Tag Archives: Chris-Craft

Chris-Craft announced the signing of 12 new stocking dealerships: Bayport Yachts Sales – Newport Beach, Calif. Cape Fear Marine – Wilmington, N.C. Gage Marine – Williams Bay, Wis. Hagadone Marine Group – Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Inshore Yachts – Golfe Juan, France Jacksonville Marine – Fleming Island, Fla. M & P Mercury Sales Ltd. – Vancouver, B.C., Canada Nautica Palamos – Palamos, ...

Chris-Craft announced the world premiere of the Catalina 30 Pilothouse, which will take place at the 2017 Progressive Miami International Boat Show. The Catalina 30 is the newest in the center console Catalina family for Chris-Craft. The Catalina 30 features a styled Pilothouse design that combines wind protection with styling, providing a sporting experience enhanced by classic Chris-Craft amenities. The Pilothouse ...

Chris-Craft announced its partnership with Tommy Bahama and Steinway Pianos at the 112th Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show. The New York Boat Show will take place Jan. 25-29 at the Javits Center. Chris-Craft will be displaying a variety of boats from the 2017 model range. These boats include the Launch 25, Corsair 32, Launch 36, Catalina 29, Calypso 26, ...

The BI Weekly 5 is a collection of tips, news and data affecting the boating industry this week. Be sure to look for the BI Weekly 5 every week on BoatingIndustry.com. 1. Chris-Craft plans $10 million plant expansion Chris-Craft is making plans for a $10 million plant expansion and retooling project at its Manatee, Fla., facility, the Bradenton Herald reported. ...

Chris-Craft announced Norm Kraus has joined the team as regional sales director. Kraus joins Chris-Craft with 40 years of industry experience. He started his professional career in the retail sector, working as a technician/sales/sales management/GM at dealerships in the Northern Ohio market. In addition to his retail experience, Kraus has served as a district sales manager for Eagle Trailers, and ...

Chris-Craft announced Justin Short has joined the team as regional sales director. Short began his career in the marine industry at SHOCO, a marine distribution and marketing business that his family owns and operates. Having spent the last 10 years with the Yamaha Marine Group, Short comes to Chris-Craft with an industry background in both sales and operations management.  At ...

Industry veteran Gavan Hunt has joined Chris-Craft as vice president of sales. Hunt had most recently worked for Cobalt Boats as vice president of sales and marketing in his second stint with the company. Hunt worked for a total of 17 years at Cobalt Boats, where he held multiple positions including director of dealer development and regional sales manager. He ...

Chris-Craft’s all-new “Commander 42” will make its debut next month at the 2016 Chris-Craft Dealer Meeting, the company announced Friday. The rapid “to market” timing is possible due to a joint venture with Italian yacht builder, Austin Parker. Chris-Craft designed the interiors and specified the new Commander 42, working closely with Austin Parker as its design and manufacturing partner. The ...

Chris-Craft recently announced a partnership with PTX Performance Products, Inc. to create a line of retro-modern lifestyle bikes, expanding Chris-Craft’s offerings beyond its historic boats. The new bikes will integrate the classic Chris-Craft aesthetic. I find this fascinating, and not just because a new vintage bicycle appeals to my “hipster” tendencies. While there are manufacturers that certainly specialize in other ...

SARASOTA, Fla. – Chris-Craft announced a new venture with a line of retro-modern lifestyle bikes. In partnership with design, development and manufacturing company, PTX Performance Products Inc. – a deal brokered by IMG, Chris-Craft’s global licensing agent – the release of this exclusive line of bicycles will extend Chris-Craft’s reach from the water to land. “When we were offered the ...