From the ACBS Marketing Committee So many Chapter leaders have been participating in the monthly Virtual Chapter Roundtables hosted by our Chapter Development Committee, that the ACBS Web and Marketing Committee has decided to host a new series, the ACBS Web Workshops! We know that many Chapter webmaster and social media managers have had more…
From John Seal, Publicity Chairman, Smith Mountain Lake Chapter The SML Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society recently held their annual winter workshop at the home of Alan and Jean Frederick. The 39 members and guests in attendance learned from subject matter experts about 4 topics that are useful in restoring and maintaining…
1947 BB Swan “Tangerine” – First Fiberglass Production Boat By John Harrison Hough, Sunnyland Chapter Member I have been fortunate to acquire one of the first fiberglass production boats ever built. She is the second oldest known fiberglass production boat in existence: BB Swan hull number 6 sold first in 1947. Number 5 is in…
This week really kicks off the winter boat show season, where now through April, at regional event centers and fairgrounds across North America the latest models of watercraft are on display for you to check out and buy. They’ll be showing everything from PWCs, fishing boats, pontoons, and wake boats, up to large cruisiers and…
By James L. Kieffer, Blue Ridge Chapter Member I became acquainted with Chris-Craft boats at the very early age of eight years old in 1948. My parents and I would go on vacation to Colonial Beach, Virginia, where you could ride in a triple cockpit mahogany Chris-Craft boat for just 5O¢. What a bargain!! That…
By Ed Andrews, Chapter Development Committee Chair Whether you’re an old captain that’s been around the horn, or a newbie still trying to get your sea legs under you, we know there is something new for you to learn. In our effort to help Chapter Leaders continue to develop in their roles, we will be…
“Old Hand or Newbie to the Chapter Leadership—There is Still Lots to Learn” By Ed Andrews, Chapter Development Committee Chair The Chapter Development Committee has had a lot of contact over this past year with ACBS Board members and Chapter leaders. We have been approached by a number of chapters who are in difficulty. What…
By James Barrick, Wine Country Chapter member Here are a couple Elto Rudder twins or “Knuckle Busters” as they were sometimes called due to the pull up knob on the flywheel. The chromed up tank (left) is a 1924 3hp Rudder twin / Light twin, serial # C12381. Those with a serial # under 60999…
By Kenneth Moeri, member of the Lake Hopatcong Chapter My dream of owning a classic boat became a reality in July 2010. I acquired Hornblower with love in my eyes in beautiful Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, from an LHACBS chapter member. Hornblower is a 1954 20’ Chris-Craft Special Sportsman. It had been basically restored to…
Photos by Kent O. Smith This holiday weekend, we look back at the fun we had in Burlington, Vermont, for the 20th Annual International Boat Show.
By Danny Ross – President Sunnyland Chapter of the ACBS On behalf of the Sunnyland Chapter and its highly acclaimed Sunnyland Chapter Apprentice Mentoring Program for Youth (SCAMPY), I was please to present the ACBS Junior Craftsman Award to the brother-sister duo Emily and Isaiah Kadletz at the Sunnyland Chapter Annual Meeting. Emily (16 years…
By Rick Casali, Thousand Islands Chapter Some classic boats have great stories, but Ol Boy’s background is hard to beat. This 1938 Chris-Craft 25 Sportsman has spent its entire life in the 1000 Islands. Joe Cardamone was a serious fisherman from Utica, NY, who owned a 21-foot utility. He fished out of Dingman Point, and…