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When Carter Craft ventured into fiberglass-hulls, [[US Rubber|U.S. Rubber]] supplied a special five-ply laminate material made of a "foam-plastic-rubber core", hard plastic-rubber outer layers, and a rubber skin. This provided built in flotation and insulation and was also used by the [[Thompson]], [[Custom Craft]], and [[Connecticut]] brands (February 1961, Popular Science).  
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A 1953 trademark registration for Carter Craft plywood boats listed T. Y. Bingham as president and treasurer of Carter Craft Corp. Address was given as 2nd and West St., Parker, Florida. First use of the mark was given as July 1949. More information on the history of Carter Craft Boats is available at the [http://cartercraftboatregistry.com/2.html Carter Craft Boat Registry].
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When Carter Craft ventured into fiberglass hulls, [[US Rubber|U.S. Rubber]] supplied a special five-ply laminate material made of a "foam-plastic-rubber core", hard plastic-rubber outer layers, and a rubber skin. This provided built in flotation and insulation and was also used by the [[Thompson]], [[Custom Craft]], and [[Connecticut]] brands (February 1961, Popular Science).  
  
  
 
'''Model Information'''
 
'''Model Information'''
 
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File:Cartercraftbb001.jpg|1958 to 1959 Carter Craft models
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File:Cartercraftbb001.jpg|1958 to 1959 Carter Craft outboard boat models
File:Cartercraftbb002.jpg|1960 to 1962 Carter Craft models
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File:Cartercraftbb002.jpg|1960 to 1962 Carter Craft outboard boat models
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File:Cartercraftbb003.jpg|1962 Carter Craft inboard boat models
 
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'''1956 Information'''
 
'''1956 Information'''
 
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File:BHBPHOTO255.JPG|1956 Carter Runabout
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File:BHBPHOTO255.JPG|1956 Carter Craft Runabout
 
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[http://www.fiberglassics.com/site-search.html?searchword=Carter+Craft&ordering=newest&searchphrase=all&limit=20 Carter Craft Boats in Use]
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[http://www.fiberglassics.com/index.php?searchword=Carter+Craft&ordering=newest&searchphrase=exact&Itemid=88&option=com_search Carter Craft Boats in Use]
  
  

Revision as of 16:25, 21 April 2013

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Carter Craft Corp.

Panama City, Florida

Plant located in Parker, Florida


A 1953 trademark registration for Carter Craft plywood boats listed T. Y. Bingham as president and treasurer of Carter Craft Corp. Address was given as 2nd and West St., Parker, Florida. First use of the mark was given as July 1949. More information on the history of Carter Craft Boats is available at the Carter Craft Boat Registry.


When Carter Craft ventured into fiberglass hulls, U.S. Rubber supplied a special five-ply laminate material made of a "foam-plastic-rubber core", hard plastic-rubber outer layers, and a rubber skin. This provided built in flotation and insulation and was also used by the Thompson, Custom Craft, and Connecticut brands (February 1961, Popular Science).


Model Information


1956 Information


1958 Information


Carter Craft Boats in Use


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