The Guide to Wooden Power Boats

Bray, Maynard

ISBN 10: 0393046605 / ISBN 13: 9780393046601

Published by W. W. Norton & Company, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Guide to Wooden Power Boats
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0393046605
• ISBN 13: 9780393046601
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

A beautiful and indispensable guide to wooden power boats by America's preeminent photographer of wooden boats.

This small, elegant book of the most gorgeous wooden powerboats in the world is divided into five categories ― launches, runabouts and racers, power cruisers, motor yachts, and work boats. Among the magnificent vessels included are Kittywake, a 100-year-old British steam launch, and Jessica, a legendary 75-foot motor yacht built in 1930 whose early years were spent as a fast commute to New York City through Long Island Sound. Also presented here are converted shrimp boats, tugboats, gold cup racers, and the stunning Principia, a gleaming 96-foot power yacht and favorite among enthusiasts.

About the Authors

Benjamin Mendlowitz is America's premier photographer of wooden boats. He lives in Brooklin, Maine.

Marine historian Maynard Bray has authored or co-authored many books on the subject of wooden boats, including the classic Book of Wooden Boats. He lives in Brooklin, Maine.