"HK" wrote in message
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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.