by Heartland Classics Editor | Nov 23, 2020 | Chapter Messages
Restoration of a 1960 Thompson Lancer … in progress On September 17, 2020, Richard Moist brought a 1960 17 ft Thompson Lancer home to his community shop. It was obvious that the sides needed refinishing as well as the decks. It did have a nicely done new transom. ... 
by Heartland Classics Editor | Aug 24, 2020 | Chapter Messages
By Gary Gebhard, Heartland Classics member from Nebraska Here is my current project, my 1959 Chris Craft Cavalier. It was needing a much-needed hull stripping above the water line and refinishing after sixty-one years of service. I am the third owner since 2004.... 
by Heartland Classics Editor | Jul 31, 2020 | Chapter Messages
Hurst Gondia Model Project by Bruce Hurst The tugboat I have been working on is S.T. Gondia. It was built in 1926 & scrapped in 1967. She was stationed at the Royal Docks in London so there is a strong possibility that she has aided one or all of the ships that I... 
by Heartland Classics Editor | Sep 28, 2020 | Chapter Messages
The 2020 Hagerty Award Winner is Brent Howard. The ACBS Awards Program recognizes outstanding contributions by individuals and Chapters. Hagerty Classic Marine Insurance sponsors the Safety Award. Hagerty Safety Award: Generously provided by Hagerty Classic Marine... 
by Heartland Classics Editor | Jun 26, 2020 | Chapter Messages
by John Ganster Last year I started to refinish the transom of the 1964 Shepherd. I did the upper half in the fall and finished the lower portion from the splash rail and water line stripe last week. The transom was refinished with 7 coats of Epifanes including a re... 
by Heartland Classics Editor | Nov 10, 2019 | Chapter Messages
1,000 Memories were made in the 1,000 Islands Fourteen Heartland Classics Chapter members attended the 2019 ACBS International Meeting and Boat Show held at Alexandria Bay, New York in September. BEAUTIFUL weather, BEAUTIFUL scenery with the 1,000 Islands populated... 