September 2007
See What Everyone Is Saying About the Catalinas
Chris-Craft's new Catalina line has been hooking fans throughout the marine industry. What are the critics saying about Chris-Craft's innovative new range of center console fish boats? Click here for a presentation of feature stories focusing on the Catalinas.
Summer 2007
Chris-Craft Offers Limited Time Catalina Promotions
Chris-Craft is introducing two fantastic limited time promotions for new Catalina owners.
First, with the purchase of a Catalina 23, Catalina 26 or Catalina 29, Chris-Craft will provide you with a full day of fishing for two in Sarasota, Florida with popular fishing captain Jonnie Walker. In addition to starring on a well-known local fishing show, Captain Jonnie has owned and operated a locally renowned fishing charter business for 30 years and can teach you everything you need to know about making the perfect catch. In addition to a full day of fishing, Chris-Craft will also provide a complimentary 2-night stay at a premium Sarasota hotel.
Or, if you prefer, you can make a trip to Sarasota to take a Catalina test drive with Jonnie Walker before you purchase. Captain Jonnie will walk you through the boat and show you everything you need to know about all of the great features available on the Catalinas. If you then decide to purchase a Catalina 23, Catalina 26 or Catalina 29, Chris-Craft will reimburse you up to $1,000 towards your trip to Sarasota.
To take part in these limited time promotions, contact your nearest Chris-Craft dealer to learn more about the Catalina range. Once you take delivery of a Catalina, contact Meghan Stout at mstout@chriscraft.com to be enrolled in your exciting day on the water. To qualify, you must take delivery of your new Catalina between now and February 29, 2008. Or if you choose to make a trip to Sarasota to test drive the Catalina before purchasing, please contact Meghan and we will assist you with the planning. Both offers expire February 29, 2008.
To locate a Chris-Craft dealer near you, please visit our dealer locator.
June 2007
Chris-Craft Chairman Stephen Julius was recently featured in the UK's Financial Times. Click here to read this terrific story.
March 21, 2007
Open Water
Chris-Craft takes first locally-made boat for test on Moss Lake
Hays Burchfield
KINGS MOUNTAIN - The first Catalina 23 boat made at Kings Mountain's Chris-Craft plant parted the waters Tuesday afternoon at Moss Lake as the watercraft sped across waves at 55 mph. "This is this boat's first time on the open water," said Chris-Craft Vice President of Operations Bob Greenberg. "It's 23 feet long, and it has a Yamaha 250 horsepower, four-stroke engine." He took the boat on Moss Lake to test it and everything ran as it was supposed to, Greenberg said. Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey and Police Chief Melvin Proctor took turns, along with Greenberg, steering the boat around the lake. Murphrey has said a boatlift is on its way to be installed at Moss Lake. After July, construction of piers and boat docks will begin on the lake for Chris-Craft to use. Greenberg said it took 18 days to make the first boat, but he expects the plant to produce four boats a week as more workers are hired. The plant currently has 27 employees and plans to have about 120 by the end of this year, Greenberg said.
July 20, 2006
Chris-Craft Announces Opening of Yacht Division in North Carolina
Chris-Craft is please to announce the opening of a second facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina to accomodate the growing demand for our products. Please click here for more information on this new facility.
June 2006
Chris-Craft Featured on Made In America
John Ratzenberger's Made In America, a popular show on the Travel Channel, visited the Chris-Craft factory this past October. Made In America features companies throughout the United States that demonstrate the hard work that goes into creating some of America's most beloved brands.
Made In America's special feature on Chris-Craft ran in March 2006, but if you missed it or would like to see it again, click here to watch.
June 2006
Chris-Craft Commercial
Would you like to see the exclusive Chris-Craft commercial that is making a splash in Times Square? If so, click here to view.
February 2006
Motorboating Article
Chris-Craft Corsair 33 named boat of the year by Motorboating.
Click here to read the article.
February 2006
Boat Digest Article
In this feature, Boat Digest explores Chris-Craft's storied heritage with Chairman Stephen Julius and outlines the company's various achievements from 1874 to today.
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November 4, 2005
Chris-Craft Receives Prestigious Customer Service Award
Chris-Craft is pleased to announce that we have been recognized by the National Marine Manufacturers Association with an award for excellence in customer satisfaction.
Click here to read all about this honor.
September 2005
Chris-Craft Boats: A Timeless Piece of Americana
Wrightsville Beach Magazine's account of Chris-Craft's past and present. Includes various testimonials from proud Chris-Craft owners.
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September 2004
Chris-Craft: A Storied Heritage
In this feature, Boat US focuses on the popular antique Chris-Crafts of yesterday as well as the new models that Chris-Craft has been building since coming under new ownership in 2001.
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November 2002
Power & Motoryacht: Out of the Ashes (Again)
This article accounts Power & Motoryacht's coverage of Chris-Craft's history and the journey that lead the company to where it is today.
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