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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A 1952 Century Sea Maid leads this week’s Tuesday Tour of Vintage Boats. She is owned by Rollie Surprenant. The photo of this classic boat was taken on Lake George in New York by Stephanie Affinito. The Tuesday Tour of Vintage Boats is a collection of pictures and descriptions sent in by our viewers, mostly ACBS members.…
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Dixieland Chapter’s July event enhanced the beauty of the Tennessee River by adding antique and classic boats to the scene. The Joe Wheeler Show was indeed a success this year. It marked the 33rd anniversary of this popular Dixieland Chapter show near Rogersville, Alabama on the Tennessee River. There were 24 boats, numerous antique outboard…
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The North Carolina Maritime Museum is the featured ACBS Associate Member this week. The North Carolina Maritime Museum is also a member of the RDC Triangle Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. ACBS recognizes the Museum with gratitude for their support of our organization since they became an Associate Member eleven years ago. …
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Article written by Cliff McGuire, published in the winter 2016 Southern New England Chapter newsletter, editor Gail Van Dine You know it can be an absolutely beautiful day on the lake, river, or wherever you are cruising in your pride and joy, and some “Bozo” comes flying out of nowhere, hits your boat, and your…
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Wine Country Chapter shares their 2017 Classic Boat Show from Hammondsport, New York. Thank you, Patti Bandy, for this great report and pictures. The weather was absolutely beautiful all weekend. The 35th Annual Wine Country Classic Boat Show started with the Friday night reception under the tents at Depot Park.There were over 40 boats at…
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Wherever you go in DIXIELAND, the people are friendly and the boats and scenery are gorgeous. Dixieland Chapter was formed in 1983 with membership responsibility for eight states, AL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, and TN. Truly the Dixieland States! The first Chapter Meeting was in Ashville, NC. Membership growth from that first meeting…
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Made in Wisconsin! Not just cheese – but antique and classic boats. The 2017 ACBS International Boat Show (September 6-9) in Racine, Wisconsin will be the premier show for antique and classic boats of all ages, styles, and composition. Among the vintage boats will be several that were manufactured right in Wisconsin. Pictured above is…
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What does Kringle pastry have to do with Antique and Classic Boats? On the Antique & Classic Boat Society’s registration form is the chance to sign-up for a narrated tour of the highlights of Racine, Wisconsin where the Annual Meeting and International Boat Show will be held. The Racine City Bus Tour is scheduled for Thursday afternoon…
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Tuesday Tour of Vintage Boats begins this week with an antique boat named ’36. ’36 is owned by Charles and Cindy Still who are members of the Southwest Chapter of ACBS. This 1936 19′ Chris-Craft Custom Runabout won Best in Class at this year’s Keels ‘n Wheels in Seabrook, Texas. The engine is a Chrysler M-I…
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A sunset cruise of antique and classic boats and then a cocktail reception at the Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club opened the 2017 Boat Show held by the Lake Hopatcong Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. Boy Scouts from troop 726 opened the show on Saturday morning with our National Anthem. Then 41 of…
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