John N. Allen’s lifelong passion for classic mahogany boats began in childhood and grew into a remarkable 30-boat collection housed at his private Gull Lake estate, “Fort Mahogany.” Inspired by nostalgia and craftsmanship, Allen has restored rare vessels like Bolo Babe and Teaser, celebrating American maritime history. His collection, displayed in an 18,000-square-foot Adirondack-style facility, reflects not just love, but stewardship of iconic wooden runabouts from boating’s golden age.
Runabouts, boats, boathouse, historic collection
