Sixty horses are sold as the company's logging operation comes to a halt. Wood is now purchased from other suppliers. Research and development of the fiberglass canoe results in taking the 1966 Grand Prize of the Society of Plastic Industries Reinforced Plastic Division. Selected for originality of application and design, materials selected, color, utility, moldability and appearance. Old Town Canoe Co. His ingenuity leads to major changes in production in later years.
Tripper is thrown from the roof of the factory to prove durability.
Introduction of the Crosslink 3 Discovery. Old Town's patented 3 layer polyethylene canoe. Old Town Canoe currently employs 175 people. Old Town Canoes and Kayaks are now sold in 800 U.S. dealerships and 18 foreign countries.