Welcome!

Welcome to the website of the Michigan Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. This site is dedicated to preserving the history of antique and classic boating in the Great Lakes region through the sharing of information about early power boating.

We schedule events throughout the year and around the state to promote the hobby we love. Please feel free to browse our site and visit our Photo Gallery which includes annual events such as inwater shows, swap meets and workshop tours, and don't miss the Project Corner where our members can submit photos of their DIY restorations.

We publish a complete calendar of events which will inform you of what is going on in your area and we hope you to see you at a show. Thank you for viewing our site - we hope you will take the opportunity to explore classic boating.

Great Lakes Boating Festival

Antique boat owners are cordially invited to participate in the Great Lakes Boating Festival at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club May 18-20, 2012. In appreciation for attending the festival, the boat owner and a guest are invited to enjoy brunch on Sunday, May 20. For information and questions, contact Sloane Barbour at 313-743-3762 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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Joe Kassmann bottom job

A number of Chapter members got together at Joe Kassmann's to sand the bottom on his 18' skiff. Joe, the long time chapter historian was running out of time to get the bottom sanded ready for the water this summer. Carl Garmhaus, Chapter Commodore thought some help was needed and asked for volunteers to sand the bottom. With all the help that showed up, the bottom was sanded and ready for paint in 2 hours. Then it was hot dogs provided by Joe and a couple of pops. This is what this club is really all about!

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Volunteers Needed!

Many people are required to host the annual Algonac Boat Show. See the attached request from Manpower Coordinator Alan Willey and get on board to make this year's show the best ever.

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Eyes On Design Charity Fundraiser

The Eyes On Design charity fund raiser will be held on Fathers Day, June 17, 2012 at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford house in Gross Pointe Shores.

Don't Forget Father's Day at the DYC

The Chapter has again been invited to brunch at the DYC on Father's Day, Sunday, June 17, 2012. Registration sheets were enclosed in the last Channel Marker. For more info, call Margaret Gmeiner at the DYC 313-824-1200 x232 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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Channel Marker

The Channel Marker is the official quarterly newsletter of the Michigan ACBS. Click a link below to download an issue in PDF format.

Boat Show Registration Forms

Boat Show registration forms have been posted on line for the Algonac, St Clair, Port Sanilac and Port Huron shows. These forms can be filled in on line and printed out to be emailed, faxed or posted.