Name/Title
Skater powerboatsEntry/Object ID
2021.18.95Scope and Content
Four-page, color, Douglas Skater Powerboat Magazine performance reports for 1990, 1991, and 1992
Powerboat magazine, Nov./Dec. 1990 with cover article about Howard Anderson breaking time records in a race up the Mississippi River from New Orleans to St. Louis in a Skater 32. The race was completed in 12 hours, 40 minutes. The previous best time was 20 hours, 14 minutes.
Grand Rapids Press, Sept. 3, 1992 article about Douglas Marine getting a contract to build 18 boats for the U.S. Navy SEALS.
Photocopies of Skater price lists, specification sheets and dealer lists from 1992-1993Context
A local and contemporary shipbuilder, founded in 1974, Douglas Skater powerboats are manufactured by Douglas Marine Corporation, 6780 Enterprise Drive in Douglas, Michigan. Each boat is custom built.
According to their website:
"Skater Corporation/Skater Powerboats was founded by Peter Hledin in 1979 and prides itself on being at the leading edge of technology not only on water but on the road, as a manufacturer of custom catamarans and custom designed tilt boat trailers. The Skater, Michigan based company that covers 91,000 square feet has always employed the most skilled craftsmen and uses only the highest quality components to ensure that we meet the high standards that our customers have come to expect. Skater is the only name, not only on the water but on the road too."
https://skaterpowerboats.com/trailers/Collection
Nautical, Industry and manufacturing, 1840 ShipbuildingCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2021.18Source or Donor
Lane, Kit, familyLocation
Box
005 A+B Nautical HistoryCreate Date
May 10, 2025Update Date
May 10, 2025
