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The ACBS Oral History Project commemorating our club’s first 50 years is in full swing! Over 3,000 have called in to share their stories about what membership in this great community of antique & classic boaters means to them and how it has enhanced their love of boating. We’ve collected some great memories dating back…
If you attended the 2024 Vintage Boat Week in Minnesota, you may have had the incredible opportunity to see the Raceboats, Baby Skipalong and Baby Bootlegger. Readers of ACBS Rudder are familiar with the stories of these two boats from the Raceboat History column written by Kevin Bamerick. Baby Skipalong was at one time known…
On the heels of such an amazing boat show, this week we visit the history of the Bob Speltz Land O Lakes Chapter. Originally chartered in 1977 as the Land O Lakes Chapter, it was the fourth Chapter in the ACBS family. Here is the story… Chapter History and Name: A 1976 a boat…
By Brad Sunderland, ACBS Member Elysian was the name applied to the transom of hull 1021 when it was built in 1959. Riva boats, an Italian boat company, built the finest in watercraft, striving for perfection even in the smallest of details. While building other styles, this model is called the Ariston. Ariston means “The…
By Shannon Knight, Sunnyland Chapter Meet Crush, a 1977 Glastron CVX-16 Deluxe, complete with its original Mercury 115 engine, affectionately known as the “Tower of Power.” Glastrons are famous for their sleek design and vibrant paint jobs, and Crush is no exception. These boats even made appearances in James Bond films, like “Live and Let…
My greetings to everyone, The initial and continuing impact of Helene has been widespread across our Tri-State area. Power, cell phone and internet access are in different statuses depending on the location. The extended return of service reflects the level of damage and recovery. Our power companies and many crews from surrounding states are working…
With a charter date of February 14, 1976, the Lake Hopatcong Chapter became ACBS’ first. Still thriving nearly 50 years later, ACBS salutes those who laid the foundation for this organization and those who continue to build on it’s legacy today. Here is the Lake Hopatcong Chapter’s story… A Brief Chapter History The Lake Hopatcong…
And the Platinum Classic awards go to… Classic Utility Preserved One of a Kind 1967 20-foot Chris-Craft Super Sport 210 HP 8 Cylinder motor Jay Soule, Minnetrista, MN Classic Utility Restored Over the Top 1962 23-foot Chris-Craft Holiday 275HP 8 Cylinder Lincoln motor Brett Sargent, Veradale, WA No Name 1962 23-foot…
From an 1895 St. Lawrence Skiff to a 2013 Glen L Gentry, here are more Platinum award winners from the 2024 ACBS Vintage Boat Week. Contemporary Powered Restored Bonnie Dean 2013 17-foot Glen L Gentry 185 HP 8 Cylinder Chevrolet motor Dean Wilson, Saint Paul, MN Catnip 2017…
By a 1930 17-foot Model 99 Runabout owned by Brock and Donna Horsley, Water Wonderland Chapter I am a Chris-Craft, a 17-foot 1930 Model 99 double cockpit, turtle back runabout with an interesting story to tell. I am the prototype, the first of the Model 99s, and the first Chris-Craft ever built under 20-feet. The…
HOW LUCKY DO YOU FEEL? By Bill Nalle, Southwest Chapter Some very intelligent guys have asked me if they really need trailer brakes. A few of my friends have opined that for many years they have no trailer brakes, got along fine on long trips and therefore, see no need for brakes on mid-sized boat…
Enjoy even more winners from the 2024 ACBS Vintage Boat Week! These classic outboards offer just the right mix of fuctionality and fun. Classic Outboard with Steering Preserved Platinum Buster 1959 17-foot Cruisers Inc. Commander 300 70 HP 6 Cylinder Kiekhaefer motor Jane Larson, Mequon, WI Silver No Name 1952 14.5-foot Peterborough Runabout Outboard 5…