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Boston Whaler held its sixth annual “Boatload of Backpacks” fundraiser to help area students start off the new school year on the right foot. This year marked Boston Whaler’s biggest ever donation, as more than 150 backpacks filled with school supplies were loaded into a 170 Dauntless and delivered to three local elementary schools. It was the first time Boston ...

Boston Whaler recently raised nearly $2,000 to benefit The Atlantic Center for the Arts’ (ACA) Community Programs. The money was raised during the IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts, an annual event held in New Smyrna Beach, Fla., through the raffle of a custom-designed and custom-painted piece featuring a Boston Whaler boat cruising the open seas. On Friday, representatives from ...

Boston Whaler has introduced the 230 Outrage, the newest addition to its Outrage lineup including the new 330, 280 and 250 Outrages. By pushing the combing around the bow further outboard, Boston Whaler’s engineers were able to maximize floor space, legroom and seating width throughout. This design also contributes to the sense of stability and security for passengers in the ...

In February, Mark Schwabero succeeded longtime Brunswick CEO Dusty McCoy, following a nearly two-year stint as president and COO of Brunswick Corporation. Schwabero joined Brunswick in 2004 as president – Mercury Outboards before being named president – Mercury Marine in 2008. We recently caught up to Schwabero to talk about what he sees for the future of the industry and ...

Brunswick Corporation announced Friday it has named Nick Stickler as president - Boston Whaler. He succeeds Huw Bower, who recently was appointed president - Brunswick Boat Group. Stickler, most recently was president - Harris and Cypress Cay Pontoons.  Stickler, whose new appointment is effective immediately, will report to Bower. Succeeding Stickler at Harris will be Jorge Valdes, managing director - ...

Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) announced Monday that Huw Bower has been named president of the Brunswick Boat Group. Bower joined Brunswick in 2006 and became president of Boston Whaler in 2013. He will now be responsible for the 14 brands which comprise the Brunswick Boat Group. These include Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Brunswick Commercial and Government Products, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris, ...

Bob Dougherty, who had a long career at Boston Whaler and founded both EdgeWater and Everglades, has passed away at the age of 85. "Rarely does someone transform an entire industry – Bob Dougherty did just that by designing and building boats that could be enjoyed safely regardless of sea conditions. This earned him the nickname 'Mr. Unsinkable.' Across more ...

EDGEWATER, Fla. – The Boston Whaler introduced the 250 Outrage at the Miami International Boat Show, alongside recent additions including the new 330 Outrage and 280 Outrage, both appearing in Miami for the first time. “Each year, the Miami Boat Show draws passionate boaters from around the world. There’s no better venue in which to show off our newest Outrage, ...

CLEARWATER, Fla. – The Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show announced it is ringing the New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell today, Jan. 8, at 4 p.m. Eastern Time, along with its partner, Progressive Insurance and a host of show exhibitors from companies including Azimut, Boston Whaler, MarineMax, Mercury Marine, Regulator Marine, Sailfish, Scout Boats and Sea Ray.  The ringing of the ...

Boston Whaler will introduce the new 280 Outrage in January at the New York Boat Show. “We’re pleased to kick off the New Year with the introduction of the 280 Outrage in New York,” said Boston Whaler President Huw Bower. “True to its lineage, the 280 is Confident to the Core, delivering a remarkably smooth ride and an intuitive user ...