Greavette Runabout 18ft Custom Built Wooden Boat

The Greavette Runabout is a sophisticated and aristocratic vessel, instantly recognizable by its mirror-polished hull and exquisite, flowing lines. Designed with a deep, comfortable cockpit and a gracefully tapered stern, the Runabout offers a regal and smooth-riding environment for social entertaining or grand touring. Its aesthetic is one of uncompromising luxury-emphasizing hand-fitted joinery, functional hardware, and a deep, multi-layered gloss that reflects its high-society heritage. Our workshop builds faithful recreations using premium marine Mahogany, Western Red Cedar, and Teak-reinforced with fiberglass cloth and sealed with high-grade marine epoxy. Each boat is handcrafted using authentic lapstrake (clinker) methods, with each plank meticulously fitted and finished with multiple coats of marine spar varnish to achieve deep gloss and long-lasting protection. The interior is updated with modern marine-grade vinyls while retaining the period-correct aesthetic and polished hardware. Typical build time ranges from 4-6 months depending on customization. General Characteristics: - Refined lapstrake (clinker-built) hull for a silent, vibration-free ride - Opulent cockpit layout with plush bench seating and fine detailing - Signature wrap-around windshield with polished frames - High-performance inboard propulsion system Dimension: - Length Overall (LOA): 18ft - Beam: Approx. 6.6ft - Draft: Approx. 1ft - Passenger Capacity: Typically 5-6 persons - Original Power: Chrysler or Buchanan inboard engines Performance & Use: Designed for effortless power and refined cruising, the Greavette Runabout excels on deep-water lakes and elegant riverways. Its hull is engineered to slice through wakes with dignity and remain exceptionally stable, offering a secure, high-end platform for sunset dining or VIP transport. It remains the ultimate choice for the connoisseur who appreciates a 'Gentleman's Racer' with an unparalleled pedigree of North American elegance. Disclaimer: Our Greavette Runabout 18ft is inspired by Greavette Boatworks of Muskoka, Ontario. Wooden Boat USA is not affiliated with or endorsed by Greavette Boatworks. The Greavette Runabout is the definitive icon of Canadian mahogany excellence, born from the pristine waters of Gravenhurst, Ontario, and refined by the legendary Tom Greavette. Established in 1930, Greavette Boats became world-renowned for their 'custom-built' philosophy, blending the high-speed DNA of racing hulls with the opulent finish of a luxury limousine. The sleek Runabouts of the 1940s and 50s were the brand's most celebrated offerings, striking a perfect balance between sophisticated engineering and breathtaking artistry. Celebrated for their 'smooth-as-glass' performance, Greavette Runabouts were the preferred choice for boaters who valued prestige and whisper-quiet operation over mass-produced utility. Unlike many of its contemporaries, the Greavette design emphasized a graceful sheerline and a refined hull entry that provided a level of elegance and comfort that few competitors could match. This legacy of bespoke, master-tier craftsmanship has made the Greavette Runabout one of the most prestigious and coveted names in the international wooden boating community.