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Plastic Fantastic: The Fiberglass Boatbuilding Industry In Holland, Michigan, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
Plastic Fantastic: The Fiberglass Boatbuilding Industry In Holland, Michigan, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
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Plastic Fantastic: The Fiberglass Boatbuilding Industry in Holland, Michigan is a chapter concerning the use of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) to build boats starting in the 1940s. In the 1950s boat builders discovered that fiberglass would allow them to design boats that would lead to new boat sales and increased profit margins for years to come. This technology steadily spread throughout American boat manufacturing plants, including Holland, Michigan, placing the town among the leaders in the industry.
Skipper-Craft, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
Skipper-Craft, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
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Skipper Craft is an article covering the history of Skipper-Craft Boats of Holland, Michigan, from 1952-1960 and includes images of examples of models made by this company, founded by Jason Petroelje.
Holland Boat Builders, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
Holland Boat Builders, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
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Holland Boat Builders is an article concerning the history of ship and boat building in the Holland, Michigan area from 1836-2006.
Mac Bay Boat Company, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
Mac Bay Boat Company, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
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Mac Bay Boat Company is an article concerning the history of the boat building company founded in Holland, Michigan in 1948, moved to Fruitport, Michigan (Muskegon area) in 1956 and went of business in 1962.