SKIPPERBUD’S JOINS BENETEAU POWERBOATS DEALER NETWORK

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July 31, 2018

Beneteau’s Powerboats Division. SkipperBud’s will add the Gran Turismo, the Monte Carlo and the Swift Trawler lines to dealership portfolios in Eastern Michigan and Ohio.

“This is a natural evolution for SkipperBud’s, Beneteau is already a wonderful partner. SkipperBud’s has been a large Four Winns, Glastron, and Scarab dealer throughout the Midwest for many years. We are excited to expand our product offerings in these markets.” Mike Pretasky, JR., President.

The 2019 model year inventory is on the way! Look for the Gran Turismo 40 and 46 in showrooms very soon. This fall the Swift Trawler 35 will make her debut in SkipperBud’s Midwest locations.
“We are delighted to include SkipperBud’s in Beneteau Powerboats network.” says Jean-Francois Lair, Director of Sales. “We share the same values with SkipperBud’s which is a long established family business,” adds Jean-Francois.

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