sea sprite boats

mellowyellow

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anyone have any links for sea sprite, Crescent<br />City, Il? my searches haven't turned up anything<br />except a newer sailboat co.<br />thanks in advance,<br />M.Y.
 

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Re: sea sprite boats

A search on this site for 'sea spirit' returns 21 hits. Maby not all are relevant, but it's a start.
 

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Re: sea sprite boats

thanks UU, <br />as in "most" hits, they end up being links for used boats 4 sale. I'm interested in learning about the company/ mfg. process for my old girl.<br />1972 ? 16' open bow. don't have model number in front of me, but no model "name" on boat or paperwork. am more interested in the mfg. aspect and not looking for a sales brochure from 1972. always nice to get a response though :D <br />regards,<br />M.Y.
 

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Re: sea sprite boats

Can't even say the name rings a bell. Could you show us a picture of it?
 

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Yep. Looks like some of the Glastrons etc. of that time. Guess there was quite a number of mfg.s then.<br /><br />Gimme a little time to search my archive..
 

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You're right. It's not easy, but here's what I found:<br /><br />Onarga was originally the only place Sea Sprite was manufactured, by Onarga Boat Company, site of many a dance and an outdoor roller skating rink<br /><br />Here's a funny thing that tells something about a law case but also states that they existed in 1992- http://www.kentlaw.edu/7circuit/1995/92-1650.html <br /><br />Here you can possibly get a book: http://www.vmsl.com/inventorylist7.htm <br /><br />Even came across this (up to date info):<br />Sea Sprite/United Marine Corporation<br />P.O. Box 319<br />Watseka, ILL 60970<br />815-683-2156<br /><br />-and this:<br />-United Marine Corporation Watseka, Illinois. <br />The plant has been in continuous operation for nearly forty years building Sea Sprite Boats. <br />The company name was changed to United Marine Corporation when the Sea Sport molds and name <br />were purchased in 1994. While the company still builds Sea Sprite Boats it was thought that <br />the name change would reflect the broader product lines with the addition of fishing boats. <br />Since the purchase, the number of fishing boat models has increased to sixteen including: <br />Bay Boats, Skiffs, Center Consoles, Fish Cuddy's, Walk Arounds and the unique 288 Fish/Cruise Sportfish. <br />New models are always under development. <br />Presently the engineering and design departments are working on 23, 25 and 27 foot big water center consoles. <br /><br />Maybe this will help your quest...
 

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wow UU... you R good! :D <br />thanks so much for your help, I certainly<br />appreciate it!<br />M.Y.
 
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