Ditchburn Boats: A Muskoka Legacy

Ditchburn Boats: A Muskoka Legacy by Shield, Harold. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781550464122.

"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 boatings most important families and the magnificent watercraft they made. This is the story of how one mans 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 youre an enthusiast of history, design, or boating, Ditchburn Boats is a remarkable book.