By John & Amanda VanderWeele members of Water Wonderland & Michigan chapters Our Larson is a 15’ All American with a 60 horsepower 4-cylinder Renault and Mercruiser 0 outdrive. We acquired Larson in May of 2014 from the niece of the second owner. The boat was purchased new in 1966 from Lubbers in Hudsonville Michigan…
Note: The photos in this week’s edition of the Tuesday Tour of Vintage Boats all received an award from the 2018 ACBS International Boat Show held September 14-15, 2018 at the River Street Marina in Port Huron, MI. Many thanks to Ted and Connie Lewis for the photos. Click on any photo to see a…
The 2018 ACBS International Boat Show included nearly 200 boats with 110 boats being judged. A complete list of the winners is available using this link, https://acbs.org/2018-international-boat-show/. Thousands of people attended the boat show on Saturday, September 15 at the River Street Marina, Port Huron, MI. Many thanks to the members of the Michigan Chapter, the…
Have you registered yet? Early registration discounts end soon! On August 1st, both people and boats will be charged more to participate in Boat the Blue. What is Boat the Blue? It is The Antique and Classic Boat Society Annual Meeting and International Boat Show to be held at Port Huron, Michigan September 9 – 15,…
The 2018 ACBS International Boat Show in September will include many stunning vintage cruisers. Port Huron, Michigan, is located on the protected shores of the St. Clair River which opens to Lake Huron. Cruisers are at home on the big water which flows under the spectacular Blue Water Bridge. Every boat has its own unique…
Are you going to the 2018 ACBS Annual Meeting and International Boat Show? Bring along the stories about your boat(s) and your boating experiences. And be prepared to listen and enjoy as others are shared. There will be “old masters”, current restorers, contemporary boat builders, and fellow members all participating in Classic Conversations. The Boat…
Here are some Judging Tips from the ACBS Head Judge Jeff Funk. You have been diligently working on your boat, or your restorer has, and you are going through the punch list to make sure all is in order for the big day of judging at the ACBS International Boat Show in Port Huron this September. …
Introduction to this video was written by Shannon Knight for the Boat the Blue website. Christopher Smith, lone survivor of the 3rd Generation of the Chris-Craft boat building family, shares more stories with us! This fourth installment includes an exciting tale of 12 year old Christopher Smith piloting a 60-foot yacht all by himself through…
Did you know that the Antique and Classic Boat Society has an Awards Season, too? This Awards Program puts PEOPLE and CHAPTERS in the spotlight. The Awards are presented at the ACBS Annual Meeting and International Boat Show Awards Banquet in September, but the nomination and selection process begins now – with YOU! Nominations must be…
You are planning on it. Right? The Antique and Classic Boat Society will hold its Annual Meeting and International Boat Show at Port Huron, Michigan, September 12-15, 2018. And those days are preceded with boating events hosted by the Michigan Chapter beginning September 9th. Ready to Register? Exciting news – for the first time there…
You are planning on it. Right? The Antique and Classic Boat Society will hold its Annual Meeting and International Boat Show at Port Huron, Michigan, September 12-15, 2018. And those days are preceded with boating events hosted by the Michigan Chapter beginning September 9th. Details about the event will be kept up-to-date on this website. …
Clayton, NY, December 20, 2017 – The Antique and Classic Society, Inc. (ACBS) has appointed Jeff Funk as the Head Judge for the 2018 ACBS International Boat Show scheduled for September 13-14, 2018 at the River Street Marina in Port Huron, Michigan. Jeff served as a director on the ACBS Board of Directors for ten years including…