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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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File:Whirlwinda58001.jpg |1958 18' Whirlwind Deluxe Ad | File:Whirlwinda58001.jpg |1958 18' Whirlwind Deluxe Ad | ||
File:Whirlwinda58002.jpg| 1958 Whirlwind article | File:Whirlwinda58002.jpg| 1958 Whirlwind article | ||
+ | File:Whirlwinda58003.jpg|1958 Whirlwind Deluxe Runabouts Article | ||
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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.
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