At the top of the list of ACBS membership benefits is RELATIONSHIPS. And where do those relationships begin and grow? At the Chapter level, for sure. The Antique and Classic Boat Society is the parent organization with fifty-four chapters, each operating independently but within the mission of ACBS. There is a chapter near you –…
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It’s opening week for the 2017 Antique and Classic Boat Shows! Sunnyland Chapter of ACBS starts us off with the Sunnyland Boat Festival on the shores of Lake Dora in Tavares, Florida. The Annual Sunnyland Boat Festival on Lake Dora is the largest Antique and Classic boating event on the East Coast with over 200…
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I.Y.R.S. is recognized as the ACBS Associate Member of the week. The International Yacht Restoration School or I.Y.R.S. is an Associate Member of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. ACBS recognizes them with gratitude for their support of our organization. I.Y.R.S. EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO MAKE, BUILD, RESTORE & MAINTAIN ALMOST ANYTHING! They have been an Associate Member…
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There’s a good reason that this boat is named Irish Mist. Irish Mist is a 1960 Chris Craft Cavalier 17 ft Runabout. She is powered by a Chrysler 6 cylinder with 90 hp. Irish Mist is owned by Rafe and Melanie Hunsucker who are members of the Heartland Classics Chapter of ACBS. She has received the…
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This week’s featured ACBS chapter is Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes. Clicking on Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes will take you to more information about this chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society, show the events they have already posted for the coming year, and some news stories and pictures that have come from their chapter. This chapter…
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Lil’ Suzy is a 1947 Trojan Racer, just 12 feet long and powered by a 25 hp outboard Johnson. She is owned by the Cartwrights who are members of the Blackhawk Chapter, Michigan Chapter, and Sunnyland Chapter. Right after WW II, a Captain Smith, a p-40 fighter pilot in the South Pacific, needed something fun to…
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Linda Anne is built on a 1975 Century Arabian hull. She is owned by Bob and Linda Smith who are members of the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. The following quote was submitted with their membership information about the boat. The Linda Anne is the blending of a modern fiberglass hull…
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Goodhue & Hawkins Navy Yard is recognized as the ACBS Associate Member of the week. Goodhue & Hawkins Navy Yard is an Associate Member of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. ACBS recognizes them with gratitude for their support of our organization. This business is also a member of the New England chapter. This is…
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How does a sailboat make it to 114 years old? One only has to ask Dave Butler, the owner of the Witchcraft, to find the answer to this question. Dave would tell you the long life of the Witchcraft involves many contributing factors; including a renowned boat designer, a premier boatyard, several committed owners,…
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This week’s featured ACBS chapter is the Southwest Chapter. Clicking on Southwest Chapter will take you to more information about this chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society, show the events they have already posted for the coming year, and some news stories and pictures that have come from their chapter. The Southwest Chapter…
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1947 Greavette Custom Runabout named No Golf Today No Golf Today is owned by Moss Cartwright who is a member of the Blackhawk Chapter, Michigan Chapter, and Sunnyland Chapter. Her home port is White Pigeon, Michigan. This is the information supplied to us by Moss Cartwright about this 1947 Greavette 19 ft Custom Runabout: No Golf Today was built…
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This Custom Craft Thunderbolt “Seagoing” was manufactured as a kit boat in New York now resides in Washington State. C-Rea, a 15 foot outboard is now owned by Thom Head and Cathie Rea who are members of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. C-Rea was shipped to Port Orchard, WA where someone…
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