The Payette Lakes Chapter of ACBS celebrates its 20th year in 2026. That’s 20 years of cruising and enjoying some of the most beautiful lakes in the U.S. Many of their members today were original members who joined to form and support the antique and classic boating hobby. Centered in McCall, Idaho and with members…
by the Lawrence Family (Bobby& Brandy)members of the Payette Lakes chapter Last summer I called a family meeting with my wife of 20 years and our three boys, ages 13, 11 and 8. The question on the table for consideration? Do we want to stay in the classic boat business? I say “business” because according…
By Gregory Plummer member of Payette Lakes Chapter Our boat is a 1962 Chris Craft Holiday Super Sport 18’. She was built in Michigan at the Chris Craft Factory and spent time in Michigan and Alabama. I am the Third owner of the boat. The original owner kept the boat for 39 years. The second…
Payette Lakes Chapter may be one of the smaller ACBS Chapters, but they are located in a beautiful location with beautiful boats and interesting, active members. Their Payette Lakes Chapter annual boat show this year will be July 27-29. You are invited, too. You are invited to the Payette Lakes Chapter of ACBS annual Classic…
Maridean R. is a 1953 Chris Craft 19′ Holiday owned by Stephen and Claire Ryberg, members of the Payette Lakes Chapter. Description from the membership file says, “The Maridean R. was purchased in 1953 from Covey Marine in Salt Lake City, Utah by Eric and Maridean Ryberg. She spent her early years at Hebgen Lake,…
B.K. Powell has been a member of the Antique and Classic Boat Society since 2001. He not only has an antique boat and two classic boats of his own, but he represents his business as an Associate Member of ACBS. ACBS recognizes him with gratitude for his continuing support of our organization. B.K. is also…
Twin Finn is a 1959 Chris Craft Continental. This 21 ft. Classic Boat is powered by a Chris Craft 283. She is owned by James & Cyndi Atkinson who are members of the Payette Lakes Chapter of ACBS. Twin Finn received a Gold Award at the 2016 Antique and Classic Boat Society’s International Boat Show held…
“In Your Dreams” was an eye catcher at the 2016 ACBS International Boat Show. So many dream boats were displayed at the Sierra Boat Company‘s Marina at Lake Tahoe in September, 2016 at the Antique and Classic Boat Society’s annual boat show. This one, “In Your Dreams”, is a 1970 Chris Craft Corsair, 18’ with…
Payette Lakes’ Best Non-Wood Award went to “Love American Style!”. She is a 1972 21’ Campbell Day Cruiser owned by Jerry & Lori Frank. Jerry grew up with this boat. As a kid, it was my Uncle’s boat that my Dad loved dearly (both have passed). She is a red white and blue, hand laid, wooden…
“007”, named because of its Gold Wing Top appearance, was one of Jim Grant’s favorite wood boats during his summers on Payette Lake in McCall, Idaho as a young boy. Two boats on the lake especially stuck in his memory during the 60’s, both Centuries, a Sabre and an Arabian. As an adult remembering those…
“Fin & Tonic” won a 2015 Platinum Classic Utility Preserved Award. Derk Brill, Payette Lakes Chapter, brought “Fin & Tonic” from California to the ACBS 2015 International Boat Show held at Gull Lake, Minnesota. She was entered in the judged class of Classic Utilities Preserved. “Fin & Tonic” is a 1961 Chris Craft 21 ft…