“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…
“On Point” received a 2015 Silver Classic Restored Utility Award at the Annual ACBS Boat Show. “On Point” is owned by Dave Bortner & Michelle DeMist who are members of the Bob Speltz Land-o-Lakes Chapter of ACBS. “On Point” is a 1949 25 ft Chris Craft Utility. Silver Awards are presented to boats that are judged…
“Legacy” received a 2015 Silver Classic Utility Preserved Award at the ACBS International Boat Show. “Legacy” is a 1947 16 ft Chris Craft Rocket powered by a Chrysler Ace M-26R with 92 hp. She is owned by Wiley Mayne who is a member of the Jerry Dyhrkopp/Iowa Great Lakes Chapter of ACBS. Silver Awards are…
“Medici” received a 2015 Silver Classic Runabout Preserved Award at the International ACBS Boat Show. “Medici” is owned by Peter Dahl who is a member of the Bob Speltz Land-o-Lakes Chapter of ACBS. She is a 1970 28′ Riva. Silver Awards are presented to boats that are judged to be worthy of 87 through 91 points.…
Here are two 14-ft. Cadillac Constellations that Greg Anderson has reconditioned. Found one only 30 miles from home in Wisconsin. The other was found in Michigan. Aluminum hull with a fiberglass deck. The red Cadillac has a 1958 Evenrude 35HP, and the blue one has a 1958 Scott 40HP.
“Nezzie” received the 2015 Silver Classic Preserved Award. “Nezzie” is a 1948 26 ft F.S. Crate Triple Cockpit Runabout powered by a Chris Craft 200 hp WB engine. She received the Silver recognition at the 2015 ACBS International Boat Show held at Gull Lake in Minnesota. She is owned by Andrew and Cristin Robb who…
A 2015 Silver Classic Outboard Award was given to a Larson Falls Flyer. This 1956 Larson Falls Flyer is powered by a 30 hp Johnson Javelin outboard. She is 14 ft. The 2015 Silver Classic Outboard belongs to Alex Johnson who is a member of the Bob Speltz Chapter of ACBS. Photography credit goes to Forrest Bryant, editor…
“Lake Affect” is a 2015 ACBS Gold Contemporary Award winner. “Lake Affect” was built in 2002. She is 15 ft. 9 in., a Budsin Electric Lightning Bug owned by Dennis Eiynck & Brigid Scanlan. They are members of the Bob Speltz Land-0-Lakes Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society. Wooden boats that have been built within the…