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Classic Car Cruise Night:
Canadian Tire, Huntsville, Ontario: Wednesdays....
Every Wed. until Oct 13, 2010
Lake Vermillion Antique and
Classic Boat Show, Landings Restaurant, MN. 218-666-5556
Sept. 4 -5, 2010
Charlotte Antique and Classic
Boat Show, Queen's Landing, Moorseville, N.C. In water and land display.
boss@longinodist.com
Sept 10-12, 2010
Reedville Antique and Classic
Boat gathering, Main St. Reedville, VA... boat parade, nautical flea
market. macames@nnwifi.com
Sept 10 -12, 2010
Niagara Frontier Chapter ACBS
"Shuffle off to Buffalo. Antique Boat Show and Raceboat Reunion.
www.oldboatsbuffalo.org
Sept. 10 to 12, 2010
Important note for Muskoka Lakes Boaters: Both the
Port Carling locks will be closed at 12 midnight this year (2010). Visitors
and May long weekenders - please take note.
The annual ACBS (Toronto Chapter) Spring Tour was held April 24, 2010.
The tour highlighted Muskoka's boat shops and the highly skilled craftsmen and
women who build and restore wooden classics. Photos below:
(left to right) Greavette I/O from Butson's boat shop, 1930 Johnson in Curtis
Hillman's shop, Duke Playmate (available for rental from Stan Hunter's Boat
Livery) Port Carling Boats display at Port Carling, Greavette in Paul Brackley's
workshop, "Dippy" in the Gravenhurst marine museum. (Please see videos
on Wooden Boats page of this website)
Free to a good home for parts or restoration: Cabin cruiser, Barnes,
22', 1929. This boat has been in the same family for 40 years. For further
information, call Laura 905-775-1094
The Niagara Frontier Antique and Classic Boat Show, Sept 12, 2009 Grand
Island, (Buffalo area) Port Carling Boats was there, representing our
customers, with a booth at the Buffalo Launch Club
(See below). This year's wonderful show, comparable in size to Clayton, New
York, featured a wide selection of Lyman Boats, originally built in Sandusky,
Ohio. Two of this year's highlights were hydroplane races on the Niagara
River, and tours for children in a magnificent reproduction, 40 foot Gar Wood
(Photos left to right, Port Carling Boats booth pre-show, Lyman
sedan hard-top, 40' triple cockpit Gar Wood with bow thrusters, and exquisite
Lyman lapstrake utility.
(Photos above, left to right: rare Chris-Craft cabin cruiser,
immaculate 30' Lyman, 1961, rare Chris Craft racer. historic mahogany cabin
cruiser.
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Lake Muskoka cottage
rentals in Gravenhurst and Huntsville, near Port Carling, Lake Joseph, Lake Rosseau, Lake Muskoka and Lake of Bays in Ontario, Canada. We also cover Port Carling Antique Wooden Boats such as Chris Craft and RMS Segwun. Muskoka
Cottages for Rent . We have many cottages/log homes & cabins and resorts for rent on Lakes Muskoka, Lake Rosseau, Lake Joseph and Lake of Bays and all the lakes in between. Call
now and book for the 2007/08 season. See our cottages on Gull Lake, 12 mile Lake, Haliburton and the Gravenhurst area's. Deerhurst Huntsville condo rental for mountain biking and hiking, and golf at hidden valley. See our boat building
updates!
Muskoka Bay, and the Taboo Golf Package. Check out our muskoka
web cam
Sand Lake Cottages and
Inn:near Algonquin Park. This charming property
includes 7 appliances, large decks with BBQs, a complimentary canoe and
other water craft. The property has beautiful gardens, a great beach,
outdoor hot tub, water trampoline and a children's playground
Lake
Rosseau: Huge executive compound.Year
round. Close to Rosseau. 2400 sq. ft. Great Room w. media
and billiard area. Gourmet kitchen w. dining for 16. Media
room. Master suite upstairs plus spacious four bedroom
wing, sleeping 14. Truly palatial, done in Muskoka style.
$6000 per week.
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Beautiful Gull Lake Cottage, Gravenhurst. 5 Bedroom gorgeous cottage, 3200
sq. feet, 160 ft. frontage. Many extras.(Click on photo) p0165
Muskoka Lake waterfront cottage
Villa. Beautiful, architecturally designed 4 bedroom, 2 bath executive retreat off Walker's Point.
Sleeps 8 comfortably. Huge deck, boathouse, canoe, docks. conveniences, shallow & deep
water. P0195
Sunnylea Resort.
Port Severn, Ontario. Open all year. Charming waterfront
housekeeping cottages with gas fireplace, deck and barbeque. Lovely
surroundings with in-ground pool. Sport fishing, swimming, golfing and
numerous activities. Close to many points of interest. In winter
enjoy ice skating/hockey, ice fishing, snowmobile from your door,
skiing, snowshoeing. Come on up to Muskoka for a memorable stay!
