Crestliner Announces Additions to Extensive Dealer Network

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Sept. 16, 2013 – Little Falls, Minn. – At Crestliner, it’s our goal to provide our customers with the highest quality boats that suit the many ways they enjoy the water. We also strive to provide a strong network of local, reliable dealers whom our customers can trust with their boat purchase and maintenance.

Crestliner is excited to announce the addition of the following new dealers to its growing network of elite Crestliner dealerships:

Calico Jack’s Boat & RV Rentals, LLC, Gallatin, Tenn.

Calico Jack’s Boat & RVoffers many services for the Nashville area, including boat, engine and pontoon sales, boat service and parts, boat financing as well as RV, boat and pontoon rentals. Their factory-trained and certified technicians service all makes and models of engines and provide on-water service.

Sunset Marina at 43, LLC, Brandon, Miss.

Sunset Marina at 43 is a full service marina offering boat sales, parts and service, accessories and slip rentals. Sunset Marina at 43 offers a variety of boat options including bass, hunting, bay and pontoons.

The Boat Dock, Grand Island, Neb.

The Boat Dock has been a staple in Grand Island since 1956. As a full service dealer, their theme has always been quality sales and service, going the extra mile to provide customer satisfaction. Their mechanics, sales staff and one-of-a-kind customer service team’s focus continues to be excellent service.

Coy’s Boatworks, LLC, Kirksville, Mo.

A full service center, Coy’s Boatworks offers new and used boats, engines and trailers, as well as dock and lift sales and installation and a wide variety of accessories. They offer a full line of parts and accessories with factory-trained technicians for maintenance and repair on all boats and engines.

Munson Marine, Ingleside, Ill.

Munson Marine has been family owned and operated since 1957, offering new and used boats, brokerage, parts and service, storage and in-water slips. Their experienced sales staff is knowledgeable about the product, local waterways and boating in general. The Munson family’s commitment to providing hassle-free boating has earned them several hundred industry recognition awards for excellence, including U.S. Boat Dealer of the Year and untold thousands of satisfied, happy customers who have become friends.

George’s Marine & Sports, Kingston, ON, Canada

Now with three locations, George’s Marine and Sports has been making fun a reality for over 35 years. Their Kingston location is the first marina and includes a modern showroom to complement the showroom on the water. In 2010, George’s Marine & Sports became a 5-Star Certified Dealer and was named a Brunswick Master Dealer, guaranteeing their customers the best of all areas of dealership operations.

Kensington Point Marina, Desbarats, ON, Canada

Kensington Point Marina’s mission is to provide superior boating experiences for the entire family by being committed to quality service and products. They offer customers new and used boat and motor sales, parts and service. In addition to their boating services, they also build, repair and restore cottages and docks and offer dock storage.

Just Add Water Marine, Inc, Louisville, Ky.

Just Add Water Marine is family owned and operated, serving the Louisville area since 1987. They offer boats, pontoons, accessories, parts and have Mercury certified technicians on hand to service your engines.

Piper’s Marine, Inc, Tampa, Fla.

Family owned and operated, Piper’s Marine has been serving the Tampa boating community since 1979. Located on the water just minutes from Tampa Bay, they offer new and used boats in their indoor showroom and outdoor lot. In addition, they offer new and used engines, accessories, parts and service. They are a Premier Service Dealer for Mercury Marine.

Hall Marine of Lake Wylie, Lake Wylie, S.C.

Established in 1975, Lake Wylie is the original location of the Hall Marine Group, now with six locations. Their seven-acre, on-water, full-service marine facility and boat dealer, provides quality new boat sales and marine services with certified master technicians. In addition they also offer boat financing, 90 in-water covered docks, 400 dry rack boat storage, marine parts and accessories, and winterization. Hall Marine is proud to be a 5-Star Certified Dealer and a Brunswick certified and accredited Ambassador Dealer.

Our customers can find their nearest dealer by visiting www.Crestliner.com.

About Crestliner 

Located in Little Falls, Minn., Since 1946 Crestliner boats have been designed and built to fulfill boating and fishing aspirations, whether it is competitive angling, family cruising with a side of watersports, or a combination of both. The company’s unparalleled commitment to premium boats is reflected in outstanding durability, superior welded construction and exceptional performance that enhance all the consumer’s boating activities. Learn more about Crestliner and its line of boats by visiting www.crestliner.com.

