the CLarion Builders
Decades of experience. One shared passion for modern mahogany craftsmanship.
Owner
PAUL CRAMMOND
Clarion Boats of Muskoka is owned and operated by Paul Crammond. Locally known best as a successful realtor with Chestnut Park Real Estate, Paul has decades of personal history in Muskoka, as a cottager on Lake Rosseau with his family since 1971. During those formative years, Paul was constantly exposed to life on the water and the boating world of Muskoka, a culture and history that fascinated him. Paul went on to own antique wooden boats in his adult years and at various times has owned companies importing boats into Muskoka, and building to order classic-look fibreglass boats trimmed in mahogany.
Founder
DWIGHT BOYD
Working in a design and construction consulting capacity with Paul is the original founder of Clarion Boats, Dwight Boyd. With his wife, Kerstin, Dwight began Clarion Boats in the mid-1980s. After restoring award-winning antique boats such as Ditchburns and Greavettes, Dwight expanded his efforts to include the building of new wooden boats and established a dedicated clientele of enthusiasts across the continent.
2019 marked an exciting new chapter for Clarion Boats.
Dwight Boyd semi-retired and sold the Clarion Boats name, intellectual property and designs to Paul Crammond. Dwight remains very much involved with Clarions’ future as a design and construction consultant. His experience and knowledge are invaluable.
2019 marked an exciting new chapter for Clarion Boats.
Dwight Boyd semi-retired and sold the Clarion Boats name, intellectual property and designs to Paul Crammond. Dwight remains very much involved with Clarions’ future as a design and construction consultant. His experience and knowledge are invaluable.
Marine Designer
STEVE KILLING
All wooden boat models sold by Clarion Boats of Muskoka are the design work of Ontario marine designer, Steve Killing. Steve has twice designed for the Canadian team in the America’s Cup sailing competition, and was a designer on the renowned Canada One yacht that competed in the 1983 Louis Vuitton Cup.
Master Boatbuilder
PAUL BRACKLEY
Clarion Boats of Muskoka is pleased to announce that Paul Brackley, of Brackley Boats in Gravenhurst, is our designated boatbuilder. With 30 years as an experienced boatbuilder, Brackley has restored many famous and award-winning Muskoka boats–including the Q.M., The Jolly Roger, Flying Lady, Lady Barbra, Vic II, Lady Lux, Little Susie and Iconic. Paul Brackley and his team pride themselves on building high quality boats with the finest materials.
The Clarion Builders:
A Shared Vision
This team of Dwight Boyd, Paul Brackley, Steve Killing, and Paul Crammond represents decades of expertise in the Canadian wooden boating realm. They are committed to designing and constructing the finest, most enjoyable modern mahogany boats in North America.
“It has been my pleasure to design for Clarion Boats for over 30 years. The organization then and now has been consistent in philosophy – pay attention to the details and the final product will astound. They are a joy to work with.”
Steve Killing, MARINE DESIGNER
CLARION TECHNOLOGY
Classic Craftsmanship. Modern Engineering.
Clarion Boats of Muskoka employs the WEST (Wood Epoxy Saturation Technology) system to build boats that have all the sophistication and beauty of the classic mahogany runabout, but do not require the regular maintenance that makes traditional wooden boats impractical for all but devoted vintage enthusiasts.
Claim Your Clarion
Dream Book
Take a deeper look into Clarion with our new booklet. Including new designs, more history and a deeper look into our work here at Clarion Boats.
