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What happened to aquasport boats?
Boatbuilding giant Genmar Holdings is suspending production of its Aquasport fishing boats for 2006, and the future is unclear for the brand, which has been in existence for four decades. “It will be revisited next year,” says Genmar chairman Irwin Jacobs.
Who made aquasport boats?
The Limestone Boat Company Limited – the owner and builder of heritage brands Limestone®, Aquasport and Boca Bay – is headquartered in Collingwood, Ontario. We manufacture our brand models in our own 145,000 sq. ft facility located in White Bluff, Tennessee.
Do aquasport boats have wood in them?
Aquasport was one of the early builders to ditch the wood stringers- opting for foam filled fiberglass. That said, they still have a tendency to become saturated with water. They did use wood in the decks (which can get soft) and in the transom. 1995 is 7-ish years after Genmar bought the brand.
Are aquasport boats still made?
Aquasport Inc Note No longer in production.
Is aquasport still in business?
Aquasport is back. First appearing in America’s fishing waters in the ’60s, the brand is now a division of Ebbtide Holdings, building center-console, dual-console and bay boats. The ruggedly built boats are classically styled to match the needs of owners, whether they’re eyeing a day afloat skiing, cruising or fishing.
When did Ebbtide boats go out of business?
History Of Ebbtide Boats After more than 40 years in operation, Tommy Trabue sold the business to a Chinese-based company in 2012.
Are boAt made in China?
boAt’s products are made through contract manufacturing in China, which is a reason why they are so affordable. Amid a rising anti-China sentiment in India—which hasn’t really translated to any change in consumer behaviour—boAt has said it is looking to move a majority of its manufacturing to India.
Is boAt products made in China?
Are aquasport boats good?
Aquasport had a long history of building good solid boats. They were one of the first mass producers of the center console as we know them today and rumor is that the 19-6 hull was used to mold the Shamrock 20’s (identical lines). I own one now that I am restoring and have been on many over the years. They are good solid boats.
Is the Aquasport more expensive than the Wellcraft?
Apparently it cost more to build the Aquasport than the Wellcraft but they were sold at similar prices. The Aquasport will be reintroduced in 2007. This is what a dealer told me.
Do 17 aqua’s make a good boat?
I had two friends with 17 Aqua, early 80’s and a 1990 models, both were happy and used them for many years. IMHO they did make a great boat equal or slightly less than the old Mako’s. And look at what happened to Mako now! Re: Aquasport boats….opinions??? I’m afraid mine’s the oddity, but it hasn’t let me down yet.