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Two recently sold classics on Port Carling Boats!
Congratulations to the vendors and new owners of the two classics listed below. The sixteen foot,1959 Century Resorter above, powered by a 135 hp Gray Marine engine, was originally listed at...
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A visit to Dispro heaven!
Luckily, both the Dicksons are Dispro enthusiasts! Imagine owning not one, not two, not three, not four, but FIVE Disappearing Propeller Boats! Welcome to the world of Ian and Barb Dickson, Muskoka...
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Shepherd runabout offers a 25% price reduction!
We have been instructed by the vendor to adjust the price on this classic 16 ft., 1961 Shepherd runabout from $12,500 to $9,500. Please see notes from the owner below. Shepherd runabout: 16 ft, 1961...
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Further to our recent photo coverage of DIsappearing Propeller Boats from the collection of Ian and Barb Dickson, Muskoka cottagers, enjoy the the video of the “best little boats afloat” in the video...
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Our newest listing: a Billie Johnson triple cockpit launch, 24.’
Billie Johnson triple cockpit launch: 24 ft., 1937 This handsome Billie Johnson triple cockpit launch has undergone a recent restoration. The upholstery and chrome are in very good condition. A...
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What’s Cooking at Brackley Boats?
A 24 ft Greavette (right) glistens with new stain while the Baby Gar sports new frames and stringers. A recent visit to Brackley Boats in Gravenhurst, Ontario, unearthed two quite spectacular vintage...
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A visit to “Tim Butson Boat Builder.”
There never seems to be a shortage of work for Tim and his staff at Butson Boats in Bracebridge, Ontario. Current projects include several Chris-Crafts, a Grew day cruiser and a Skiff Craft day...
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Our newest listing; a custom Shepherd, 22′, 1953
Shepherd custom runabout; 22 ft. 1953 This handsome classic Shepherd runabout has been very well cared for, with fresh varnish, waterline and copper bottom paint applied in 2017 by professional...
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SeaBirD boats; a brief history.
Pictured is an 18 foot SeaBird, 1941. |(Ad number pb881). Price: $15,000. Part One The Port Carling Boat Works, a company which operated from 1925 to 1959, apparently produced more wooden runabouts and...
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Three recently sold classic boats.
Congratulations to the sellers and buyers of the three classics listed below. We hope that the new owners will have many years of trouble-free boating ahead. 1941 Mac Craft: 18 ft. (above) This...
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Our newest listing: a Ditchburn launch, 27 ft. 1927
“Wasan” an iconic Ditchburn launch; 27 ft., 1927 Wasan is truly a Muskoka treasure. This rare launch has been featured in Grace and Speed, as well as The Boat Builders of Muskoka. She is truly a...
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A brief history of SeaBird Boats (Part II)
The War Years Soon after war was declared in 1939, a call went out from the Canadian government for ships – large and small – for use by the armed forces. Port Carling Boats Works (manufacturer of...
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Our newest listing: a Gentleman’s Racer, 22.5 ft., 1995
Hacker-Craft Gentleman’s Racer; (rebuilt) 22.5 ft., 1995 RagTime- This is a 1995 Hack-Craft, that came to us in 2015, and over 18 months, underwent a forensic re-construction. The rotten west-system...
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Our newest listing: a unique Breen Fast Limousine: 29′ 2009.
Breen Fast Limousine, 29 ft., 2009 Dolly Durkin Jr. is a 2009 29′ Breen Fast Limousine that took 5000 hours to complete. Based off a very successful Gold-Cup John Hacker-designed race boat hull of the...
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A “vintage ” wooden boater tells his Gar Wood story.
Garfield Wood in action! Many thanks to Neil T. Kuopas, for submitting his recollections of Gar Wood of boat racing and building fame. Unfortunately, Neil lost his home and personal artifacts in the...
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SeaBirD boats: a brief history (III)
SeaBirD triple cockpit.. 18 ft. 1941. $15,000 Ad #pb881 The C.J McCulley Years – 1945 to 1959 Immediately after World War II the building of boats for private use resumed. Many inboards were built by...
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Our newest listing: a Grew Cruiser; 14 ft, 1959
Grew Cruiser; 14 ft., 1959 1959 Grew Cruiser 14 foot. Nice little boat. Bottom redone last year with 200-e primer and racing bronze. Most bright-work done in the last two years. Engine runs well, has...
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Drastic price reduction on a Disappearing Propeller Boat
We have been instructed by the owner to reduce the price on this Lindsay-built “Dispro”. Originally priced at $20,000, the asking price is now $10,500 CDN. 1928 Lindsay built Dispro, Uncle Sam model....
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Huge Price Reduction on a Longton Sport Cruiser:
“Sociable” …a unique Longton Sport Cruiser: 35 ft. (plus 3 ft swim platform) 1968) This unique cruiser was custom built in Lachine Quebec, as an ocean racer for the 1968 Miami Nassau race. “This...
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Chris-Craft boats, a history. (Part I)
Ernest Hemingway in an earlier duck boat. Note the duck decoys in the bow. The Chris Craft dynasty really began in 1876 when Christopher Columbus Smith began helping his older brother Henry build duck...
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