At the end of WWI, boat builders like Chris Smith began building speedboats using surplus aircraft engines. By the early 1920s, boatmen like him realized racing success created a name for themselves, and soon began building and selling all types of powerboats to the growing pleasure craft market.
The inspiration behind our '1930s Vintage Cabin Cruiser' Art Print
As a kid growing up on the Kawartha and Muskoka lakes systems, I was an avid boat watcher. I loved touring local marinas, poking around the back corners of lots looking for old beauties. I came across some pretty cool boats back then, but my research leading up to the creation of this print revealed a few models I'd never been fortunate enough to find, like this 1936 Cabin Cruiser.
I love the craftsmanship and style of these old boats. This print is one in a series of vintage boats in my cottage collection featuring some very distinctive models from the 1920s through to the 1960s. Any of these prints will make a great addition to your cottage, home decor or the ultimate man cave décor.
