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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.
The Big 5-0: Pretty Slick Turns Fifty, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
The Big 5-0: Pretty Slick Turns Fifty, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
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The Big 5-0: Pretty Slick Turns Fifty is an article concerning the full restoration of a 1959 SlickCraft 16' Premiere (built in Holland, Michigan by the Slick Craft Boat Company) molded plywood boat by Geoffrey Reynolds for owner, Catherine Dinco, from 2008-2009.
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.
Slickcraft: The Quality Name In Boating, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
Slickcraft: The Quality Name In Boating, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
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SlickCraft: The Quality Name in Boating is an article concerning the history of the Slick Craft Boat Company (1954-1969) of Holland, Michigan, its acquisition in 1969 by AMF Corporation (American Manufacturing and Foundry) and subsequent founding of S2 Yachts, Inc. by its founder, Leon Slikkers in 1974.
Built Along The Shores Of Macatawa: The History Of Boat Building In Holland, Michigan, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
Built Along The Shores Of Macatawa: The History Of Boat Building In Holland, Michigan, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
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Built Along the Shores of Macatawa: The History of Boat Building in Holland, Michigan is an article concerning the history of ship and boat building in the Holland, Michigan area from 1836-2004.