Speed Queen

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Speed Queen boats were manufactured by Glastex Co. in Tinley Park, IL from 1953 to 1958. In 1958, they moved to Monmouth, IL in order to expand their production facilities and number of models offered. William J. Horvath, the owner of Glastex Co. and designer of the Speed Queen line of fiberglass boats, sold the business to Felt Enterprises in 1961, who in turn changed the name to Sea Sprite in 1963.

From 1953 to 1956, only one 14' centerdeck model was offered. In '57, a 14' walk-thru model was added; 1958 brought one more 14' model and two 16' models; and finally in 1959, two 15' and one 18' models were added, bringing to eight the total number of models produced. No information has yet been uncovered for the years 1960 and 1961, but apparently all new models were offered for '62, lacking the fiberglass centerdeck or walk-thru seats of the earlier models.

1956 Brochure

1957 Brochure

1958 Stuff

1959 Brochure

1962 Brochure

1960 Stuff

1963 Stuff

19?? Brochure


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