Beautiful cottage
and boathouse on Lake Joseph Executive compound on Lake Joseph near Port Sandfield and Port Carling. Convenient to Lake Joe Club and the Sherwood Inn. 6-7 bedrooms with two master suites and two bedrooms in the new boathouse. The cottage features floor to ceiling windows affording spectacular views of Lake Joseph vistas, sunsets and The Northern Lights! Walkways connect the cottage to over 1500 sq. ft. of deck perched over the lake, and to two boathouses with over 1000 sq feet of dock space, three slips and living
quarters. Great sunsets and deep water, swim platform and canoe available.
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Woodcrafter's Country House is also
a magical place to spend a snowy holiday. With
its proximity to a main snowmobile trail and cross country skiing, the cottage
is located in the snow belt of Muskoka. The cottage is on a ploughed road and the driveway is maintained in the winter. The
beautiful wood burning fireplace, warm construction and propane heating, will
ensure that your holiday will be cozy, comfortable and memorable one.
Lake of Bays-New cottage, new dock, and deck , year-round rental, right in the heart of Dorset, beautiful sandy beach, 5 min walk to
Robinsons. Winter: right on the main snowmobiling trail! p0147
Browning Island cottage on Lake Muskoka. 305
feet of shoreline and two docks to choose from. Two boathouse with living spaces and a cottage on this piece of paradise.
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Located
on 200 feet of waterfront property on Lake of Bays this lovely 4 plus bedroom cottage can sleep 8 and has 2 bathrooms. Dwight is very close by. Just off of Port Cunnington Road runs Green Point Road and this cottage is fully equipped
with fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher, Laundry, barbeque, 3 televisions, VCR/DVD, (satellite available), stereo, telephone. woodstove. Cost per week is $1,595 Call John Kenny at 705-788-9393 Available
all four seasons
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Our newest cottage rental listing is on Lake Muskoka, at Walkers Point across
from Millionaires Row!
Central
Bracebridge, overlooking South Muskoka Golf Course. 3
bedroom, 2 bathrooms, open concept living-dining, designer
furnished. Close to all amenities. ($450 000).
New listing. March/09)
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Classic Boat Rentals
Muskoka Launch Livery Ltd. Muskoka Launch
Livery offers Duke Playmates for rent on the Muskoka Lakes.
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Our Featured Wooden Boats
Chris-Craft Cobra, 18',
1955 A unique, iconic classic from the 50's. Powered
by a 6 cyl. Hercules racing engine. Extensive
restoration in the '80s. Complete with trailer and
custom canvas cover. Kept in show condition. Very
rare opportunity. $98,000. pb370
Classic wooden
Chris-Craft 36' cabin
cruiser Constellation, 1961
2 rebuilt GM. 210 h.p. engines. Well maintained. Numerous
replacements/refurbishments. Successful survey,
Oct.2009 Original price: $35 000. New
Price $15,000 pb276
Wooden
Greavette Shearliner, 21', 1959. Powered by small block
V8 engine. Excellent condition, beautiful ride. Ample
seating. A "must see" boat. was
$27,000 new price - $22,000 WOW!pb313
Minett Mahogany motor
launch, 35', 1929, reproduction (1989), powered
by a Chrysler, 440 c.i. V8. 7 ' beam. Top speed 50
m.p.h. All fittings handcrafted stainless steel. A
magnificent vessel. $300,000. pb362
Geisler 16' French river,
1967, New 25 hp Tohatsu (Nissan) engine. Fibre-glass bottom - seats 5, with trailer
(rewired). New controls, and steering boat cushions,
bilge pump, sun cover. (Almost $6000 spent on
new engine and controls.) Reduced from $7995 to
$5995. WOW pb247
Beautiful Micro
Trawler, 2008, 16', 8" Devlin Design, with 25
hp. 4 stroke Suzuki, sleeping for two, head, trailer
and many extras. Mahogany ply with fibreglass. The
"Dipper" is in pristine condition, looking for a new
home. $23,000 pb347
Chris-Craft triple
cockpit, 25', 1939. This custom triple cockpit will rival
speed boats in performance. The Chris has dual
windshields and a Chrysler Hemi with low
hours. This award winning boat has been owned by the
same person for 40 years. Double axle trailer,
Maintained to a pristine level, lovely interior and
decks. pb077
Mahogany Chris-Craft "Holiday", 24', 1954. This
is a completely rebuilt, big, roomy and quite rare
utility in 9/10 condition. Powered by a Chrysler
Marine 250 h.p. engine. Complete with trailer.
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WOW! Price reduced from $49,995
to $35,000 (November,
2009)
Wooden Cedar Strip custom
runabout, 15', with 15h.p. four stroke engine and cover.
Boat is in perfect condition. $20 000 invested. Reduced in
price from $18,000 to $10,000! or
best offer
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Mahogany, Gentleman's
Racer, 1997: 75.h.p. Gray Marine engine (new
rebuild). Fibreglass, West System bottom, New
waterline cover and matching trailer. A gorgeous
boat in excellent condition. $22,000 pb360
Check out our two videos and an older one on jumpcut
as well as these
ones . Or check out What Interests
Me Today is a new section where I put up information on what people email me, tell me or I read about and think I should share with you. Its fun, informative and potentially rewarding.
