![]() This is where my dad’s engineering degree impacted the boating industry, including Cadillac Marine. Prior to this, boat manufactures were not required to do this. Thus the Cadillac Marine / Wagemaker company was a key partner in developing the safety stickers that all boats are required today to show how much weight they can safely operate with. My dad was part of that initial commission and because of his aeronautical engineering background, he wrote the formula that calculated the displacement boats made and thus determined the weight that each pleasure boat could safely carry. ![]() And because of many boating accidents, a presidential safety commission was created to look into boating safety. It was in the early/mid 50’s that personal boat ownership exploded. The aluminum boats would never sink because they had enough foam under the front decks and seats to keep them floating even when full of water. I always like the testing pool they had inside the factory to test the load capacity of each boat style. I remember going through the factory in Cadillac many, many time as a small child. I believe these boats were the best boats built back then and there still better than many of the new boats. I can see where the old one was if the light hits it right. I also plan on having a new decals made with the Cadillac logo. I plan on a little cleaning of the boat this year. I’m trying to find out who made trailers for Cadillac boats back in the mid 50’s. In 1955, John Bushnell served as manager, secretary, sales manager and purchasing agent. The company was located at 110 7th Street in Cadillac. About the only thing I have done to it is install new transom wood, GPS/Fish finder and some minor motor work. Cadillac Boat Company II Cadillac Boat Company was a firm of boat builders located in Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan, established in 1953. The wind does push it around a lot while trolling. If the wind is blowing more than 10mph I stay in protected waters. Without fishing gear it will run at 21 mph and with all my fishing gear 18-19 mph. It is a very stable boat and performs quite well. I use it for fishing the Saint Clair River and Lake Saint Clair here in Michigan. It is in great shape for a boat and motor that old. Well I found my 1954 Cadillac boat on Craigslist. Here is my little story and some photos below If you would like to be on this page, Please contact me You, If you have any stories and pictures on your Cadillac and would like to share your stories and pictures of your boat on this web site. This page is to inform people about how many types of Cadillac Boats were built for a teaching, commentary, and research purposes only. If you have a Cadillac boat, you must look for metal plate on inside of transom or number and letters stamped in transom or keel. If you have a Cadillac boat, You must look for rotted wood under the bow and in rear corners below the water Line. ( Cadillac Marine and Boat Co ) did built a 16 ft fiberglass. Another Website of interest is which provide additional information on Cadillac Boat Company by Jason Torchinsky. More information may be found in the late Bob Speltz's excellent book, The Real Runabouts iv. Another Website of interest is which provide additional information on Cadillac Boat Company. Another Website of interest is which provide additional information on molded mahogany boat. Boat is water tight and has a clear title. ![]() The Wagemaker Companyīought out the Cadillac Boat Company and they turned it into a division of For Sale is a 1979 12' Sea King Aluminum Boat with Trailer, plus a vintage collectible great working 1962 Evinrude 5 1/2 hp fisherman and a Mini Koda 40 trolling motor both in Good running order. Complementing the aft seating is the custom 3-toned hand-stitched upholstery layered throughout the interior that amplifies the 21 SSi's exceptional attention to detail.Upgraded options on this boat include:Mercury 4.5L MPI 1.The Cadillac Boat Company was not a largeīusiness but they did a good job in their own market. Fog resistant and built to last, our high quality instruments are easily legible in all kind of lighting conditions.ALL IN THE DETAILThe 2023 SSi is now equipped with a tri-position lounge allowing for more a comfortable and diverse lounging experience. Aluminum faced gauges are accented with stainless steel bezels. We can not sell new Chaparrals out of state.NO COMPROMISE.Set against an all-new helm design featuring a custom hand-stitched brow, our SSi gauge package provides a wealth of information at just a glance. Step up to the 21 Sport and enjoy wraparound seat backs in the bow, an anchor locker forward and room for everyone.*Reserved for Wisconsin residents only. Stainless steel hardware, composite seat bases, a cockpit drainage system, Extended V-Plane running surface and a molded fiberglass dash are keeping with the Chaparral DNA. The 21 SSi's style is captivating, but it's appeal is more than skin deep.
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