Tag Archives: Fishing boats

In a market trending toward brand consolidation, Joe Neber, president and owner of Contender Boats, recently solidified Contender’s legacy as a family-owned, Florida-based company by purchasing a second manufacturing facility in Fort Pierce. The 100,000-square-foot facility not only opens opportunities for the company to double the output of its highly coveted boats but also drives home the mission “for fisherman ...

Mercury Marine announced a new tiller handle that is compatible with Mercury four‑stroke outboard engines in the 40 through 115‑horsepower range. “Our extensive research revealed that boaters are looking for advanced features for personalizing tiller‑control setup to meet their individual needs. As a result, Mercury developed a more ergonomic, comfortable, responsive and adaptive tiller to improve boating experiences. Our all‑new ...

Boat show anglers looking an affordable fishing boat this season can check out Lund’s new 1650 Angler SS (side steering). The new 1650 Angler is strategically targeted for first-time boat buyers and has an aggressive entry price of $14,897, and includes a 50 HP Mercury engine and a ShoreLand’r swing tongue trailer for optimal garage storage. In addition, there will ...

Ranger recently announced the expansion of its FS line of Deep V multispecies boats to include new models.            “The all-new FS PRO Series of boats are the direct result of us listening to the needs and wants of dealers, pros, customers and guides who use these boats to their absolute limit,” said Kody Bradbury, Ranger ...

Crestliner Boats announced the complete redesign of its bestselling family of boats, the Fish Hawk. Inspired by hardcore anglers, the new Fish Hawk includes more advanced fishing features, increased onboard comfort and power, plus a new model to expand the family: the 1650 Fish Hawk. “We fully believe it’s possible to make great boats even better, and the new Fish ...

SeaArk Boats announced the addition of a new bass boat model, the BC 210.  The BC 210 utilizes a step hull design, the 10° all-welded Evolution Hull, which is the first of its kind in the SeaArk line-up. Thanks to input from bass boat industry leaders, the interior layout is well designed and features a built-in cooler, a 43-gallon livewell, ...

The new Lund Impact 2018 line-up includes a redesign of the fishing-focused 1675, 1775, and 1875 Impact models, and also expands the XS series with new 1675 and 1775 models, which will join the company’s redesigned 1875 and 2025 models. Built with Lund’s IPS hull design, the full Impact line-up features a pronounced center keel, double-riveted seam construction, two reverse ...