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Classic Motorboats 2024 Calendar

Name: Classic Motorboats 2024 Calendar
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Book Synopsis: Elegant and fast, here are glorious examples of the golden age of motorboating. Sculpted in mahogany, brilliantly varnished, fixtured in chrome, and powered by reciprocating engines of vast displacement, these personal powerboats provided then, as they do today, a sense of exhilaration for their owners. The photographs and text of Classic Motorboats come from Norm and Jim Wangard, the publishers of Classic Boating magazine. Motorboats featured in this edition include:

1924 Henry B. Nevins 30 foot Gold Cup Racer — Baby Bootlegger achieved fame as the winner of the American Power Boat Association Gold Cup in 1924 and 1925 and the Dodge Memorial Trophy in 1925.
1925 Belle Isle 30 foot Super Bearcat — Powered by a supercharged 200 hp Hall Scott LM-6, Horace was designed by marine architect Russ Pouliot and was built for Horace E. Dodge, Jr. of Dodge Boat Works.
1927 Chris-Craft 22 foot Cadet — In January 1927, Stuart Augustus Mead of Greenwich, Connecticut, attended the New York Motor Boat Show in New York City and purchased one of the newly introduced Chris-Craft 22 foot Cadets.
1929 Chris-Craft 38 foot Commuting Cruiser — The revolutionary 38-foot Commuting Cruiser debuted in November of 1928.
1930 Chris-Craft 24 foot Runabout
1930 Dodge 21 foot 6 inches Split Cockpit Runabout — One of Dodge’s most striking runabouts was the 21 foot 6 inches split cockpit styled by chief designer Walter Leveau.
1930 Hacker-Craft 30 foot Runabout — Charismatic hull #837 was built for a Chicago family and used on Wisconsin’s Lake Geneva. Only a handful of 30/30s remain.
1931 Ditchburn 28 foot Model 28, #31-10 — Hiawatha was built in 1931 as a custom runabout incorporating the “American style” forward-drive triple cockpit layout with streamlined hardware.
1931 Earl Barnes 26 foot Runabout — A master craftsman, Earl Barnes set out in 1926 at age 24 to make a name for himself in Gravenhurst, Ontario, but his company succumbed to the Depression in 1937 after building fewer than 30 boats.
1937 Gar Wood 24 foot Custom Utility — On April 5, 1937, the Oshkosh Daily Northwestern announced the University of Wisconsin, Madison’s purchase of a new launch for the university’s rowing team.
1942 Chris-Craft 17 foot Special Runabout
1956 Chris-Craft 21 foot Capri — Miss Lu Lu II, is a 1956, 21-foot Chris-Craft Capri with a roomy 7 foot 5 inch beam. It was built in Algonac, Michigan, and shipped to the Tahoe Boat Company on February 1, 1956.

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Experience the elegance and speed of the golden age of motorboating with our Classic Motorboats 2024 Calendar Book. Immerse yourself in the beauty of these mahogany sculptures, brilliantly varnished and adorned with chrome fixtures. These personal powerboats, powered by powerful reciprocating engines, will give you the same exhilaration as they did to their owners back in the day.

Classic Motorboats features stunning photographs and captivating text from Norm and Jim Wangard, the renowned publishers of Classic Boating magazine. Get an exclusive look at iconic motorboats such as the 1924 Henry B. Nevins 30-foot Gold Cup Racer, known as Baby Bootlegger, which gained fame as the winner of the American Power Boat Association Gold Cup in 1924 and 1925. Explore the remarkable 1925 Belle Isle 30-foot Super Bearcat, designed by marine architect Russ Pouliot and owned by Horace E. Dodge Jr. of Dodge Boat Works.

Don't miss the chance to discover the extraordinary 1929 Chris-Craft 38-foot Commuting Cruiser, a revolutionary vessel that debuted in 1928 and left a lasting impact. Witness the timeless beauty of the 1930 Chris-Craft 24-foot Runabout and the striking design of the 1930 Dodge 21-foot 6 inches Split Cockpit Runabout, styled by the ingenious Walter Leveau.

Indulge in the history and craftsmanship of the 1930 Hacker-Craft 30-foot Runabout, a charismatic boat built for a Chicago family, or marvel at the classic lines of the 1931 Ditchburn 28-foot Hiawatha, a custom runabout featuring the popular "American style" forward-drive triple cockpit layout.

Immerse yourself in the artistry of master craftsman Earl Barnes with the 1931 Earl Barnes 26-foot Runabout, a true testament to his skill. Witness the power and style of the 1937 Gar Wood 24-foot Custom Utility, originally purchased by the University of Wisconsin, Madison for their rowing team.

Explore the 1942 Chris-Craft 17-foot Special Runabout and experience the timeless allure of the 1956 Chris-Craft 21-foot Capri, Miss Lu Lu II. With its roomy 7-foot 5-inch beam, this boat is sure to impress.

Don't let the chance to own the quintessential Classic Motorboats 2024 Calendar Book slip away. Indulge in the beauty, history, and nostalgia of these iconic motorboats. Order your copy today and embark on a journey through an era filled with unmatched elegance and speed.Order now!

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