THE HISTORY
OF CLARION BOATS
Crafting Modern Mahogany Boats Since 1988
A legacy of craftsmanship, innovation, and Muskoka boating tradition.
CLARION'S
STORY
Clarion Boats of Muskoka is owned and operated by Paul Crammond.
His lifelong connection to Muskoka began as a family cottager on Lake Rosseau in 1971. That passion for life on the water eventually led him from collecting antique wooden boats to becoming the steward of one of North America's most respected modern mahogany boat builders.
Crafted in the Heart of Muskoka
Every Clarion is designed, engineered and handcrafted in Muskoka, where generations of wooden boating tradition continue to inspire every boat we build.
A Timeline
1980's
BEGINNINGS IN THE KAWARTHAS
Beginning in the mid-1980s.
Beginning in the mid-1980s, founders Dwight and Kerstin Boyd successfully started and operated Clarion Boats in Campbellford, in the Kawartha Lakes region of Ontario, where they restored a wide variety of wooden boats from Dippys to Ditchburns.
1990's
FROM RESTORATION TO CREATION
BY the 1990s
By the 1990s, not content to work only on antique boats, and realizing that there was an underserved part of the wooden boat market, Dwight expanded his efforts to include the building of new wooden boats. He began with a very ambitious project: a Gold Cup 25-foot Gentleman’s Racer. Dwight built four of these spectacular boats and, working with esteemed marine designer Steve Killing, followed them up with eight other designs, ranging from 19 to 34 feet and including custom-built Gentleman’s Racers, Long-Deck Launches, and runabouts. Dwight built a roster of satisfied clientele across North America.
2019 - TODAY
A NEW GENERATION OF CLARION
2019 - PRESENT DAY
In 2019, Dwight closed his shop, sold the boat designs to Paul Crammond, and began enjoying a well-deserved semi-retirement. Paul relocated the business to Muskoka—the heart of North American boat building since the 1920s—and rebranded it as Clarion Boats of Muskoka.
Meet The CLarion Design Team
Paul Crammond
Owner
Lifelong Muskoka cottager and owner of Clarion Boats since 2019, continuing the company's tradition of handcrafted mahogany boats.
Dwight Boyd
Founder
Founder of Clarion Boats whose original vision continues to influence every model built today.
Steve Killing
Marine Designer
Internationally recognized marine designer responsible for the modern engineering behind Clarion's performance and handling.
Paul Brackley
Master Boatbuilder
Bringing decades of craftsmanship and restoration expertise to every Clarion built in Muskoka.
CLARION TECHNOLOGY
Classic Craftsmanship. Modern Engineering.
PROVEN TECHNOLOGY.
Every Clarion combines handcrafted mahogany with advanced construction techniques, including WEST System epoxy technology, creating boats that honour tradition while delivering the durability and performance expected today.
"Pay attention to the details and the final product will astound."
Steve Killing, MARINE DESIGNER
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.
