Lake 'n Sea Boats Owners Association
The Boat You've Been Waiting For
Lawrence Meyering, ca. 1960 Michigan Fiberglass Company (MFC) cannot be blamed for killing the Lake 'n Sea boat line but it was part of the end for the brand. Parsons Corporation contracted with MFC in March 1960 to save money and refocus on the fiberglass products they could sell at a profit but the plan... Continue Reading →
On March 15, 1960, an agreement between John T. Parsons of the Parsons Corporation and Lawrence Meyering of the Michigan Fiberglass Company (MFC) of Zeeland, Michigan, was reached to have MFC produce the 15-ft Caribbean and 17-ft Arrowhead from their four model year line. These two models were identical to the 1959 model line in... Continue Reading →
Eric Zelman has just added Part 6, and the final episode, to his ongoing video series documenting the restoration of his Michigan Fiberglass Company-made 1962 Lake 'n Sea 14' Caribbean (5039). Part 6 covers the final assembly and "the reveal." This is only one of six total 14' Caribbeans I have documented from this manufacturer. Eric... Continue Reading →
Eric Zelman has just added Part 5 to his ongoing video series documenting the restoration of his Michigan Fiberglass Company-made 1962 Lake 'n Sea 14' Caribbean (5039). Part 5 covers his restoration of his vintage Gator-brand trailer and seat cushions. This is only one of six total 14' Caribbeans I have documented from this manufacturer.... Continue Reading →
When the Lake 'n Sea Division of the Parsons Corporation unveiled its new line of 1959 Lake 'n Sea boats the most striking feature for many of the models was the transom which looks a lot like a rear end of a 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air or 1959 Chevy Impala. Wherever the inspiration came from... Continue Reading →
Eric Zelman has just added Part 3 to his ongoing video series documenting the restoration of his Michigan Fiberglass Company-made 1962 Lake 'n Sea 14' Caribbean (5039). This is only one of six total 14' Caribbeans I have documented from this manufacturer. Eric acquired the boat in 2016 and has been diligently restoring the boat... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the improved Lake 'n Sea Boat Owners Association website. This year marks the second decade for the website and I figured it was time for the site to include more content, images, and owner restorations images and stories. If you would like images and stories about your boat included on the website please... Continue Reading →
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