With a perfect balance of elegance and horsepower, hands-on and history, and the hunt for the next rare barn find or hot vacation destination, Mahogany & Chrome®️ appeals to a broad audience with a passion for adventure, exquisite woodworking, and the finer things in life.
We ride in the rarest boats, tour seldom seen private collections, profile skilled boat builders and restorers, and celebrate the recreational boating lifestyle on the most beautiful waterfront destinations in North America.
Mahogany & Chrome®️
is the creation of two Heartland Classics members, Forrest Bryant and David Vickers. From concept, through research and travel, assembling a production crew with talent and skill, obtaining a lead actor, and finally financing the project, this series of YouTube videos was born to share with the world.
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Ep.06: Making History – Fitzke Boatworks Hull No. 1
In this episode, we get hands-on at Fitzke Boatworks: cold-molding ribs, using a hand-held CNC machine to cut parts from wood, and getting the back-story on Fitzke Boatworks' spectacular Hull #1, a gentleman's racer christened Miss Moonshine. We also see Fitzke's...
Ep. 05: If These Planks Could Talk – Antique Power Boats
If these planks could talk, they'd be telling you to visit New York's 1,000 Islands! In this Gilded Age playground of the rich and famous, we tour the majestic Yacht House of Boldt Castle, ride in a 100-year-old runabout fit for a king, pick up some boat buying tips...
Ep.04 – The Power of Fun! – Wooden Boats of Minnesota
When it comes to gasoline powered fun, boats have always led the way. Minnesota has no shortage of classic mahogany & chrome power boats, or lakes on which to enjoy them. Our first stop in this episode is the outstanding Legacy of the Lakes Museum in Alexandria,...
Ep. 03: Heart Like an Awl – Full Custom Wooden Boat
In this episode, we'll kiss the ring of Jefe - the "boss of all bosses" in antique and classic power boating. Jefe's equally fascinating owner walks us through what goes into building, owning, and operating a top-of-the-line, contemporary custom wood boat designed by...
Ep. 02: Eating Humble Ply – A Rotten, Plywood Ski Boat Restored to Perfection
Find out what makes this ultra-rare, plywood ski boat restoration just as impressive as some of the biggest names in antique wooden power boats. Unlike mahogany boats, plywood boats weren’t built to survive. Most of them, and their histories, rotted away.
Pilot Ep.: The Boat That Wanted To Be Found
What's more exciting than stumbling onto an ultra-rare wooden power boat that's been locked away in a barn for 50 years and then restoring it to its original glory?