By Tony Mollica Garfield Arthur Wood was a man of many talents and great determination. He was born in Iowa in 1880 to staunch Republican parents who named their son for America’s newly elected Republicans, President James Garfield and Vice President Chester Arthur. Young Gar was the second oldest of the twelve Wood children. When…
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There are large chapters that cover small areas like New York’s 9. Then there are small chapters that encompass large areas. The Southwest Chapter of the ACBS covers the entire state of Texas. The Southwest Chapter began in 1992. Over the years, we have participated in parades along San Antonio’s Riverwalk, indoor boat shows at…
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By Barry Provorse, Inland Empire Antique & Classic Boat Society Sandpoint, Idaho and the Inland Empire chapter of ACBS celebrated its Silver Wake Celebration, the 25th showing of antique and classic boats on the city’s boardwalk during the sunny weekend of July 11 through 13th. Boats in the show were a good representation of Lake Pend…
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By Calvin Seith Seven boats convened at the South Shore yacht club at 9AM to disembark on the Glacier Lakes Chapter’s Milwaukee River Cruise. Scott Bruesewitz organized the event and showcased his incredible all original unrestored 1974 Glastron. The rest of the lineup consisted of Tom and Beth Neary who came with their 1948 Chris-Craft…
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The Payette Lakes Chapter of ACBS celebrates its 20th year in 2026. That’s 20 years of cruising and enjoying some of the most beautiful lakes in the U.S. Many of their members today were original members who joined to form and support the antique and classic boating hobby. Centered in McCall, Idaho and with members…
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Lake Hopatcong has had a big couple of weeks! With their second summer cruise held on July 16th and a practice wedding run for an engaged couple at the end of June, members have been busy! What better way to enjoy friendships and see a young couple off than in a beautiful vintage boat? …
DetailsThe Antique Boat Museum auction is one of the many highlights of the northern New York boating season. From barn finds, to in-process projects to boats the musem has made the difficult decision to deaccession, the auction is a great way to find one’s next boat and to support the museum. But, how does a…
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The Dixieland Chapter of ACBS has a great heritage that dates from its founding in 1983. It is the seventeenth Chapter to be organized under the auspices of The Antique and Classic Boat Society, Inc. Today that Society represents over fifty five Chapters in the U. S. and Canada. When the Chapter was formed…
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The Adirondack Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society hosted another fantastic antique and classic show in the Fulton Chain at the Old Forge waterfront. The weather couldn’t have been better nor could the diversity of boats, both in the water and on land. The weekend started on Friday at 12 noon with the…
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The Indian Lake Ohio Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society was founded in 2007 as an evolution of the Wooden Keels & Vintage Wheels boat & car show held annually for over ten years at Russells Point Harbor on Indian Lake. By forming a local ACBS chapter, the founders of the annual show…
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In the spring of 2010 we built a garage attached to the house. It was a clever affair with side barn-type doors for lawn stuff and a 26-ft. front section accessed by a garage door, which will be the new home of my 1948, 17-ft. Chris-Craft Deluxe. The trailer is already there and previously held…
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The Iowa Great Lakes draw thousands of people each summer and the largest lakes Big Spirit Lake (5,684 acres), West Lake Okoboji (3,847 acres), and East Lake Okoboji (1,835 acres) still have many operating resorts. What is now the Jerry Dyhrkop Iowa Great Lakes ACBS Chapter was organized in 1981 by a group of men…
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