Ditchburn Boats - Tapa dura

Bev McMullen's gorgeous photographs anchor the efforts of author Harold Shield ... his prose steers a mahogany streak through our past.--Doug Hunter "Cottage Life " This is a volume boat lovers will sigh over, wistfully recalling a time when wood was king, and men like Ditchburn were their champion.--Bill Thompson"Charleston Post and Courier" (04/06/2003) Anyone interested in classic and recreational boating with enjoy this engaging and comprehensive portrait of a Muskoka and Canadian legend.--Jake Good"The Muskokan" (07/03/2003) Extensive details on the technology of these boats and case histories... valuable source materials.-- (01/01/2004) Wonderful color photography ... a "coffee-table" book worthy of [the Ditchburn] legacy.-- (07/01/2003) 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 ... a remarkable book.-- (05/01/2003) Very readable and wonderfully illustrated book.--Yachts International (05/01/2003)

"If you do not see what you want, ask for it. We can build what you need." - 1908 Ditchburn Boats catalogue 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.