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Rhubarb is a 22 ft. 1961 Shepard. Rhubarb is a Shepard Model 110 V-Drive powered by a Chrysler 413 300 hp engine. “Rhubarb” is owned by Scott Mason & Patty Ludden who are members of the Pacific Northwest Chapter. Rhubarb was entered in the Preserved Classic Utility Class at the 2016 International Boat Show held at…
Apache X is a 1959 Belmont Utility. This Classic is 19′ long and powered by an 8 cylinder Cadillac engine with 250 hp. Edward and Deborah Scott of the Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter own Apache X. Who can tell us more about Belmont boats? Send us pictures and information about other Belmont boats. Photograph was taken…
Miss Pickle is a 1958 Philbrick Utility. She is 17’6″ long and powered by an 8 cylinder Pontiac with 270 hp. This Philbrick is owned by Bill and Jill Straub. They are members of the Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter of ACBS. Miss Pickle was photographed by Forrest Bryant at the 2016 ACBS International Boat Show at…
This week’s feature is the Southern California Chapter. Clicking on Southern California Chapter will take you to more information about them, show the events they have already posted for the coming year, and some news stories and pictures that have come from their chapter. The Antique and Classic Boat Society is made up of 55 chapters.…
Barracuda is a 1955 Arena Craft Sportster. This Arena Craft is owned by Dan and Kathleen Arena who are members of the Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter of ACBS. She is 20′ long and powered by a Ford Interceptor 292. Barracuda was awarded the platinum designation in the Restored Classic Utility Class and given the Best…
Lunadanza is a 1970 Riva Ariston 22’4″ long. This Riva Ariston is powered by an 8 cylinder Crusader 220. She is owned by John and Allyson Fryhoff, members of Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter of ACBS. Lunadanza was awarded a platinum recognition in the Preserved Classic Runabout Class at the 2016 ACBS International Boat Show held at…
Twin Finn is a 1959 Chris Craft Continental. This 21 ft. Classic Boat is powered by a Chris Craft 283. She is owned by James & Cyndi Atkinson who are members of the Payette Lakes Chapter of ACBS. Twin Finn received a Gold Award at the 2016 Antique and Classic Boat Society’s International Boat Show held…
2017 promises to be a nautical year! There are things to do and places to go! The ACBS Events Calendar will help you fill your new calendars with learning experiences, travel plans, and just plain fun things to do. If you know of other events, please share an invitation with us.
West Winds is a 25′ Chris Craft Sportsman powered by a Scripps 302. This 1947 classic is owned by David and Nancy West who are members of Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter of ACBS. West Winds was on display here at the 2016 Antique and Classic Annual International Show held at Lake Tahoe, CA. She was…
Here is an old windshield found in a barn. It is 56.25″ long point to point and 15.75″ tall and has “Safety Plate” AS-2-Ma etched in it. It is not cracked. Where does it belong? Please leave a reply if you can identify it’s original use.
This picture of “FLASH” came in response to “In Your Dreams“. Andy Riggs, a member of Bluegrass Chapter, is sharing this picture of his 1969 Chris Craft 17′ Ski Boat. Interesting information is that Chris Craft made 100 boats of this model in 1969 under the Cavalier model name and 53 more in 1970 as…
This week’s feature is the North Coast Ohio Chapter. Clicking on North Coast Ohio Chapter will take you to more information about them, show the events they have already posted for the coming year, and some news stories and pictures that have come from their chapter. The Antique and Classic Boat Society is made up…