| Details | | Publication Date: | 2002-04-01 |
| Size | | Height: | 11.5 in | | Width: | 11.5 in | | Thickness: | 0.2 in | | Weight: | 26.4 oz |
Publisher's Note Be it a small runabout or a grand sedan cruiser, the classic powerboats of yesteryear share the same essential features at heart: graceful flowing lines, exotic hardwoods, the need for devoted care, and an unerring ability to thrill anyone at the controls or out for a ride. Not even the snazziest fiberglass models can match the timeless beauty of these boats, which have served as workhorses, taxis, pleasure craft, and status symbols for almost a century. An intimate tribute to these fascinating vessels, illuminated with more than 100 dazzling photographs, offers lovingly written insights into building, upkeep, and technical innovations--and the passion that drives their owners. Among the highlights are luxury commuters from the 1920s, powerboats elegantly cutting through the water with speed and style; close-ups of those small details that spell simple
elegance; and models from such premier builders as Hacker, Gar Wood, Ditchburn, Chris-Craft, Greavette, and Minette.
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