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| + | This company, in addition to recreational runabouts, made a range of hydroplane and small race boat models. Prior to purchase by Chemical & Industrial Corp. of Cincinnati, Ohio, sometime around 1958, this company was named Swift Woodcraft, Inc. J. B. Swift was president of the company prior to purchase and the designer of their boats. Jim Scott served as manager. | ||
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| − | File:BHBPHOTO284.JPG|1958 Swift Explorer | + | File:BHBPHOTO284.JPG|1958 Swift Explorer [[Mercury|Mercury Mark 78 and Twin Mark 78]] test |
| − | File:BHBPHOTO229.JPG|1958 Swift Nite Hawk | + | File:BHBPHOTO229.JPG|1958 Swift Nite Hawk [[Mercury|Mercury Twin Mark 58AE]] test |
| − | File:BHBPHOTO230.JPG|1958 Swift Nite Hawk | + | File:BHBPHOTO230.JPG|1958 Swift Nite Hawk [[Mercury|Mercury Mark 78AE]] test |
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Revision as of 01:25, 20 October 2015
Logo and Additional History Needed. Please contact us to edit or contribute to this page.
Swift Boats, Inc.
Mt. Dora, Florida
This company, in addition to recreational runabouts, made a range of hydroplane and small race boat models. Prior to purchase by Chemical & Industrial Corp. of Cincinnati, Ohio, sometime around 1958, this company was named Swift Woodcraft, Inc. J. B. Swift was president of the company prior to purchase and the designer of their boats. Jim Scott served as manager.
Model Information
1958 to 1961 Swift models
1958 Information
1958 Swift Explorer Mercury Mark 78 and Twin Mark 78 test
1958 Swift Nite Hawk Mercury Twin Mark 58AE test
1958 Swift Nite Hawk Mercury Mark 78AE test
