PEINERT - Key Persons
The founder John Peinert began by making a hull as a favor for a friend. He had rowed at Williams College and was the Head coach there from 1978-1982. After his first boats he researched hull shapes extensively and developed a unique hull shape, the basis for current models. From 1976 to 1987 Peinert Boat Works produced Elite singles and recreational shells. The Peinert 26 was introduced in 1986. The Peinert X25, or Lightweight Boat, was first produced in 1990. The open water racer, the Dolphin, was first offered in 1996 and the recreational/open water Zephyr in 2002. Paul Milde rowed on the Harvard Lightweight crew, on various lightweight club and development crews, and continues to row as a Master's rower. He has been the owner and head boat builder since 1997.