Here is an old windshield found in a barn. It is 56.25″ long point to point and 15.75″ tall and has “Safety Plate” AS-2-Ma etched in it. It is not cracked. Where does it belong? Please leave a reply if you can identify it’s original use.
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New Ads come onboard frequently. Check out what is available. Classic Boat Suppliers is where you can find brass screws to whole boats, Support these suppliers who support ACBS. Let them know where you found their information.
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This picture of “FLASH” came in response to “In Your Dreams“. Andy Riggs, a member of Bluegrass Chapter, is sharing this picture of his 1969 Chris Craft 17′ Ski Boat. Interesting information is that Chris Craft made 100 boats of this model in 1969 under the Cavalier model name and 53 more in 1970 as…
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This week’s feature is the North Coast Ohio Chapter. Clicking on North Coast Ohio Chapter will take you to more information about them, show the events they have already posted for the coming year, and some news stories and pictures that have come from their chapter. The Antique and Classic Boat Society is made up…
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An ACBS Membership as a gift is so much more than a gift card. A gift membership has ongoing benefits for anyone who admires classic boats. Remember, they do NOT need to own a boat…yet. Obtain the gift by: calling ACBS headquarters (315) 686 2628 during office hours 8:00 – 4:00 Eastern M-F or you may…
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“In Your Dreams” was an eye catcher at the 2016 ACBS International Boat Show. So many dream boats were displayed at the Sierra Boat Company‘s Marina at Lake Tahoe in September, 2016 at the Antique and Classic Boat Society’s annual boat show. This one, “In Your Dreams”, is a 1970 Chris Craft Corsair, 18’ with…
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An ACBS member is asking if there is a manual for the Gray Marine Phantom 4-75. If you can offer information which might help him, please leave a reply at the end of this post.
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“Linden Maeve” was the 2016 Best of Show at Pennsylvania NE/Harveys Lake Chapter. The 2016 Best of Show Award was presented to Dan Reggie of Harveys Lake, Pa. Dan has a 1940 Chris-Craft 19′ BarrelBack “Linden Maeve”. “Linden Maeve” was restored to perfect preserved condition with a 5200 bottom, rebuilt original engine. All the chrome…
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Today’s feature is the Columbia Willamette Chapter located mainly in Oregon. The Antique and Classic Boat Society is made up of 55 chapters. Always identified with a certain geographic region, they all seem to have their own personality, too. See what other chapters are doing. Send us more about your own chapters.
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Pennsylvania N.E. Harveys Lake Chapter A.C.B.S. presented the 2016 Non Wood Award to Bob Tule from Muncy, Pa. This 1957 H&H Water Craft is 15′ and runs with a 35 hp Johnson. H&H fiberglass boats were produced in the late 50’s to early 60’s in Muncy, Pennsylvania. Bob purchased it a few years ago and…
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“Little Blue” won the Chautauqua Lake Twin Tier Chapter Award for the Best Non-Wood Boat. “Little Blue” is a 1966 MFG Niagara, 14′ long and runs on a 35 hp Mercury. She is owned by Dave Nau. Awards presented by Bill Reynolds, Chautauqua Lake Twin Tier Chapter President. Notice all of those future classic boat owners learning…
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Classic Boats are perfect for Christmas Parades. “Wheaties” is filled with Christmas cheer in the Grove, Oklahoma Christmas Parade. “Wheaties” is a 1962 Century Sabre 18′ with a Gray Marine 8 cyl 280 hp engine. Trailered here, though, for the gathered crowd to cheer along the parade route. She is owned and shared by Chick and…
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