Fishermen go fast to get there, then slow to catch them. Oliver Corporations catered to the needs of these fishermen with their innovative outboard boat motor design. Located in Battlecreek, Michigan, the Oliver Corporation was a major manufacturer of industrial and farm equipment with an impressive international distribution network. Originating in 1924, the business was soon booming as farmers eagerly purchased their Oliver tractors. The corporation continued to introduce innovative lines of tractors, including diesel engines then gasoline and eventually a compact utility tractor. In 1954, the Oliver Corporation expanded its markets and acquired Chris Craft’s outboard boat motors tooling, intent on modernizing and renovating the motor design. The “J” Challenger and “K” Commander were released in 1955, a hot-ticket item on the market because of Oliver’s established reputation as a reputable industrial manufacturer. Although the Oliver Corporation was purchased by Perkins Ltd. based out of Peterborough, England, the legendary Oliver motors continue to live on in the boats of fishermen and tractors of farmers.

5.5 OZ. 100% RINGSPUN COTTON GARMENT-DYED UNISEX T-SHIRT

• Preshrunk, soft-washed, garment-dyed fabric
• Twill taped shoulder-to-shoulder
• Set-in sleeves
• Double-needle stitched sleeves and bottom hem
• 1" ribbed collar with double-needle topstitched neckline

Owning or operating a boat during the 1960s means you probably encountered the brightly colored instruction manual covering every operating and safety aspect of boating. The Outboard Boating Club of America was the public service sector of the non-profit industry trade association along with the Outboard Boat Manufacturers Association and the Outboard Motors Manufacturer Association. They published guides and instructional materials for boat owners while promoting outboard boating. In 1959, the OBC released their Standards Manual, citing motor, rigging, boat, and trailer standards for members of the trade organization, emphasizing the safety and reliability of its members’ products. OBC became organized under the Boating Industry Association which turned into the National Marine Manufacturers Association, today’s leading boat and marine engine trade association in the U.S.

5.5 OZ. 100% RINGSPUN COTTON GARMENT-DYED T-SHIRT

• Preshrunk, soft-washed, garment-dyed fabric
• Twill taped shoulder-to-shoulder
• Set-in sleeves
• Double-needle stitched sleeves and bottom hem
• 1" ribbed collar with double-needle topstitched neckline

Fishermen go fast to get there, then slow to catch them. Oliver Corporations catered to the needs of these fishermen with their innovative outboard boat motor design. Located in Battlecreek, Michigan, the Oliver Corporation was a major manufacturer of industrial and farm equipment with an impressive international distribution network. Originating in 1924, the business was soon booming as farmers eagerly purchased their Oliver tractors. The corporation continued to introduce innovative lines of tractors, including diesel engines then gasoline and eventually a compact utility tractor. In 1954, the Oliver Corporation expanded its markets and acquired Chris Craft’s outboard boat motors tooling, intent on modernizing and renovating the motor design. The “J” Challenger and “K” Commander were released in 1955, a hot-ticket item on the market because of Oliver’s established reputation as a reputable industrial manufacturer. Although the Oliver Corporation was purchased by Perkins Ltd. based out of Peterborough, England, the legendary Oliver motors continue to live on in the boats of fishermen and tractors of farmers.

WASHED PIGMENT DYED 100% COTTON TWILL ADJUSTABLE LOW PROFILE CAP

• Sewn on cotton embroidered patch
• 6-panel cap
• 6 Embroidered eyelets 
• Pro stitch on crown
• Matching fabric under visor
• Matching fabric sweatband
• Matching fabric adjustable strap with brass buckle and button Hole Insert

Fishermen go fast to get there, then slow to catch them. Oliver Corporations catered to the needs of these fishermen with their innovative outboard boat motor design. Located in Battlecreek, Michigan, the Oliver Corporation was a major manufacturer of industrial and farm equipment with an impressive international distribution network. Originating in 1924, the business was soon booming as farmers eagerly purchased their Oliver tractors. The corporation continued to introduce innovative lines of tractors, including diesel engines then gasoline and eventually a compact utility tractor. In 1954, the Oliver Corporation expanded its markets and acquired Chris Craft’s outboard boat motors tooling, intent on modernizing and renovating the motor design. The “J” Challenger and “K” Commander were released in 1955, a hot-ticket item on the market because of Oliver’s established reputation as a reputable industrial manufacturer. Although the Oliver Corporation was purchased by Perkins Ltd. based out of Peterborough, England, the legendary Oliver motors continue to live on in the boats of fishermen and tractors of farmers.

4.2 OZ. COMBED AND RINGSPUN COTTON JERSEY SHORT-SLEEVE T-SHIRT

• 90% combed ringspun cotton, 10% polyester
• Fitted at bicep; shoulder taping
• Sideseamed