Beautifully Crafted Classics
The Oconto Cruiser Runabouts represent a proud chapter in Midwestern boat-building history. Built in Oconto, Wisconsin — a Green Bay community deeply rooted in wood boat craftsmanship — these runabouts reflect a time when boats were built by hand with care, skill, and attention to detail.
Oconto Cruisers were part of the broader wood boat tradition in northeastern Wisconsin, an area famous for lapstrake construction that produced strong, lightweight hulls with graceful lines. These boats were designed for family recreation, fishing, and cruising, offering reliable performance and classic style.
Today, wood Oconto runabouts are appreciated by collectors and boaters alike for their heritage, craftsmanship, and undeniable charm. They remain timeless examples of American wood boat design.
These boats are increasingly difficult to find and are sought after by collectors who value originality, regional boat-building heritage, and the unmistakable presence of a true wood runabout.
1958 Oconto Cruiser Runabout $3,500.00
1964 Oconto Cruiser Runabout $3,500.00
Serious inquiries welcome. For more details contact: Heather Kurtz at 608-547-9262