From the period just prior to WW I through the swingin' 1960s, boatmakers Chris-Craft, Gar Wood, Dodge, Hackercraft, Lyman, and Century fashioned magnificent mahogany-hulled runabouts with growling inboard engines sporting eight, ten, and sometimes even twelve cylinders. Not surprisingly, these stylish creations became the sports cars of the nautical set, providing high-speed thrills. This book examines each of the boatmakers, explaining the development of their engines and hulls, as well as the exapnsion of their product lines. 80 colour illustrations. Paperback. 96pp |