Carver Yachts launched the Marquis line in 2004 under the ownership of Genmar Holdings Inc. and emerged from a 2009 restructuring as Marquis Yachts. Based in Pulaski, Wis., the brand builds models that include sport coupes and sport bridge and flybridge yachts between 42 and 72 feet.
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The Marquis-Larson Boat Group cancelled its dealer open house, scheduled for Aug. 19-21, because of strong new-boat demand, a transition between plants and dozens of job openings that remain unfilled.
Carver Yachts said it has added Alexander Marine, which has three West Coast locations, as its newest dealer.
Marquis-Larson Boat Group and VanDutch Yachts have signed a new contract build partnership agreement.
Marquis-Larson Boat Group said at its recent dealer meeting that orders were up 37 percent from the previous year and 20 percent more dealers signed on than last year.
The Marquis-Larson Boat Group announced this year's award winners for sales achievements and company support at its annual dealer open house in Pulaski, Wis., on Friday.
Carver Yachts said today that it has just completed the first sea trials of its new C34 Coupe.
Carver and Marquis Yachts said it added dealer partners Waterfront Marine and Northwest Boat Center.
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The result is a 42-foot open sport yacht built in the company’s Pulaski, Wis., plant.
The Marquis Larson Group said it had a successful Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Marquis and Carver Yachts said its employees in Pulaski, Wis., donated more than $80,000 worth of material and equipment.
Marquis and Carver Yachts said the 2016 Yachts Miami Beach was one of the best shows for the company in more than 10 years.
Marquis and Carver Yachts appointed CenterPointe Yacht Services, which has three Lake Michigan locations, as its newest dealer.
Carver Yachts will introduce a new flagship in the C50 Command Bridge.
Marquis Yachts and Carver Yachts launched new websites, working with Freckmann Marketing Group and technology partner Avala Marketing.
Marquis and Carver Yachts welcomed Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker to its facility in Pulaski on Dec. 10.
Marquis and Carver Yachts appointed Denison Yacht Sales as its newest dealer partner.