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What's the record for longest production of a boat model?
On Aug 18, 12:56 pm, FishWisher wrote:
I think 20 years of producing the same model of my 22' C-Dory must rank up there pretty high. Just wondering... anyone know of a longer production run for a recreational power boat? Dalewww.FishWisher.com Maybe not as many, but Brockways were made in Old Saybrook CT by three generations of Brockways. Earle who passed in 1996 was estimated to have made about 2000 of these, his father and his grandfather both built these skiffs since the very early 1900's. All three worked primarily solo on the banks of the CT River. I will try to find some articles I have, it is a real interesting story. |
What's the record for longest production of a boat model?
Steve wrote:
On Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:53:22 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote: "FishWisher" wrote in message oups.com... I think 20 years of producing the same model of my 22' C-Dory must rank up there pretty high. Just wondering... anyone know of a longer production run for a recreational power boat? Dale www.FishWisher.com How about 37 years (or thereabouts)? I know they're not powerboats but ... The Hobie Cat 14 started production in 1968 and the Hobie Cat 16 in 1969. Both models are still in production today, though the 14 only by Hobie Europe. Over 108,000 Hobie 16's have been built. Steve That pales in comparison to the Sunfish (1952 to current), if you're throwing sailboats into the mix. They eclipsed the 500,000 number several years ago. Rob |
What's the record for longest production of a boat model?
trainfan1 wrote:
Steve wrote: On Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:53:22 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote: "FishWisher" wrote in message oups.com... I think 20 years of producing the same model of my 22' C-Dory must rank up there pretty high. Just wondering... anyone know of a longer production run for a recreational power boat? Dale www.FishWisher.com How about 37 years (or thereabouts)? I know they're not powerboats but ... The Hobie Cat 14 started production in 1968 and the Hobie Cat 16 in 1969. Both models are still in production today, though the 14 only by Hobie Europe. Over 108,000 Hobie 16's have been built. Steve That pales in comparison to the Sunfish (1952 to current), if you're throwing sailboats into the mix. They eclipsed the 500,000 number several years ago. Rob Amesbury Dories by Stur-dee. Same models in continuous production since 1947. Original wood dories used to make mold for today's fiberglass dories. That's 60 years. Same boats, same company, same ownership. |
What's the record for longest production of a boat model?
"HK" wrote in message . .. trainfan1 wrote: Steve wrote: On Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:53:22 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote: "FishWisher" wrote in message oups.com... I think 20 years of producing the same model of my 22' C-Dory must rank up there pretty high. Just wondering... anyone know of a longer production run for a recreational power boat? Dale www.FishWisher.com How about 37 years (or thereabouts)? I know they're not powerboats but ... The Hobie Cat 14 started production in 1968 and the Hobie Cat 16 in 1969. Both models are still in production today, though the 14 only by Hobie Europe. Over 108,000 Hobie 16's have been built. Steve That pales in comparison to the Sunfish (1952 to current), if you're throwing sailboats into the mix. They eclipsed the 500,000 number several years ago. Rob Amesbury Dories by Stur-dee. Same models in continuous production since 1947. Original wood dories used to make mold for today's fiberglass dories. That's 60 years. Same boats, same company, same ownership. Different people made them, but the El Toro sail boat is probably one of the longest running designs. Was designed by a guy at Richmond Yacht Club in Richmond, Calif in the early 1940's. Met the designers daughter a couple of years ago, but can not remember her name. Was designed during the war and used a couple of pieces of 4x8 plywood to build it. Even the fiberglass versions look the same. |
What's the record for longest production of a boat model?
On Aug 20, 10:31 am, HK wrote:
trainfan1 wrote: Steve wrote: On Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:53:22 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote: "FishWisher" wrote in message egroups.com... I think 20 years of producing the same model of my 22' C-Dory must rank up there pretty high. Just wondering... anyone know of a longer production run for a recreational power boat? Dale www.FishWisher.com How about 37 years (or thereabouts)? I know they're not powerboats but ... The Hobie Cat 14 started production in 1968 and the Hobie Cat 16 in 1969. Both models are still in production today, though the 14 only by Hobie Europe. Over 108,000 Hobie 16's have been built. Steve That pales in comparison to the Sunfish (1952 to current), if you're throwing sailboats into the mix. They eclipsed the 500,000 number several years ago. Rob Amesbury Dories by Stur-dee. Same models in continuous production since 1947. Original wood dories used to make mold for today's fiberglass dories. That's 60 years. Same boats, same company, same ownership.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Brockway went along for about 80 years iirc. |
What's the record for longest production of a boat model?
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What's the record for longest production of a boat model?
"Eisboch" wrote in message ... http://www.essexheritage.org/sites/l...oat_shop.shtml Eisboch D'oh! You beat me to the punch! http://www.doryshop.com/ |
What's the record for longest production of a boat model?
"Harry Krause" wrote in message ... Eisboch wrote: http://www.essexheritage.org/sites/l...oat_shop.shtml Eisboch I wonder if the tens of thousands who have gone to sea in Lowell's dories and skiffs know that because of their low transoms, the boats are far too dangerous to use on unprotected waterways such as lake lanier. Those that didn't survive aren't here to tell us. :-) Eisboch |
What's the record for longest production of a boat model?
"Harry Krause" wrote in message ... Eisboch wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... Eisboch wrote: http://www.essexheritage.org/sites/l...oat_shop.shtml Eisboch I wonder if the tens of thousands who have gone to sea in Lowell's dories and skiffs know that because of their low transoms, the boats are far too dangerous to use on unprotected waterways such as lake lanier. Those that didn't survive aren't here to tell us. :-) Eisboch Gee, is that true for every style of boat? We'll never know. BTW .... I am seriously considering the purchase of a new, small (very) boat. I've seen several of the new Boston Whaler 13' "Sport" boats around with the Merc 40 hp 4 stroke and it kinda has caught my attention for limited, harbor only use. And, oh-my-god, it has an *open* transom! Eisboch |
What's the record for longest production of a boat model?
On Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:53:20 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote: Eisboch wrote: http://www.essexheritage.org/sites/l...oat_shop.shtml Eisboch I wonder if the tens of thousands who have gone to sea in Lowell's dories and skiffs know that because of their low transoms, the boats are far too dangerous to use on unprotected waterways such as lake lanier. Another name change? -- John H |
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