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“Legacy” received a 2015 Silver Classic Utility Preserved Award at the ACBS International Boat Show. “Legacy” is a 1947 16 ft Chris Craft Rocket powered by a Chrysler Ace M-26R with 92 hp. She is owned by Wiley Mayne who is a member of the Jerry Dyhrkopp/Iowa Great Lakes Chapter of ACBS. Silver Awards are…
“Medici” received a 2015 Silver Classic Runabout Preserved Award at the International ACBS Boat Show. “Medici” is owned by Peter Dahl who is a member of the Bob Speltz Land-o-Lakes Chapter of ACBS. She is a 1970 28′ Riva. Silver Awards are presented to boats that are judged to be worthy of 87 through 91 points.…
Here are two 14-ft. Cadillac Constellations that Greg Anderson has reconditioned. Found one only 30 miles from home in Wisconsin. The other was found in Michigan. Aluminum hull with a fiberglass deck. The red Cadillac has a 1958 Evenrude 35HP, and the blue one has a 1958 Scott 40HP.
“Nezzie” received the 2015 Silver Classic Preserved Award. “Nezzie” is a 1948 26 ft F.S. Crate Triple Cockpit Runabout powered by a Chris Craft 200 hp WB engine. She received the Silver recognition at the 2015 ACBS International Boat Show held at Gull Lake in Minnesota. She is owned by Andrew and Cristin Robb who…
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…