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Outboard Motor Lot For Sale
Wanting to sell all
vintage outboard motors and parts at this location
in Spring City, PA. |
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About Us
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Read about
MercGuy in the Philadelphia Inquirer
1/19/2010 |
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 In Memory of William K. Grubb
1909-1999
William K. Grubb |
In 1940, Kiekhaefer Corporation introduced it's first line of
Mercury outboards. Spurred on by his love of boating and fishing
and things "mechanical", William Grubb of Spring City,
Pennsylvania, purchased one of those first outboards that very
year. The following year, he found himself buying another to
sell to a friend. In 1946, William Grubb became a franchised
Mercury Outboard Dealer. For many years he hauled new motors
home from a Philadelphia distributor in the back of the family
sedan. Calling the business "William K. Grubb Marine", he ran
his fledgling dealership from the basement of his house. The business was a small "Mom & Pop" operation. William sold
boats on a small scale, selling such brands over the years as
Trojan, Whirlwind, Duratech, Crosby, Priwing, Duo, Glastron, and
Galaxy.
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 Bob "Mercguy" Grubb |
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In 1976, Grubb's Marine came under second generation ownership
of Robert W. Grubb. Bob literally grew up in the family business
and remained involved with Mercury outboards and parts through
to his retirement in 2007. Today he enjoys buying and selling
outboard motors, parts and collectibles. As an avid outboard
hobbyist, Bob has been active in the Antique Outboard Motor
Club, Inc. for over 35 years. Bob regularly attends Outboard
Club meets through out the northeastern U.S. as well as an
occasional more distant meet. |
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