Simple and understated in design, powerful and fast in performance, these boats were built to make people happy. Stunning photos feature more than 35 classic speedboats and motor launches built between 1900 and WWII, still in use in Canada and the U.S., to preserve the legacy of this era of boating history. 150 color photos.
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By Robert Moyer (Kittery Point, Maine) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cutwater: Speedboats and Launches from the Golden Days of Boating (Hardcover)
Anyone who loves classic wooden boats - and even anyone who doesn't - will find this photographically stunning book a joy to open. And have trouble putting down once they have.That's how beautiful Duncan's full-color images are, and how easy-going they'll find the text. Its brevity and light touch leave the reader wanting to know more. And see more of Duncan's compelling photographs of boats old and new that almost defy description in their pursuit of aethetic - and mechanical - perfection. It's a perfect gift for any boat lover in need or not. Think Christmas, think birthday, think any empty coffee table. Treat yourself. The very beauty of such hand-crafted masterpieces is an indulgence worth enjoying any time.
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I bought this last year for my dad for Christmas. It gives some great information about these ole girls as well as many great photographs of amazing boats from a by-gone era. I would highly recommend this book to any antique boat enthusiast.
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This group did not disclose that this book had been a library book. It had stickers on the cover and a clear cover glued to the book. I purchased this as a gift. Used is fine, covered in stickers is NOT!.
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As much as this is a book about boats, it is also a book about people. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Gar Wood, Gold Cup, Baby Bootlegger, Lake Tahoe, Miss Columbia, Mark Mason, Van Blerck, Miss Daytona, New York, Painted Lady, Running Wild, Chris Smith, Miss Catalina, Wee Gar, Triple Choice, Lake Winnipesaukee, Packard Chriscraft, Bill Munro, Doug Elmore, Thousand Islands, Baby Gar, Dick Clarke, New Hampshire, Sierra Boat, Caleb Bragg New!
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As much as this is a book about boats, it is also a book about people. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Gar Wood, Gold Cup, Baby Bootlegger, Lake Tahoe, Miss Columbia, Mark Mason, Van Blerck, Miss Daytona, New York, Painted Lady, Running Wild, Chris Smith, Miss Catalina, Wee Gar, Triple Choice, Lake Winnipesaukee, Packard Chriscraft, Bill Munro, Doug Elmore, Thousand Islands, Baby Gar, Dick Clarke, New Hampshire, Sierra Boat, Caleb Bragg New!
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