Our Vera, a 1957 El Dorado Rocket, is one of half a dozen known to still exist! She was guaranteed to be the fastest 13-1/2’ runabout in the WORLD and could handle engines up to 75hp! Back in the day, you would open up a Herter’s catalog, order your summer dream boat by mail or telegram and it would be delivered to your door. George Herter offered everything he sold with an UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE! He guaranteed all of his products to be of the highest quality, lowest prices, and best workmanship. Each of the aluminum castings used on the all of his boats were made in-house because George strongly believed in producing what you need from raw materials and having complete control over the inventory. George Herter was constantly looking for way to improve his products. His children remember him as someone who “had a unique ability to see the future potential in so many things, boats were just one of them.” #rare #collectable #history #themoreyouknow🌈 #vintage #vintageboats #retro #r...