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SARASOTA, Fla. (July 20, 2006) – Chris-Craft today announced it will be expanding its operations by opening a second production facility in Kings Mountain, N.C. Kings Mountain is located in Cleveland County, just west of Charlotte, N.C. The new facility is 215,000 square feet and sits on 85 acres. The company will transfer its production of yachts from 33 more»

MIAMI (February 16, 2006) - Chris-Craft took some inspiration from its classic mahogany runabouts this spring when it decided to create the Lancer Rumble. The 22' boat features a 2-person seat in the middle of the front deck similar to classic "rumble seat" boats from the past, but this one has a very modern twist. The Lancer has an electric key more»

SARASOTA, Fla. (December 23, 2005) - Because of the 20-foot Speedster's popularity, Chris-Craft has introduced a limited edition "Woody" with 99 numbered copies. The special edition will feature Chris-Craft's signature wood finishes, as well as a unique upholstery design. "The backbone of our business is the ability to constantly reinvent more»

SARASOTA, Fla. (November 18, 2005) - In an effort to build upon the popularity of the 20-foot Speedster, Chris-Craft has given a fresh new look to a member of its Launch fleet, the Launch 22. This new "Speedsterized" version consists of a 22-foot hull that has been redesigned for added comfort and performance. "The backbone of our business is more»

SARASOTA, Fla. (November 4, 2005) - Chris-Craft Corporation, a leading manufacturer of premium quality boats and motor yachts, was recently recognized by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) with an award for excellence in customer satisfaction for the 2005 program year. The awards are based on the NMMA's Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) more»

SARASOTA, Fla. (October 12, 2005) - Chris-Craft Corporation, a leading manufacturer of premium quality boats and motor yachts, recently wrapped up its annual dealer conference in Sarasota, Fla. The three-day conference, held in August, served as a venue for Chris-Craft's dealer network to come together for a weekend filled with activities including a more»

SARASOTA, Fla. (August 8, 2005) - Chris-Craft Corporation, a leading manufacturer of premium quality boats and motor yachts, has added 18 new dealers to its burgeoning network, bringing their worldwide distribution to more than 60 dealers. Chris-Craft's distribution network currently features dealerships throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. more»

SARASOTA, Fla. (June 28, 2005) - As a follow-up to the successful launch of the Corsair 36 at last year's Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, Chris-Craft is introducing the new Corsair 33. It will have many of the features found in the Corsair 36, but will be slightly more compact. "This is a perfect boat to round out the Corsair family," says more»

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (October 28, 2004) - The new Corsair 36, an extension of Chris-Craft's classic Corsair range, has the heart of a runabout with the accommodations of a cruiser. The boat is perfect for day trips, or even long weekends, with a fully enclosed master aft stateroom, head, galley and V-berth that accommodates dining or sleeping. The Corsair more»

SARASOTA, Fla. (October 28, 2004) - Chris-Craft is proud to announce "Chris-Care", its new 5-year product protection plan that is standard on every Chris-Craft boat ordered after July 1, 2004. The Chris-Care Protection Plan extends the company's own limited warranty period to a total of five years of transferable protection. Chris-Craft has more»