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.
The 146-year-old builder adds a regional sales director and sales associate.
The company suspended production across all brands, including Chris-Craft, this week.
Winnebago Industries sees growth in both its towable and RV segments.
Winnebago Industries saw a slight decline in 2019 sales of $2 billion, while citing “outperformance” in marine.
Parent company Winnebago will also form a new technology group.
The “materials cost environment remains volatile” due to tariffs, president and CEO Michael Happe said.
The RV maker plans to make significant investments in facilities, workforce and products.
Chris-Craft, Nautique, Kady Krogen, Lagoon, WesCom and Valvtect welcome new partners.
Chris-Craft owner has record revenue for fiscal year 2018
Industry veteran Ron Berman comes from the Brunswick Boat Group
It began with a collaboration to create a Chris-Craft-branded Winnebago.
Chris Craft has expanded its dealer network, adding South Shore Marine of Huron, Ohio.
Chris-Craft said it has hired Ryan Mckeone as a regional sales associate.
Chris-Craft said it signed 12 new stocking dealerships in the United States, Canada, France and Spain.
Chris-Craft said it is partnering with Tommy Bahama and Steinway Pianos.
Chris-Craft is seeking approval from Manatee County in Florida for a nearly 48,000-square-foot addition to its manufacturing facility.
Chris-Craft said Norm Kraus joined the company as a regional sales director.
Chris-Craft named Justin Short as regional sales director.
A 42-foot express cruiser vaults Chris-Craft into the lobster yacht milieu and steals the show at the company’s 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 said Gavan Hunt joined the company as vice president of sales.
Chris-Craft said the all-new Commander 42 will make its debut at the builder’s 2016 dealer meeting in July.
Over the Top, a 21-foot 1961 Chris-Craft Continental, will be at Auctions America’s Fort Lauderdale sale from April 1-3.