You’ve got to love this photo of Green Pearl with captain Alan Miklos about 10 years ago. Photos of Green Pearl along with this story are supplied by Frank Miklos, president of Allegheny Chapter. Back when my son was 7 years old, I offered to give him the boat if he would row it across the lake…
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This week’s featured ACBS chapter is Lake Hopatcong Chapter. Clicking on Lake Hopatcong Chapter will take you to more information about this chapter, show the events they have already posted for the coming year, and some news stories and pictures that have come from their chapter. The Antique and Classic Boat Society is made up of 54…
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Big Sky is a Stancraft Torpedo Hull #001. Big Sky was built in 1946, is 21 ft long, and powered by a Grey Marine Fireball 6 cylinder engine with 190 hp. She is owned by Bob and Paula Boldt who are members of the Southwest Chapter of ACBS. Big Sky was displayed at the 2016 ACBS International…
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Shannon and Scott Knight have so much fun with their Chris Craft XK-19 pictured here on their home lake in Michigan. Combine the red-and-white with FUN and it makes the perfect Valentine. This Chris Craft XK-19 was manufactured in 1973 putting it into the “Classic” age classification which includes boats made from 1943 through…
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Mountain Lyon is a 1932 Sea Lyon model 40. Being manufactured in 1932 qualifies her as an Antique in the age classifications. Antiques range from 1919 through 1942. Mountain Lyon is owned by Lee and Sandy Chase who are members of the Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter. They exhibited Mountain Lyon at the 2016 ACBS International Boat…
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Campbell’s Town Creek Boatyard, LLC is recognized as the ACBS Associate Member of the week. Campbell’s Town Creek Boatyard, LLC is an Associate Member of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. ACBS recognizes them with gratitude for their support of our organization. Located in Oxford, Maryland, the Marina is a quiet waterfront marina located…
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Glass of Red is an 18′ 1985 Century Resorter. 1985 puts her in the “Late Classic” age classification which includes all boats manufactured from 1976 through the year which is 25 years prior to this year. Glass of Red is owned by Jim and Wendy Mersman, members of the Water Wonderland Chapter of ACBS.…
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This week’s featured ACBS chapter is Michigan Chapter. Clicking on Michigan Chapter will take you to more information about this chapter, show the events they have already posted for the coming year, and some news stories and pictures that have come from their chapter. The Michigan Chapter will be hosting the ACBS 2017 Summer Quarterly…
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Orange Crate is a 1964 Besotes Raceboat. Orange Crate was part of the 2016 ACBS International Boat Show held at Lake Tahoe, California. She is 20 feet long and powered by a Ford 427. She is owned by Edward and Deborah Scott who are members of the Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter of ACBS. Two brothers,…
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Fin & Tonic is a platinum winner AND Best of Show – Preserved at the 2016 ACBS International Boat Show. Fin & Tonic is a 1961 21′ Chris Craft Continental owned by Derk Brill and Pat Boomer, members of the Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter. She is powered by a 1961 Lincoln 430 eight cylinder with…
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Free Spirit, pictured here on a run on Table Rock Lake on the Missouri/Arkansas border. Free Spirit is a 1996 Hacker Craft 26 ft. Double Cockpit. Usually, this beautiful “Contemporary” is full of people because her owners, Forrest and Kally Bryant, generously fill the boat with passengers for most cruises. She is powered by a…
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Redhawk is ready for a Sunday picnic cruise! Redhawk is a 1929 Chris Craft model 3. Classified as an Antique, she is 24 feet long and powered by a 425 hp 8 cylinder Mercruiser engine. Redhawk is owned by Lew and Debra Dobbins who are members of the Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter of ACBS. She is pictured…
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