Lady Jeane
YEAR: 1930
Rick McGraw purchased this 'project boat' in 1996, and commissioned it's
restoration between 1997-1998, consuming over 4000 hours of labour. This is a raised deck 31' Commodore Long Deck Launch, one of the most iconic in the Ditchburn catalogue. This was the model of choice for most wealthy Muskoka families.
LENGTH: 31'
Brought to us in rough shape, the hull was still solid enough to act as a pattern in steam-bending the new ribbing. Once the new skeleton framework was fastened to the sides, the bottom was replaced, one plank at a time, in the tried and true 'Encapsulated plank' method. As the replacement side planks progressed downward, the hull was transformed to its original state.
BUILDER: DITCHBURN BOATS
Every aspect of this restoration was done authentic to the period of manufacture. From the yellow tinted window-glazing deck seams, to the hand carved wooden seating, to the steering wheel-controlled choke and throttle mechanism. 'Lady Jeane' now resides on Lake Muskoka, where she is the boat of choice for the McGraw family for
evening cruises.
