The cruisers cruised with smiles all around during the ACBS pre-events at the 2026 ACBS Vintage Boat Week. We visited the site of the original Chris-Craft factory, toured two museums, two prestigious yacht clubs, enjoyed fantastic restaurants and heard lectures about captaining ships and Port Huron history. It’s been a great week and we are…
By Grace Gluck, Lake Hopatcong Chapter Photos by Bob and Grace Gluck As we drove north on the morning of Sunday, September 14th, the fall colors were just startng to turn with yellows and oranges through the Poconos and central New York, which made our trip to the 1000 Islands all the more memorable. We…
Are you looking for more great photos from the recent 2025 ACBS Vintage Boat Week? Here are more of the boats and folks that participated! If you aren’t already a member of ACBS, join now and receive the ACBS Rudder magazine. The fall issue is dedicated to the 2025 Vintage Boat Week!
The results are in and the boats are beautiful! Congratulations to all the winners! Best in Show Preserved: Chief, 1927 22 Chris-Craft Cadet with a 135HP 6Cylinder Scripps owned by Jack K. Beatley of Columbus, OH Best in Show Restored: Forever, 1928 24 Chris-Craft 3 with a 120HP 6Cylinder Chrysler, owned by Thomas J. Gruenauer…
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 ACBS International Boat Show is one of the premier shows in the country, bringing each year an unsurpassed level of quality and craftsmanship in restored and preserved boats. This year, with 85 boats judged against 150 lines of scoring criteria, ACBS was pleased to offer 41 platinum, 28 gold and 8 silver awards to…
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…