Inland Seas

Archie Lang

Founder of Inland Seas Boat Company, 1945. While caulking the bottom of a 28-foot wood cabin cruiser, Archie knew there had to be a better way to build a boat and it was then that he decided to build steel hull boats. He enlisted in the service during World War II and after receiving an honorable discharge, Archie pursued his dream.

Inland Seas Hull Shop

The Inland Seas Boat Company opened in late 1945 at 7404 Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. This building has been referred to as the "Merry-Go-Round" shop because the plant was so small that the hulls were built on wheeled jigs and then rolled outside to complete the assembly.

Steel-Clipper

Single or twin gasoline speeds up to 40 mph. The Inland Seas Steel Clipper is the product of one man's vision of building a better boat. Archie Lang believed that a boat could be built that would take second place to none in the way of appearance, design, sound-proofing and performance.

Steel-Clipper 54' Triple Cabin

27' Overnighter

Tri-Cabin Sleeper 48' Tri-Cabin Sleeper, 6 speeds to 28 mph

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Standard Cruiser 28' hull converted for patrol and rescue service for the state of Maryland