Industry almanac?

Folks:

New guy here again!

Checking to see if any of you know of an industry almanac that might reveal specific dates, info, etc pertaining to certain game-changing production boat models, industry innovations, and the individuals who helped shape the boating industry.

For example: I look at a boat like the Donzi Sweet 16 as one of the most-pure combinations of form and function. I'd love to be able to track down its introduction date, etc. Was it intro'ed at a Miami show? When did it first appear in industry print, etc.

This is just one example, but hopefully I wasn't too muddled in what I'm searching for. I'm working on a long-term project, and am honestly not having alot of luck tracking down specific info. Of course, I have Ed McNew's book, which is great, but it only gives a snapshot on each model, w/ no in-depth history.

Suggestions?

Thanks guys.

Capt: I'm a reformed (LOL) broker, and have loads of resources from my previous career.

Examples of things I'd love to be able to find out: when the original 53' (not the 50') Hatteras motor yacht was introduced to the public (official date), exactly how many they made, and the date the last one rolled off the New Bern line. There are all kinds of iconic designs that I'd like to be able to drill down on: the 46.6 Bertram, the 340 Sundancer, the Trojan 10 Metre, 42' Grand Banks, 4550 pilothouse Bayliner, etc...boats that were real game-changers...

Unfortunately, not all ground-breakers have been as well-documented as Hatteras hull#1: Knit Wits.

In an era where virtually everything you seemingly need is available at your fingertips, this pursuit has been a little frustrating...