Palatka, Florida on the St. Johns River – the beginning and the end of a gorgeous day 2 ! More than 25 boats with 80 people stayed at the Quality Inn on Monday night and again on Tuesday night as part of the Southbound cruise which precedes the Sunnyland Chapter Boat Festival on Lake Dora…
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Classified as “Historic” this rowboat has a story to tell. Dating from Civil War days, through hurricane Katrina, she was rescued and lovingly restored by Kent and Audrey Lewis who do small craft restorations at their home in Florida. You can read about many of their restorations on their Small Craft Restoration Blog. Barbashela is now…
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Look at all that BLUE ! It was a glorious day for Day One of the Southbound St. Johns River Cruise. Starting in Jacksonville, Florida, the boats headed south to Palatka. Lunch was at the Elks Club . . . Taking fuel to the Thompson . . . Brightwork on the River . .…
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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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