Atwood Lake Boats

July 3rd, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in 123triad

Atwood Lake Boats was originated by Gary K. Spahr in 1963 in Magnolia, Ohio as the Sailboat Center. The Sailboat Center built and sold smaller Class Sailboats such as Lightnings, Thistles and Sunfish sailboats. The business expanded and moved to the Dellroy area with the purchase of Barneys Marina located on the East end of Atwood Lake in 1969. Renaming the business the The Sail and Power Marina, Spahr broadened sales to include pontoon boats, family runabouts, boat rental, docking, service and a small restaurant. Atwood Lake Marina West located by the Atwood Lake Park was acquired by Spahr on August 1st, 1975. With the addition of the West Marina came more docking and boat lines including Catalina Cruising Sailboats and Houseboats.

This move helped Atwood Lake Marinas grow into one of the largest inland boating destinations in Ohio with over 700 docks. In addition to the Atwood Lake operations starting in 1973 Spahr obtained Leases with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to operate State Marinas. These locations included West Branch Marina, St. Marys Marina, Deer Creek Marina and the Salt Fork Marinas. These marinas specialized in boat rental and marine accessories sales. In October 2000 Spahr sold Atwood Lake Boats, Inc. to long-time employees with over 25 years experience, Brian and Chris Valot. In 2006 they welcomed their oldest son, Michael, to the business as Service Manager. The Atwood Lake Boats staff continues a 45 year tradition providing Ohio boaters a convenient, stress free, boating experience.

For more information, please visit http://www.atwoodlakeboats.com

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Rossiter Boats

July 2nd, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in 123triad

Thirty-five years ago, George Rossiter decided he didnt want to be a doctor like both his parents, or a fast-track business whiz like most of his friends. He wanted to build boats. And stubbornly, thats what he did. He built rowing boats not the little square-bottom thing that gets you from the dock to the yacht, but sleek, streamlined boats, through which a person could find both fitness and peace. He studied marine architecture, and built his boats for the ultimate in style and function, using fibreglass for his hulls and teak to embellish his decks. He built hydrodynamic, smooth-in-the water boats, and created innovations like adjustable seats and foot rests, that others should have thought of but never did.

And he sold his boats, one at a time. Gradually, people got to know the Rossiter boat, and to trust it, and often, even to love it. Not everybody knows it, of course, because there will never be a lot of Rossiter boats. They will always be made slowly and carefully, by hand, the farthest way imaginable from mass production. They are a professional fibreglass production boatshop and offer custom design and repairs on small watercraft and other items. Rossiter Boats is now truly a combination of Scott and Georges skills and values Yesterdays Quality and Tomorrows Ideas. Their boats have found homes as far away as Sweden, Kuwait and Oregon while many are close by on Georgian Bay. And everywhere they go people are coming to recognize the distinctive Rossiter look.

For more information, please visit http://www.rossiterboats.com

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Harbercraft

June 30th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in 123triad

Originating on the shores of the mighty Niagara River, the original founders, the Harber family, started manufacturing car top aluminum boats in 1959. With growth and sales demand from major department stores, a second manufacturing plant was built in the 70s near Vernon, B.C. As the market demand grew for the product, Harbercraft began to develop a marine-oriented dealer network across Canada and the Pacific Northwest. And by the mid-80s, the company was utilizing one of North America’s first robotic welders for small-components welding.

Fully-welded aluminum boats made their debut in 1996 as Harbercraft began utilizing computer numeric controlled (CNC) technology. Along with the development of the trademark-protected Pre-Flex hull technology, the company captured a brand new consumer base: those craving the most technologically advanced hull on the market. Advancements in engineering allowed Harbercraft to produce hulls with clean lines and proven performance characteristics matched with style, strength and durability. Demand called for it: a new manufacturing facility was built in 1998.

