This is the restoration story of Wah-ta-wah, a 1932 Richardson Launch, written by Bill Michaels, a member of Finger Lakes Chapter, In 1972 driving down Goose Street [Cooperstown, NY] just three doors from our family business, a cider mill, my dad would always say “there’s a big old boat in that barn” as we would pass the…
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Registration fees for the 2017 Antique and Classic Boat Show increase on August 1st. Great Lake Fun Happens Here The 42nd Annual Meeting & 15th International Boat Show RACINE, WISCONSIN Sept. 6-9, 2017 Click for 12 page all-inclusive Description of Annual Event Week Click 2017 Annual Week Overview to see and print. Click Lodging Options to…
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B.K. Powell has been a member of the Antique and Classic Boat Society since 2001. He not only has an antique boat and two classic boats of his own, but he represents his business as an Associate Member of ACBS. ACBS recognizes him with gratitude for his continuing support of our organization. B.K. is also…
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Have you read it yet? The Summer Rudder! It’s another RUDDER issue full of interesting information and history, AND beautiful photography. If you are NOT a member of ACBS yet, here is a chance to receive one free recent copy of the Rudder – just so you get the vision and feel of this quality magazine.…
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The Antique and Classic Boat Society includes 54 Chapters that offer so much to their membership. It is at the Chapter level where the most “old boat” stories are told, most expertise and tools are shared, and the strongest, enduring relationships are established. Wine Country Chapter is the featured ACBS Chapter this week. Their membership…
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The Antique and Classic Boat Society is a large international organization! ACBS has a great office staff of just three people, pictured on this website under CONTACT US. They keep us organized and motivated. But ACBS is a Volunteer Organization Way over 10,000 individuals volunteered to be members. About 400 volunteered to be officers in…
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A 1952 Century Sea Maid leads this week’s Tuesday Tour of Vintage Boats. She is owned by Rollie Surprenant. The photo of this classic boat was taken on Lake George in New York by Stephanie Affinito. The Tuesday Tour of Vintage Boats is a collection of pictures and descriptions sent in by our viewers, mostly ACBS members.…
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Dixieland Chapter’s July event enhanced the beauty of the Tennessee River by adding antique and classic boats to the scene. The Joe Wheeler Show was indeed a success this year. It marked the 33rd anniversary of this popular Dixieland Chapter show near Rogersville, Alabama on the Tennessee River. There were 24 boats, numerous antique outboard…
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The North Carolina Maritime Museum is the featured ACBS Associate Member this week. The North Carolina Maritime Museum is also a member of the RDC Triangle Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. ACBS recognizes the Museum with gratitude for their support of our organization since they became an Associate Member eleven years ago. …
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Article written by Cliff McGuire, published in the winter 2016 Southern New England Chapter newsletter, editor Gail Van Dine You know it can be an absolutely beautiful day on the lake, river, or wherever you are cruising in your pride and joy, and some “Bozo” comes flying out of nowhere, hits your boat, and your…
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Wine Country Chapter shares their 2017 Classic Boat Show from Hammondsport, New York. Thank you, Patti Bandy, for this great report and pictures. The weather was absolutely beautiful all weekend. The 35th Annual Wine Country Classic Boat Show started with the Friday night reception under the tents at Depot Park.There were over 40 boats at…
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Wherever you go in DIXIELAND, the people are friendly and the boats and scenery are gorgeous. Dixieland Chapter was formed in 1983 with membership responsibility for eight states, AL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, and TN. Truly the Dixieland States! The first Chapter Meeting was in Ashville, NC. Membership growth from that first meeting…
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