About Classic Motoryachts

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The "Golden Age of Motoryachts" is generally considered to be the 1920's and 30's, and many of these boats are still with us, offering a glimpse into life in much simpler times. The articles below go into some of the details that make these vessels so special...

Relax... An article from a 1935 Pacific Motorboat, which epitomizes the appeal of cruising in the classic style.

Some Classic Yacht Histories 

Classic Yachting Terms

Fantail Motoryachts The Great Fantail Motoryachts of the Pacific Northwest. Article by Rick Etsell.

Ted Geary and the 96-footers.

Lake Union Dreamboats An article by Marty Loken about the Lake Union Dreamboat style. (Reprinted from the Antique and Classic boat Society's "Rudder")

The Blog of Westward Follow the classic motoryacht Westward's voyage around the pacific in 2007-8.

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