Beneteau Powerboats adds SkipperBud’s to its dealer network

Midwest-based SkipperBud’s is now the dealer for Beneteau’s Powerboats Division.

SkipperBud’s will add the Gran Turismo and 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,” said SkipperBud’s President Mike Pretasky, Jr.

SkipperBud’s 2019 model year inventory will arrive soon, the company reported, including the Gran Turismo 40 and 46.

This fall, the Swift Trawler 35 will make its debut in SkipperBud’s Midwest locations.

“We are delighted to include SkipperBud’s in Beneteau Powerboats network,” said Jean‐ Francois Lair,Beneteau’s director of sales. “We share the same values with SkipperBud’s, which is a long established family business.”