Walt Walters. I hope everyone here knows who he was....
08-28-2018 | 03:58 PM
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Walt Walters. I hope everyone here knows who he was....
I had the pleasure to meet this man that contributed so much to the boating industry. Many think it was Jim Wynne that was behind the many designs. Jim was a big part but he would have never done it without Walt. Remember, there were no computors in those days. he drew by hand,
08-28-2018 | 08:03 PM
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Such a productive life. Hundreds of successful boat designs. Here's one little article. LINK: W.M. "Walt" Walters
08-29-2018 | 06:50 AM
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Walt’s drawings are at the Mystic Seaport Museum
I had the pleasure to meet this man that contributed so much to the boating industry. Many think it was Jim Wynne that was behind the many designs. Jim was a big part but he would have never done it without Walt. Remember, there were no computors in those days. he drew by hand,
08-29-2018 | 08:43 AM
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From: Collierville, TN and Pickwick Lake
Such a productive life. Hundreds of successful boat designs. Here's one little article. LINK: W.M. "Walt" Walters
08-29-2018 | 03:57 PM
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Bert I had the pleasure of looking at his original drawings of Ghost Rider at the Mystic Seaport Museum a couple of years ago.
And also being with the boat before and after it's restoration, by owner Barry Cohen who is a HORBA Board member.
