Imagine my surprise when as a novice to boating I found out that “Brightwork” referred to the varnished wood on a boat. It’s easy to display that showroom shine on your boat when it is in the dock at a show or even getting ready for a run to the neighborhood marina for an ice…
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Water Wonderland Chapter of ACBS is one of the largest chapters, and one with valued traditions, community involvement, and forward-looking goals. The Water Wonderland Chapter hosts a large variety of events throughout the year, mainly in western and northern Michigan. Winter months’ happenings include the Grand Rapids Boat Show where one of the main attractions is…
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Classic boats create interest. How many times have you received a thumbs-up while trailering your boat? What stories have you listened to about “my uncle’s boat” while fueling-up at the gas station or marina? Which families have said they wish they could have a unique boat like yours? Every time you’re out there – it’s…
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Think about cruising into summer! Here is a 1956 Chris Craft Express Cruiser named Take Two. She is 25 feet long and powered with a Hercules K engine. Take Two is owned by Thomas and Heidi Frye, members of the Water Wonderland Chapter. The Fryes also own a Lyman, a Boston Whaler, and this 19 ft Antique 1936…
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This 1959 Riva 22 ft Ariston has been transformed from an almost grey boat into the Best in Class and Best in Show (23′ & Under) at the 2018 Keels and Wheels Show in Seabrook, TX. The restoration has taken nine years by Dan Diehl in Jenks, Oklahoma. Dan and Alicia are members of the Heartland…
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The SML Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society recently made their annual contributions to local Smith Mountain Lake area charities. Pictured L-R, Tim Ernandes – Alex Ernandes Scholarship Fund, Aven Alford – Children’s Assistive Technology Services, Pat Massa – SML Water Safety Council, Judith Stow – SML Sail and Power Squadron , Alan…
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Water Wonderland Chapter and Maritime Classics Held Winter Workshop on Saint Patrick’s Day Report and photos by Dennis Hansen, Event Organizer This last Saint Patrick’s Day, a group of 32 members of the Water Wonderland Chapter came together for a full day workshop at Maritime Classics in Traverse City, Michigan, led by Mike Green, the award-winning…
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Antique & Classic Boat Society, Long Island Chapter first event for 2018 ! Report and photos by Jan Lowry, Vice President L.I. Chapter, ACBS The newly re-activated Long Island Chapter had its first event of the year! Although it was a small gathering from the Long Island Chapter on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the…
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Enjoy the opportunity to be a ROVER in your boat! Using your vintage boat to cruise up a river, or among islands, or through a bayou is an adventuresome way to explore bits and pieces of this world. Being part of ACBS introduces opportunities to visit beautiful destinations where a boat ride is the means…
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The Philadelphia Chapter of ACBS has grown this year by extending their membership base to include the former Barnegat Bay Chapter. Many ACBS members were already in both Chapters. Some events were even shared because of the closeness of their areas, so a merger just made sense. Most of the memberships are from southeastern Pennsylvania…
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Mike Mayer is a restorer of pieces of art which are pieces of history. He is the owner of Lake Oswego Boat Company located just south of Portland, Oregon. Mike and Nicole are members of the Pacific Northwest Chapter and the Columbia Willamette Chapter of ACBS. (the headline picture today is from the Lake Oswego Boat…
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Boats built between 1976 and 1993 are in the Late Classic age classification. This striking 1983 Correct Craft Ski Nautique is a prime example of a Late Classic Boat. This 20 ft boat is powered by a 1983 Ford 351. She is owned by Bob and Barb Meimbresse who are members of the Philadelphia Chapter. …
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