Tag Archives: Larson Boat Group

Marquis Yachts announces new strategic vision

As part of the recent sale of its Larson Boat assets to Polaris Industries, the Pulaski, Wisconsin builder of Marquis, Carver and Lexus Yachts has announced a strategic reorganization. Under the guidance of President and CEO, Rob Parmentier, the company will now concentrate exclusively in the luxury yacht segment through its continued expansion of the Carver Yachts brand and relaunch ...

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Polaris purchases Larson Boat Group

In a recent letter to dealer partners, Rob Parmentier, president and CEO of Marquis-Larson Boat Group announced that the Larson Boat Group has been sold to Polaris Industries. “The sale of the company, means production will move and take place at another facility,” Parmentier said in the letter. “The moving of materials and assets will begin, immediately.” The letter also ...

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Marquis-Larson names new director of sales

Marquis-Larson Boat Group makers of Larson, Larson FX, Larson Escape, Striper, Carver Yachts, Marquis and builder of the Lexus LY650 has announced that Kelly Kraning has been promoted to director of sales for the company. Previously, Kraning was the National Sales Manager for Carver and Marquis Yachts. In his new role, Kraning will continue to be responsible for the sales ...

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Larson Boats introduces new bowrider for 2018

Larson Boats has added a new bowrider to its 2018 lineup. The LHX 230 IO is powered by a standard 200-hp Mercury Mercruiser 4.5L Alpha engine or the optional 300-hp Mercury 6.2L Bravo III. “The LXH 230 IO is a true family boat,” said Rob Parmentier, president of Larson Boats. “Whether you’re a watersports enthusiast or a lounger, you’ll fall ...

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Weekly 5: Southeast U.S. Boat Show canceled

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. Southeast U.S. Boat Show canceled The Southeast U.S. Boat Show, scheduled for this weekend in Jacksonville, Fla., has been canceled, News4Jax reported. Move-in for the show was scheduled ...

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Larson closing Minnesota plant, ending Triumph production

After more than 100 years in Minnesota, Larson Boat Group will be closing its plant there in 2017. The company will be shutting down production at it’s Little Falls, Minn., facility and consolidating production at its Pulaksi, Wis., plant early next year, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported. As part of the move, the company will also cease production of its Triumph ...

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Larson introduces four new boats to FX series

Larson Boat Group’s FX series is introducing an all-new 1750 and 2020 for the 2017 model year. Both models are offered in a dual console and tiller version. The hull bottom of the new 1750, 2020 and existing 1850 are designed and engineered for the weekend angler but with the tournament pro and fishing guide mindset and requirements. When looking ...

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Marquis and Carver Yachts launch new websites

PULASKI, Wis. – Following on the heels of sister company Larson Boat Group (LBG), Marquis and Carver Yachts have launched new brand websites. Marquis and Carver worked with its creative partner Freckmann Marketing Group and technology partner AVALA Marketing to create sites that are both unique in look and feel to the user, and have commonality to ensure ease of ...

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Larson Boat Group launches multiple new brand websites

LITTLE FALLS, Minn. – Larson Boat Group (LBG) has launched a series of new brand websites as part of its continuing effort for a new brand look and updated digital resources. New sites have been launched for Larson Boat Group, Larson, Striper, Larson FX and Triumph with Larson Escape site launching by November 15. Larson Boat Group worked with its ...

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Larson FX adds four new members to PRO team

The Larson FX promotional team has added four more members — Paul Hall, Anthony Cameron, Martin Pedneault and Ken Loya — to support the growing Larson FX user base in and around Ontario and Montreal, Canada. Hall, Cameron, Loya and Pedneault will be working directly in partnership with their local dealers, Dewildt Honda in Hamilton and DeWildt Marine & Powersports ...

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