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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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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.
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
1958 Information
1958 18' Whirlwind Deluxe Ad
1958 Whirlwind article
1958 Whirlwind Deluxe Runabouts Article
1959 Information
1959 Molded Products Ad
1959 Whirlwind article
