The Crescent Class Sloop celebrates its 60th birthday this year. The class is the oldest and longest running fiberglass One-design class in the world. The boat is also the first production fiberglass sailboat. Designed by Dearborn resident Dick Hill approx. 27 hulls were built over a 20 year ish period. The molds are still here in Detroit, they are located at 95 St. Jean.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crescent_Sailboat
http://goatyard.com/crescent-sloop-class
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Made in Detroit-The first production fiberglass sailboat turns 60
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