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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…
The Adirondack Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society (ACBS) is not only one of the oldest chapters, but rich with history dating back to the origins of ACBS. The Adirondack Chapter is based in upstate New York, with coverage from the Lake George and Capital District regions through the Adirondack Park. The chapter comprises of…
Story and photos by Paul Scorza My wife (and kids) think I am nuts. My “fleet” ranges from 10-14 boats depending on when you catch me. I have loved boats since I was a little kid. Attached is a pic of a 1960 Glasspar, owned by family friends, in 1969 with me riding in…
John and Helen-Jo Kelly have a variety of boats including these two beautiful 1926 Henry B. Nevins sailboats. The Kellys are not only preserving the boats but also preserving and sharing their history. Entered in their membership file is this information: The Sound Inter Club class sailboat was designed by the prolific and ground-breaking boat…
June is the month to submit nominations for the Annual ACBS Awards. The Antique and Classic Boat Society has an Awards Program that recognizes outstanding achievement by Chapters and Individuals. These particular Awards are dependant on nominations mailed in from Chapter members: ACBS Chapter of the Year Mary Herwig Award Rover Award Hagerty Safety Award…