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Muskoka and international Events, 2010
Be sure to view the ACBS Spring tour video, 2010, on our "Wooden Boats" page.
 

Classic Car Cruise Night: Canadian Tire, Huntsville, Ontario: Wednesdays.... Every Wed. until Oct 13, 2010

ACBS Boat Show

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)
 mahogany Greavette mahogany Johnson Duke Playmate Port Carling Boats Display Greavette at Brackley's

 Free to a good home for parts or restoration: Cabin cruiser, Barnes, 22', 1929. This boat has Barnes as she is nowbeen 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.

Port Carling booth Lyman hard top 40' Garwood with bow thrusters!  Lyman lapstrake
ChrisCcraft with Buffalo Launch Club in background superb 30' Lyman rare Chris-Craft racer historic mahogany cabin cruiser
(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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wooden Gentlemans' racersHOT OFF THE PRESS: A colourful new book of gentleman's racers has just been launched. To preview or order this text, click below.
 

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/741049

 

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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!

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Our Featured Muskoka Cottage Rentals

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. p0199

Gull Lake Front 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

 p0198-4 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.    p0125

 

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

 

  

-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   p0051

          
 

 

Browning Island cottage on Lake Muskoka305 feet of shoreline and two docks to choose from.  Two boathouse with living spaces and a cottage on this piece of paradise.        p0191

 

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  p0150

Our newest cottage rental listing is on Lake Muskoka, at Walkers Point across from Millionaires Row!

                           

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

3bdrm, boat, pets ok                           NEW cottage on                                          NEW boathouse, 2
          p0163                                                    Lake Rosseau 5 bedroom                              bedroom on Lake Joseph
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Muskoka Real Estate for Sale:

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)     p0190

 

Classic Boat Rentals

Muskoka Launch Livery Ltd  Muskoka Launch Livery offers Duke Playmates for rent on the Muskoka Lakes.  pbr001


 

 

Our Featured Wooden Boats   

rare Chris-Craft racer 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
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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
pb362-2 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.    pb186    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              pb071

racer suspended from lift hooks

 

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.

Click here for wooden boat Show Movie.

2007 Toronto ACBS Spring Tour Video is now online

See the Gentleman's Racer video by clicking here

 

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.   pb347

 


 

 

 

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
 
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1991 Clarion Gentleman's racer, 25' 375hp G.M. V8 - Rare, beautiful award winner impeccable construction, custom seats/upholstery.

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See our Muskoka Cottage Real Estate Guide See our fractional ownership guide and the latest town home project near Apsley Ontario, the Landing.

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



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