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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Update August 24, 2021 – This is a paid position. Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications. August 23, 2021 Letter to the ACBS Membership, I hope all members are having a great summer. This season seems to have gone by quickly. It was just yesterday I thought I put my boat(s) in the water. I…
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By Laura Almond, Long Island Chapter On a lovely Sunday morning, Member (and former Vice President of the LI Chapter) Rob Almond pulled out of his driveway with the ACBS Long Island Chapter ambassador boat, Second Chance (Classic 1966, 16’ Eltro Outboard, owned by Member Chris Almond) in tow. Rob was heading to meet up…
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We would like to see a picture of your boat in the next Tuesday Tour of Vintage Boats. email the picture to dan@acbs.org include the boat owner’s name include year, manufacturer, model of boat, and name tell home port and/or where picture was taken give credit to the photographer, if known
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by Tom Carlin, Pacific Northwest chapter One of the original fleet of recreation boats at the Malibu Club in British Columbia, this boat was used in the salt water of the Princess Louisa Inlet from 1941 until 1950 when the club was abandoned. In 1953 the club was sold to the Young Life Christian Ministry…
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