CM628 - Garwood Speedster 16 - 30 inches boat model

Specification: Item CM628 - 30L x 6W x 9H Inches (76.2L x 15.2W x 22.9H Cm)

Note: This is a special made to order item, delivery usually take 30-90 days.
Custom features such as name plate or different paint schemes are available for additional charges. Please contact us for details.

Price: $ 3,567.30

Description:

The Garwood Speedster 16' is a compact yet striking example of classic American performance boating, reflecting the excitement and craftsmanship of the golden age of wooden runabouts. Known for its sleek profile and agile character, the Speedster 16' embodies a time when speed, style, and meticulous handcraft defined the boating experience. Today, it remains admired as a symbol of elegance in motion and spirited design.

This custom made scale model of the Garwood Speedster 16' is handcrafted upon request using premium Western Red Cedar, Teak, Mahogany, and carefully selected exotic hardwoods. Built following the traditional plank on frame construction method, the model faithfully recreates the dynamic hull lines, deck arrangement, cockpit details, and distinctive proportions of the original speedboat produced by Gar Wood.

Each project requires approximately 4–5 months of meticulous craftsmanship. Every structural line and surface is shaped with precision to achieve accurate proportions and refined detailing. Throughout the build, you will receive photo updates at each key production stage, allowing you to review and approve the progress:

1. Hull construction and planking
2. Deck detailing, superstructure, and interior elements
3. Final painting, varnishing, and finishing touches

Once completed and approved, the model is securely packed in a custom-made wooden crate with reinforced protection, ensuring safe international delivery.

Capture the spirit of American performance heritage with a bespoke Garwood Speedster 16' model. Visit Custom-made Projects to begin.

History:

The Garwood Speedster 16' is a classic American runabout that reflects the spirit of speed and craftsmanship from the golden age of wooden powerboats. Introduced during a period when performance boating captured public imagination, it combined compact proportions with bold styling, creating a lively and elegant presence on the water.

Designed for agility and excitement, the Speedster 16' featured a sleek hull and responsive handling suited for spirited lake cruising. Its construction highlighted the refined workmanship associated with Gar Wood, where attention to detail, polished finishes, and quality materials defined every boat produced.

In its era, the Garwood Speedster appealed to boating enthusiasts who valued both performance and style. It represented freedom, innovation, and the growing culture of recreational boating, offering an accessible yet thrilling experience in a smaller, well-balanced design.

Today, the Garwood Speedster 16' is admired as a timeless symbol of classic American boating heritage. Preserved and restored by collectors, it continues to embody craftsmanship, elegance, and the enduring appeal of wooden speedboats shaped by tradition and passion for the water.