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, ...
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Industry mourns EdgeWater, Everglades founder, Whaler exec Bob Dougherty
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 ...
Read More »Boston Whaler’s 250 Outrage premieres in Miami
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, ...
Read More »New York Boat Show and exhibitors to ring New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell
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 ...
Read More »Boston Whaler 280 Outrage to debut at New York Boat Show
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 ...
Read More »Boating magazine names Boston Whaler 420 Outrage Boat of the Year
The Boston Whaler 420 Outrage has been chosen by the editors of Boating magazine as the 2015 Boat of the Year. “We are incredibly honored to be chosen for Boat of the Year,” said Boston Whaler President Huw Bower. “Boating magazine is respected throughout the industry as a trusted source of boating information, and Boat of the Year is a ...
Read More »Boston Whaler named VMA 2015 Lou Fifer Manufacturer of the Year
EDGEWATER, Fla. – Boston Whaler was recently awarded the VMA 2015 Lou Fifer Manufacturer of the Year Award, an honor given annually to the area’s top manufacturing company. The Lou Fifer award, named after VMA’s founding executive director in 2009, recognizes the region’s best in manufacturing, honoring those who have “made a tremendous contribution to our manufacturing community and the community ...
Read More »Boston Whaler introduces 330 Outrage
A year after unveiling its 420 Outrage, Boston Whaler is welcoming a smaller version to its line-up: the 330 Outrage. The boat made its first appearance at September’s Newport & Norwalk Boat Shows, and will appear at other major Northeast shows— Atlantic City, Oct. 1-4; and Annapolis, Oct. 12-15—leading up to its World Premiere in November at the Fort Lauderdale ...
Read More »Boston Whaler receives job creator award from Florida governor
Boston Whaler has been recognized with a 2015 Job Creator Award, presented by Florida Governor Rick Scott at Enterprise Florida, Inc.’s Board of Directors Meeting on Aug. 20. This award recognizes Florida businesses that have created a significant number of jobs in the past year, helping to boost the state’s economy and improve the lives of Floridians. The award comes ...
Read More »Boston Whaler intros new boats, signs new California dealer
Boston Whaler will introduce its new 420 Outrage and 320 Vantage at the 2015 Cannes Yachting Festival next week. “The 420 Outrage is the only boat of its kind in the marketplace,” said Jeff Vaughn, Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Customer Service. “It’s the largest Boston Whaler ever created, with unbelievable handling, technology and amenities. The 320 Vantage is ...
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