From John Seal, Publicity Chairman SML Chapter ACBS The Smith Mountain Lake Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society recently held its 31st Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show at Crazy Horse Marina. A total of 43 antique and classic boats were on display, providing an up-close look for those attending this annual free…
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By: Kristin Dunker – originally published in The Current | www.thecurrentsml.com On a tranquil late-summer evening, my husband and I boarded a magical wooden vessel…a relic from a gentler time…sunset bound. The engine of the 1948 22ft Chris-Craft Custom Sedan roared to life (directly in front of us no less as we settled in on…
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Dave Rosenberger – President, North Coast Ohio Chapter Story originally published in Beacon. There was a program on WHBC AM Radio (Stark County) back in the day called Trade-E-O. Besides the newspaper classifieds, the beloved Trade-E-O was on a set time each day. Seems every house had the AM radio playing all day to hear…
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From Headquarters At the Saturday Night Awards Dinner held during Vintage Boat Week in Bay Harbor, MI, Awards Committee Chairman, Don Leutz announced the winners of ACBS’s annual Chapter awards and perpetual trophies. Congratulations go to… Chapter of the Year: Columbia Willamette Chapter and Heartland Classics Chapter Founders Award: Wil Vidal, Glacier Lakes Mary Herwig…
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We have had an amazing time in Bay Harbor, Michigan, for the 2023 Vintage Boat Week! ACBS members got to tour breathtaking boathouses with fabulous collections. They cruised Lake Charlevoix, the Inland Waterway, Walloon Lake, and despite the rain had a wonderful time. Some even dipped their toes in Lake Michigan. There were tours of…
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By Kevin Bamerick, Rudder Race Boat Historian, and Thousand Islands Chapter Member The 1930 City Directory for Petoskey described the northern MI city as the “hub of the Little Traverse Bay resort region.” One of the region’s tourist attractions was the annual outboard motor boat championship races with views from the limestone cliff bluffs…
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By Mike Schillizzi, Director Lake Hopatcong Chapter I first got started admiring and enjoying boating with a Chris-Craft from my cousin’s father. He had three….a 1955 18’ Sportsman, a ‘63 23’ Skiff, and a 61’ 17’ ski boat which he gave to my father in 1967. It needed a bit of engine work which we…
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Photo Credit: Domenic Bottino On Saturday September 16, 2023, please plan to attend the Smith Mountain Lake Antique and Classic Boat Society 31st Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show. This free event will be held from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Crazy Horse Marina in Moneta, Virginia. There will be over 40 beautiful antique…
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BOAT THE BLUE ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC BOAT SHOW RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN PORT HURON SEPTEMBER 8-9, 2023 Fun for the whole family! Join us as antique boats from around the Great Lakes will be gathered at the James C. Acheson Marina on September 8-9, 2023. In addition to seeing vintage boats of all sizes, there will…
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By Ryan Motter, Bay State Classic Boat Club President Happy August Boaters, In the realm of the unexpected, life sometimes takes us on the most extraordinary journeys. This summer, I embarked on a journey of my own that began with an email that seemed like a scam, but ultimately led me to an unforgettable experience.…
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By Chris and Katie Grant, Manotick Chapter The Manotick Chapter held its 2023 boat show in Westport, Ontario, last Saturday, August 12th. It was a spectacular day, and all our members were happy to be back at a boat show. Our show location is unique as some boats had to pass through the Narrows lock…
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From Randy Fletcher, Thousand Islands Chapter President Photos Courtesy Larry Asam, member of Thousand Islands and Lake Champlain Chapters. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 43rd Annual Vintage User Boat Show in Alexandria Bay, NY! Awards: Best Non-Wood – 1989 Boston Whaler 15′ “Ruby” (a rare closed bow whaler), owned by…
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