168 p. 29 cm. B&w illustrations. Black cloth in dustjacket. Small tears in jacket edges. Scuff on front panel. Before the invention of the outboard motor, Billy Johnston of Port Carling invented the now legendary disappearing propeller boat. Popularly known as the Dispro, or Dippy, this small boat was first built in 1916. This company history is now a boating classic.

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Title

The Greatest Little Motor Boat Afloat: The Legendary Disappearing Propeller Boat

Publisher

Boston Mills Press, Erin, ON

Publication Date

1983

ISBN 10

0919822304

ISBN 13

9780919822306

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

Near fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Very good

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Paul Dodington; Joe Fossey; Paul W. Gockel; William G. Ogilvie and James L. Smith

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