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How are you spending your weekend? There are nine events this weekend alone on the ACBS Events Calendar. These events are held for so many reasons: attending them is always a great way to continue the relationships that are built around our passion for classic boating some events are money raisers to support Chapter activities…
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…
The Lake Hopatcong Chapter of ACBS is ready for their big show weekend! This weekend will find lots of members enjoying the lake, the show, the meals, and most of all the relationships centered around their vintage boats. It is scheduled for June 22nd and 23rd at the Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club in Mt. Arlington,…
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…
A classic launch in style, MaryEllen is actually in the Contemporary Age Classification. She was home-built in 2008, she is 26 ft long and powered with a Honda BF90 engine. MaryEllen is owned by George and Mary Lindquist, members of the Michigan Chapter. The Contemporary Age Classification includes any WOODEN boat built within the most…
Bleaching Tips and photos are by Joel Terbrueggen After stripping, sand the entire boat with 60 grit, followed by 80 grit. Now decide what area is to be bleached. Usually, it will be only the blond areas of the decks. However, it sometimes may be necessary to bleach the sides or even the whole boat…
This news post is for Father’s Day Weekend. It was written by Nicole Landers for Wine Country Classic Boats Chapter. At first sight, I would describe the large warehouse-like building as unassuming, but that was before I walked through the door of the 3,000-square foot workshop of Hullings Hulls. I immediately realized the extent of restoration work…
Put together ACBS Officers and Directors, with Classic Boats in a beautiful setting, you’re bound to have serious business discussed, then FUN enjoying what brings them all together. Dan Gyoerkoe, Executive Director of ACBS, says, It was a very good meeting. Normal business was conducted in the morning. The afternoon session was spent “Looking Ahead”…
How did you spend your weekend? Lake Arrowhead, California, is the premiere show of the year for the Southern California Chapter of ACBS. It was a unique opportunity to boat on this private lake in “the Alps of Southern California”. Click on the next photo to see a montage of beautiful photos by Ray Wojnar of MoJo…
Mark and Karen Whitehead are seen cruising on Table Rock Lake, Missouri in their 1948 Chris Craft 19′ Racing Runabout named The Torpedo. The Torpedo is powered with a Hercules MBL with 158 hp. The Whiteheads are members of the Dixieland Chapter and Heartland Classics Chapter of ACBS. An ACBS member from Alabama, Bill…
Be generous with the pictures on your phone. Why did you take the picture of a great looking boat anyway? You may email those photos of people having fun in Classic Boats to kathyparker@acbs.org to be included on this website. You also can share them directly from your phone to your Instagram account. Your own friends…
Sanding Tips and photos are by Joel Terbrueggen One technique is to start with a random orbital sander with 100 grit (120 grit can be used) which is good for fairing the hull sides and sanding the new bungs flush after chipping them off with a chisel. Follow this sanding with 60, 80, maybe as…