As part of the “welcoming committee” to the ACBS International meeting at Lake Tahoe, all boaters will be greeted by one of the invasive species inspectors who will certify and seal all boats before launching. This process must be done at an inspection station. We are recommending the station at Alpine Meadows off of highway…
The excitement has already begun. Pre-events start on Saturday, September 17, and the ACBS Annual Meeting Welcome is Wednesday, September 21. Here’s another vintage boat preview of a True Tahoe Boat owned by David West. WEST WINDS, a 25 ft. Chris-Craft Sportsman was manufactured and shipped from Chris-Craft on December 5, 1947, to Tahoe Boat…
In 9 days, some very unique boats will gather at Carnelian Bay on Lake Tahoe. Jay Gudebski is bringing his 2015 Gentleman’s Racer, a 22 ft. contemporary replica to the ACBS International Boat Show. Well, the short story is that the boat is definitely unique in that it is a replica of a Hacker Gentleman’s Speedster…
Tahoe in ten! “Baby Grand” is a 28’ semi-enclosed Cruiser mfg. by Chris Craft in 1954 at their Holland Michigan plant. “Baby Grand” is owned by Richard and Ann De Boer. She has twin KL’s (105 Hp each) and was originally delivered as a mail boat for Lake St. Claire and St. Claire River area…
Vintage Boats are prepping for the ACBS International Boat Show at Lake Tahoe. Boats begin arriving at Carnelian Bay in 11 days for the public show on Friday and Saturday, September 23 and 24. Billie Bea II, a 1935 Earl Barnes Torpedo 23′ owned by David Clark, will be there. A quick history about Earl…
The public is invited to see these gorgeous boats on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23 and 24. Admission is just $10 at the gate. The show is open 9 am to 4 pm at the Sierra Boat Company docks in Carnelian Bay on Lake Tahoe. “Big Boy” is a 1937 Gar Wood 28’ triple cockpit Custom…
The excitement is building. Will you be there to see the show? “Twin Finn” is a 1959 finned Chris Craft Continental owned by Jim and Cyndi Atkinson. The boat was originally sold through Green Valley Motors in Catskills, NY, and presumably was used in that area for many years. The boat returned to Indiana around 2000,…
In just two weeks the boats begin arriving for the ACBS International Boat Show at Carnelian Bay on Lake Tahoe. “Dixie Baby” is a 1921 Ventnor Design stepped hull powered with a Hispano-Suiza WW1 aircraft engine. DIXIE BABY has been on tour throughout the US all summer of 2016 . The September show will be her ‘grande finale’!…
Just 15 days until these amazing works of art will be docking at Carnelian Bay on Lake Tahoe for the ACBS International Boat Show. “Miss de Meanor” is a 16′ 1949 custom built runabout. Owner Franc Casey tells this story; The Miss story is great from start to finish. She passed through five owners before…
The Countdown to Tahoe is underway. “Redhawk” is a 1929 Chris Craft 24′ triple cockpit runabout Model 3. She is owned by Debra and Lew Dobbins. In 16 days the 41st Antique and Classic Boat Society Annual Meeting will begin at The Village of Squaw Valley. In the coming days, you’ll get to see a…
Each International ACBS Boat Show has its own unique attractions. This unusual Larson Falls Flyer Inboard drew lots of attention at the 2015 International Show. The 2016 ACBS International Boat Show will have breathtaking beauty all around it at Lake Tahoe. But the gorgeous antique and classic boats will be the focus of attention. We…
Picture yourself as part of RED WHITE & TAHOE BLUE Lake Tahoe, pictured here by Tim Bush on a Sunday evening, is just waiting for ACBS to arrive. The Early Registration Discount has been extended for now – plan to be part of this spectacular event. It’s Time to Register! All details and registration forms for…