“In the Mood” received the 2015 Silver Antique Utility Restored Award. “In the Mood” is a 1940 22 foot Chris Craft Deluxe Utility is owned by Wil and Mary Vidal who are members of the Glacier Lakes Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. She is powered by a Hercules 6 cylinder 130 hp…
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How many opportunities do you have to promote your chapter? This business card idea was submitted by Warren Olson, president of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of ACBS. (Image is of front and back of one card.) He actually made cards for each of the chapter’s officers featuring that officer’s boat but you could have one…
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Each International ACBS Boat Show has its own unique attractions. This unusual Larson Falls Flyer Inboard drew lots of attention at the 2015 International Show. The 2016 ACBS International Boat Show will have breathtaking beauty all around it at Lake Tahoe. But the gorgeous antique and classic boats will be the focus of attention. We…
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Glacier Lakes Chapter is sharing their Pewaukee Lake Boat Show Publicity. Don’t you wish you were there, too? Visit their chapter page to find out more about the Glacier Lakes Chapter. Here’s a link to a local TV featured story.
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Forum type questions come to this website – but our viewers are the experts. Let’s try sharing some information here by clicking on “Leave a comment.” Hi- we are new boat owners & members to ACBS. We have a 1958 17′ sportsman. There are no fender cleats and we’re wondering if it had them originally…
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Well, it’s an old steam powered boat. But what else can you tell us about this boat? Submit your replies and we’ll see what information can be gathered. Above the pictures is a “Leave a comment” link which will open a box for your comments.
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Picture yourself as part of RED WHITE & TAHOE BLUE Lake Tahoe, pictured here by Tim Bush on a Sunday evening, is just waiting for ACBS to arrive. The Early Registration Discount has been extended for now – plan to be part of this spectacular event. It’s Time to Register! All details and registration forms for…
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Register now for the Red White & Tahoe Blue 41st ACBS Annual Meeting and International Boat Show. Amazing Pre-events sponsored by the Northern California / Lake Tahoe Chapter of ACBS begin in Sacramento, California,on Saturday, September 17, 2016. The early activities take place along the Sacramento River. It’s Time to Register ! Then the boats…
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On a beautiful Saturday in July, Clear Lake, Iowa, was showing off beautiful boats. Although this show has a long tradition, this is the first year that the Clear Lake Chapter members were becoming part of the Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes Chapter. From now on, the Clear Lake Iowa Show will be part of the BSLOL…
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As I look at the calendar, it’s difficult for me to believe how fast time…and, more specifically, our boating season is flying by. But then again, I go through this every summer. Just as Jan and I get in the swing of summer and using our Coronado, Labor Day looms right around the corner…the traditional…
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Deck out your boat, your cabin, your shop, and yourself at this ACBS Summer Sale. Call ACBS Headquarters for the ACBS Green Light Summer Sale during summer hours M-F, 8:00 to 5:00 Eastern (315) 686-2628 or send email order to hqs@acbs.org When you buy two items on the Green-Light list, you get one FREE. That’s right –…
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