TOPIC: Who made "Sea King" trailers

Who made "Sea King" trailers 13 years 2 weeks ago #58961

knots
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I have a 1960's Sea King" trailer sold through Montgomery Wards and was wondering if Wards just bought trailers from an established trailer manufactorer and re-badged them as there own? It does have nice swooping fenders. The welds look nice too. If I were to paint it yellow/orange, I would think it was even a little dude or Gator.

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Knots

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Re:Who made "Sea King" trailers 13 years 2 weeks ago #58990

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hi knots,montgomery wards used many boat/motor/trailer companys through the years,for example in the early 60's they used starcraft to make the laptrake looking boats,and gale to make the motors,up until 1963 when gale quit making motors.
do you have any pics of it,the one i had under my 64 cabin cruiser looked like a little dude.john

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Re:Who made "Sea King" trailers 13 years 2 weeks ago #59228

mlg Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 33 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Fixin to start on my SeaKing as soon as I get the Vagabond polished. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Who made "Sea King" trailers 13 years 1 week ago #59256

DaddyE Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 14 Thank you received: 0	I've got a 1970 Wards Sea King trailer. It still has the makers tag and specs on it. I'll look when I get home and let you know. I might post a pic as well to put in the Sea King library file. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Who made "Sea King" trailers 13 years 1 week ago #59264

DaddyE Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 14 Thank you received: 0	Here it is! Manufactured by Dutton-Lainson Co. Hastings, Nebraska. At least my 1970 Sea King trailer. My Sea King boat was built by Super-Craft of Florida. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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