Jan 29, 2019
Boating Industry Canada News Week has learned that the assets of the Larson Boat Group brand have been sold to Polaris Industries, adding to their portfolio of boat brands.
Polaris acquired Boat Holdings LLC last year and now has added Larson to their Bennington pontoons, Godfrey pontoons, Hurricane Deck Boats and Rinker Boats brands.
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Cruisers Yachts, a renowned name in the luxury yacht industry, announces the rebranding of its esteemed 55 FLY model, now named the 57 FLY.
“At Cruisers Yachts, we always strive to improve our products and ensure they reflect the true essence of our craftsmanship. After careful consideration, we’ve decided to rename the 55 FLY to the 57 FLY. This change better aligns with the actual length of the yacht and more accurately represents its impressive scale and sophistication.
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Kropf Industrial, manufacturer of the industry-leading Conolift line of boat handling equipment, is excited to announce that its first all-electric travel lift is now in service in Ontario. The advanced design has eliminated both the diesel power unit and the hydraulic system, yielding a simplified machine that is quiet, and free from emissions and the risk of spills.
Mercury Marine®, a division of Brunswick Corporation has announced a software update for its SmartCraft®operating system that gives Joystick Piloting powerful new capabilities. The system can now automatically counteract the effects of wind, waves and current while a boater is driving with the joystick, giving them the ability to dock and maneuver with effortless precision.
