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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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Read about MercGuy in the Philadelphia Inquirer 1/19/2010

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 Grubb Mercury Antique Vintage Classic Outboard Motors For SaleBob "Mercguy" Grubb
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.