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12/11/2001

Sylvan has it's roots in a small town in Indiana named Wolcottville. The plant was located near Sylvan lake and began producing pontoon boats and small house boats in the late 1940's under the name of Sylvan Industries. It's founder, John Cripe managed a prospering business until he made the decsion to sell in 1965. The new owner, John Graff changed the company name to Sylvan Marine at the time of purchase. Over the next several years Mr.Graff continued to refine the style of the boats being produced and to improve manufacturing processes. This cycle of improvement helped to fuel the spiraling growth of the company.