I have a thing for vintage wooden boats

[DetMatt1]

I've been waiting to see this boat up close. Up until last weekend I've just peered through a window looking at this thing under a cover. It has been completely restored and resides at the Packard Proving Grounds where I attended thier open house on Sunday.
It's powered by 4 Packard V12 engines, 2 forward facing and 2 rear facing with gearboxes transferring power to the props at that point. The cubic inches total 10,000 and they make 8,000 horsepower! That thing must have sounded like an amazing mechanical symphony!

 

[challenger6pak]

Wow. You should be able to hear it miles away.

 

[Adam]

Love that! Wish we could hear it run.

 

[moparleo]

8,000 HP and only 124 MPH ?

 

[DetMatt1]

In 1932...

 

[challenger6pak]

I grew up riding in this one. It belonged to my aunt. She no longer has it. It has been restored and is still in Indiana. The way the wooden boats were built and sealed together is true workmanship.

 

[moparleo]

And now worth big $$.

 

[AUSTA]

View attachment 29871 I grew up riding in this one. It belonged to my aunt. She no longer has it. It has been restored and is still in Indiana. The way the wooden boats were built and sealed together is true workmanship.

Stunning workmanship at its best

 

[DetMatt1]

Those are ultra rare Tod and one of my favorites. Gorgeous!

 

[mmissile]

You went in that monsoon?

 

[DetMatt1]

Didn't rain a drop for the 3 hours we were there plus I knew Johnny Trudell was going to be set up inside and who doesn't like a little jazz with thier Packards???

 

[340challconvert]

I personally love the old deco, 30's and 40's real wood boats.
Even a less exotic one as this would still be a very expensive proposition restored today!

 

[mmissile]

1936 – Bavercraft Boat | StahlsAuto |

 

[340challconvert]

1936 – Bavercraft Boat | StahlsAuto |

Very cool boat. Thanks

 

[aussiemark]

At least fuel is relatively cheap at the moment may be able to afford to fire the beast up.

 

[DetMatt1]

1936 – Bavercraft Boat | StahlsAuto |

I appreciate that boat for the craftsmanship and some of the details but it's not at all aesthetically pleasing to me.

 

[mmissile]

I agree.