A definitive visual and historical tribute to America’s most beautiful wooden boats.
Classic American Runabouts: Wood Boats 1915–1965 is a richly illustrated hardcover that documents the golden age of wooden runabouts, featuring iconic builders, elegant designs, and stunning full-color photography.
Covering legendary names like Chris-Craft, Hacker-Craft, Century, Gar Wood, and more, this book explores craftsmanship, performance, and style during the peak years of American pleasure boating.
Perfect for:
Classic boat & wooden boat enthusiasts
Marine history collectors
Nautical décor / coffee table display
Gift for boat owners or restorers
This is a high-quality Motorbooks/MBI publication with heavy paper and vivid photography throughout.
Hardcover in very good overall condition
Light surface wear to cover
Minor edge and corner wear from handling
Spine tight and solid
Binding secure
Pages clean and bright
No writing, highlighting, or torn pages noted
A well-kept copy that displays beautifully. Please review all photos — you will receive the exact book shown.