38th Annual Algonac Antique & Classic Boat Show

PHOTO COURTESY OF ALGONAC HARBOR CLUB FACEBOOK Don’t miss the “Where it All Began” 38th Annual Algonac Antique & Classic Boat Show on June 23 – 25, held at the Algonac Harbor Club — the original Chris-Craft plant. The show will begin with a Friday cruise on the South Channel, ending with dinner at the […]

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Chris-Craft names Millennium Group an exclusive dealer

Chris-Craft has named Millennium Group Corporation (Asia) PLC (MGC-Asia) its exclusive authorized retailer for Chris-Craft boats in Thailand and the ASEAN region. “For over 149 years, Chris-Craft has offered a high level of craftsmanship and true luxury, becoming an American icon,” said Steve Heese, president of Chris-Craft. “MGC Marine’s expertise in the luxury segment will […]

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Inside Angle: What’s in a Name?

Not long ago, I found myself on a busy stretch of the ICW for the better part of a day, accompanying a client who was moving her boat from Palm Beach to Miami. It was a 55 nautical-mile slog on a day when conditions were too lumpy to go outside. This gave time to take […]

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Chris-Craft Opens New Facility in Sarasota

PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRIS-CRAFT  A brand new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sarasota, Florida, will allow Chris-Craft to increase its production capacity by 50%. Known as Building 5, the over 70,000 square foot building will accommodate the full build from start to finish of six models, and allow Chris-Craft to expand its model offering. “I’m thrilled […]

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Chris-Craft debuts manufacturing facility

Chris-Craft, wholly owned subsidiary of Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO), debuted a new manufacturing facility in Sarasota, Fla. The new building increases the company’s production capacity by 50% and spans over 70,000 square feet, allowing for the full build of boats from start to finish. Chris-Craft will build six models from 24 feet to 28 feet […]

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Winnebago Industries reports Q2 results

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO) has reported financial results for the company’s Fiscal 2023 second quarter. Revenues for the Fiscal 2023 second quarter ended Feb. 25, 2023, were $866.7 million, a decrease of 25.6% compared to $1.2 billion for the Fiscal 2022 period, driven by unit volume decreases versus record year-ago comparisons, partially offset by carryover price increases in all segments. Gross profit was $146.8 million, a decrease of 32.2% compared to $216.6 million for […]

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Chris-Craft Announces First All-Electric Concept Boat

PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRIS-CRAFT Chris-Craft, “America’s boatbuilder since 1874,” unveiled its new all-electric concept boat, the Launch 25 GTe, at the 2023 Miami International Boat Show, a step in its aim to deliver an electrified experience to the luxury boat market. “The Chris-Craft brand has always been synonymous with the finest quality and craftsmanship in […]

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Kicking off and catching up at MIBS

This week, MIBS – one of the largest boat shows in the world – kicked off down in Miami, Fla. “The opening day of the 2023 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show was an incredible success,” commented Andrew Doole, President of U.S. Boat Shows with Informa Market, in a recent press release. “Our team is […]

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Winnebago reports Q1 2023 results

Winnebago Industries, Inc. recently reported financial results for the Company’s Fiscal 2023 first quarter. Revenues for the Fiscal 2023 first quarter ended November 26, 2022, were $952.2 million, a decrease of 17.6% compared to $1.2 billion for the Fiscal 2022 period, driven by unit volume decreases versus record year-ago comparisons, partially offset by Marine segment […]

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2023 Fishing Boat Buyer’s Guide

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Big Thunder Marine Earns Five-Star Dealer Rating

A full-service, multi-location Baja Marine, Cigarette Racing Team, Donzi Marine and Fountain Powerboats dealer at the Lake of the Ozarks in Central Missouri, Big Thunder Marine has earned Five-Star Marine Industry Dealership certification from the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. According to a press release issued today by the Minneapolis-based trade group, the dealership […]

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Winnebago Industries releases Responsibility Report

 Winnebago Industries, Inc. has published its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report. The report details continued progress across environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) priorities, including third-party data validation to support the Company’s commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and further advancement of the Company’s approach to inclusion, diversity, equity and action, “All In, Outdoors.” On […]

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Barletta appoints Haradine president, former president Fenech to retire

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), an outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, has announced the planned retirement of Bill Fenech, president, Barletta Pontoon Boats, effective August 26, 2022. Bill Fenech founded Barletta in 2017. Barletta was acquired by Winnebago Industries in August 2021, joining the family of premium RV and marine brands including Winnebago, Grand Design RV, […]

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Seakeeper launches next generation ride control system

Seakeeper launched its newest product, Seakeeper Ride, marking the company’s first product deviation from its line of gyrostabilizers. The introduction of Seakeeper Ride in the marine space paved the way for the creation of a new underway stabilization category, a Vessel Attitude Control System (VACS), derived from the Attitude Control Systems (ACS) used in air […]

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