The Motor Boys Afloat; or, The Stirring Cruise of the Dartaway

Three energetic friends from the small town of Cresville have just received the surprise of a lifetime: a sleek motorboat fresh from the factory, ready to be hauled from the freight depot. Bob, Ned and Jerry, already seasoned by bicycle and motorcycle races, can’t wait to set the vessel on the water and prove that their teamwork extends beyond the road. Their enthusiasm is infectious, and the promise of a sun‑lit cruise along the river quickly turns the ordinary Saturday into the start of a grand escapade.

As the boys rally their families and gather supplies, they sense that the river will offer more than calm currents. Old rival Noddy Nixon, still nursing a grudge, looms on the horizon, hinting that the journey may test their courage and ingenuity. With the Dartaway ready to glide downstream, the Motor Boys stand on the brink of adventure, eager to discover what surprises the water—and each other—have in store.