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Whirlwind Boats formed in November 1947 as Plymold Corporation of America. Charles A. Abramo, Charles E. Wingo, and Elwood C. Hewitt formed the company with the intent to manufacture plywood boats. Wilfred S. Carter and Rees D. Stephens were initial investors and to help build sales. Mr. Stephens shortly thereafter left the company after a dispute with Carter ([https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/2335814/carter-v-abramo/ Carter v. Abramo, et. al, 1953]).
  
More information on Whirlwind Boats can be found at [http://www.woodyboater.com/classic-boats/whirlwind-boats/ Woody Boater].
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More information on Whirlwind Boats can be found at [http://www.woodyboater.com/classic-boats/whirlwind-boats/ Woody Boater] and [http://oldtimeworld.com/blogs/wild-about-whirlwinds/ Old Time World]
  
  
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File:Whirlwindbb002.jpg|1960 to 1962 Whirlwind outboard boat models
 
File:Whirlwindbb002.jpg|1960 to 1962 Whirlwind outboard boat models
 
File:Whirlwindbb003.jpg|1961 to 1962 Whirlwind inboard boat models
 
File:Whirlwindbb003.jpg|1961 to 1962 Whirlwind inboard boat models
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'''1957 Information'''
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File:Whirlwinda57002.jpg|1957 Whirlwind 14' photo
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File:Whirlwinda57001.jpg|1957 Whirlwind Boats article
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File:Whirlwinda57003.jpg|1957 Whirlwind Boats Ad
 
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File:Whirlwinda58001.jpg |1958 18' Whirlwind Deluxe Ad
 
File:Whirlwinda58001.jpg |1958 18' Whirlwind Deluxe Ad
 
File:Whirlwinda58002.jpg| 1958 Whirlwind article
 
File:Whirlwinda58002.jpg| 1958 Whirlwind article
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File:Whirlwinda58003.jpg|1958 Whirlwind Deluxe Runabouts Article
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File:Whirlwinda58004.jpg|1958 Whirlwind Ad
 
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File:Moldedproductsa59001.jpg|1959 Molded Products Ad
 
File:Moldedproductsa59001.jpg|1959 Molded Products Ad
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File:Whirlwinda59001.jpg|1959 Whirlwind article
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File:Whirlwinda59003.jpg|1959 Whirlwind 20' Hardtop Article
 
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Whirlwind Boats

Molded Products, Inc.

York Rd.

Cockeysville, Maryland


Whirlwind Boats formed in November 1947 as Plymold Corporation of America. Charles A. Abramo, Charles E. Wingo, and Elwood C. Hewitt formed the company with the intent to manufacture plywood boats. Wilfred S. Carter and Rees D. Stephens were initial investors and to help build sales. Mr. Stephens shortly thereafter left the company after a dispute with Carter (Carter v. Abramo, et. al, 1953).


More information on Whirlwind Boats can be found at Woody Boater and Old Time World


Model Information


1957 Information


1958 Information


1959 Information


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