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A 2015 Silver Classic Outboard Award was given to a Larson Falls Flyer. This 1956 Larson Falls Flyer is powered by a 30 hp Johnson Javelin outboard. She is 14 ft. The 2015 Silver Classic Outboard belongs to Alex Johnson who is a member of the Bob Speltz Chapter of ACBS. Photography credit goes to Forrest Bryant, editor…
“Lake Affect” is a 2015 ACBS Gold Contemporary Award winner. “Lake Affect” was built in 2002. She is 15 ft. 9 in., a Budsin Electric Lightning Bug owned by Dennis Eiynck & Brigid Scanlan. They are members of the Bob Speltz Land-0-Lakes Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society. Wooden boats that have been built within the…
“Dad & Roy’s” is a 2015 Gold Restored 1940 Antique Chris Craft. Charles and Linda Mote own “Dad & Roy’s”, a 1940 Chris Craft 15 ft. Deluxe Runabout. It is powered by a 4 cylinder 60 hp Chris Craft B engine. Charles and Linda are members of the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Antique &…
2015 Gold Restored 1935 Antique is a 16′ Gar Wood. This boat is owned by John and Amy Zea who are members of the Glacier Lakes Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society. The “Antique” term is applied to boats that were built between 1919 and 1942, inclusive. Gold Awards are presented to boats…
Chesapeake Bay Chapter awarded “Josey” the ACBS Most Original Award. “Josey” is a 1963 35 ft Owens Jamaican Cruiser. She is owned by Kris and Jack Aiken of Warwick, Maryland The Chesapeake Bay Chapter held their annual boat show at the St. Michael’s Boat Festival on June 18, 2016. The Antique & Classic Boat Society provides…
A 2015 ACBS Gold Award for a Restored 1938 Antique was given to “Seaflow II”. “Seaflow II” is a 1938 28 ft. Hacker Craft owned by Dave Bortner. The “Antique” term is applied to boats that were built between 1919 and 1942, inclusive. Gold Awards are presented to boats that are judged to be worthy of…
ACBS-Toronto 36th Annual Vintage Boat Show features Greavette: 85 Years – Heading Home to Gravenhurst Greavette owners across North America were invited to bring their boats home to Gravenhurst, Ontario, on Saturday, July 9, 2016 – all other marques were also welcome. In addition to vintage boats displayed in water and on land, boat show…
“Apache II” was a 2015 Gold 1922 Race Boat Award winner at the ACBS International Boat Show. “Apache II” is a 29′ Hacker Craft Gentleman’s Racer built in 1922. She is powered by a Liberty 12 cylinder 400 hp engine. She is owned by Lee and Penny Anderson. The “Antique” term is applied to boats that…
“The Glen-L” really was built in 2015! So a 2015 ACBS Gold Contemporary Award was presented to a 2015 homebuilt boat. “The Glen-L” is 19.5 ft. Torpedo model was built by Roberta Hegy. The boat is powered by Crusader 5.7 L Captain’s Choice Engine with 8 cylinders and 330 hp. Roberta and Richard Hegy are members of…
A 2015 Gold Restored Award was given to “Dear Friend”. This 1928 Antique Chris Craft Model 1 is 22 ft. She is powered by a Chrysler LM 6 Cylinders with 106 hp. “Dear Friend” was entered in the 2015 ACBS International Boat Show by Ebbie and Nance duPont who are members of the Chesapeake Bay Chapter…
“Miss Florida” takes home a 2015 ACBS Gold Award. “Miss Florida” is a 1937 19′ Chris Craft Raceboat powered by a Lycoming 6 cylinder 175 hp engine. This 2015 Gold 1937 Race Boat is owned by John and Benny Williams who are members of the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of ACBS. The “Antique” term is applied to boats that…
A 2015 Gold Restored 1937 Antique Award was earned by “Rebecca B”. “Rebecca B” is a Gar Wood 19 ft. Barrel Back. She was built in 1937. She is owned by Russell Hagen who is a member of the Bob Speltz Land-o-Lakes Chapter. The “Antique” term is applied to boats that were built between…