Little Debbie was showcased in the on-land boat display and continued her role in introducing the community to the concept of converting old, forgotten boats and engines to electric.

ACBS 50th Anniversary/International Boat Show.

Awards:

Best of Show Resto-Mod

Resto-Mod First Place

In September Little Debbie was shown at the International ACBS show at Clayton, NY and was warmly welcomed among the gathered antique and classic showpieces, many valued at between $250-500K. There she took both First Place among the Resto-Mod category and Best-in-Show too. Perhaps the highlight of the show for this developer was revealing the all-too-numerous features and details of the fully-restored and highly-modified boat to the judges. Each approached me after the judging to commend the entire approach. Then, upon receiving the award, the President of the ACBS tried to express Little Debbie’s extreme level of attention to detail and forward-mindedness to those in attendance at the final awards ceremony.

We were further honored, for the second time this year, with complimentary content within the pages of the Fall issue of Rudder magazine where Little Debbie was described as being “a true showpiece.”

Awards:

Platinum-Level Restoration

At the annual gathering of the Antique and Classic Boat Society Chesapeake Region in St. Michael’s, MD in June, she was awarded a coveted Platinum Restoration award for the second year in a row.

Retrofitted / Customized / DIY Electric Boats category

We should compete again in 2026

Little Debbie was featured alongside just two other special vessels: the Maryland Dove and Pride of Baltimore II

Awards:

Resto-Mod Best in Show

Platinum-Level Restoration

Little Debbie was the only boat to go out on the river during the poor weather that day. As a result of her exceptional performance, she has been excluded from further competition among colleges and universities.