By Tom Flood, Michigan & Sunnyland Chapters John Hacker’s primary interest was in designing and building wooden boats. John was born in 1877 in Detroit, Michigan. He spent his boyhood days in Detroit, where he roamed the many boat yards in his spare time analyzing the design of the wooden craft of that era. His…
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By Neil Satterly, Adirondack Chapter The Adirondack Chapter’s Adironduck Project began in 1987 with the kit boat donation from ACBS to several chapters. We began construction on the shores of Lake George in September of 2007 at the ACBS Annual Meeting. Now in its 17th year, the Adirondack Chapter has been providing rides at…
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Adapted from articles on chapter history by Dick Newcomb and Wine Country Classic Boat newsletters The Wine Country Classic Boats club was founded in the fall of 1981 after a group of wooden boat enthusiasts got together at Fred Tillman’s house for what became the formative meeting of Wine Country Classic Boats. Those present that…
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The first weekend of August was a big one for the Water Wonderland Chapter. With two events, a casual Lake Leelenau Rendezvous hosted by Bob and Mary Shapton, and their yearly Boats on the Boardwalk, it was all hands on deck for a great time! First, on Friday, August 1, the Lake Leelenau Rendezvous was…
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By Craig Stanfield, Southwest Chapter Look on the sidewall. There is a DOT code on every sidewall. Look at the last 4 digits (last 3 digits before the year 2000). Woa Nelly, tell me your tires don’t date back to the previous century! Please!!!! Ok, now you are looking at the last 4 digits. The…
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By Tony Mollica Garfield Arthur Wood was a man of many talents and great determination. He was born in Iowa in 1880 to staunch Republican parents who named their son for America’s newly elected Republicans, President James Garfield and Vice President Chester Arthur. Young Gar was the second oldest of the twelve Wood children. When…
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There are large chapters that cover small areas like New York’s 9. Then there are small chapters that encompass large areas. The Southwest Chapter of the ACBS covers the entire state of Texas. The Southwest Chapter began in 1992. Over the years, we have participated in parades along San Antonio’s Riverwalk, indoor boat shows at…
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By Barry Provorse, Inland Empire Antique & Classic Boat Society Sandpoint, Idaho and the Inland Empire chapter of ACBS celebrated its Silver Wake Celebration, the 25th showing of antique and classic boats on the city’s boardwalk during the sunny weekend of July 11 through 13th. Boats in the show were a good representation of Lake Pend…
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By Calvin Seith Seven boats convened at the South Shore yacht club at 9AM to disembark on the Glacier Lakes Chapter’s Milwaukee River Cruise. Scott Bruesewitz organized the event and showcased his incredible all original unrestored 1974 Glastron. The rest of the lineup consisted of Tom and Beth Neary who came with their 1948 Chris-Craft…
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The Payette Lakes Chapter of ACBS celebrates its 20th year in 2026. That’s 20 years of cruising and enjoying some of the most beautiful lakes in the U.S. Many of their members today were original members who joined to form and support the antique and classic boating hobby. Centered in McCall, Idaho and with members…
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Lake Hopatcong has had a big couple of weeks! With their second summer cruise held on July 16th and a practice wedding run for an engaged couple at the end of June, members have been busy! What better way to enjoy friendships and see a young couple off than in a beautiful vintage boat? …
DetailsThe Antique Boat Museum auction is one of the many highlights of the northern New York boating season. From barn finds, to in-process projects to boats the musem has made the difficult decision to deaccession, the auction is a great way to find one’s next boat and to support the museum. But, how does a…
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