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Mary selling bath boats in 1976

In 1971 Dana Mc Dill made a wooden bath boat for his son Wyatt to play with, his wife Mary adding a sail fair in San Francisco, where they sold fast! Soon Dana had quit his job and moved the whole family—now including son Virgil—back to Minnesota to make boats full-time. More than fifty years later, a bath boat from the world’s greatest bath boats is the quintessential Minnesota toy. From coast to coast, new boat owners are discovering what Midwesterners have known for years: kids love to play with them, they last indefinitely, they are collectible, and they make the ultimate gift for a new baby, birthday, or important life celebration. From everyone at World’s Greatest Bath Boats Happy sailings.

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Hi Dana! Well, I have purchased a few boats from you, and all feedback has been so overwhelmingly positive. "The best present" ever"—from 2 of my friends. Their children keep on playing with the boats in the bathtub, adorable. Many thanks for not just putting a smile on kids' faces but also on their parents' and grandparents' faces. Warm greetings
Karen
Dear Dana, It's been about 20 years since we purchased our first bath boat for our grandson. I think it was at the Renaissance festival. I can't wait for Day and his parents to open his birthday party; it's adorable. Thank you.
Lisa
Dear Dana, Thanks so much for doing this!! My husband has a boat from 1986; my daughter with Emina has a boat from 2014, and my mother-in-law just ordered another for our daughter Ingrid. My aunt in Des Moines also has three boats for her kids. This boat is for my godson/nephew so we can truly say you are a special part of our family. All my best Emily
Emily Schupp
Dana! Thank you so much for another wonderful bath boat! I am shipping it off to Amsterdam today and can’t wait for the new parents and baby to see it. You did a marvelous job—it’s perfect! Happy Thanksgiving and holidays to you and yours. Warm wishes, Margie
Marjorie Lisovskis
Dana!  We grew up with this boat, and my kids have enjoyed it. Thank you for the great toy! Best
Kipper Bush
Hi Dana, My daughter, who is turning 30 in May 2025, received a boat from you when she was born. Pic attached. We’ve loved it, and any child who bathes here loves it. We’ve lost the sail sometime along the way. Can we buy a new red, white, or blue one? Send it with the 2 boats I ordered, and I will Venmo you. Thanks.
Anjie
''Ten Best Wooden Toys''
Better Homes Garden
''Collectors Item"
Minneapollis Star-Tribune
"Another Amazing work of Art."
Jennifier
Kids never tire of them; they don't wear out, and they are as beautiful as they are functional.''
The k family
We have been buying the boats since 1995 and now have a total of 17 boats—they are the greatest.
Anjie
Dear Dana, Thanks so much for doing this!! My husband has a boat from 1986; my daughter with Emina has a boat from 2014, and my mother-in-law just ordered another for our daughter Ingrid. My aunt in Des Moines also has three boats for her kids. This boat is for my godson/nephew so we can truly say you are a special part of our family. All my best Emily
Emily Schupp
Hi Dana: Nitai is a boy. Thank you so much. His older brother Sayar has one of your boats & loves it. He's 3. So fun.
Dana Barb and I got your boats today thank you so much. We will Have a lot of fun with them we appereciate it and we are gonna really enjoy them this weekend when the family gets here .We Love ours and Put them Out by our Hot tub.

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