For more information, please visit http://www.harbercraft.com

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Goetz Custom Boats

June 30th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in 123triad

Eric Goetz founded Goetz Custom Boats in 1975 and has since set the standard for building state of the art composite boats. What makes a Goetz boat different from any other is the ability to produce the lightest, fastest, most durable yachts possible. Time and again, Goetz boats have proved themselves in the most competitive arenas, having emerged victorious in the Americas Cup, Admiral, Cup and Maxi Worlds. Goetz boats have also competed successfully in the Whitbread/Volvo Race, Southern Cross Series, Kenwood Cup, Sardinia Cup, International 50 Circuit and countless other regattas around the world.

Goetz latest project and a new direction for the company is the development of a semi custom line of performance racer/cruisers. The G-Line is being designed in partnership with Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering. The G58 is the first offering. It’s a fully developed design and ready for production in 2010. The G58 designed by Frers and built by Goetz delivers performance through lightness by mixing America’s Cup carbon fiber technology, quality and speed with unsurpassed cruising accommodations.

For more information, please visit http://www.goetzboats.com

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Marathon Boat

June 29th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in 123triad

In the summer of 1944, after portaging a heavy wood and canvas canoe on a fishing trip in the Adirondack Mountains, William Hoffman, Vice President of Grumman Aircraft Engineering, had an idea: What about making a canoe from the same lightweight, stretch-formed aluminum that Grumman had used to become the single largest producer of carrier-based fighter planes during World War II? In 1945, the very first aluminum canoe, a 13-footer, was produced at the aircraft plant in Bethpage, Long Island. By the end of World War II Grumman was producing a line of 13′, 15′, 17′, 18′, 19′, and 20′ canoes. The plant relocated to Marathon, N.Y. in 1952.and in 1988, Grumman produced the largest aluminum boat in its history at Marathon. Designed for the Great Lakes, it measured 22′ 3″.

In 1990 the Grumman boat and canoe division was sold to O.M.C. of Illinois, who soon purchased the DuraNautic Boat Company’s tooling and assets and moved them to the Marathon Plant. In 1996, a group of former Grumman managers and investors formed the Marathon Boat Group to purchase the canoe and boat operation from O.M.C., and resumed production of Marathon canoes, identical in every respect to the legendary Grummans. In the summer of 2000, a licensing agreement was reached between Northrop Grumman and Marathon Boat Group. The name Grumman is once again back on the canoes where it always belonged.

For more information, please visit http://www.marathonboat.com

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Catamaran Cruisers

June 28th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in 123triad

Catamaran Cruisers are constructed of fiberglass and composite materials in as many areas as possible for lighter more fuel efficient boats. Fuel consumption has been reduced by as much as 50% in documented cases. Reduction in the use of heavy wood in major areas resulted in a 30% lighter vessel. Catamaran Cruisers are also more resistant to decay with finished fiberglass inside and out. Fiberglass construction, aluminum floor framing and stainless steel fasteners make them the #1 choice for salt water use. Low maintenance on both boat and outboard motor make Catamaran Cruisers an enjoyable time on the water, not another chore to get done.

Their catamaran style handlaid fiberglass hulls are superior for stability and safety with individual bulkhead chambers every three feet. A hard chine aids with lift for a smoother, more efficient ride. The bottom of the hulls are flat (not rounded like pontoons) to leave a “footprint” in the water that makes maneuverability superior to other designs. Their company is very proud and thankful to be MADE IN THE USA. They manufacture 95% of our boats components in house at their facility in Columbia, TN. Cost control is key to our success over the years with little waste, limited middle men and self sufficiency.

For more information, please visit http://www.catamarancruiser.com

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Moomba

June 27th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in 123triad

Heres what to expect when you buy a Moomba. Tournament quality wakes, no compromise. That means an Outback buyer should expect a wake table that is buttery smooth for perfect slalom passes, while a Mobius buyer can anticipate big and beefy wakes that will push your aerial passes up to the next level. Rock solid construction, no compromise. Every Moomba they build uses the best materials from the most trouble-free component part manufacturers in our industry. They cut no corners. All fiberglass… ALL FIBERGLASS… is hand-laid. You wont find that on boats that sell for thousands more. All hulls and decks are shoe-box fit.

