Wagemaker Boat History

This is a 1951 Wagemaker Wolverine Hurricanes Boat ad by Wagemaker Boat Company by Brian Fogarty below

This is a Wagemaker Boats ad by Wagemaker Boat Company by Brian Fogarty below

This is a very beautiful Wagemaker Boat owned by Richard Hook below

This is a 1956 "Seafarer" 15' Wagemaker Wolverine Boat ad by Wagemaker Boat Company by Brian Fogarty below

This was my grandpa in his Wolverine in Oklahoma sometime in the 1950's. by Michael Hughes

This was my grandpa in his Wolverine in Oklahoma sometime in the 1950's. by Michael Hughes

This was my grandpa in his Wolverine in Oklahoma sometime in the 1950's. by Michael Hughes

I believe the following information may be of interest to everyone. It is solely teaching,, and research purposes.

I have a FB page called" Vintage Water Skis" by Tim Bullard Thank you so much for sharing your pictures of a Wagemaker Skis.

I have a FB page called" Vintage Water Skis" by Tim Bullard Thank you so much for sharing your pictures of a Wagemaker Skis.

This is Filing Device and Card Record system holder index box is an example of the many ways that Isaac Wagemaker helped the business manager and others. by Wagemaker Company Isaac Wagemaker by Brian Fogarty below

This is an example of Isaac Wagemaker helped the business manager and others below by Isaac Wagemaker - President of Wagemaker Company by Wagemaker Company by Brian Fogarty

The Wagemaker family holds a prominent and respected position in Grand Rapids, Michigan, both historically and in contemporary times. The former Wagemaker Company plant was situated at 566 Market Avenue, S.W., in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The company operated under the motto "Stands for Quality." Initially, the Wagemaker Company focused producing various types of work furniture. Additionally, marketed Wagemaker Reds, chicks noted for their ability to mature into cost-effective, profitable layers within five to six months. In 1932, the company ventured into manufacturing Wolverine boats. cedar strip boats, first promoted nationally in 1933, gained widespread popularity. During World War II, the company sold its technology to the U.S. Government for PT boat hulls between 1942 and 1945, dedicating its operations exclusively to war production rather than civilian pleasure boats. In 1947, Wolverine introduced its first molded plywood boat, leveraging wartime technological advancements. By 1955, Wagemaker had heavily invested in the molded plywood market. However, after the sale of Wagemaker Company, Inc. in 1960, Wolverine its market shares briefly but transitioned to fiberglass too late. Economic downturns and an oversaturated market ultimately overwhelmed the company, which had relied on the wooden boat industry for its success.

The Wagemaker company manufactured cost-effective boats, including Flat-Bottomed Rowing Skiffs, which gained popularity among local residents. The company expanded its selection of outboard hulls and also introduced small sailboats as well as a model powered by a mini-inboard engine. This is a teaching, commentary, and for research purposes only.

Otto and Sons Marine and Sporting Goods. Coldwater, Michigan.

Photo is from 1957. Wagemaker Seafarer with a 35 HP Lark and Gator Trailer in Front. This was our family business from 1948 to 1992. Evinrude dealer from 1952 until 1992. by Dion Rumsey