Date:
1960
About:
The Owens Yacht Company began with the 32-foot Owens cruiser model that was put on display in 1937 at the New York Boat Show. This show put them on the map in the commercial boat world. In 1957 the company moved to fiberglass hulls and building their own engines, the Flagship Marine Engines. Jack was proud of having what he called first-class material and workmanship on their boats. In the 1960s the brothers merged the company with the Brunswick Corporation and retired.
Material:
Image Description:
A boat with "OWENS" on the side moving through water with two visible passengers
Back reads:
"FOR: Owens Yacht Company, Inc. Baltimore, Md. FROM: Oristano Associates, Inc. 551 Fifth Avenue New York 17, N.Y. Murray Hill 7-6844" with the caption "OWENS "35" EXPRESS YACHT, QUEEN OF THE 1960 FLEET More quality, comfort, luxurious spaciousness and power than any other boat of comparable price or size characterize the Owens "35" Express Yacht, queen of Owens' 1960 fleet of 31 models. The double planked, Phillippine mahogany bottom and side provide greater strength and longer life. Owens; famous HRV (hyperbolic round vee) hull insures planing at intermediate and high speeds, and provides more stability even under rough conditions. Twin screw 200 hp Flagship V/8 engines with hydraulic gearshift, give the newly designed hull the power and thrust of 400 hp, lifitng the wide flaring bow out of the water at a touch. The "35" comes in two models, 41 and 42, the former with utility quarters amidships, the latter with utility quarters aft. Each has a two cabin privacy and accomadations that accent gracious living afloat for six. The main cabin with its 6'8" headroom has a port side lounge which converts to upper and lower berths and dinette on the starboard side converts to a double bed. The private forward cabin has upper and lower berths. Decks are Siamese teak. High mahogany and chrome rails surround the craft stern to stainless steal bow pulpit, making her generous promenade deck safe under heavy water conditions. The galley, complete with facilities for anything from a breakfast to a banquet, includes sink with fresh water system, stove and big, cockpit-loading icebox. Inventory is packed with "extras" including elaborate navigational equiptment and every luxury appointment found on yachts with a far higher price tag."
Back reads:
"FOR: Owens Yacht Company, Inc. Baltimore, Md. FROM: Oristano Associates, Inc. 551 Fifth Avenue New York 17, N.Y. Murray Hill 7-6844" with the caption "OWENS "35" EXPRESS YACHT, QUEEN OF THE 1960 FLEET More quality, comfort, luxurious spaciousness and power than any other boat of comparable price or size characterize the Owens "35" Express Yacht, queen of Owens' 1960 fleet of 31 models. The double planked, Phillippine mahogany bottom and side provide greater strength and longer life. Owens; famous HRV (hyperbolic round vee) hull insures planing at intermediate and high speeds, and provides more stability even under rough conditions. Twin screw 200 hp Flagship V/8 engines with hydraulic gearshift, give the newly designed hull the power and thrust of 400 hp, lifitng the wide flaring bow out of the water at a touch. The "35" comes in two models, 41 and 42, the former with utility quarters amidships, the latter with utility quarters aft. Each has a two cabin privacy and accomadations that accent gracious living afloat for six. The main cabin with its 6'8" headroom has a port side lounge which converts to upper and lower berths and dinette on the starboard side converts to a double bed. The private forward cabin has upper and lower berths. Decks are Siamese teak. High mahogany and chrome rails surround the craft stern to stainless steal bow pulpit, making her generous promenade deck safe under heavy water conditions. The galley, complete with facilities for anything from a breakfast to a banquet, includes sink with fresh water system, stove and big, cockpit-loading icebox. Inventory is packed with "extras" including elaborate navigational equiptment and every luxury appointment found on yachts with a far higher price tag."
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