Is Crestliner a good boat brand?
Crestliner Boats are seen as being an excellent overall value by most owners. While many feel that Lund is the top aluminum boat manufacturer, and Crestliner Boats’ prices are pretty close to Lund’s, many owners and commenters say Crestliner is the better value.
Who makes Crestliner?
Brunswick Corporation
Lund and Crestliner are owned by Brunswick Corporation, the largest marine manufacturer in the world. For additional information about our boats and our brands visit www.lundboats.com and www.crestliner.com. Since 1948, Lund has been building boats from the heart of lakes country in New York Mills, Minn.
Are Crestliner boats welded?
Crestliner boats are wildly popular in the freshwater world. They are unique in that they have a welded aluminum hull as opposed to rivets.
Is Crestliner a good pontoon boat?
Crestliner Pontoons boats deliver a safe cruising platform with all the power, control, and versatility of a sport boat. Where other pontoon boats struggle for power or maneuverability, Crestliner Pontoons boats offer effortless handling, superior stability in rough chop, and reliable performance.
Are Lowe and Crestliner boats the same?
These boats are all from same parent company but are designed and built different .
When did Brunswick buy Crestliner?
Brunswick acquired the Lund, Crestliner and Lowe divisions of Genmar, a Minneapolis-based recreational boat builder. The brands combined for $311 million in sales for the year ended June 30, 2003. Brunswick said the acquisition would add 8 cents to 10 cents per share to earnings in the remaining nine months of 2004.
Are Crestliner boats riveted?
Crestliner boats are wildly popular in the freshwater world. They are unique in that they have a welded aluminum hull as opposed to rivets. As with all brands, they have had their issues over the years, but Crestliner has responded by improving their designs and practices when problems arise.
Did Crestliner stop making pontoon boats?
We’ve missed having Crestliner as a pontoon manufacturer ever since it stopped production in 2010, even though it’s continued to do well in the other boating segments it builds boats for. However, that has all changed starting with the 2017 lineup that includes the 220 Rally.
Does Crestliner make pontoon boats?
Crestliner Pontoons boats deliver a safe cruising platform with all the power, control, and versatility of a sport boat. This smaller, sportier pontoon boat provides countless opportunities for new adventures on the water.
Is Crestliner made by Lowe?
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Mar 8, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ — Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Crestliner, Lowe and Lund aluminum boat brands from Genmar Industries, Inc., for approximately $191 million in cash.
Who bought Crestliner?
Brunswick
Brunswick acquired the Lund, Crestliner and Lowe divisions of Genmar, a Minneapolis-based recreational boat builder. The brands combined for $311 million in sales for the year ended June 30, 2003.
What is better Crestliner or Lund?
Both brands are nice and good options in aluminum boats. Our Lund aged better with our use than the Crestliner over the 8 seasons we owned it. It’s also my opinion that Lunds hull designs are better handling in big water/rough water.