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From Headquarters While attending the Sunnyland show we all learned of the passing of Arthur Dean Guy. Dean, as his friends knew him, was very active in the two ACBS chapters, Sunnyland and Blue Ridge, he called home for over 30 years. He also served on the ACBS International Board and led the organization as…
By Scott Wilcox, Mountainview Woodies Classic Boat Club A Little History… In the early part of the last century canoe manufacturing as an industry began to develop. Many backwoods craftsmen became entrepreneurs. Among them were the Chestnut brothers, Henry and William, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Several manufacturers tried to develop a motorized version of…
Michael and Tanya Grace, Sunnyland Chapter We were very excited to meet ACBS Sunnyland members Michael and Tanya Grace at the Sunnyland Boat Festival last week where they displayed three fantastic canoes from their collection. Two of the three were not just antiques, but historic canoes at well over 100 years old. The canoes’ builders,…
Too Often, This Silent Poisoning Happens On Board It is not the pandemic, seasickness, flu, or your lunch. Carbon Monoxide is dangerous. Victims need to find fresh air immediately. This happens on boats more than you think. By Tom Beardsley, Finger Lakes Chapter (This story was originally published in the March 2021 issue of Brightwork.…
From Headquarters The Sunnyland Chapter has rolled out the sunshine for the Antique Boat Festival in Tavares, Florida this week. The South Bound cruise enjoyed beautiful weather and only minor mishaps, like running out of fuel, that required tow-ins. The ACBS International Board held the Chapter Round Table and Board Meeting on Thursday and appreciated…
We know boat show season is starting to kick off down south, but many of our northern ACBS chapters are still in winter or early spring mode, so that means workshops and gatherings. Here are a couple of upcoming offerings from the Glacier Lakes and Columbia-Willamette Chapters. If you are in the area, be sure…
We recently received the following message at Headquarters that highlights a benefit of ACBS membership that you don’t normally think about, and asked if we could share it with all of you. To Blue Ridge Chapter of ACBS, I am sending you this note to let you know how our ACBS International membership is…
ACBS International will be hosting a number of meetings and events in conjunction with the Annual Sunnyland Boat Festival, March 24-26, in Tavares, Florida. The Chapter Round Table Meeting will be held from 9:00AM-10:30AM on Thursday, March 23rd at The Tavares Pavilion on The Lake at 200 S. Disston Ave, Tavares, adjacent to the show…
Varnishing Tips and Photos by Joel Terbrueggen When it comes to varnishing there are any number of ways to accomplish it. I do not believe one way is necessarily better than another, it all comes down to whatever technique you are most comfortable with. After sealing, I use a Scotch Brite pad or 320 grit…
by Peter Takvorian member of the Mid-Atlantic and Lake Hopatcong chapters Riva wooden speedboats manufactured in Sarnico, Italy from the 1950’s through the 1970’s, are generally considered the pinnacle of design, construction, and elegance. In 1965, Carlo Riva and his designer, Barilini, discussed plans for a fast (45 mph) 18-19 ft boat with room to…
Bleaching Tips and photos are by Joel Terbrueggen After stripping, sand the entire boat with 60 grit, followed by 80 grit. Now decide what area is to be bleached. Usually, it will be only the blond areas of the decks. However, it sometimes may be necessary to bleach the sides or even the whole boat…
From Headquarters We’ve talked to ACBS members all across North America this week, and we know it is a crazy winter week when they are expecting snow in Southern California! Luckily, we also got great news from Heartland Classics Chapter members Forrest Bryant and David Vickers. They are the creative partnership behind a professionally produced…