Speed Boat Model Classic Runabout
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Speed Boat Model Classic Runabout
Dimensions:
16"(long) x 6"(tall) x 5"(wide)
(includes masts)
Shipping & Insurance: $
20
Included(Continental U.S. only)
Retail Price:135.00
Our Price $79.00
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What is a "Wooden Runabout" boat?
The "wooden runabout boat" we know today did not exist prior to the early part of this century, and, for the most part, ceased to be built shortly after its heyday of construction during the mid-1950's. Today, only small numbers of all-wood runabouts are built. The runabout is characterized by the all-wood construction of its hull (whether it is painted or stained and then varnished, and whether its deck is all-wood as well, or canvas-covered), and its inboard motor.
Several manufacturers have made names for themselves constructing wooden runabouts. Perhaps the best known, to the general public, are the big builders, the world-renouned Chris-Craft and Gar Wood companies. However, among boating enthusiasts especially, some smaller builders are very well-known and respected: Hacker Craft (whose boats have been referred to as the "Steinway" of runabouts), Century Boat Company (whose last wooden hull was offered in the 1966 models), and Dee-Wite, which built the famous line of "Lodge Torpedo" runabouts which were pointed on both ends (unfortunately, this small firm did not survive the Depression as the other manufacturers did).
In addition to these famous-name builders, there have been many small companies and private builders who constructed wooden speedboats during the first half of this century.
What did these Runabouts look like?
The development of boat designs that could be referred to as "runabouts" began in the early years of 1900, with the design of hulls that would plane on top of the water, instead of plowing through it. The major changes in design which this entailed changed the powerboats of the day from slow-moving inboards to smaller speedboats.
Classic runabout canoe of the 1930's...
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