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| + | Whirlwind Boats formed in November 1947 as Plymold Corporation of America. Charles A. Abramo, Charles E. Wingo, and Elwood C. Hewitt formed the company with the intent to manufacture plywood boats. Wilfred S. Carter and Rees D. Stephens were initial investors and to help build sales. Mr. Stephens shortly thereafter left the company after a dispute with Carter ([https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/2335814/carter-v-abramo/ Carter v. Abramo, et. al, 1953]). | ||
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| + | More information on Whirlwind Boats can be found at [http://www.woodyboater.com/classic-boats/whirlwind-boats/ Woody Boater] and [http://oldtimeworld.com/blogs/wild-about-whirlwinds/ Old Time World] | ||
'''Model Information''' | '''Model Information''' | ||
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| − | File:Whirlwindbb001.jpg|1958 to 1959 Whirlwind models | + | File:Whirlwindpp60001.jpg|1958 to 1959 Whirlwind outboard boat models |
| − | File:Whirlwindbb002.jpg|1960 to 1962 Whirlwind models | + | File:Whirlwindbb001.jpg|1958 to 1959 Whirlwind outboard boat models |
| + | File:Whirlwindbb002.jpg|1960 to 1962 Whirlwind outboard boat models | ||
| + | File:Whirlwindbb003.jpg|1961 to 1962 Whirlwind inboard boat models | ||
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| + | '''1957 Information''' | ||
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| + | File:Whirlwinda57002.jpg|1957 Whirlwind 14' photo | ||
| + | File:Whirlwinda57001.jpg|1957 Whirlwind Boats article | ||
| + | File:Whirlwinda57003.jpg|1957 Whirlwind Boats Ad | ||
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| + | '''1958 Information''' | ||
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| + | File:Whirlwinda58001.jpg |1958 18' Whirlwind Deluxe Ad | ||
| + | File:Whirlwinda58002.jpg| 1958 Whirlwind article | ||
| + | File:Whirlwinda58003.jpg|1958 Whirlwind Deluxe Runabouts Article | ||
| + | File:Whirlwinda58004.jpg|1958 Whirlwind Ad | ||
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File:Moldedproductsa59001.jpg|1959 Molded Products Ad | File:Moldedproductsa59001.jpg|1959 Molded Products Ad | ||
| + | File:Whirlwinda59001.jpg|1959 Whirlwind article | ||
| + | File:Whirlwinda59003.jpg|1959 Whirlwind 20' Hardtop Article | ||
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| − | [http://www.fiberglassics.com/ | + | [http://www.fiberglassics.com/index.php?searchword=Whirlwind&ordering=newest&searchphrase=all&Itemid=88&option=com_search Whirlwind Boats in Use] |
Latest revision as of 14:21, 18 March 2021
History Needed. Please contact us to edit or contribute to this page.
Whirlwind Boats
Molded Products, Inc.
York Rd.
Cockeysville, Maryland
Whirlwind Boats formed in November 1947 as Plymold Corporation of America. Charles A. Abramo, Charles E. Wingo, and Elwood C. Hewitt formed the company with the intent to manufacture plywood boats. Wilfred S. Carter and Rees D. Stephens were initial investors and to help build sales. Mr. Stephens shortly thereafter left the company after a dispute with Carter (Carter v. Abramo, et. al, 1953).
More information on Whirlwind Boats can be found at Woody Boater and Old Time World
Model Information
1958 to 1959 Whirlwind outboard boat models
1958 to 1959 Whirlwind outboard boat models
1960 to 1962 Whirlwind outboard boat models
1961 to 1962 Whirlwind inboard boat models
1957 Information
1957 Whirlwind 14' photo
1957 Whirlwind Boats article
1957 Whirlwind Boats Ad
1958 Information
1958 18' Whirlwind Deluxe Ad
1958 Whirlwind article
1958 Whirlwind Deluxe Runabouts Article
1958 Whirlwind Ad
1959 Information
1959 Molded Products Ad
1959 Whirlwind article
1959 Whirlwind 20' Hardtop Article
