Joanne Hummel introduces us to their 1963 Owens. 28ft long teak and mahogany deck. She was ready to be put on a burn pile if she wasn’t sold. My Husband Ronald Hummel restored her to her beauty as she is today with the help of our son Justin Hummel when he was fifteen. It has been 8…
$60,000 boat on a $200 Trailer – focus on Couplers, Chains, and Winch/Bow Supports – by Bill Nalle This article was first published in the Southwester Newsletter, editor Craig Stanfield, of the Southwest Chapter of ACBS. Bill Nalle was awarded the 2017 ACBS-Hagerty Safety Award for the best published article on boating safety. This is the third segment of the article.…
The Thousand Islands Chapter, featured this week by ACBS, supports and endorses the Vision and Mission of ACBS, and is particularly oriented to carrying out its efforts in the St. Lawrence River area. This chapter is truly “International” within itself with both sides of the Canadian/U.S. border represented in their membership. The following is a…
$60,000 boat on a $200 Trailer – focus on Brakes – by Bill Nalle This article was first published in the Southwester Newsletter, editor Craig Stanfield, of the Southwest Chapter of ACBS. Bill Nalle was awarded the 2017 ACBS-Hagerty Safety Award for the best published article on boating safety. This is the second segment of the article. Brakes: Starting at the…
On Saturday November 11, 2017, the Southern New England Chapter held their Annual Dinner at Gaetano’s Tavern on Main in Wallingford, CT. A total of 44 Chapter members were in attendance and we were fortunate to have Dan Gyoerkoe, ACBS Executive Director as our guest speaker. After everyone arrived, we indulged in delicious appetizers before…
French Vanilla is a 1954 Correct Craft Atom, 15 ft with a Gray Marine 4 cylinder 95 hp engine. French Vanilla is owned by Mike and Linda Stevens who are members of the Columbia Willamette Chapter. Mike and Linda Stevens also own this 1957 Higgins 18 ft Speedster. She is aptly named 57 Again. …
$60,000 boat on a $200 Trailer – Part I – by Bill Nalle This article was first published in the Southwester Newsletter, editor Craig Stanfield, of the Southwest Chapter of ACBS. Bill Nalle was awarded the 2017 ACBS-Hagerty Safety Award for the best published article on boating safety. It will be shared with you this week…
John Doxsee sent some pictures of his rare boat – a 1967 Eltro 19′ Sport Utility in original (maintained) condition. He also referred to an article that first appeared in the ACBS Rudder‘s 2003 Spring issue titled “Slaying the New York Giants”. Today’s story of the Eltro Boat Company is taken from that article which…
Ask any active member of the Antique and Classic Boat Society what they value most from the organization and the answer will always include “the people you meet”. Some of those people along the way become the leaders of the organization. Today, we are thankful for the continuing personal relationship with one man and also…
Leading the Tour this week is Love Me Timber owned by Kevin and Jeanne Hogan and Yellow Lab Harley. Home Port is Olathe, Kansas. Love Me Timber is a 1958 21″ Century Coronado. This photo was taken at Greers Ferry Lake in Arkansas. Photography by Forrest Bryant. You can learn more about the restoration of Love Me…
A Rarity in Antique & Classic Boating: Company that has Continuously Built & Restored Wood Boats for over 100 Years Many ACBS members are gifted craftsman and mechanics, but others must, or just want, to rely on others to keep their boat or boats looking good and safely navigating on top of the water. For…
By ACBS Roving Reporter Judy Hills Our ACBS chapter, the Raleigh Durham Chapel Hill Triangle (RDC Tringle) Chapter, has around 50 members spread over central North Carolina from Durham (middle of the state) to the coast. The club has been running its own annual show for 13 years. The show sites within our club’s geographic…