1957 Ames Brothers Gentleman Racer Boat 21'

Motor Vehicle

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Stunning gentleman's racer features full mahogany construction, Muskoka "egg crate" ventilated flooring, a sleek low sheerline, and a powerful dual-quad Chrysler 413cid wedge engine hooked up to a foot throttle.

Stunning gentleman's racer features full mahogany construction, Muskoka "egg crate" ventilated flooring, a sleek low sheerline, and a powerful dual-quad Chrysler 413cid wedge engine hooked up to a foot throttle.

Name/Title

1957 Ames Brothers Gentleman Racer Boat 21'

Entry/Object ID

3.1957.21.RB.133

Tags

Ames Brothers

Description

1957 Ames Brothers Race Boat 21'

Motor Vehicle Type

Race Boat

Category

Early Classic

Make and Manufacture

Manufacturer

Ames Brothers

Model

21' Race Boat

Manufacture Date

1957

Make and Manufacture Notes

Name - Comanche

Motor Vehicle Details

Engine

Details

Chrysler Hemi V8

Engine Position

Inboard

Vehicle Numbers

Number Type

Hull Number

Number

MNZ03063H657

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

21 FT

Provenance

Notes

Albert Ames began his boat building career working in a shop run by Herb Ditchburn during WWII. Following the war, he worked for Hunter Boats of Orillia, Ontario. In the 1950s, the Ames brothers built a handful of custom boats ranging from 18 to 28 feet in length. Their designs drew similarities from several of the regional builders, with a flare of their own. They would typically complete one boat per winter in their small, Orillia, Ontario shop. Has it's original Chrysler Hemi engine

Update Date

June 12, 2026