An ACBS Membership as a gift is so much more than a gift card. A gift membership has ongoing benefits for anyone who admires classic boats. Remember, they do NOT need to own a boat…yet. Obtain the gift by: calling ACBS headquarters (315) 686 2628 during office hours 8:00 – 4:00 Eastern M-F or you may…
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$60,000 boat on a $200 Trailer – focus on Couplers, Chains, and Winch/Bow Supports – by Bill Nalle This article was first published in the Southwester Newsletter, editor Craig Stanfield, of the Southwest Chapter of ACBS. Bill Nalle was awarded the 2017 ACBS-Hagerty Safety Award for the best published article on boating safety. This is the third segment of the article.…
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The Thousand Islands Chapter, featured this week by ACBS, supports and endorses the Vision and Mission of ACBS, and is particularly oriented to carrying out its efforts in the St. Lawrence River area. This chapter is truly “International” within itself with both sides of the Canadian/U.S. border represented in their membership. The following is a…
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$60,000 boat on a $200 Trailer – focus on Brakes – by Bill Nalle This article was first published in the Southwester Newsletter, editor Craig Stanfield, of the Southwest Chapter of ACBS. Bill Nalle was awarded the 2017 ACBS-Hagerty Safety Award for the best published article on boating safety. This is the second segment of the article. Brakes: Starting at the…
DetailsOn Saturday November 11, 2017, the Southern New England Chapter held their Annual Dinner at Gaetano’s Tavern on Main in Wallingford, CT. A total of 44 Chapter members were in attendance and we were fortunate to have Dan Gyoerkoe, ACBS Executive Director as our guest speaker. After everyone arrived, we indulged in delicious appetizers before…
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French Vanilla is a 1954 Correct Craft Atom, 15 ft with a Gray Marine 4 cylinder 95 hp engine. French Vanilla is owned by Mike and Linda Stevens who are members of the Columbia Willamette Chapter. Mike and Linda Stevens also own this 1957 Higgins 18 ft Speedster. She is aptly named 57 Again. …
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$60,000 boat on a $200 Trailer – Part I – by Bill Nalle This article was first published in the Southwester Newsletter, editor Craig Stanfield, of the Southwest Chapter of ACBS. Bill Nalle was awarded the 2017 ACBS-Hagerty Safety Award for the best published article on boating safety. It will be shared with you this week…
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If you are shopping through Amazon already, starting here will NOT change your final charge, but it will benefit the Antique and Classic Boat Society. Click here to get started: As you shop at smile.amazon.com, the Amazon Foundation will donate .5% of the price of qualifying purchases to the ACBS. Once you have indicated that the Antique and Classic…
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John Doxsee sent some pictures of his rare boat – a 1967 Eltro 19′ Sport Utility in original (maintained) condition. He also referred to an article that first appeared in the ACBS Rudder‘s 2003 Spring issue titled “Slaying the New York Giants”. Today’s story of the Eltro Boat Company is taken from that article which…
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Ask any active member of the Antique and Classic Boat Society what they value most from the organization and the answer will always include “the people you meet”. Some of those people along the way become the leaders of the organization. Today, we are thankful for the continuing personal relationship with one man and also…
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ACBS has so much to offer. Here is a video to help you tell the story of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. Share it with your friends, your civic clubs, your local museums, your long lost cousins. How do you spend your weekends? When each ACBS Chapter submits their Year-End-Summary, they will be given…
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Leading the Tour this week is Love Me Timber owned by Kevin and Jeanne Hogan and Yellow Lab Harley. Home Port is Olathe, Kansas. Love Me Timber is a 1958 21″ Century Coronado. This photo was taken at Greers Ferry Lake in Arkansas. Photography by Forrest Bryant. You can learn more about the restoration of Love Me…
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