Today I took a break from the world of vintage motoring and turned my attention to some beautifully built antique boats. My hometown of Alexandria, MN is also the home of the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum. From the late 1800’s through the 1950’s there were several small handmade boat builders turning out beautifully crafted vessels in this area. Now many of those are on display at the museum. MN Maritime also hosts a top-notch antique boat show at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center on Lake Darling. I won’t bore you with too many details other than the fact that this was a great event and it’s free! The lines of these mahogany masterpieces are so fluid and the roar of the inboard motors is fantastic! I would suggest planning a trip to the area for next seasons gathering.