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The following is a list of manufacturers of boat kits. Click on the brand to be redirected to an individual page for each brand. | The following is a list of manufacturers of boat kits. Click on the brand to be redirected to an individual page for each brand. | ||
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| + | Many firms offered pre-packaged, partially-assembled, or pre-cut pieces in kit-form for assembling a boat at home. Established manufacturers of completed boats sold boat kits in order to cater to DIY or low-budget buyers; many small, home-based businesses or those in other industries offered boat kits as a way to develop a reputation and customer base. Oftentimes sellers of boat-kits also offered assembled boats (though at a higher price). | ||
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| + | Boat kits were an inexpensive opportunity for prospective boat-owners. Labor, shipping, and dealer mark-up costs could often be saved when buying a boat kit versus a complete boat. When finished and paired with a new discount-brand or used outboard motor, assembled boat kits could provide families with many hours of summer fun. | ||
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| + | The [http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=u9QzAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3uoFAAAAIBAJ&dq=us-molded-shapes&pg=2376%2C1709961 March 6, 1955 Miami News] lists a number of boat kit manufacturers including [[Chris Craft]], [[U-Mak-It Kit Boats|U-Mak-It]], [[US Molded Shapes]], [[Elgin|Sears, Roebuck & Co.]], [[Ozarka Kit Boats|Ozarka]], [[Custom Craft]], [[Perma-Craft]], and Champion Boats. | ||
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Revision as of 00:23, 28 November 2012
The following is a list of manufacturers of boat kits. Click on the brand to be redirected to an individual page for each brand.
Many firms offered pre-packaged, partially-assembled, or pre-cut pieces in kit-form for assembling a boat at home. Established manufacturers of completed boats sold boat kits in order to cater to DIY or low-budget buyers; many small, home-based businesses or those in other industries offered boat kits as a way to develop a reputation and customer base. Oftentimes sellers of boat-kits also offered assembled boats (though at a higher price).
Boat kits were an inexpensive opportunity for prospective boat-owners. Labor, shipping, and dealer mark-up costs could often be saved when buying a boat kit versus a complete boat. When finished and paired with a new discount-brand or used outboard motor, assembled boat kits could provide families with many hours of summer fun.
The March 6, 1955 Miami News lists a number of boat kit manufacturers including Chris Craft, U-Mak-It, US Molded Shapes, Sears, Roebuck & Co., Ozarka, Custom Craft, Perma-Craft, and Champion Boats.
If you know of a manufacturer of boat kits not listed here, please contact us so that we may update this page.
Pages in category "Boat Kits"
The following 37 pages are in this category, out of 37 total.
