CHRIS-CRAFT® ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE NEW CANADIAN DEALERSHIP

April 3, 2017

Chris-Craft is pleased to announce the signing of 12 new stocking dealerships internationally and one new stocking dealership in Canada. M and P Marine-Vancouver BC, Canada will now represent the Chris Craft Brand of boats in British Columbia.

The commitments our dealers make allow Chris-Craft the ability to provide outstanding sales and services to a wider audience. Chris-Craft is excited for this opportunity to display our products and serve our customers across a broader geographic area. Our dealers are among the best in their respective markets and are essential in orchestrating the growth of the Chris-Craft brand.

VP of Sales Gavan Hunt says, “Chris-Craft is poised for continued growth in today’s ultra-premium focused sport boat market. Our team has been working diligently on new product development, a supercharged marketing plan, and increased production capability – all key drivers of our continued growth. We are extremely proud to have the opportunity to work with these new dealerships, as well as our existing dealer base, as we build on the solid foundation of the Chris-Craft brand.”

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