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How many opportunities do you have to promote your chapter? This business card idea was submitted by Warren Olson, president of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of ACBS. (Image is of front and back of one card.) He actually made cards for each of the chapter’s officers featuring that officer’s boat but you could have one…
Each International ACBS Boat Show has its own unique attractions. This unusual Larson Falls Flyer Inboard drew lots of attention at the 2015 International Show. The 2016 ACBS International Boat Show will have breathtaking beauty all around it at Lake Tahoe. But the gorgeous antique and classic boats will be the focus of attention. We…
Glacier Lakes Chapter is sharing their Pewaukee Lake Boat Show Publicity. Don’t you wish you were there, too? Visit their chapter page to find out more about the Glacier Lakes Chapter. Here’s a link to a local TV featured story.
Forum type questions come to this website – but our viewers are the experts. Let’s try sharing some information here by clicking on “Leave a comment.” Hi- we are new boat owners & members to ACBS. We have a 1958 17′ sportsman. There are no fender cleats and we’re wondering if it had them originally…
Well, it’s an old steam powered boat. But what else can you tell us about this boat? Submit your replies and we’ll see what information can be gathered. Above the pictures is a “Leave a comment” link which will open a box for your comments.
Picture yourself as part of RED WHITE & TAHOE BLUE Lake Tahoe, pictured here by Tim Bush on a Sunday evening, is just waiting for ACBS to arrive. The Early Registration Discount has been extended for now – plan to be part of this spectacular event. It’s Time to Register! All details and registration forms for…
Register now for the Red White & Tahoe Blue 41st ACBS Annual Meeting and International Boat Show. Amazing Pre-events sponsored by the Northern California / Lake Tahoe Chapter of ACBS begin in Sacramento, California,on Saturday, September 17, 2016. The early activities take place along the Sacramento River. It’s Time to Register ! Then the boats…
On a beautiful Saturday in July, Clear Lake, Iowa, was showing off beautiful boats. Although this show has a long tradition, this is the first year that the Clear Lake Chapter members were becoming part of the Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes Chapter. From now on, the Clear Lake Iowa Show will be part of the BSLOL…
As I look at the calendar, it’s difficult for me to believe how fast time…and, more specifically, our boating season is flying by. But then again, I go through this every summer. Just as Jan and I get in the swing of summer and using our Coronado, Labor Day looms right around the corner…the traditional…
“Duchess II” received a 2015 Silver Classic Utility Restored Award. “Duchess II” is a 1949 25 ft Chris Craft Sportsman powered by a Hercules W with 160 hp. She is owned by Dean Kent who is a member of the Jerry Dyhrkopp Iowa Great Lakes Chapter. Silver Awards are presented to boats that are judged…
The deadline to register for the 2016 Annual Meeting and International Boat Show at Lake Tahoe has been extended. August 21st is now the cut-off date before you will pay the late registration fee. Summer really is flying by this year. We must be having fun with our boats and boating. July 31st just happened…
“Tolka” received a 2015 Gold Antique Launch Award at the 2015 ACBS Boat Show. “Tolka”, owned by Lee and Penny Anderson, was entered as a 1929 36 foot Bell Labs Launch. She is powered by a Sterling Petrel 6 cylinder 135 hp engine. Prewar boats that were built between 1919 and 1942 are officially in…