The Legend of Chris~Craft (3rd Edition) New Release ! by Jeffrey L. Rodengen, Karine Rodengen (Photographer) (Click for Larger Photo) Recommended reading for anyone interested in history of this legendary American boat builder.  Invaluable source of information, pictures and stories about Christopher Columbus Smith and his legendary boats.  "A must for any Chris~Craft enthusiast!" Wilson Wright, Chris~Craft Club President.

Cutwater : Speedboats and Launches from the Golden Age of Boating by Robert B. Duncan (Designer) (Click for Larger Photo) Simple and understated in design, powerful and fast in performance, these boats were built to make people happy. Stunning photos feature more than 35 classic speedboats and motor launches built between 1900 and W.W.II, still in use in Canada and the U.S., to preserve the legacy of this era of boating history. 150 color photos.

THE REAL RUNABOUTSCOLLECTION;by Robert Speltz (click the photo to buy the books) No Classic Wooden Boat book collection is complete without the 7 volume set written by Robert Speltz.   Each volume is full of information, pictures and  history of the wooden boat.  "The Real Runabout" books are a valuable addition to the library of every Antique and Classic Wooden Boat enthusiast.  I highly  recommend every volume. Order Robert Speltz Books Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6

Mahogany Boats:  ~Some of my favorite Shots~ by Norm Wangard Norm and Jim Wangard have produced some outstanding work.  Mahogany Boats Some of my Favorite Shots is a wonderful collection of some of the most beautiful Classic Boats ever produced.  Mr. Wangard really captures the essence of the Classic Boat in this book. Norm also produces these coffee table books Classic Powercraft Volume 1 Classic Powercraft Volume 2.

Gar Wood Boats Classics of a Golden Era by Anthony S. Mollica (Click for Larger Photo) The Book has finally arrived!  The story of Gar Wood has been  long awaited in the wooden boat community.  Tony Mollica, in his book has captured the inside story, and the history of Gar Wood Boats.  This book is a hard bound 128 page's with 120 color photos.  Excellent Book "This book is a must have for all Wooden Boat collectors and owners."  Lou Rauh,  The Antique Boat Connection

From the Publisher 
Chris-Craft is one of the latest in MBI Publishing's Enthusiast Color Series. Written and illustrated with the enthusiast in mind, this colorful paperback is a must for the bookshelf of anyone interested in classic boats. 

The author, Jack Savage , May 13, 2000
Warning! Obsession Ahead! Warning! If you don't already own an antique or classicmahogany Chris-Craft, this book may launch you on a voyage mired in obsession. As current or reformed Chris-Craft owners know, these boats capture your heart and demand that you spend every last penny restoring their glory. Chris-Craft is the best-known name in wooden powerboats, and one glimpse of a restored boat will tell you why. In this short but colorful book, I've focused on the period from 1922 (when the company began producing... read more

Paperback - 96 pages (April 2000) Motorbooks International; ISBN: 0760306060 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.29 x 8.97 x  8.24  Amazon.com Sales Rank: 65,616

• With more than 100 full-color photographs and vintage archival images 
• Includes a variety of personal wooden power boats, from speed boats to luxury cruisers, to modern interpretations of classic designs 
• Includes classic models from Chris-Craft, Ditchburn, Hacker, and Gar Wood

Paperback - 128 pages (November 1999) Michael Friedman/Fairfax Publishing; Amazon.com Sales Rank: 52,568