Mark and Karen Whitehead are seen cruising on Table Rock Lake, Missouri in their 1948 Chris Craft 19′ Racing Runabout named The Torpedo. The Torpedo is powered with a Hercules MBL with 158 hp. The Whiteheads are members of the Dixieland Chapter and Heartland Classics Chapter of ACBS. An ACBS member from Alabama, Bill…
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Be generous with the pictures on your phone. Why did you take the picture of a great looking boat anyway? You may email those photos of people having fun in Classic Boats to [email protected] to be included on this website. You also can share them directly from your phone to your Instagram account. Your own friends…
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Sanding Tips and photos are by Joel Terbrueggen One technique is to start with a random orbital sander with 100 grit (120 grit can be used) which is good for fairing the hull sides and sanding the new bungs flush after chipping them off with a chisel. Follow this sanding with 60, 80, maybe as…
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The Adirondack Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society (ACBS) is not only one of the oldest chapters, but rich with history dating back to the origins of ACBS. The Adirondack Chapter is based in upstate New York, with coverage from the Lake George and Capital District regions through the Adirondack Park. The chapter comprises of…
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Story and photos by Paul Scorza My wife (and kids) think I am nuts. My “fleet” ranges from 10-14 boats depending on when you catch me. I have loved boats since I was a little kid. Attached is a pic of a 1960 Glasspar, owned by family friends, in 1969 with me riding in…
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John and Helen-Jo Kelly have a variety of boats including these two beautiful 1926 Henry B. Nevins sailboats. The Kellys are not only preserving the boats but also preserving and sharing their history. Entered in their membership file is this information: The Sound Inter Club class sailboat was designed by the prolific and ground-breaking boat…
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June is the month to submit nominations for the Annual ACBS Awards. The Antique and Classic Boat Society has an Awards Program that recognizes outstanding achievement by Chapters and Individuals. These particular Awards are dependant on nominations mailed in from Chapter members: ACBS Chapter of the Year Mary Herwig Award Rover Award Hagerty Safety Award…
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How did you spend your weekend? In California, Wood & Glory XX – the Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter held the 20th Annual Gathering of Antique & Classic boats on Clear Lake for “A Return to Fantasy Island”. Thanks, Tim Bush, for sending these beautiful pictures from Clear Lake, California. It looks like a perfect weekend.…
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Jan Hadley responded to a post in the ACBS News which asked, “Have you kept a log of the restoration of your boat? Please share it with some pictures.” I keep a restoration photo log of each boat I restore. The 1929 Dee Wite I recently finished was a major challenge, requiring close to a…
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Remember the kid in pajamas who was helping his Grandpa fill holes and take the hardware off of an old boat? The preliminary work was done on a 1941 17 foot Chris Craft Barrelback by Jake Amsbaugh and his son and grandson. Then LAMB CHOP was taken to the Antique Boat Shop for “a FACIAL” after all…
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Here are some Judging Tips from the ACBS Head Judge Jeff Funk. You have been diligently working on your boat, or your restorer has, and you are going through the punch list to make sure all is in order for the big day of judging at the ACBS International Boat Show in Port Huron this September. …
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IT’S THE BOATS AND THE PEOPLE! That’s how the Toronto Chapter’s website opens. ACBS members who live in or near the central and western part of Ontario belong to this chapter. First of all – THE BOATS – The Toronto Chapter sends out “Its Wood Boat Wednesday” email. Last week this boat was featured: There…
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