Ironic that the biggest boat on our dock has the skinniest lines. It’s a $120,000 boat, but they skimped on the lines. No matter the size or value of your boat, the mooring lines are essential in keeping it safe at the dock. Are we talking about ropes? Well, yes, but when aboard a boat,…
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The Landing School, located in Arundel, Maine, has as the foundation for their curriculum these four concepts: Imagine, Design, Build, Operate. The Antique and Classic Boat Society appreciates having this school as an Associate Member. They first joined ACBS in 1995. Wander through The Landing School’s website and you’ll want to go on an actual…
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Indiana’s Lake James Boat and Car Show was the 8th Annual Antique & Classic Boat & Car Show. Again this year at the Old Boat House Marina on Lake James near the Jimmerson Lake Bridge, the show included artists, music, and vendors. And of course antique and classic boats and cars. Thanks to Mike McBride…
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New Jersey boating heritage is part of Barnegat Bay and the ACBS Barnegat Bay Chapter. The Barnegat Bay Chapter of ACBS, located in southern New Jersey, sponsors a great annual boat festival in September at Point Pleasant, New Jersey. Barnegat Bay Antique and Classic Boat Show is an ACBS judged show with 50 to 60…
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Antique and Classic Boat Shows, Maritime Museums, Vintage Boat Auctions, Build-A-Boat Camps, and just friends meeting for a cruise in old boats. Summer weekends are FULL of opportunities focused on the passion for vintage boats to share experiences with friends and the public. Have you planned your weekend yet? MARITIME MUSEUMS There is a list of…
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This week’s tour begins with an Amphicar running at the Indiana Chapter’s Lake James Show. Watch for the pictorial review of the show coming in Friday’s post. Photo sent in by Mike McBride. “Bad Donato V” is always an attention getter when seen plying the waters of Barnegat Bay, NJ. “Bad Donato V” is…
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This is the restoration story of Wah-ta-wah, a 1932 Richardson Launch, written by Bill Michaels, a member of Finger Lakes Chapter, In 1972 driving down Goose Street [Cooperstown, NY] just three doors from our family business, a cider mill, my dad would always say “there’s a big old boat in that barn” as we would pass the…
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Registration fees for the 2017 Antique and Classic Boat Show increase on August 1st. Great Lake Fun Happens Here The 42nd Annual Meeting & 15th International Boat Show RACINE, WISCONSIN Sept. 6-9, 2017 Click for 12 page all-inclusive Description of Annual Event Week Click 2017 Annual Week Overview to see and print. Click Lodging Options to…
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B.K. Powell has been a member of the Antique and Classic Boat Society since 2001. He not only has an antique boat and two classic boats of his own, but he represents his business as an Associate Member of ACBS. ACBS recognizes him with gratitude for his continuing support of our organization. B.K. is also…
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Have you read it yet? The Summer Rudder! It’s another RUDDER issue full of interesting information and history, AND beautiful photography. If you are NOT a member of ACBS yet, here is a chance to receive one free recent copy of the Rudder – just so you get the vision and feel of this quality magazine.…
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The Antique and Classic Boat Society includes 54 Chapters that offer so much to their membership. It is at the Chapter level where the most “old boat” stories are told, most expertise and tools are shared, and the strongest, enduring relationships are established. Wine Country Chapter is the featured ACBS Chapter this week. Their membership…
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The Antique and Classic Boat Society is a large international organization! ACBS has a great office staff of just three people, pictured on this website under CONTACT US. They keep us organized and motivated. But ACBS is a Volunteer Organization Way over 10,000 individuals volunteered to be members. About 400 volunteered to be officers in…
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