Classic Moreton Bay Cruisers.

As an island continent, Australia has a fascinating maritime history. Queensland’s capital, Brisbane, has been built on the Brisbane River and the foreshore of the beautiful and expansive Moreton Bay. This boating paradise has inspired the evolution of a renowned local boat building industry that spans more than a century.

Classic Moreton Bay Cruisers features 53 of the locally built wooden classics that have evoked the passion of wooden boat enthusiasts across the nation.

Enthusiasts will delight in over 450 professional photographs depicting every detail of these boats, highlighting the craftsmanship of yesteryear and our parochial designs.

Andrew Harper has selected a unique group of boats ranging from 20 foot to 75 foot in length built between 1890 and 1994. This selection aptly displays the diversity of style and size of wooden boats skilfully handcrafted by our local boat builders.