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Penn Yan Boat Company, which produced a wide range of wooden and fiberglass powerboats, sailboats, canoes and rowboats,〔McKenna, Robert. (2003). ''The Dictionary of Nautical Literacy''. International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. ISBN 978-0-07-141950-5〕 was founded in 1921 by German-native Charles A. Herrman.〔Oben, Bill. (July/August 2008) "Penn Yan: How a Boat in a Barn Gave Rise to Eight Decades of Innovation". ''Wooden Boat'', 203:72-77.〕 It derived its name from the location of its headquarters, Penn Yan, New York.〔 In 1936, Penn Yan introduced its "Car Top" outboard boat. The Car Top, which Penn Yan marketed as being easily lifted by two people, was designed to be light and narrow enough to fit on top of most cars of that era.〔Bond, Hallie E. (1998). ''Boats and Boating in the Adirondacks''. Syracuse University Press. ISBN 978-0-8156-0374-0〕 Among other innovations, Penn Yan was known for its patented "Tunnel Drive" concept, whereby a cavity was molded into the bottom of the boat's hull, partially enclosing the propeller and drive shaft.〔Stuart, Robert B., "Planing Boat", (US patent 3515087 ), issued 1970.〕 The tunnel drive system provided better boat speed and stability.〔 The company was sold to new owners in 1979 and finally ceased operations in 2001.〔 The "Penn Yan" trademark has since been cancelled by the United States Patent & Trademark Office.〔"Penn Yan". (US trademark reg. no. 1507025 ), cancelled May 16, 2009.〕 The former Penn Yan boat works property is abandoned and has fallen into ruin. Many of the buildings have collapsed, and the grounds are full of debris. There is a plan to clean up and redevelop the site into residential property. Recently a new company, (Penn Yan Boat Company ), has come into being near Penn Yan. They offer replacement parts and accessories for Penn Yan boats, as well as assisting the sale of old Penn Yan boats. ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Penn Yan Boat Company」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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