Jolly Roger Boats - Spokane, WA
Based on our findings, Jolly Roger appears to be the oldest of the Spokane companies. The company was founded by Chuck Walters when he purchased a boat manufacturer out of California in the mid-1960s. After moving the operations to Spokane, he redesigned the hull to create Jolly Roger. The boats came with Berkley Jets, Mercruiser inboard/outboards, and Mercury outboards.
According to an article in the Spokane Daily Chronicle dated July 3, 1970, Chuck sold the company to Pacific American Marine Corporation. We also found a registration plaques on 1972 and 1973 boats that show Pioneer Engineering as the manufacturer of the Jolly Roger.
After the company folded in what appears to be the mid-1970s, the molds were allegedly picked up by Chuck's friend, Roy Johnson, to start American Boat Company.
It is rumored that the Jolly Roger DGB stood for "Damn Good Boat".
According to an article in the Spokane Daily Chronicle dated July 3, 1970, Chuck sold the company to Pacific American Marine Corporation. We also found a registration plaques on 1972 and 1973 boats that show Pioneer Engineering as the manufacturer of the Jolly Roger.
After the company folded in what appears to be the mid-1970s, the molds were allegedly picked up by Chuck's friend, Roy Johnson, to start American Boat Company.
It is rumored that the Jolly Roger DGB stood for "Damn Good Boat".
1972 Capacity Plate for Pioneer Engineering
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1973 Capacity Plate for Pioneer Engineering
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