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Ditchburn Boats: A Muskoka Legacy
by Harold Shield, Bev McMullen (Photographer)

For nearly half a century, Herb Ditchburn built some of the most legendary watercraft in North America. From the early 1870s to its closure in 1938, the Ditchburn Boats Company manufactured simple rowboats, luxurious launches, record-breaking speedboats, and magnificent cruisers. The Ditchburn name ruled the waves.

Now you can relive a by-gone era in this stunning pictorial about one of boating's most important families and the magnificent watercraft they made. This is the story of how one man's passion for superior design and construction defined the golden age of boating.

The lush color photography throughout the book is a sumptuous, visual feast for the boating aficionado. Each craft is beautifully photographed with rapt attention paid to every luscious curve and whimsical detail. Whether you're an enthusiast of history, design, or boating, Ditchburn Boats is a remarkable book.

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Hackercraft
by James Barry

Story of the unusual man behind the famous marque. Includes histoical and modern photos, mat from the Mariners Museum collection. 128 pp., hardcover.

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Chris-Craft in the 1950s
by Jack Savage

Climb aboard for a delightful cruise in the runabouts, cabin cruisers, and luxury yachts of the ‘50s. Unprecedented growth spawned a record number of Chris-Craft creations, including Rivieras, Cobras, Sportsmans, and Constellations, plus Cavaliers and Kit Boats, the Sea Skiffs, and Roamers. Dozens of incredible color photographs put you at the helm for a high seas tour through the popular boats of this prolific powerboat company. In the Enthusiast Color Series. Jack wrote Chris-Craft 0-7603-0606-0 and co authored Chris Craft 1922-1972 with Tony Mollica. Previously announced, spring 2002.

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Dodge Boats
by Anthony, Jr Mollica, Anthony S. Mollica

Dodge Boats is a must-have for any boating enthusiast who wishes to take a spin back through a powerful boating era. In the antique powerboat world, Dodge ranks as one of the most prolific builders of all time. Inside, readers will find the dramatic story of how one of America’s elite automobile families poured its heart, soul, and personal fortune into developing some of the finest handling and most powerful boats of their time.

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How to Restore Your Wooden Runabout
by Don Danenberg, Jim Wangard

The first complete wooden runaboat how-to guide. Breathe life back into your classic wooden runabout with expert tips from restoration guru Don Danenberg. This valuable guide provides critical information as it discusses woodworking concerns such as surveying, disassembling, repairing, and reconstructing. Lavishly illustrated with 300 photographs that guide you step-by-step through each restoration process. Danenberg also elaborates on topics ranging from engines and electrics to instrumentation and upholstery.

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Classic Century Powerboats
by Paul Miklos, Frank Miklos, Trudi Miklos

A history of the company, starting in Milwaukee in 1926, through the present, with a concentration on the 1930s to 1960s. 128pp., hardcover

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American Wooden Runabout
by Anthony S. Mollica, Tony Mollica

Editors Review: Magnificent mahogany-hulled runabouts with growling inboard engines deliver high-speed thrills as they slice the waves! This fabulous color volume examines the engines, hull development and styling of Chris-Craft, Gar Wood, Lyman, Century Dodge, Sea-Lyon, and Hackercraft runabouts. From the period just prior to WWI through the swingin' '60s, this book features restored and factory-original examples of the stylish creations that became the sports cars of the nautical set.

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Wood, Water, and Light
by Benjamin Mendlowitz (Photographer), Joel White

This gorgeous volume presents some of the best work of Benjamin Mendlowitz, one of the world's foremost photographers of the boating world. The exterior and interior views of 24 classic boats are accompanied by an informative text.

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Brightwork: The Art of Finishing Wood (Hardcover)
by Rebecca J. Wittman

Sailing
Packed with useful information for both amateur and professional refinsishes alike-A first class and highly readable text that should be mandatory reading for anyone who owns or is contemplating owning a wood-trimmed vessel-The book's only drawback is that it's so beautiflly illustrated that you'll need to buy a second copy to replace the one assigned to your cofee table.

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New Plywood Boats
by Thomas Firth Jones

Good Old Boat
"If you're interested in boatbuilding, buy this book."