Browse news articles, stories and media for the the Antique & Classic Boat Society; including photographs and stories related to ACBS International and it’s chapters.
Skippy Jr. is a 1940 Yandt 23′ Triple Forward Runabout with a Chrysler M2 V-Drive. This story, still in progress, is told by Wes Yandt. He and Sue are members of the Inland Empire Chapter of ACBS. You can read details of the “Skippy Jr restoration” by reading more of Wes Yandt’s blog @ http://yandtboats.wordpress.com/about/…
YES! …and people who love classic boats and boating. Heartland Classics Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society is the featured chapter of the week. Clicking on Heartland Classics Chapter will take you to more information about this ACBS Chapter. This chapter’s membership is located mainly in Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Nebraska and the adjoining areas,…
Double Down was a 2016 Platinum Award Winner at the Annual ACBS International Boat Show. Double Down is a 22′ Hacker Craft Replica built by Bruce Hutchinson in 2015 using the style of a Gentleman’s Racer. She is powered by a General Motors V-8 engine with 350 hp. She is owned by Jay Gudebski who…
Whether to set sail or learn something new about restoration? That is the question. This coming weekend alone has five posted events from which to choose: 2017 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Lake Hartwell Boat Show 2017 Century Boat Club’s Spring Gathering Oriental, North Carolina, Boat Show Allegheny Chapter 2017 Second Workshop The ACBS Events Calendar…
Songs tell a story. Classic boats have a story to tell, also. Love Me Timber is a 1958 Century Coronado, 21 foot, powered by an AMC 327 V8 with 238 hp. She and her story have been saved by owners Kevin and Jeanne Hogan of Olathe, Kansas. They are members of the Heartland Classics Chapter…
Ilmor Marine is recognized as the ACBS Associate Member of the week. The Ilmor Marine is an Associate Member of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. ACBS recognizes them with gratitude for their support of our organization. Though founded in England, Ilmor has established themselves at two locations in the United States, also. Our Ilmor…
What is it? Look at that windshield! These and many more questions and comments must have been heard by Bill and Patty Gill, members of the Blackhawk Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. This boat is a 1958 Switzer Craft 15 foot Combo powered by a Mercury 58A 4 cylinder 45 hp outboard…
This week’s featured ACBS chapter is Big Sky Chapter. Clicking on Big Sky Chapter will take you to more information about this chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society, show the events they have already posted for the coming year, and some news stories and pictures that have come from their chapter. The home page…
Wear the Brand! Use the Brand! Share the Brand! Cool gear with the ACBS logo or your Chapter logo will broadcast that you love vintage boats and boating. Be the billboard that lets everyone you know know what the Antique and Classic Boat Society is all about. Clicking on STORE in the top menu of a page will…
If you love Classic Boats, then you can imagine that a Century Palomino would be a family heirloom. Slyder is now owned by Randy and Jim Mohn who are members of the Big Sky Chapter. Slyder is a 1960 Century Palomino 15′ powered by a Yamaha 70 hp outboard. Here is the story submitted with pictures…
Welcome to Cajun Country! Come along in a classic boat to cruise upstream through the Bayou. Enjoy this picture story of the Cajun Classique as the parade of vintage boats travels from Berwick, Louisiana to Arnaudville, Louisiana, roughly 115 miles. This is the third annual Cajun Classique and is being held from April 3rd to 9th,…
Philbrick Boat Works is recognized as the ACBS Associate Member of the week. The Philbrick Boat Works is an Associate Member of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. ACBS recognizes them with gratitude for their support of our organization. This business is also a member of the Pacific Northwest Chapter and the Northern California/Lake Tahoe…