On the tranquil shores of Gull Lake, Minnesota, Glacier Lakes member Jane Larson presented a transformative seminar designed just for women. “Honey, I’ve Got This!” left a lasting impact, equipping women with the knowledge and confidence needed to take command of classic boats in any situation. Empowering Women in Boating Empowering women to step into…
The Broken Gunnel Award is sponsored by the Finger Lakes Chapter in recognition of a humorous mishap… like the one John Davenport experienced while on a cruise at Table Rock Lake! After missing the Heartland Classics event at Table Rock in Branson, Missouri the last couple of years it was on our list for 2024.…
And the Platinum Classic awards go to… Classic Utility Preserved One of a Kind 1967 20-foot Chris-Craft Super Sport 210 HP 8 Cylinder motor Jay Soule, Minnetrista, MN Classic Utility Restored Over the Top 1962 23-foot Chris-Craft Holiday 275HP 8 Cylinder Lincoln motor Brett Sargent, Veradale, WA No Name 1962 23-foot…
From an 1895 St. Lawrence Skiff to a 2013 Glen L Gentry, here are more Platinum award winners from the 2024 ACBS Vintage Boat Week. Contemporary Powered Restored Bonnie Dean 2013 17-foot Glen L Gentry 185 HP 8 Cylinder Chevrolet motor Dean Wilson, Saint Paul, MN Catnip 2017…
Enjoy even more winners from the 2024 ACBS Vintage Boat Week! These classic outboards offer just the right mix of fuctionality and fun. Classic Outboard with Steering Preserved Platinum Buster 1959 17-foot Cruisers Inc. Commander 300 70 HP 6 Cylinder Kiekhaefer motor Jane Larson, Mequon, WI Silver No Name 1952 14.5-foot Peterborough Runabout Outboard 5…
The Restomod category is a fun new take on an old boat… and its whatever the boat owner wants it to be. Meet Dr. Bob and White Lightening, the 2024 ACBS International Show Restomod winners. Platinum Dr. Bob 1947 23-foot Higgins Sport Speedster 300 HP 8 Cylinder Mercruiser motor Jeff & Renee Davey,…
The 2024 ACBS International Awards Banquet just concluded and we are excited to share this year’s winners: Best in Show Non-Wood: Goldy A 1975 16-foot Forrester 1600 Rebel with a 115 HP 6 Cylinder Mercury Motor owned by Matt Whitelock of Minneapolis, MN Best in Show Restored: Teaser A 1924 40-foot Henry B. Nevins Custom…
As the 2024 ACBS Vintage Boat Week enters its final day, it is only right to reflect on what a week its been. The boats, the folks, the rides, the smiles… The Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes Chapter has offered the best that Northern Minnesota and all of these beautiful waterways have to offer. Enjoy this sneak…
Dave Bortner is a BSOL Chapter Member, and, as the owner of Freedom Boat Service, a long time ACBS Sponsor. Here is his story… Drawn to wood boats after receiving “The Golden Book of Powerboats” in my Christmas stocking at age five, I selected the Century Coronado (speeds to 55 mph!) on page 134 of…
By Cynde Smith, Adirondack and Lake Champlain Chapters Maybe it’s because I’m in marketing, or maybe it’s because I’m also in the boat restoration business (my husband and I own Tumblehome Boatshop)… or maybe it’s just because it’s a creative expression, but I really enjoy the art of “decorating” boats for a boat show, particularly…
From Headquarters At the Saturday Night Awards Dinner held during Vintage Boat Week in Bay Harbor, MI, Awards Committee Chairman, Don Leutz announced the winners of ACBS’s annual Chapter awards and perpetual trophies. Congratulations go to… Chapter of the Year: Columbia Willamette Chapter and Heartland Classics Chapter Founders Award: Wil Vidal, Glacier Lakes Mary Herwig…
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…