Chris-Craft
Chris-Craft was formed in 1922 in Algonac, Mich. By 1927 it was the largest builder of mahogany powerboats, but it transitioned to fiberglass in 1971. The company was purchased by Stellican Ltd. in 2001, and it builds bowriders and cruisers from 20 to 36 feet.
Chris-Craft Announces Expansion
The addition of an an 80,000-square-foot factory in Sarasota, Fla., will allow the builder to increase production and add to its workforce.
Chris-Craft Bolsters Sales Team
The 146-year-old builder adds a regional sales director and sales associate.
Winnebago posts strong Q2
The company suspended production across all brands, including Chris-Craft, this week.
Chris-Craft parent reports 19 percent jump in Q1 sales
Winnebago Industries sees growth in both its towable and RV segments.
Chris-Craft parent reports record profits for fiscal 2019
Winnebago Industries saw a slight decline in 2019 sales of $2 billion, while citing “outperformance” in marine.
Chris-Craft to expand Florida facility
Parent company Winnebago will also form a new technology group.
Chris-Craft parent Winnebago reports revenues down 5.9 percent in Q3
The “materials cost environment remains volatile” due to tariffs, president and CEO Michael Happe said.
Winnebago to accelerate Chris-Craft expansion
The RV maker plans to make significant investments in facilities, workforce and products.
Industry Partnerships
Chris-Craft, Nautique, Kady Krogen, Lagoon, WesCom and Valvtect welcome new partners.
Winnebago announces Q4, full-year results
Chris-Craft owner has record revenue for fiscal year 2018
Chris-Craft names VP of Engineering
Industry veteran Ron Berman comes from the Brunswick Boat Group
Winnebago acquires Chris-Craft
It began with a collaboration to create a Chris-Craft-branded Winnebago.
Chris Craft adds Ohio dealer
Chris Craft has expanded its dealer network, adding South Shore Marine of Huron, Ohio.
Chris-Craft announces personnel move
Chris-Craft said it has hired Ryan Mckeone as a regional sales associate.
Chris-Craft adds 12 dealers
Chris-Craft said it signed 12 new stocking dealerships in the United States, Canada, France and Spain.
Chris-Craft announces New York show partnerships
Chris-Craft said it is partnering with Tommy Bahama and Steinway Pianos.
Chris-Craft seeks to expand Florida plant
Chris-Craft is seeking approval from Manatee County in Florida for a nearly 48,000-square-foot addition to its manufacturing facility.
Chris-Craft names regional sales director
Chris-Craft said Norm Kraus joined the company as a regional sales director.
Chris-Craft adds regional sales director
Chris-Craft named Justin Short as regional sales director.
Commander of the fleet
A 42-foot express cruiser vaults Chris-Craft into the lobster yacht milieu and steals the show at the company’s dealer meeting
Chris-Craft debuts new models at dealer meeting
SARASOTA, Fla. — More than 150 representatives from Chris-Craft dealerships in the United States and around the world gathered here during the weekend.
Chris-Craft names vice president of sales
Chris-Craft said Gavan Hunt joined the company as vice president of sales.
Chris-Craft will debut Commander 42 in July
Chris-Craft said the all-new Commander 42 will make its debut at the builder’s 2016 dealer meeting in July.