand Islands Chapter President Photos Courtesy Larry Asam, member of Thousand Islands and Lake Champlain Chapters. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 43rd Annual Vintage User Boat Show in Alexandria Bay, NY! Awards: Best Non-Wood – 1989 Boston Whaler 15′ “Ruby” (a rare closed bow whaler), owned by…
From the Toronto Chapter Where will you be on International Vintage Boating Day? It is coming up next weekend, Saturday, August 19th! Here are a few planned activities: Port Cunnington Lodge, Lake of Bays: Weather permitting, cruise Lake of the Bays on your own or in a group in the morning, with the aim to…
By Jim Barrick, Wine Country Chapter I have to give some credit to the a couple of ACBS wine country members who started this crazy facebook page called Propeller Fellers some two years ago. It has taken off with 1,400 followers from Italy, Spain, Australia, Canada, Sweden and Vietnam we just love wood boats, boating…
From Margaret Horn, Columbia Willamette Chapter At our annual retreat, we coordinated a demonstration of our inflatable life jackets. This turned out to be a big success for more than one reason. Obviously, it was entertaining to see a bunch of old guys jump in the water, but it also gave us an opportunity to…
From Thomas Gruenauer, Wine Country and Niagara Frontier Chapters I purchased my 1928 Chris Smith and Sons Boat Company runabout in 1989. It is a 24-foot Model 3 triple cockpit runabout. It is powered by an original type Chrysler Imperial LMC marine engine. I acquired the boat from a professional restoration shop located in Massachusetts.…
From John Vyverberg, Chief Judge, Wine Country Classic Boats/ACBS At our Wine Country Classic Boats’ 40th Annual Show on Saturday July 15, 2023, in Hammondsport, New York, we made the new Resto-Mod category an official judging category for the first time. I am please to announce that the Resto-Mod Award Winner was a 1964 15′…