Crestliner is a division of Brunswick Corporation, a leader in the recreational marine industry. www.brunswick.com

3rd Annual Crestliner Trumped Fishing Competition Comes to a Close

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Thank you!

We’ve had a phenomenal 3rd annual Crestliner Trumped Fishing Competition and it wouldn’t be possible without your commitment, hard work, and strong angling. We had a blast watching all the fish getting posted and seeing how great of a time you all were having too. Keep on the lookout for info on next years contest, until then we’d like to recognize this year’s four grand prize winners:

Graham Mozelisky: 32.375″ Walleye

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Bryce Buchanan: 46″ Northern Pike

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Katelyn Hansel: 26.5″ Largemouth Bass

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Shawn Dornblaser: 16.750″ Crappie

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Congratulations to all of this summer’s winners. We look forward to seeing you all out on the water next year.

Happy fishing!

-Crestliner Boats

 

Oh, Canada!

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If you are looking for a great place to plan your next big fishing trip, the land of maple syrup should be towards the top of your list. There are great, easily accessible lakes and plenty of fish to reel in. If you are looking for a bounty of walleye and northern pike to spar with, then this article has just the tips for you. We promise, you won’t be disappointed with the scenery either.

http://fishulo.com/last-place-on-earth-no-place-like-canada/

Avoid the Heat of Summer

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Last week was a hot one in Minnesota. It was nice to have the sun, however, it was tough to stay cool. With all this extra heat, make sure you are taking a little extra precaution. Here are some great tips to help you stay safe in these higher temperatures. We wouldn’t want you to have to miss out on any more beautiful fishing days, now would we?
http://www.coastalbreezenews.com/2013/04/25/beat-the-heat-how-to-stay-cool-out-on-the-boat/

Family Fun on the Water

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When you’ve got little ones running around, they may not have the patience you have for a nice day of fishing. It will hopefully come with time, but until then, there are some fun new products out there for them to enjoy their time in the water (and maybe a few toys for the adult too). Checkout these suggestions from Minneapolis TV Station KARE-11. The article may say for July 4th, but shouldn’t every day feel like Independence Day?

http://www.kare11.com/news/article/1030642/16/New-products-for-4th-of-Julywater-fun

Making the Most of Independence Day

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There are many ways to celebrate our nation’s independence: carnivals & fireworks, parades, picnics, barbecues and more. Our favorite way to celebrate? Spending quality time with family and friends out on the boat. Because many share our same passion for boating, we know that this holiday, in particular, means increased traffic on many local lakes. To help make the most of your day on the water, we remind everyone to boat smart, safe, and responsibly. Doing so will allow you to focus your attention on more enjoyable things—like making memories.

Have a safe and memorable Fourth of July!

 

This Month in Trumped!

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Here’s what you need to know in the month of June to keep your rods & reels active!

  • The Catfish Mini-Tournament is currently open! This is your chance to flash your cats so get going! This mini-tournament closes on Friday, June 21st.
  • The May leaderboards have cleared (with exception to the top fish in each of the grand prize categories) so claim your spot at the top for the month of June! This month’s leaderboads close on July 9th at 11:59PM.
  • We’ve enabled the mobile posting site where you can take pictures and post your fish directly from your phone! Simply head to crestliner.com/trumped on your smartphone device, login to your account, and start posting.
Need a refresher on how to correctly post your fish? Check out this video.

Congratulations to the following individuals for topping the Trumped leaderboards in the month of May. We will be reaching out to you individually to send you your prizes. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to info@crestliner.com.

Walleye
1st: Darryl Ward (31.31)
2nd:Ryan Miller (30.875)
3rd: Jeremy Mayer (30.375)

Pike
1st: Jered Reiss (41.5)
2nd: CJ Houben (41)
3rd: CJ Houben (40)

Bass
1st: David Drawdy (24)
2nd: Robert Steelesr (23.5)
3rd: Travis Schallock (22.75)

Crappie
1st: Steve Koskela (15.125)
2nd: Chris Bogoly (15)
3rd: Steve Koskela (15)

Tales of Tape
Walleye: Tracy Brackenridge with a total of 603.25 inches & 31 fish posted
Pike: Tracy Brackenridge with a total of 377.00 inches & 17 fish posted
Bass: Travis Schallock with a total of 561.438 inches & 31 fish posted
Crappie: Chris Bogoly with a total of 220.875 inches & 21 fish posted

For more information on this year’s tournament, click here!

