Spring has sprung and there are increasing chances to join in fun boating events. Watch the events calendar for events that may be happening close to you – or which you might put on your calendar as a vacation destination where you can share the fun and passion found at ACBS events. The Hot Springs…
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Mark your calendars – It’s Almost Show Time! The Southern New England Chapter will be hosting their 33rd Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show – Vintage Treasures (formerly Mahogany Memories) the weekend of July 7-9, 2017 on the grounds of the Connecticut River Museum in Essex. Show is on Saturday July 8th. Show packets will…
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You’ll have to read the story to know why this beautiful boat is named Shady Lady. Shady Lady is owned by Tim and Deb Salt who are members of the Big Sky Chapter. The following description of the boat was submitted for the ACBS membership files. Shady Lady is now 62 years old and still dancing. The…
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WANTED: Those interested in Vintage Boats and Classic Boating! The winter Sports & Recreation / Boat Shows are great for marketing our organization because the audience that attends already likes boats and boating. Having a few – or many – vintage boats there is a big attraction which affords the opportunity to relay the message…
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Tahoe Yacht Club is recognized as the ACBS Associate Member of the week. The Tahoe Yacht Club is an Associate Member of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. ACBS recognizes them with gratitude for their support of our organization. This business is also a member of the Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter of ACBS. The Tahoe…
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A Benefit For Members Only: The Terbrueggen Photographic Collection The Terbrueggen Photographic Collection represents the work of Joel Terbrueggen of Cincinnati, Ohio, who was a surveyor and restorer for many years. Mr. Terbrueggen is a native of Lake St. Clair, Michigan and has spent nearly 60 years working with wood boats! He helped establish the…
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This week’s featured ACBS chapter is Southern New England. Clicking on Southern New England Chapter will take you to more information about this chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society, show the events they have already posted for the coming year, and some news stories and pictures that have come from their chapter. Can you…
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One thousand one hundred sixty-six. No wait – there are more! If you have a mahogany boat, you’ve probably been asked, “Is that a Chris Craft?” And no wonder. There are more of those registered with active members of the Antique and Classic Boat Society than any other, then followed by Century, etc. But the…
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Oh, the stories that go with old boats! This story is about a 14 foot Thompson Runabout built in 1934. Now the boat, named Adkin, belongs to Doug Adams, a member of Finger Lakes Chapter and Adirondack Chapter. It is powered by a 1958 Evinrude Fastwin with 18 hp. This is Adkin’s story filed with…
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From Historic to Contemporary, the boats filling boat slips in Tavares, Florida to capacity showed the spectators a colorful variety. More boats than ever before entered the show held March 24-26, 2017. And the days were full of interesting activities. There were Amphicars that always interest the crowd, especially when they splash in and cruise around. …
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Legacy of The Lakes Museum is recognized as the ACBS Associate Member of the week. The Legacy of The Lakes Museum is an Associate Member of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. ACBS recognizes them with gratitude for their support of our organization. This business is also a member of the Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes Chapter.…
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The 2017 Sunnyland Boat Festival is underway on Lake Dora at Tavares, Florida. The docks have filled up with both boats and people. This is the 30th year of the Festival being held with boats and boaters coming from all across North America to enjoy the warmth of Florida in March. The boating event of…
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