Inland Empire Antique & Classic Boat Society
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Latest News at IEACBS
Check out the latest news from IEACBS
and the newest articles in the Scuttlebutt.
It's time to get excited for boating season! The Spokane Boat Show runs January 30th – February 2nd, 2025 Thursday – Saturday 10am-7pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. IEACBS will have a display once again with 4-5 boats including the now finished Central Valley High School restoration boat project. Make sure to contact Bob and Steve if you would like to have a boat displayed or help man the booth during the boat show. Simply click "Let's Chat" and leave a message if you would like to be involved.
Check out some of the boats that belong to the IEACBS members in the Gallery and also at the Boathouse Collection. As of the latest directory there are and amazing 326 vintage, classic, contemporary, antique, and restomod boats in our club and there are members that don't have a boat that belong to IEACBS.
Cheers to a Legend! After 33 remarkable years at Coeur Custom, our beloved Master Craftsman, Jim Brown, has officially retired. His unparalleled dedication and artistry have left an enduring legacy, transforming not only countless boats but also the lives of everyone fortunate enough to work with him.
His passion for woodworking, mentorship, and creating unforgettable moments for customers will be deeply missed.
As he sails into retirement, Jim looks forward to spending time with his wife of 26 years, Sue, their five children, and nine grandkids.
Thank you, Jim, for everything you've built and shared.
New Sponsor
Check out our new sponsor, Spokane Metal Finishing located on 1519 E Trent. Have you wanted a chrome refresh and did not know who to talk to? Kim Degenstein gave me a tour of his shop recently and you can check out the story in the new Scuttlebutt.
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.