A Note From Johnnie Candle: Recapping the Masters Walleye Curcuit in Green Bay on June 2, 2013

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The fishing on Green Bay during the Masters Walleye Circuit event there was simply incredible.  Our tournament finish was no indication of how well the fish cooperated.  We place 39th out of 103 teams just two pounds out of the money and 5 pounds out of the top 10.  All we missed was one big bit over the course of two days.

Pre-fishing went very well.  We started our search on the west shore of the bay north of Oconto and south of Marinette.  The word on the street was that fish were shallow and in the warmer water.  We search for the warmest water we could find and began fishing in 57 degree water.  Day one ended with only 6 fish, but they were all over 22 inches with a 26 inch beauty being our largest of the day.  The fish bit on both crawler harnesses and crankbaits.  They day gave us enough information to build a plan.

From the data gathered the first day, we continued to expand our search.  Switching between crankbaits and crawler harnesses we eventually put a good plan together for the tournament.  By the timet he tournament began, our strategy was to fish an area well south of Oconto on a break between five and seven feet of water.  This was right on the newly emerging weed beds in the area as well.

The plan was to run #5 Berkley Flicker Rigs in Pink Shine and Blue/Silver on one side.  50 feet back with no weight or with one small split shot put the baits in the zone.  These were fished on the deep side.  On the shallow side, we ran #5 Ghost Blades in Whites and Pinks 30 feet back with one or two small split shot.  This kept baits just over the emerging weeds.

The speed that got the most strikes was just above 1.0 mph. The I-Pilot link made navigation while fishing a breeze.  Cruise control and auto pilot used together was the ticket.  By the end of the event, we had more than enough way points to create a route and let the Terrova do the driving for us.

Over the two tournament days we landed over 100 walleye and weighed 5 each day over 22 inches.  Again, the large Kicker fish that eluded us was the difference.  If there was a bite we missed it was the deeper fish of shore.  It looks like we got sucked into the shallow bite and ran out of time to explore anything else.

Not a bad start to the year and nothing to be disappointed about.  The next stop is Devils Lake, ND in August.

Sincerely,

Johnnie Candle – Crestliner National Pro Team Member

Behind the Build: Introducing the 2200 Bay Boat

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Innovation runs deep at Crestliner. We’ve been building boats for discerning consumers for nearly seventy years. From our all-welded hulls and legendary construction to innovations like the conversion bow and reverse chines.

This tradition continues in 2013 at Crestliner, which will see the release of the Crestliner 2200 Bay Boat, our first-ever Deep-V intercoastal boat. With our legendary Build Right philosophy informing its creation we’re extremely proud to offer this boat to our coastal audiences.

It’s safe to say that we’ve seen many generations of boating families come and go. But by and large, people look to Crestliner not because of the latest technology or gadget. They look to Crestliner because it’s a boat they’ll pass on to their grandchildren one day and it’s a willing partner in great boating adventures—no matter where. More recently in our history, we’ve seen great success in the Mod-V category. People in other regions are beginning to understand the legacy of Crestliner boats and appreciate the lasting value, quality and best-in-class warranty that comes standard with every boat.

We’ve spent a great deal of time and energy not just building a boat, but building the right boat. In bringing the 2200 Bay to life, we worked with dealers, we fished with commercial fisherman and we canvassed marinas. All this to make sure that the boat we build is the boat anglers are looking for.

KEY FEATURES

  • STABLE DEEP-V HULL DESIGN—Crestliner’s proven Deep-V hull design not only creates more on-board space, it adds greatly to overall stability and safety in more open and rough water.
  • SELF-BAILING HULL—A Crestliner-exclusive, the Bay 2200 features self-bailing scuppers in transom, limiting the use of bilge pump and saving on battery life.
  • MORE SPACE, WHERE IT MATTERS—More room in almost every key area, including an 11” wider cockpit and wider beam and bottom width, creates larger deck space and increases fishability.
  •  A LARGE, CONVENIENT CONSOLE—At 49 cu. feet, the console area is nearly twice the size of its closest competitor and packed with fisherman-friendly  features.

You can now see the 2200 Bay Boat on our website, and on select dealer floors in the coming months, but we wanted to share the news with our loyal and dedicated fanbase as soon as we could. This is a big step for Crestliner and it’s one we hope certain anglers look into to meet their near-shore boating needs.