By Greg Evers, New England Chapter The 1966 Century Resorter 17-foot is one of 129 Resorter 17’s built in 1966. She spent her entire life in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. The boat was originally sold by Channel Marine on Lake Winnipesaukee. It was then purchased used in 1970 by my wife Jessie’s father,…
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By Leslie W. Rue, ACBS President 1994 ACBS and the entire antique and classic boating world lost an unforgettable and valued member with the passing of Dr. Robert J. Johnson on July 1st of this year. Bob was also affectionally known as “Big Bob”, “The Tipster” or “Tippy”. The “Big Bob” came from Bob’s rotund…
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This week’s Tuesday Tour of Classic Boats is led by a 1978 Chris Craft 19-foot Lancer named Wise Choice. Wise Choice is owned by Bill Wise, a member of the North Coast Ohio Chapter. Home Again was built in 1932 by Chris Craft. She is a “300” model 15.5-feet long. The name Home Again makes you wonder…
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By Daniel Teetor, Michigan chapter Roaring 20’s is a 1929, 28-foot Chris-Craft Model 17 Custom Runabout with the stylish double-upswept deck. The triple-cockpit models represent the top of the line Chris-Craft prewar runabouts and relatively few of these are seen today. This model features the unique torque compensating aft bottom surface. Approximately 6 feet from…
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By Ken Gimble, Inland Empire chapter ROBUSTO – Name is a series of Cigar shape related boat names owned by a group of us here in North Idaho. 1960 Chris Craft 23-foot Sea Skiff Ranger – One of 51 Sea Skiff Hulls for 1960 and a fewer number of Ranger finished craft. This option included…
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Juel is a very rare 1928 22-foot W. J. Dowsett launch powered by a 1935 4cyl 60 HP Kermath Sea Lion engine. She was built in Portland, Ontario, and has spent her entire life on Big Rideau Lake. She is currently owned by Bob Sneyd of Grand Isle, Big Rideau Lake. Photo was taken by…
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By Dan Gyoerkoe, Executive Director for ACBS I learned early on members of ACBS are always more than happy to help, i.e. launching a boat, docking a boat, diagnosing an engine issue, etc. Last fall my wife accepted a new job and we relocated to an area 2.5 hours away from the ACBS headquarters (Clayton,…
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By Jody Reynolds, Thousand Islands and Chesapeake Bay Chapters Photo above – Cygnus II at dock in St. Michaels, MD, where she attracted countless visitors throughout the three-day event. Cygnus II, a 56’ 91 year old custom motor yacht owned by Jody Reynolds and Mike Wright, was honored with the coveted “People’s Choice” award at…
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Cruising into summer! Above is a 1956 Chris Craft Express Cruiser named Take Two. She is 25-feet and powered with a Hercules K engine. Take Two is owned by Thomas and Heidi Frye, members of the Water Wonderland Chapter. The Fryes also own a Lyman, a Boston Whaler, and this 19-foot 1936 Chris Craft Double Cockpit…
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By Dale Brevik, Big Sky Chapter Lil’ Woodie, a classic style wood jet ski was completed by me in 2021. I live near Polson Montana on the shores of Flathead Lake. Lil’ Woodie was conceived at the ACBS Whitefish Woody Weekend wooden boat show that was being held in June of 2019. A group of…
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The Smith Mountain Lake Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society recently held its annual spring picnic on the dock of members Mike and Dolores Mutchler. There were 32 members and their guests in attendance. For further information contact Chapter President Dave Olson at (540) 719-1216 or email: dave.olson46@gmail.com . Photo Credit: Steve Miller
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By Don Chaffin, Michigan Chapter This is a continuation of the restoration and modernization of my 1969 Lyman Cruisette. If interested in the history and earlier projects on this boat, you might want to read: “The Lyman Restoration Project”, published in the Fall 2020 issue of the ACBS Rudder magazine. A brief summary follows. I…
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