By Jerry Hale Once again this July 4th, the Quinn family of Morningwood in Franklin County, Virginia, will celebrate the anniversary of America’s birth with an early morning antique boat cruise from B25 to Hales Ford Bridge and back on Smith Mountain Lake. This is the fourth year their 1940 Chris Craft 23′ Barrel Back…
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Staining Tips and photos are by Joel Terbrueggen Pre-Staining Most of the time, new or replacement planks are much lighter than the surrounding wood or original wood. Here is a technique that usually works well for me. If the color difference isn’t significant this 1st option sometimes works. After sanding and fairing the area with…
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The 1000 Islands Chapter of ACBS has a new website. Here is the description of their location and membership as found on the home page of their new website at http://1000islandsacbs.com/: The Thousand Islands Chapter of ACBS is unique in several ways; it is an international chapter of ACBS, having a large number of Canadian…
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On Saturday, June 23rd, the annual Portage Lakes (Ohio) Boat Show took place on the docks of two restaurants; The Harbor Front Grille and Picks PLX for the 43rd time. This show started as a prelude to the 4th of July fireworks on the Portage Lakes and was billed as the Antique Boat Parade. As…
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Just A Dream is a 1957 Century Resorter with a 1965 Interceptor 289. Steve and Cynthia Shaltry own Just A Dream. They are members of the Indian Lake Chapter of ACBS. Steve has written in their membership file, “Original purchase 7/20/1957 to Dr. O’Connor of Buffalo, New York. I purchased the boat through Antique Boat Center…
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A Bill of Sale or Title, of course! So you’re selling a boat? Every boat has a story. As much of the boat’s biography as you know should go with the boat. And you want it to have a “good home” with more years of enjoyment. ACBS Membership plus Chapter Membership offered with the boat…
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How are you spending your weekend? There are nine events this weekend alone on the ACBS Events Calendar. These events are held for so many reasons: attending them is always a great way to continue the relationships that are built around our passion for classic boating some events are money raisers to support Chapter activities…
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The 2018 ACBS International Boat Show in September will include many stunning vintage cruisers. Port Huron, Michigan, is located on the protected shores of the St. Clair River which opens to Lake Huron. Cruisers are at home on the big water which flows under the spectacular Blue Water Bridge. Every boat has its own unique…
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The Lake Hopatcong Chapter of ACBS is ready for their big show weekend! This weekend will find lots of members enjoying the lake, the show, the meals, and most of all the relationships centered around their vintage boats. It is scheduled for June 22nd and 23rd at the Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club in Mt. Arlington,…
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Are you going to the 2018 ACBS Annual Meeting and International Boat Show? Bring along the stories about your boat(s) and your boating experiences. And be prepared to listen and enjoy as others are shared. There will be “old masters”, current restorers, contemporary boat builders, and fellow members all participating in Classic Conversations. The Boat…
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A classic launch in style, MaryEllen is actually in the Contemporary Age Classification. She was home-built in 2008, she is 26 ft long and powered with a Honda BF90 engine. MaryEllen is owned by George and Mary Lindquist, members of the Michigan Chapter. The Contemporary Age Classification includes any WOODEN boat built within the most…
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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…
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