Magnolia

Vehicle

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Thousand Islands Boat Museum

Name/Title

Magnolia

Entry/Object ID

2004.1.1

Description

Magnolia Magnolia is a custom 17-foot steel motor boat built in 1908 by Michigan Steel Boat Company. It is equipped with a 3.5 HP Detroit engine (max speed around 10 mph) but can be fitted with a 12-14 HP engine if desired. It seats 10 people, 6 in the forward cockpit and 4 in the rear. This model of boat in 1910 was affordable for the time (approximately $147.00). This boat has undergone significant repair and reconstruction, including the single cylinder engine. (see physical file, i.e. letter from Peter Breen who restored and appraised it).

Collection

Boat Collection

Make and Manufacture

Manufacturer

Michigan Steel Boat Company

Model

1908 Michigan Steel Boat

Manufacture Date

1908

Total Produced Notes

U.S. patent (no. 681,363.) for boat design applied for March 26th, 1900, completed/registered in 1901 (see physical accession file for copy) by A. E. Chambers

Dimensions

Width

52 in

Depth

24 in

Length

17 ft