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,…
Double Down was a 2016 Platinum Award Winner at the Annual ACBS International Boat Show. Double Down is a 22′ Hacker Craft Replica built by Bruce Hutchinson in 2015 using the style of a Gentleman’s Racer. She is powered by a General Motors V-8 engine with 350 hp. She is owned by Jay Gudebski who…
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…
What is it? Look at that windshield! These and many more questions and comments must have been heard by Bill and Patty Gill, members of the Blackhawk Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. This boat is a 1958 Switzer Craft 15 foot Combo powered by a Mercury 58A 4 cylinder 45 hp outboard…
This week’s featured ACBS chapter is Big Sky Chapter. Clicking on Big Sky Chapter will take you to more information about this chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society, show the events they have already posted for the coming year, and some news stories and pictures that have come from their chapter. The home page…
If you love Classic Boats, then you can imagine that a Century Palomino would be a family heirloom. Slyder is now owned by Randy and Jim Mohn who are members of the Big Sky Chapter. Slyder is a 1960 Century Palomino 15′ powered by a Yamaha 70 hp outboard. Here is the story submitted with pictures…
Welcome to Cajun Country! Come along in a classic boat to cruise upstream through the Bayou. Enjoy this picture story of the Cajun Classique as the parade of vintage boats travels from Berwick, Louisiana to Arnaudville, Louisiana, roughly 115 miles. This is the third annual Cajun Classique and is being held from April 3rd to 9th,…
Philbrick Boat Works is recognized as the ACBS Associate Member of the week. The Philbrick Boat Works is an Associate Member of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. ACBS recognizes them with gratitude for their support of our organization. This business is also a member of the Pacific Northwest Chapter and the Northern California/Lake Tahoe…
Spring Workshop at Mystic Seaport – Saturday, April 1, 2017 Fifty-five hearty souls converged in the North Parking Lot at Mystic Seaport on Saturday, April 1, 2017, for the Southern New England Chapter Spring Workshop. I say “hearty” as the weather was rainy, raw and extremely windy! You would have thought we were in the…
This week’s featured ACBS chapter is Northern California/Lake Tahoe. Clicking on Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter will take you to more information about this chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society, show the events they have already posted for the coming year, and some news stories and pictures that have come from their chapter. This 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…
Mark your calendars – It’s Almost Show Time! The Southern New England Chapter will be hosting their 33rd Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show – Vintage Treasures (formerly Mahogany Memories) the weekend of July 7-9, 2017 on the grounds of the Connecticut River Museum in Essex. Show is on Saturday July 8th. Show packets will…