All critical components are through-bolted into the strongest plating available on the market today. And not a single bit of wood anywhere on the boat to rot, mold, or decay. A remarkable value price. Moombas remain the most affordable new tournament water sports boats from a leading international manufacturer. Whether you demand direct drive or v-drive performance, you simply cant find a tow boat that makes entry into true water sports performance more affordable. But its not just the initial price point that makes Moomba such a great value.

For more information, please visit http://www.moomba.com

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SpinCraft

June 26th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in 123triad

SpinCraft of Canada was incorporated in 1995 to manufacture and sell environmentally friendly boats. The original model, the EB, remains in production and is popular with rental fleets and individuals throughout North America and in some European and Middle East Countries. The Silent 1 which was introduced in 1999, brought a new dimension to cruising. This 20 foot classic fantail launch is reminiscent of the elegance of a bygone era. SpinCraft Electric Boats is committed to the conservation and protection of our lakes and waterways. The very best technologies and processes are used in the production of these craft to ensure many years of safe, clean operation.

Spincraft’s Silent I is truly the most advanced electric boat available today. The built-in silent battery charger system allows for totally silent emission free operation for up to eight hours. Need to stay out longer? Simply push the Generator start button and cruise indefinitely while using less than one litre of fuel per hour. The amazing size and stability allows this craft to be configured in several distinct ways. With comfortable seating for up to eight people the “Silent I” can provide economical and stylish transportation in many venues. Boat clubs, harbours, canals and nature cruises. The absence of noise encourages conversation and the unobstructed view brings nature as close as possible.

For more information, please visit http://www.spincraftboats.com

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Brightwork Boat Works

June 25th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in 123triad

The staff at Brightwork Boat Works are experts in the restoration and repair of wood boats. Whether your boat requires minor repairs or a complete restoration Brightwork Boat Works will return your boat to better than new condition. Brightwork Boat Works has been in business for over 20 years and is the premier restoration and maintenance facility of wood boats in the midwest. The sun is rising. The morning mist is burning off. The water is glass, mysterious and comforting. A heron glides along by the reeds so peacefully, so perfectly. The boat slides through the water with ease.

The lake accepts her as one of her own. A ripple forms. It rolls gently astern, reaching out, changing, then becoming one again with the lake. The fragrance of nature, wood, leather and classic boat fill the senses. The rumble from the engine is primal, throaty, gutural and rhythmic. The varnish gleams a royal beauty. Reflections take on a playful quality, ever changing, tricking the eye, dancing magically. In this supernatural moment, your boat comes alive. A prehistoric sense of well being enters your soul. You feel a consciousness, a self awareness, that few ever get to experience. Everything is working in perfect harmony, and you feel a self-evident truth where man, boat, and lake become one.

For more information, please visit http://www.brightworkboatworks.com

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Starlite Houseboats

June 24th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in 123triad

The factory has a history of dropping and damaging boats; in 2008 Starlite Houseboats knowing shipped a damaged boat to the UK. The buyer was unaware the boat was damaged. After arriving in the UK the boat was deemed un-seaworthy. Starlite Houseboats, James Shelton factory manager and Dennis Hadley of Starlight houseboats Inc. refused to honor any warranties. One buyer complains her boat is falling a part. James Shelton and Starlite Houseboats is doing nothing to help this buyer.Roger started Starlite houseboats nearly 9 years ago; He had simple idea, Build quality houseboats and reasonable price.

Since he did not own a factory, he contacted with a manufacture to build his boats with his brand name “Starlite” with low over head Roger became very successful selling the Starlite brand. Then a few years ago he decided to build his own houseboat factory with James as his factory manager. Roger formed the company Starlite Houseboats Inc. In a very short time they ran up huge debt. The cost of building the boats were much higher than they could sell them for. Roger could not understand this, since he was purchasing the boats from a manufacture before below what James could build them for now. Soon they were taking out construction loans for more than theywere selling the boats for.

For more information, please visit http://starlitehouseboats.com

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