Antique and Classic boats
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Antique and Classic boats
According to the antique and classic boat society, antique boats are any boats built between 1919 and 1942, while classic boats are any boats built between 1943 and 1975. Both antique and classic boats are considered to be rare, vintage and collectible commodities and hobbyists continue to buy, sell and trade these types of vessels. Some recognizable and notable classic boat brands include Chris-Craft, Boston Whaler, Gar Wood, Riva, Formula, Grady-White, Egg Harbor and many others.
How are Antique and Classic Boats built?
Prior to the 1950’s, most privately-owned boats and yachts were built out of wood. Fiberglass entered the mainstream boat building industry in the fifties, eventually becoming industry-standard by the mid to late-sixties. During the 1970’s there was also a big uptick in the amount of aluminum hull boats built, often favored because they were lightweight and did not rust or rot. However, there’s a certain romance that surrounds a wooden boat and these types of vessels still attract many nostalgic, purist boaters. Some even claim a wooden boat handles softer and better than fiberglass or steel-hulled vessels.
What Types of Engines Power Antique and Classic Boats?
Early antique power boats were powered by small two-stroke outboard motors. The first outboard motor that had mainstream success was Evinrude (founded by Ole Evinrude in 1909). Other early outboard engine manufacturers included Johnson, Atwater and Lockwood. In the mid-sixties, four-stroke outboards began to gain popularity as they were cleaner and quieter than two-strokes. By the 1970's Honda had become a well-known manufacturer of marine outboards, followed next by Yamaha in the early 1980's.
What Optional Equipment is Available for Antique and Classic Boats?
Antique and classic boats do not have as many built-in amenities as today’s modern yachts and boats. Nonetheless, there are still some unique features available onboard these types of vessels. Much like recreational vehicles of the era, vintage boats (especially cabin cruisers and so-called “weekenders”) came equipped with household appliances like refrigerators, toasters, heaters and diesel generators. Chrome rails, vintage paint color schemes, teak wood accents, MFD (molded fiberglass) styling and creative layouts are some of the standout features.
Antique and classic sailing vessels
Antique and Classic yachts are large, sailing vessels usually used for time-honored endeavors. These sailing vessels have a rich legacy as vessels that are sought-after due to their exceedingly deep draft and narrow beam, qualities that make them exceptionally well-suited for overnight cruising and day sailing. Within the scope of our existing inventory, antique and classic sailing vessels demonstrate an average passenger capacity of 12 individuals, with a maximum threshold extending to 120 passengers. Moreover, these vessels exhibit an average overall length (LOA) of 40 feet. The yachts available for sale come in a range of sizes, from 16 feet to 138 feet long. On average, they have a sail area of 584 square feet, but some yachts go as high as 15,000 square feet. Listed hull types include monohull, displacement, deep vee, flat and other.
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The article did not mention 3 great antique/classic wood boatbuilders who were located in the Muskoka Lakes district of Ontario: Greavette, Minett and Ditchburn. Their boats are still venerated and run in the Muskoka Lakes. The grandson of the founding Minett was a client of mine, and we spent a lot of time (for which I did not charge him LOL) talking about the great wooden boats of the Muskoka Lakes.
Greavette Streamliner
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Rare 1917 Minett launch
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1927 Ditchburn