Classic Motor Boats

Author : Ron McClure
Publisher : International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
ISBN 13 : 007139091X
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Classic Wooden Motor Yachts written by Ron McClure and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 2002-11 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers photographs and text of wooden motorboats on coasts of the United States and Canada. This book details specifications, designs with their histories. It focuses on boats of moderate size and the details of their restoration by an award-winning writer and photographer. It is aimed at boat lovers and is a source of ideas for do-it-yourselfers.

Author : F. Durand
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 3845710853
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Classic Motor Boats written by F. Durand and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2015-01-16 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Durand beschreibt in diesem Buch von 1907 das klassische, zeitgenössische Motorboot. Dabei geht er detailliert auf dessen Konstruktion, Aufbau und Bedienung ein. Insgesamt bietet dieses Werk alle notwendigen Informationen, die für das Verständnis von Motorbooten vonnöten sind. Es handelt sich hierbei um eine englischsprachige Ausgabe. Nachdruck der Originalausgabe.

Author : Thomas Russell
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 3861953374
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Classic Motorboats written by Thomas Russell and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2010 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thomas Russells book, first edited in 1917, was intended to serve as a complete manual for owners of motor boats. It includes a detailed guide to all contemporary classic boat engines and other technical components such as gearboxes and propellers. This book still is a rich source for all owner and lovers of classic boats.

Author : Ron McClure
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
ISBN 13 : 1570612307
Total Pages : 20 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Classic Wooden Yachts of the Northwest written by Ron McClure and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautiful color photographs and evocative text transport the reader back to the golden age of Northwest yachting, when custom-designed and custom-built wooden yachts cruised the inland waters of the British Columbia and Washington.The Northwest is a premier center for classic wooden boats, and this book showcases nearly 40 of these beautiful craft. Most of these boats were built during the 1920s and 30s and have been lovingly restored to their original condition. Admire the gorgeous lines and teak decks of the exteriors, then go below to see fine woodwork -- gleaming varnished surfaces, bronze fittings, customized designs -- all the lavish details and craftsmanship that make these boats floating works of art from a bygone era.

Author :
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393046601
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Guide to Wooden Power Boats written by and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1998 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This small, elegant book of the most gorgeous powerboats in the world is divided into five categories--launches, runabouts and racers, power cruisers, motor yachts, and work boats, each profiled in a color photo. Mendlowitz's popular wooden boat calendars reach tens of thousands annually.

Author : James W. Ogilvie-Knowles
Publisher : Friedman/Fairfax Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781586635657
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Wood Through Water written by James W. Ogilvie-Knowles and published by Friedman/Fairfax Pub. This book was released on 2001-12-07 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be it a small runabout or a grand sedan cruiser, every classic power boat of yesteryear shares the same essential features at heart: beautiful flowing lines, exotic hardwoods, and the need for loving care. The history of these personal wooden power boats unfolds in over 100 photos, with insights into building, upkeep, and the passion that drives their owners.

Author : Nick Voulgaris III
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
ISBN 13 : 0847861740
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Chris-Craft Boats written by Nick Voulgaris III and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2018-05-22 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate all that is quintessentially American about being on the water in the world’s most beloved boat. Since 1874, Chris-Craft has built boats of immense beauty that evoke an emotion and passion in all who see them. The varnished mahogany runabouts of yesteryear, and their modern sister-ships of today, all share the same design ethos, gorgeous lines, high quality, and style. The name alone conjures up images of classic wooden boats, waving flags, and unforgettable memories made on the waves. Immortalized on the big screen in such movies as On Golden Pond and Mission Impossible, the aura and romance of Chris-Craft shines through in this book featuring more than 200 boats—from never-before-published archival images to gorgeous color photos of collector and new boats—as well as plans and ephemera from Chris-Craft’s own collection. A thoroughly researched and informative narrative brings the captivating 140-year story to life. This is the ideal gift for boaters, as well as the perfect book for any owner of a vacation home or lake house—or those who aspire toward this American dream.

Author : Philip Ballantyne
Publisher : Motorbooks International
ISBN 13 : 9780760319390
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Classic American Runabouts written by Philip Ballantyne and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2005 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step back into the golden age of the American runabout, with the smell of varnish and leather, and the sight of glittering brightwork and deep-hued mahogany. This historical look at the origins and development of the runabout speedboat in America traces the growth of recreational power boating along with details about the boats that made the era so memorable. Learn about men like Chris Smith, Gar Wood, Horace Dodge and others whose search for speed served as catalysts for a new and popular pastime. Eventually, new materials and mass production brought the curtain down on this era of fast wooden boats, but they did not erase the artistry and innovation that the boats of this era represent.About the AuthorPhilip B. Ballantyne is a builder of antique powerboats who owns and operates Philip B. Ballantyne Wooden Boats near Lake Tahoe in Truckee, California. Ballantyne's writing has been featured in Classic Boating magazine.About the PhotographerRobert Bruce Duncan is one of the preeminent antique and classic powerboat photographers in America. His work has appeared in a wide array of books, magazines, and calendars. A former charter boat captain, Duncan lives in Santa Barbara, California.

Author : Nick Voulgaris III
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
ISBN 13 : 0847861740
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Chris-Craft Boats written by Nick Voulgaris III and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2018-05-22 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate all that is quintessentially American about being on the water in the world’s most beloved boat. Since 1874, Chris-Craft has built boats of immense beauty that evoke an emotion and passion in all who see them. The varnished mahogany runabouts of yesteryear, and their modern sister-ships of today, all share the same design ethos, gorgeous lines, high quality, and style. The name alone conjures up images of classic wooden boats, waving flags, and unforgettable memories made on the waves. Immortalized on the big screen in such movies as On Golden Pond and Mission Impossible, the aura and romance of Chris-Craft shines through in this book featuring more than 200 boats—from never-before-published archival images to gorgeous color photos of collector and new boats—as well as plans and ephemera from Chris-Craft’s own collection. A thoroughly researched and informative narrative brings the captivating 140-year story to life. This is the ideal gift for boaters, as well as the perfect book for any owner of a vacation home or lake house—or those who aspire toward this American dream.

Author : Anthony S. Mollica
Publisher : Motorbooks International
ISBN 13 : 0760309205
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Chris-Craft Boats written by Anthony S. Mollica and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2001 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the most prestigious name in American boatbuilders, the Chris-Craft is a lovingly crafted vessel with wood hulls, swank chrome and brawny motors. Color photos take a look at the history and details of this beloved boat. 100 photos.