The SML Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society recently held their annual fall workshop at the home of Alan and Jean Frederick. 32 members were in attendance. Special guest Gary Lowell, owner of Lowell Boats in Greensboro, NC, shared key points of varnishing wooden boats. He also shared what he looks for when…
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You’ve got to love this photo of Green Pearl with captain Alan Miklos about 10 years ago. Photos of Green Pearl along with this story are supplied by Frank Miklos, president of Allegheny Chapter. Back when my son was 7 years old, I offered to give him the boat if he would row it across the lake…
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by Dave Gordon member of the Allegheny chapter As I drove across a bridge over the Allegheny River during the Easter weekend of 1995, I noticed a large old boat sitting inside a steel mill building below. When I inquired about the boat, the owner was more than eager to sell, as he stated that…
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by John Beekley, Adirondack Chapter Better Already is a 22 foot 1947 Chris-Craft Sport Utility, but her story actually begins in 1929. That is the year that my great-grandfather built a unique and wonderful boathouse on northern Lake George. While visiting my aunt and uncle, who had owned the place since 1969, my aunt mentioned…
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by Tom and Joanie Moynihan, Adirondack chapter Ol’ Smoothie is a 28-foot 1929 Chris-Craft Model 17 Runabout. There were 180 boats built from 1929-1931 and reportedly only 30 remain. She was delivered to Lamb’s Marina on Lake George, NY on April 25, 1930. Vernon Hovey of Schenectady, NY was the new owner and named her…
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by William Kelting, Adirondack Chapter The Elkin has been in my family since 1930. Since then, four generations have enjoyed many hours aboard. Elkin has spent the majority of her time cruising the waters of Upper Chateaugay Lake. Upon having her restored, my husband Bill and I have taken several lengthy cruises aboard the Elkin.…
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We are pleased to announce that the position of ACBS Executive Director has been filled. On Friday October 29, 2021, Lora Nadolski Hanson accepted our offer to become our new Executive Director. The Board had the great pleasure to have Lora attend the Fall Budget and Planning meeting this past weekend. She will be starting…
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By Jan Lowry, Vice President, Long Island NY Chapter 2021 has been a better year than 2020, but not without its own challenges. Thankfully, our Chapter President, Bob Williams made a great recovery from when he was hospitalized in 2020 with the Corona Virus which almost took his life! Since our monthly meeting spot at…
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September 17-18, 2021 Coeur d’Alene Resort, Idaho Photography by Wes Yandt, Inland Empire Chapter Boat of the Year Restored 1932 27 Chris-Craft 309 with a 250HP 8Cylinder Chris-Craft – Jack K. Beatley of Columbus, OH Boat of the Year Preserved 1971 23 Riva Super Ariston with a 320HP 8Cylinder Riva – Martin Feletto of Sacramento,…
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SHOW RESULTS THE 45th ANNUAL PORTAGE LAKES ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC BOAT SHOW SATURDAY, September 11, 2021 On Saturday September 11th, the Portage Lakes 45th annual antique and classic boat show drew a record crowd to one of the best attended shows in many years. This free event was held from 9:00am to 3:00pm at Pick’s…
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The SML Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society today announced it will not hold the 30th Annual Antique and Classic boat show that had been scheduled for September 18, 2021, due to the rapidly rising number of COVID-19 cases in the region and across the country. The show is now planned for September…
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Join the ACBS Mid-Atlantic Chapter at the Independence Seaport Museum Basin, August 28th @ 10:30 AM, for a morning of All American Classic Boating! Grab the family, enjoy a day on the water, and meet our passionate ACBS group to talk about all things engines, restoration, and dedication that go into Classic Boats. After seeing…
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