Tag Archives: Scarab

Groupe Beneteau of the Americas announces dealer awards

At its recent dealer meeting in Sarasota, Fla., Groupe Beneteau of the Americas recognized several of its dealerships with sales and business awards. Four Winns Skipper Bud’s received the Admiral Award for the largest volume in the United States for a multiple location dealership. Nautica Mengual received the Admiral Award for the largest volume for a multiple location international dealership ...

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Andy Lindsay named vice president of sales for Four Winns and Scarab Jet in the Americas

Laurent Fabre, president of Beneteau, Four Winns and Scarab Jet for the Americas, announced the promotion of Andy Lindsay to the position of vice president of sales for Four Winns and Scarab Jet for the Americas. Andy Lindsay will be based out of Cadillac, Mich., where both brands share headquarters. Lindsay has participated in Four Winns’ growth since 1990 when ...

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Boat manufacturing development and design evolves

Since the economic downtown, the boating industry has transformed and, along with it, so has the boatbuilding process. Manufacturers are working to provide high-quality products that are affordable, meet the needs of consumers, attract existing and new audiences, all while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance and keeping their own costs down. It’s a lot to juggle. However, this sea change ...

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MIBS 2016: Groupe Beneteau lays out future for RBH Brands

The former Rec Boat Holding brands — Four Winns, Glastron, Scarab and Wellcraft — will now be brought under the Beneteau and Jeanneau umbrellas under a plan laid out by Groupe Beneteau at the Miami International Boat Show Thursday. “This will offer a new robust organization for sales and marketing, manufacturing and product development,” said CEO Herve Gastinel. “By combining ...

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Rec Boat Holdings recognizes top dealers

Rec Boat Holdings has recognized several dealers who have achieved sales excellence with each of their brands – Four Winns, Glastron, Scarab and Wellcraft. At a celebration gala during their annual dealer meeting, several of the brands also celebrated key milestone anniversaries: Four Winns – 40 years; Glastron and Wellcraft – 60 years, respectively. “We have a solid network of ...

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Rec Boat Holdings debuts 2016 models

Rec Boat Holdings has rolled out its 2016 model year lineup at boat dealer meetings this week, introducing 15 models across the four brands. The company’s annual dealer meeting – themed “20/20 Vision” – not only provided the opportunity to trial the new boats, but also delivered a twist to the norm for dealers in attendance. “We wanted to offer ...

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Rec Boat Holdings gears up for Miami

CADILLAC, Mich. – Rec Boat Holdings (RBH) is slated to introduce several new models for their brands at the Miami International Boat Show, February 12-16, 2015. The company continues to attract new consumers to boating as well as new dealers to their growing network by introducing new and exciting models. The RBH brands include Four Winns, Glastron, Wellcraft, and Scarab ...

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Scarab introduces 25-foot jet boat

CADILLAC, Mich. – Rec Boat Holdings has introduced what it says is the industry’s largest jet boat yet with the Scarab 255. The Scarab jet boat line up now ranges from 16-feet to 25- feet, the broadest range in the category. The Rotax Jet Propulsion System powers the Scarab 255, with twin 150, twin 200 and twin 250 horsepower options ...

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