Resources
Others who share our passion for boats and boating
The mission statement of ACBS includes the goal to promote, sustain and grow the hobby, professions, community, and lifestyle surrounding the safe enjoyment of classic boats and boating.
Winterizing a Modern Boat
Thanks to Jack from Ms. Brown's class for this very seasonal resource!
Winterizing a Classic Boat
For fun, let's compare the steps recommended for classic boats.
ACBS.org
Since its founding in 1975 on the shores of Lake George, New York, The Antique and Classic Boat Society, Inc. (ACBS) has grown into the largest society in the world dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of classic boats. We embrace all styles of classic wood, fiberglass and metal boats.
FiberGlassics.com
Recognizing the style and creativity of the original fiberglass boat designs from the 50's & 60's, capturing the spirit of a time that has since past, and honoring the pioneering minds that conceived and created these beautiful, never to be made again, classic fiberglass boats.
Chris-Craft.org
The mission of the Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club (CCABC) is to maintain the rich heritage of Chris-Craft through research, communication, and education; to encourage the use, preservation, and restoration of Chris-Craft boats; and to enhance the experience of owning a Chris-Craft.
Facebook: Chris Craft Group
The Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club is dedicated to research, documentation, and preservation of all classic Chris-Craft boats. As the longest-standing marque club in the world, our purpose is to exchange information, build camaraderie among members, and provide education about classic Chris-Crafts.
Facebook: Garwood Group
A niche group pertaining to all things about HackerCraft boats. Show your HackerCraft, Ask and / or answer questions about HackerCraft boats, their design, construction, restoration, etc.
Garwood.com
Today Gar Wood boats are among the most sought-after classic boats in the world. The fascinating events that led to the development and production of Gar Wood boats is one of the most interesting stories in boating history.
Facebook: Hacker Craft Group
A niche group pertaining to all things about HackerCraft boats. Show your HackerCraft, Ask and / or answer questions about HackerCraft boats, their design, construction, restoration, etc.
HackerBoat.com
The legacy is that of John L. Hacker (1877-1961), the preeminent naval architect of mahogany pleasure crafts of the last century, whose designs included some of the greatest mahogany boats ever built.
Facebook: Century Boat Group
Century Boat Club. dedicated to the preservation and restoration of vintage Century Boats.
Century Boat Club
Dedicated to the Thoroughbred of Boats, Century Boats. The Century Boat Club offers a forum (via email or Facebook) to exchange ideas, ask and offer advice, and share experiences with hundreds of other Century boat owners.
Dodge Boat Club
The DBOA seeks to bring together the fortunate few individuals who own the most rare of antique watercraft: the products of the Horace E. Dodge Boat Works of Detroit, Michigan (1922-1929) and the Horace E. Dodge Boat and Plane Corporation of Newport News, Virginia (1929-1946).
Antique Boat Museum
The Antique Boat Museum collects, preserves, interprets and celebrates boats and related artifacts to advance public understanding of the importance of boating to the cultural history of North America and the St. Lawrence River in particular.
Antique Outboard Motor Club
Collecting antique outbards since 1965. Devoted to those with a passion for antique outboards.
Wooden Canoe Heritage Association
Devoted to preserving, studying, building, restoring, and using wooden and bark canoes, and to disseminating information about canoeing heritage throughout the world.
More Marque Clubs!
MARQUE CLUBS are groups of people interested in a particular brand/manufacturer of boats or style of boats. Here is a list of boat related Marque Clubs known to ACBS.
More ACBS Chapters!
ACBS is an international organization with 53 chapters. Wherever you live or travel, there is probably a chapter near you.
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