Inland Empire Antique & Classic Boat Society
Latest News at IEACBS
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Ventnor 1951 Project
Exciting news (Time to Paint the Boat) — Paul Rodkey, IEACBS, and Central Valley High School are teaming up on a brand-new project! We will start back in April 14, April 15, April 16 at 12:00. Then we flip the boat!!!
That will be final boat prep week! You can volunteer! RSVP Volunteer Form Read article
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Inland Empire ACBS is pleased to announce we have been asked to "Host" the International boat show in 2027 September 12th - 19th in Coeur d Alene, ID. This will be our 5th time of hosting this event and we as a chapter consider this an honor. One thing we can start thinking about is a show name, If you have an idea, click her to leave your ideas for the boat show name.
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A Century of Chris-Craft Boats take to
Lake Coeur d’Alene (2025)
Will be a meeting at Darcy's University City, Spokane, Valley Thursday 16th April Social hour 5:30 meeting 6:15. Dinner menu is available, order by 5:45 please!
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Sandpoint Boat Show Registration is now available click here
âš“ Sandpoint Boat Show (W00d on Water)
July 10–12, 2026 | Sandpoint, Idaho
Set along the scenic shores of Sand Creek in the heart of downtown Sandpoint, the Sandpoint Boat Show is one of the Northwest’s most charming summer traditions. Hosted by the Inland Empire Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society, this annual event showcases a stunning lineup of beautifully restored wooden and classic boats.
Stroll the boardwalk as gleaming mahogany runabouts and vintage cruisers line the docks, meet passionate owners and restorers, and experience the timeless craftsmanship of classic boating. With its relaxed atmosphere, mountain backdrop, and vibrant downtown setting, it’s an event the whole family will enjoy. Don’t miss this celebration of classic boats and summer in Sandpoint! More details click here.
All About Us
Inland Empire ACBS was started from members who were already members of other chapters in the northwest. We realized there was a core of members and even more to be added in northern Idaho and eastern Washington, a group petitioned to be recognized as a chapter in 2000. Inland Empire Chapter is still part of the northwest group of chapters (Columbia Willamette, Pacific Northwest, Big Sky and Okanagan Chapters) and we coordinate our events throughout the summer so that there is always a near-by boat show with no overlapping conflicts.
By now, Inland Empire members come from far and wide, as do event participants, just to be in the beautiful scenery and in the clear lakes with their vintage boats.
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History of Inland Empire Antique & Classic Boat Society
The Inland Empire ACBS was started from members who were already members of other chapters in the northwest. We realized there was a core group of members and even more to be added in northern Idaho and eastern Washington, the group petitioned to be recognized as an official chapter in 2000. Inland Empire Chapter is still part of the northwest group of chapters (Columbia Willamette, Pacific Northwest, Big Sky and Okanagan Chapters). The Inland Empire ACBS has 120 members as of the winter of 2024 and hosts three boat shows during the summer (Sandpoint Boat Show, Coeur D' Alene Festival, and Dry Rot Boat Show at Priest Lake). Inland Empire ACBS also posts a newsletter called The Scuttlebutt and the Trading Dock. Third issue of the Inland Scuttlebutt Summer of 2001. Click to view.
Chris Knapton was the founding Inland Empire Chapter President.