Northwest boating legend passes away

Northwest boating legend and friend to many in the industry, R.M. “Tolly” Tollefson, passed away at the age of 100 this past Friday night.

In an article posted on ThreeSheetsNW.com:

The founder of Kelso, Wash.-based Tollycrafts Yachts, Tolly, as he was known, created motorboats whose timeless designs and sturdy construction earned him generations of devotees. Though never trained as a naval architect, Tolly was renowned as a pioneer in early fiberglass construction and a visionary who boldly used color on boats before others did.

He also made a point of talking with boaters, attending rendezvous and other boating events while cruising extensively along the Pacific coast.

You can read the full article on Tolly by clicking on http://threesheetsnw.com/blog/archives/16869

Tolly was honored in 2006 by NMTA with the Jerry Bryant award, given for his many contributions to the marine industry.