Runabout

What we refer to today as "the wooden runabout boat" did not exist prior to the early years of this century, and, for the most part, ceased to be built after its heyday of construction in 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.

Pre Assembled, Handcrafted Wood Model.

Models are shipped with the sails unassembled. Step-by-step instructions are included. All rigging, lines and stays have brass hooks attached, which easily hook into eyelets on mast, boom, sprit or deck. Assembly takes less than 20 minutes.

ABOUT SHIP MODEL

The ship model made by hand from a variety of high quality woods. The ship model is constructed by skilled craftspeople using plank on frame construction methods, then finished and detailed to the exacting standards you see here.

17 1/2"L 8"H