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26' Ducktail Racer
This boat was drawn up by Peter Breen, and is being built by Jeffrey Breen. In 2019, we completed Margaret Shirley- a 31' BobTail Gentleman's Racer, & based on it's performance and reaction generated, we decided to build a slightly smaller version. This design has the more traditional duck-tail transom reminiscent of the famous raceboats of the 1920's such as B-IV. The hull is now complete inside and out, Ilmor 365 HP MV8 engine installed, seats built, deck frames, and windshield complete. Available for purchase.
27.5' Custom Runabout
This boat has been drawn up by Peter Breen, and is being built by Breen Boats. Based off the increasingly popular designs of the Mediterranean styles, it will be the first of it's kind built in the "bullet-proof" plank-on-frame encapsulated method, held together by both stainless steel fasteners and thickened epoxy. Many of the original boats of this style fell victim to de-lamination, as a result of their construction method. This will not be the case for this vessel. She will likely be powered by a 522 HP 7.4 L Ilmor powerplant , providing optimal power at minimal weight. A large cockpit will carry 7-8 passengers comfortably, while a rear cockpit provides additional space for 3-4. This wise design provides more usable space, and eliminates lounge day-beds many boats of this design incorporate. A V-berth in the front provides over-night capability. Available for purchase.
2004 28' Number Boat
This boat is a 2004 28' professionally built fibre-glass hull. It was one of a handful produced that are exact replicas of the famous "Number Boats" that raced in the 1000 Islands of NY area around 1910. George Boldt of Boldt Castle was hugely involved in this class, where identical hulls, with the same engines raced, leaving the outcome to driver skill alone. This hull comes to us from Rochester, NY. The owner has spent years gathering hardware and materials appropriate to the era. She will be finished off with solid mahogany interior and decking, blending designs of the era to make her a truly custom boat that will be a maintenance-free boat with a modern power plant.
1940 20.5' A.R.C. Marine Day Cruiser
This boat was built by A.R.C. Marine in Littlehampton, England around 1940. A.R.C. Marine became famous for the 28' Everyman model, as well as smaller interpretations such as Tinker Bell. They were known for great quality, at relatively affordable prices for the post-war era. "Tinker Bell", was converted to electric power about ten years ago. Her original bottom is now beyond repair, and she will receive a Breen "encapsulated plank bottom" making her well suited to last another 80 years with very little maintenance. She will also be receiving a new Muskoka-style grated cockpit floor, as well as a complete strip and re-finish.
2009 29' Breen Gentleman's Racer
"Dolly Durkin" was built by Peter Breen in 2009. At 29' overall, she is a slightly stretched version of the John Hacker designed Miss APBA hull that was so successful in the 1920's Gold Cup racing scene. Built with a tongue and groove hard-top roof, which incorporates 6 model- T roll-up windows, and two gull wings for entry, and sun. Recently acquired by a Muskoka collector, she is down for routine varnish and bottom paint.
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