Jim Ferriss is the ACBS Associate Member featured this week and he is a Shipwright. Jim Ferriss is an Associate Member of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. ACBS recognizes him with gratitude for his support of our organization. He is also a member of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of ACBS. In addition, Jim Ferriss, doing…
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Learn about Caravelle Boats, the manufacturer of many Late Classic boats. This sleek 1979 Caravelle 17.5’ Late Classic boat, powered by a Mercruiser 165 hp I/O is owned by Mike & Denese Yancey who are members of the Heartland Classics Chapter of ACBS. In fact, Mike is the president of the chapter and was also named the ACBS…
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Blackhawk Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society is the featured chapter of the week. Clicking on Blackhawk Chapter will take you to more information about this ACBS Chapter. The membership of this chapter resides mainly in northern Illinois and along the Lake Michigan side of Wisconsin. The Blackhawk Chapter supports two annual shows.…
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A platinum award winner, this beautiful Century was judged at the 2016 ACBS International Boat Show. Sweet Water is a 1960 16′ Century Resorter owned by Roy Bruce who is a member of the Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter. She is powered by a Ford Interceptor 292 with 185 hp. Sweet Water was entered in the 2016 ACBS…
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Many of the ACBS promotions have begun with “When did it start for you? …because so many old boat stories begin with, “When I was a kid, …” Here’s one more such tale. John Vass is now a member of the Blackhawk Chapter, Michigan Chapter, and Water Wonderland Chapter. But it all began when his…
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Help! Where can I find a ??? or who might want a ??? The question came to ACBS last fall about how to find a Cadillac decal for a boat being restored. The best people to answer that question would be other Cadillac boat owners. Right? An ACBS member could quickly sign-in to the Members…
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The Les Cheneaux Historical Association is this week’s ACBS featured Associate Member. Les Cheneaux Historical Association is an Associate Member of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. ACBS recognizes them with gratitude for their support of our organization. They are also a member of the Water Wonderland Chapter of ACBS. Located at the northern tip of…
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Skippy Jr. is a 1940 Yandt 23′ Triple Forward Runabout with a Chrysler M2 V-Drive. This story, still in progress, is told by Wes Yandt. He and Sue are members of the Inland Empire Chapter of ACBS. You can read details of the “Skippy Jr restoration” by reading more of Wes Yandt’s blog @ http://yandtboats.wordpress.com/about/…
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YES! …and people who love classic boats and boating. Heartland Classics Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society is the featured chapter of the week. Clicking on Heartland Classics Chapter will take you to more information about this ACBS Chapter. This chapter’s membership is located mainly in Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Nebraska and the adjoining areas,…
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Double Down was a 2016 Platinum Award Winner at the Annual ACBS International Boat Show. Double Down is a 22′ Hacker Craft Replica built by Bruce Hutchinson in 2015 using the style of a Gentleman’s Racer. She is powered by a General Motors V-8 engine with 350 hp. She is owned by Jay Gudebski who…
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Whether to set sail or learn something new about restoration? That is the question. This coming weekend alone has five posted events from which to choose: 2017 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Lake Hartwell Boat Show 2017 Century Boat Club’s Spring Gathering Oriental, North Carolina, Boat Show Allegheny Chapter 2017 Second Workshop The ACBS Events Calendar…
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Songs tell a story. Classic boats have a story to tell, also. Love Me Timber is a 1958 Century Coronado, 21 foot, powered by an AMC 327 V8 with 238 hp. She and her story have been saved by owners Kevin and Jeanne Hogan of Olathe, Kansas. They are members of the Heartland Classics Chapter…
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