Michigan Boat Manufacturers

[Dredgeking]

Can you name all the boat manufacturers in MI? I used to know quite a few, but things have changed since I moved back to the Mit. I'm looking for a career change or possible aquistion / partnership with a smaller company.

I went down this route about 4 years ago when I lived in TX and almost made a deal with a company in FL, but I didn't feel like relocating.

Thanks,

Ray

[Tony]

Sunsation.


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[DAULEY]

they are right in our back door
Legend Performance

[Voodoocanoe]

Hey Dredge, Contact Donzi Registry member "Vicious One" (Sparky) He's in Destin Fla racing right now but will be back in town next week, check out his website at:http://www.viciousmarine.com/
Sparky is a great guy and you will be hard pressed to find an honest and more knowledgable all around straight shooter in the marine business anywhere.

[Just Say N20]

Powerquest, effectively out of business, but still have "stuff." Grand Haven?

Saber, in Coopersville.

Tiara Yachts, Holland.

[Carl C]

Is Four Winns in Michigan? Two of the finest engine builders are here; Ilmor and Sterling.

[Carl C]

Here's all of them.......including Four Winns http://www.boatbuilders.us/michigan.htm :boat:

[Dredgeking]

I didn't know Powerquest went out of business. I wasn't impressed with their boats.

[Carl C]

It doesn't look like they are out of business :boggled: http://www.powerquestboats.com/ edit: yes they have been closed for over a year now. There is still talk of new ownership but it doesn't look good now. Don't know why the web site is still up.

[Dredgeking]

The website is probably still up because they paid for a year of service in advance.

Madison (my 3 year old) wants me to put a "happy face" on here.
:happy_bi:

[Magicallbill]

Dredge;
Skater Performance Cats are located in Douglas/Saugatuck.
They painted my restored 16 Ski Sporter.

[Dredgeking]

I'm a retard. I've been to Douglas countless times and live just 30min from there and NEVER put skater and the little town of Douglas together. I knew it was Douglas Marine, but I figured it was named after somebody not somewhere.

Damn Damn Damn. Thanks for the info.

[olredalert]

------Yup,,,Dredge,,,That would be a boat manufacturer not to miss in your exploration of MI. builders. They have built a few fast ones.......Bill S

[Tony]

Power Quest used to be Power Play, who made good quality sport boats from 1984 to 1990. They had classic lines, a squared-off stern, and were well built. Many of them are still around today...


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[Dredgeking]

The old Power Play boats were very cool. Hot little speed boats. The new Power Quest boats never seemed to impress me.

Bill, I spent too many years in TX and need to get re-aquainted with the marine marvels of Michigan. Hell, I even missed the Hessel Antique Boat show this year. I'm really slacking off.

When I raced offshore, I almost bought a 28' Skater, but the outboard cat classes were dead in APBA when I started. I went with a Factory 1 boat, which was still popular and APBA was still racing in Corpus Christi where we had a weekend home. I've told my wife that I will have a Skater one day, but it's just not a great boat with younger kids.