Port Carling Boats video2 that is best viewed with high speed access. its 7 minutes
so let it load in memory first for optimal viewing.
Peter
Breen Photo Section and his newest wooden boats. Jeff has put together some photos of the Muskoka antique and classic mahogany boat that have been worked on over the past year as well as some other boats that you will enjoy!
Antique and Classic Wooden Boats for Sale-
Click
here to see all our listings
Beautiful Micro
Trawler, 2008, 16', 8" Devlin Design, with 25
hp. 4 stroke Suzuki, sleeping for two, head, trailer
and many extras. Mahogany ply with fibreglass. The
"Dipper" is in pristine condition, looking for a new
home. Was priced at $23,000. Must sell.
New price: $15,000 firm.
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Chris-Craft Holiday. 24', 1954, with 250
hp. 331 c.i. Chrysler engine. This boat is big, roomy and in
pristine condition 9/10. Complete with tandem axle trailer.
WOW
Price reduced from $49,995 to
$35,000
Minett Mahogany motor
launch, 35', 1929, reproduction (1989), powered
by a Chrysler, 440 c.i. V8. 7 ' beam. Top speed 50
m.p.h. All fittings handcrafted stainless steel. A
magnificent vessel. $300,000. pb362
See our ads on Lake Muskoka and Lake of Bays. Real Estate: Bigwin Island Condo, 2 bedroom. Great Golf and a beautiful cottage on Peninsula Lake.
For additional information on Huntsville and Muskoka activities, dining
and accommodation, try http://www.huntsvilleadventures.com/
Muskoka Marina Info as well as power boats
and personal watercraft rental info
been in the same family for 40 years. For further
information, call Laura 905-775-1094
HOT
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colourful new book of gentleman's racers has just been launched. To preview or order this text,
click below.
near Algonquin Park. This charming property
includes 7 appliances, large decks with BBQs, a complimentary canoe and
other water craft. The property has beautiful gardens, a great beach,
outdoor hot tub, water trampoline and a children's playground
Lake
Rosseau: Huge executive compound.Year
round. Close to Rosseau. 2400 sq. ft. Great Room w. media
and billiard area. Gourmet kitchen w. dining for 16. Media
room. Master suite upstairs plus spacious four bedroom
wing, sleeping 14. Truly palatial, done in Muskoka style.
$6000 per week.
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Beautiful Gull Lake Cottage, Gravenhurst. 5 Bedroom gorgeous cottage, 3200
sq. feet, 160 ft. frontage. Many extras.
(Click on photo)
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Muskoka Lake waterfront cottage
Villa. Beautiful, architecturally designed 4 bedroom, 2 bath executive retreat off Walker's Point.
Sleeps 8 comfortably. Huge deck, boathouse, canoe, docks. conveniences, shallow & deep
water. P0195 
Sunnylea Resort.
Port Severn, Ontario. Open all year. Charming waterfront
housekeeping cottages with gas fireplace, deck and barbeque. Lovely
surroundings with in-ground pool. Sport fishing, swimming, golfing and
numerous activities. Close to many points of interest. In winter
enjoy ice skating/hockey, ice fishing, snowmobile from your door,
skiing, snowshoeing. Come on up to Muskoka for a memorable stay!
Beautiful cottage
and boathouse on Lake Joseph Executive compound on Lake Joseph near Port Sandfield and Port Carling. Convenient to Lake Joe Club and the Sherwood Inn. 6-7 bedrooms with two master suites and two bedrooms in the new boathouse. The cottage features floor to ceiling windows affording spectacular views of Lake Joseph vistas, sunsets and The Northern Lights! Walkways connect the cottage to over 1500 sq. ft. of deck perched over the lake, and to two boathouses with over 1000 sq feet of dock space, three slips and living
quarters. Great sunsets and deep water, swim platform and canoe available.
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Lake of Bays-New cottage, new dock, and deck , year-round rental, right in the heart of Dorset, beautiful sandy beach, 5 min walk to
Robinsons. 
-LAKE
ROSSEAU, Muskoka, 3Bdrm cottage rental, indoor boat slip and
sailboat dock, 300ft,frontage, 14ft rowboat available, sunny exposure, $1125
wk. Call 905-882-4767, 705-769-2196 or 705-769-1684
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Located
on 200 feet of waterfront property on Lake of Bays this lovely 4 plus bedroom cottage can sleep 8 and has 2 bathrooms. Dwight is very close by. Just off of Port Cunnington Road runs Green Point Road and this cottage is fully equipped
with fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher, Laundry, barbeque, 3 televisions, VCR/DVD, (satellite available), stereo, telephone. woodstove. Cost per week is $1,595 Call John Kenny at 705-788-9393 Available
all four seasons
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Central
Bracebridge, overlooking South Muskoka Golf Course. 3
bedroom, 2 bathrooms, open concept living-dining, designer
furnished. Close to all amenities. ($450 000).
New listing. March/09)
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Muskoka Launch Livery Ltd. Muskoka Launch
Livery offers Duke Playmates for rent on the Muskoka Lakes.
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