History of Power Play boats
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History of Power Play boats
Hello. I have purchased a 1988 Power Play XLT 185. They were made in Holland Michigan. What is the history of this company, and are they now PowerQuest? Any help is appreciated.
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http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...lay-boats.html
If the info you're looking for isn't in that thread just ask Steve, something tells me he knows or can find out.
If the info you're looking for isn't in that thread just ask Steve, something tells me he knows or can find out.
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The Power Play in question is in deed from the same folks who have most recently been PowerQuest boats, however, I do not know if PowerQuest is still in business.
Another member had one years ago and made quite a few posts.
The search function works well.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...ectations.html
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/p...lem-child.html
Another member had one years ago and made quite a few posts.
The search function works well.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...ectations.html
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/p...lem-child.html
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Powerplay= Florida
Power Play = Holland Michigan
after a lawsuit they begame Powerquest.
Now closed!
Power Play = Holland Michigan
after a lawsuit they begame Powerquest.
Now closed!
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Thank you everyone for your information. I ended up calling a guy in FL with Powerplay and he was not very nice. He said they only make boats for the gov't and was pissed that I got his number somehow???
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Rock - congratulations. XLT 185 timeline highlights:
1983 - Todd Kamps and Kevin Herdes buy a 18.5 mold w/ 24 degree deadrise from the owner/designer of the Baron which was built on S. Division in Grand Rapids, Mi.
in the 70's. They do a few tweaks and set up shop in a pole barn on the corner of 112th & James St. in Holland, Mi. and start building handlaid boats with color in gel.
Business takes off and they tap local talent from S2 (Tiara) Chris Craft, Slickcraft, etc... The XLT soon develops a local cult following with hot rodders on the water and sends Donzi 18 Classics running back to the docks.
1989 - lawsuit with Powerplay Boats in Fla. over name. Lawyers make money and Power Play throws in towel and agrees to name change over a production year to PowerQuest. During the XLT 90' year Power Play on transom with PowerQuest logo on the side.
1993 - production of XLT scrapped and mold cut up. Eurostyle boats become the rage.
Few pics of a 89 I bought new and still have at my dock.
1983 - Todd Kamps and Kevin Herdes buy a 18.5 mold w/ 24 degree deadrise from the owner/designer of the Baron which was built on S. Division in Grand Rapids, Mi.
in the 70's. They do a few tweaks and set up shop in a pole barn on the corner of 112th & James St. in Holland, Mi. and start building handlaid boats with color in gel.
Business takes off and they tap local talent from S2 (Tiara) Chris Craft, Slickcraft, etc... The XLT soon develops a local cult following with hot rodders on the water and sends Donzi 18 Classics running back to the docks.
1989 - lawsuit with Powerplay Boats in Fla. over name. Lawyers make money and Power Play throws in towel and agrees to name change over a production year to PowerQuest. During the XLT 90' year Power Play on transom with PowerQuest logo on the side.
1993 - production of XLT scrapped and mold cut up. Eurostyle boats become the rage.
Few pics of a 89 I bought new and still have at my dock.
Last edited by woogie; 07-19-2010 at 09:19 PM.