Published: 2024-04-10
Información / Information about Classic Boat
A "Classic Boat" is a boat that is recognised as a fine example of that which has been established in form and kind for more than a generation. There are many definitions and a lot of disagreement about that. Classic boats are often believed to be only of wooden construction, but that definition has changed over recent years as the GRP – glass fibre – designs have aged and become regarded as ‘vintage’ and allowed take part in classic regattas.
The International Antique & Classic Boat Society currently recognizes the following five age categories of boats at their Annual Boat Show:
Historic: A boat built up to and including 1918;
Antique: A boat built between 1919 and 1942, inclusive;
Classic: A boat built between 1943 and 1975, inclusive;
Late Classic: A boat built after 1975 through the year 25 years prior to the current year. (In 2018, the Late Classic period ends with boats built in 1993);
Contemporary: A wooden boat built within the last 25 years.
Within those age categories, ACBS recognizes the following powered classes of boats, most with “Preserved” and “Restored” sub-classes: Runabout, Launch, Utility, Racer, Outboard Boat, Dispro, Cruiser, Commuter, Yacht Tender, Steam / Naphtha, Sailboat w/ Aux, Workboat
The International Antique & Classic Boat Society currently recognizes the following five age categories of boats at their Annual Boat Show:
Historic: A boat built up to and including 1918;
Antique: A boat built between 1919 and 1942, inclusive;
Classic: A boat built between 1943 and 1975, inclusive;
Late Classic: A boat built after 1975 through the year 25 years prior to the current year. (In 2018, the Late Classic period ends with boats built in 1993);
Contemporary: A wooden boat built within the last 25 years.
Within those age categories, ACBS recognizes the following powered classes of boats, most with “Preserved” and “Restored” sub-classes: Runabout, Launch, Utility, Racer, Outboard Boat, Dispro, Cruiser, Commuter, Yacht Tender, Steam / Naphtha, Sailboat w/ Aux, Workboat
