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ACBS, Your Connection to Classic Boating https://vimeo.com/275663534 ACBS – Your Connection to people that have the same passion Meeting other boat enthusiasts in person leads to long-lasting relationships Reading stories on this website or in publications raises awareness ACBS members have access to searchable contact information for every other ACBS member in the Members-Only Directory ACBS -…
Independence is the name on this boat – appropriate for this US Independence Day week. Independence is a 38 ft Chris Craft Commander built in 1968, making her a Classic Boat. She is owned by William Flaglor, member of the Niagara Frontier Chapter. Arnie Brulhardt sent this picture of his 1963 Thompson SeaCoaster. The photo is titled,…
Wine Country Classic Boats held their first Yachtsman’s Regatta on Saturday, June 23, in Hammondsport at the Glenwood Club. Eight beautiful wooden boats and 33 people enjoyed a great afternoon of boating and a picnic later in the day. The weather was perfect despite the forecast for rain. Join us next year as we do…
WoodenBoat Magazine, both online and in print, wishes to share the pictures and story of your recently launched or relaunched classic wooden boat. Any story and pictures submitted as directed below will also be shared through this ACBS website. Dear ACBS Member, I edit the Launchings section in WoodenBoat magazine and also seek out reader-built boats for…
The Lake Hopatcong Chapter of ACBS held their 44th annual boat show at the Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club on June 23rd. Undaunted by a foreboding weather forecast, over forty-five boats filled the docks and land display area of the Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club for the 44th Annual Boat Show. While some rains did come, all…
By Jerry Hale Once again this July 4th, the Quinn family of Morningwood in Franklin County, Virginia, will celebrate the anniversary of America’s birth with an early morning antique boat cruise from B25 to Hales Ford Bridge and back on Smith Mountain Lake. This is the fourth year their 1940 Chris Craft 23′ Barrel Back…
Staining Tips and photos are by Joel Terbrueggen Pre-Staining Most of the time, new or replacement planks are much lighter than the surrounding wood or original wood. Here is a technique that usually works well for me. If the color difference isn’t significant this 1st option sometimes works. After sanding and fairing the area with…
The 1000 Islands Chapter of ACBS has a new website. Here is the description of their location and membership as found on the home page of their new website at http://1000islandsacbs.com/: The Thousand Islands Chapter of ACBS is unique in several ways; it is an international chapter of ACBS, having a large number of Canadian…
On Saturday, June 23rd, the annual Portage Lakes (Ohio) Boat Show took place on the docks of two restaurants; The Harbor Front Grille and Picks PLX for the 43rd time. This show started as a prelude to the 4th of July fireworks on the Portage Lakes and was billed as the Antique Boat Parade. As…
Just A Dream is a 1957 Century Resorter with a 1965 Interceptor 289. Steve and Cynthia Shaltry own Just A Dream. They are members of the Indian Lake Chapter of ACBS. Steve has written in their membership file, “Original purchase 7/20/1957 to Dr. O’Connor of Buffalo, New York. I purchased the boat through Antique Boat Center…
A Bill of Sale or Title, of course! So you’re selling a boat? Every boat has a story. As much of the boat’s biography as you know should go with the boat. And you want it to have a “good home” with more years of enjoyment. ACBS Membership plus Chapter Membership offered with the boat…
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…