By Larry Tarves, Smith Mountain Lake Chapter Let me introduce you to the Queen Mother of all runabouts. It has ten cockpits, seating for 125 passengers and three engines under the deck; must be a runabout! The Flying Saucer operated out of the docks of Chris’ Seafood Restaurant on the bay front in Ocean City,…
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What more can you say about a week that had it all except “thank you!” To all who made a special trip to Clayton, including international friends from France, Norway, the UK and, of course, Canada, and to all who gave of their time and efforts to make the week a success, thank you! The…
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By Alan Hills, North Carolina Coastal & Piedmont Chapter The weather prediction for the week leading up to the day of the Poker Run (Saturday, June 7, 2025) was for a lot of rain, but it improved as the week progressed. Our chapter had seven members with boats signed up to attend. Here is the…
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The results are in and the boats are beautiful! Congratulations to all the winners! Best in Show Preserved: Chief, 1927 22 Chris-Craft Cadet with a 135HP 6Cylinder Scripps owned by Jack K. Beatley of Columbus, OH Best in Show Restored: Forever, 1928 24 Chris-Craft 3 with a 120HP 6Cylinder Chrysler, owned by Thomas J. Gruenauer…
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This fall, the historic waterfront of Georgetown, South Carolina, will once again come alive with the beauty and craftsmanship of wooden boats at the 36th Annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show (GWBS). Around 100 classic wooden boats—from sleek paddleboards and handcrafted canoes to beautifully restored cruisers—will be displayed both on land and in the water. Exhibitors…
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Mountain View Woodies is one of the younger ACBS Chapters, founded on April 23, 2003 originally with 22 members. Receiving formation guidance from the Maine Maritime Museum and the New Hampshire Boat Museum, today, the Mountain View Woodies Classic Boat Club members enjoy some of the most scenic coastline in the northeast. The original chapter…
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It’s been an amazing week so far in Clayton, New York, where the ACBS Vintage Boat Week is well underway. With pre-event cruises on the St. Lawrence River, time to explore the Antique Boat Museum, touring Boldt Castle and their incredible boat house, and evening receptions with the most incredible sunset views, if you aren’t…
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For Them, The Boat Was Less Than a Month Old, He Named It… Lily, of course. The boat was a barn find, introduced to the two of them by FLC member Steve White. It was in pretty good shape. Noah was sure he could get it ready in time for the boat show, thinking it only…
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On Saturday, August 16, the North Carolina & Coastal Piedmont Chapter of ACBS coordinated a Sea Scouts weekend of camping and leadership education in conjunction with International Vintage Boating Day. Five captains from the NCC&P and the Blue Ridge Chapters brought their four boats to Lake Norman. Rob Weller (NCC&P and BRC Chapter) came with…
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The Long Island Chapter of ACBS received its charter in 1981. Officers at the chapter’s founding included organizer Rosemary Reder, Richard Willis, First Vice President, Bob Woodworth, Secretary and Gale Aziano, Treasurer. The Chapter’s newsletter is called Nuts and Boats. The group enjoys scenic cruises up and down the Hudson with stops at Shelter Island…
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By Reuben Smith, Adirondack Chapter and owner of Reuben Smith’s Tumblehome Boatshop In traditional boatbuilding and restoration, perhaps no other tools are as critical and as often used as edge tools. We find these to be the most accurate tools in the shop. In some boats, the seams are made tight with wood-to-wood fits, and…
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Every summer, Rocky Mountain Classics Chapter’s biggest show of the year brings everyone together for a high-altitude celebration of wood, water, and camaraderie—and Grand Lake never disappoints. With 18 boats in the water and two on land, 2025’s show was their largest yet, full of sunshine, surprises, and stories we’ll be telling for years. A…
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