Essaness Craft

boxerdogofmine said:

Just wanted to let anyone out there that has a boat from Essaness Craft, I know there is not a lot of information on Essaness, but I can help with that. They were built by Glenn C. Short in Torrance, California. My father built these beautiful boats from about 1948 to 1959. Originally, the company started out as "Essandee" with my grandfather, then became EssanessCraft later on. If anyone has one of his boats I would love to have a picture. Also, I have some photos of several of his boats.

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Bond-o said:

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard again Susan,....

We'd Love to see yer pictures of the boats Dad built,...

If ya don't know how to post pics here at iboats,... This will help explain it for ya,...

I'm guessin' they were Outboard powered boats,..??

Wood, or fiberglass,..??

Btw,... Opie posted that other thread 10 years ago, 'n has never returned,...

Wonder what happened to his boat,..??

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boxerdogofmine said:

Hope I'm posting this right. The boats were wood, I remember being at the boat yard when I was little and I was allergic to the fiberglass. He was an amazing woodworker. I also remember him talking about the engines, so most were inboard. I will post pictures as soon as we sign escrow and unpack. I even have a copy of one of his advertisements, he and mom were in a small boat with my brother. I will post whatever pictures I can find as soon as possible. I am so thankful for the interest. Another interesting thing, he drew up the plans for the first fiberglass boat but didn't patent the plans, then ChrisCraft did it.

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