Needed: information about Gray Marine Phantom 4-75 engine
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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Pennsylvania NE/Harveys Lake Chapter’s 2016 Best of Show
“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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Check out a Chapter Page – Columbia Willamette
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’s 2016 Best Non-Wood
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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Chautauqua Lake Twin Tier Chapter 2016 Best Non-Wood Award
“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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Christmas Parade Classics
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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What are Chapters doing to maintain clean water?
Over the past twenty to thirty years Lake Champlain has struggled to maintain clean water and institute programs that would aid in cleaning up the lake. As a matter of interest, we were wondering if any of the other chapters are involved with community and/or government efforts to clean-up and monitor the quality of water…
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Pennsylvania N.E. Harveys Lake Chapter’s 2016 Most Original
“Sassy” is Pennsylvania N.E. Harveys Lake Chapter’s 2016 Most Original winner. 2016 Most Original Award Presented to Scott and Susan Wimmer from Harveys Lake, Pa. “SASSY” is a 1947 Chris-Craft 17′ Deluxe Runabout 6 cyl 131 HP. Scott and Susan purchased “SASSY” from Put-In-Bay, Ohio about five years ago. They enjoy taking her out and…
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Toronto’s 2016 Most Original Award
“Riverdance” is Jim Grand’s c1910 Canadian Canoe Co. Canoe in the Historic class was awarded the Most Original Award by the Toronto Chapter. ACBS provides each of its chapters with a Most Original Award to be given at a chapter boat show to honor a boat that has been preserved over time, as nearly as…
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Chautauqua Lake Twin Tier Chapter’s 2016 Most Original
“Sweet Jane” receives the 2016 Most Original Award from Chautauqua Lake Twin Tier Chapter. “Sweet Jane” is a 1967 Century Arabian owned by Mike Matusick. The ACBS Award was presented by Bill Reynolds, Chautauqua Lake Twin Tier Chapter President.
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New Executive Director for ACBS
Beginning January 2017, Dan Gyoerkoe will be the Executive Director of ACBS. We are pleased to announce that the position of ACBS Executive Director has been filled. On Wednesday, November 30, 2016, Dan Gyoerkoe (pronounced “Jerico”) accepted our offer to become our new Executive Director. Dan will begin his career with us on Tuesday, January…
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Payette Lakes Chapter’s 2017 Best Non-Wood Award
Payette Lakes’ Best Non-Wood Award went to “Love American Style!”. She is a 1972 21’ Campbell Day Cruiser owned by Jerry & Lori Frank. Jerry grew up with this boat. As a kid, it was my Uncle’s boat that my Dad loved dearly (both have passed). She is a red white and blue, hand laid, wooden…
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