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2015 Restored Antique Runabouts Over 22′ included “Sans Souci”. “Sans Souci” is owned by Carl and Marilyn Mammel, members of the Bob Speltz Land-o-Lakes Chapter of ACBS. She is a 1940 23 ft. Chris Craft Custom powered by a 6 cylinder Chris Craft MS. She was entered in the Restored Antique Runabouts over 22′ Class.…
Here is the June 2016 ACBS Newsletter from the ACBS Executive Director, Peter Stephens. The June 2016 ACBS Newsletter has a strong message about membership in the Antique & Classic Boat Society, plus news about many events happening around the organization. The message is here. You will see the complete newsletter including events by clicking…
“CarAqua” was presented with a 2015 ACBS Gold Outboard with Steering Award. Del & Diane VanEmmerik, Bob Speltz Land-o-Lakes Chapter, entered “CarAqua” in the Outboard with Steering class at the 2015 ACBS International Boat Show at Gull Lake, Minnesota. She is a 1959 15 ft. 9 in. Marine Plastic Company boat powered by twin McColluch motors. Gold…
The ROVER AWARD is given by the Antique & Classic Boat Society in recognition of the implementation of a cruise, encouraging the use of antique and classic boats for the enjoyment of society’s members. The 2015 Rover Award was presented to two ACBS members of the Sunnyland Chapter for their annual planning and conducting the infamous St. Johns…
“Catch Me If You Can” is a 2015 ACBS Gold winner in the Race Boat Class. “Catch Me If You Can” is a 2009 24 ft. Lauterbach. She was entered in the Race Boat Class by William H. Winn. The RACE BOAT class is composed of inboards or outboards of planing or semi-planing hull form,…
The MARY HERWIG AWARD is given by the Antique & Classic Boat Society to honor an individual who, through activities at the chapter level, has contributed broadly and in an outstanding manner to enhance and further the aims and objectives of the society. Mary Herwig, a member of the Manotick Chapter, became a Director and Officer in…
The 29th Annual Lake Chatuge Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous was held at The Ridges Resort in Hiawassee GA. A simple gathering of boating friends, open to the public with stunning mountains as the backdrop to a beautiful lake was held June 4, 2016. A day cruise on beautiful Lake Chatuge, plus boat gazing, and the ever…
“Jitterbug” is a Platinum Award winner in the 2015 ACBS Contemporary Class. Mike and Becky Teusink, members of the Water Wonderland Chapter of ACBS, entered “Jitterbug” in the Contemporary Class at the 2015 ACBS Boat Show held at Gull Lake in Minnesota. “Jitterbug” was built in 2015 by the Wooden Runabout Company. This 19 ft boat…
The CHAPTER OF THE YEAR award is given by the Antique & Classic Boat Society in recognition of particularly outstanding development, activities, member participation, and improvement at the chapter level. The 2015 Chapter Award actually was presented to two ACBS Chapters; one very large and the other relatively smaller in membership. Awards are presented at…
The Ernst Family received the 2015 ACBS Gold Outboard Simple Award. Their 1930 12 ft. boat is powered by a period 24 hp Johnson Seahorse. It has been recognized as the Glen Bucks Originality Award winner. This boat was entered into the class of Outboards without steering. The best part about seeing this boat in the…
“The Fifth” received a 2015 Platinum Race Boat Award at the ACBS Annual International Boat Show. “The Fifth” belongs to Dr. H.J. Ludington who is a member of the New England Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society. She is a 1942 Chris Craft Hydro Racing Boat, just 16 feet long. The RACE BOAT class…
“Fin & Tonic” won a 2015 Platinum Classic Utility Preserved Award. Derk Brill, Payette Lakes Chapter, brought “Fin & Tonic” from California to the ACBS 2015 International Boat Show held at Gull Lake, Minnesota. She was entered in the judged class of Classic Utilities Preserved. “Fin & Tonic” is a 1961 Chris Craft 21 ft…