PRESS RELEASE: Centurion is fastest growing among towboat brands

CrewAdmin · June 20, 2014

Centurion is fastest growing among towboat brands

Merced, CA JUNE 18, 2014;
As of March 2014, Centurion Boats posted a 61% increase in sales
according to Statistical Surveys Inc., the most reliable source for
tracking new boat sales in the United States. In the first quarter,
Centurion posted the highest percent increase among all towboat brands
and a full 6% ahead of the next closest competitor.

Bryan Holland, Vice President of Worldwide Sales said, “We are very
pleased with our sales team’s efforts but the innovations in the 2014
product have made it easier than ever to get new boats placed. The CATS
and RAMFILL systems have consumers and dealers alike clamoring for more
information about Centurion. It’s a real testament to the high-quality
production and significant innovations Centurion is offering now.”

As the economy recovers and the people everywhere are beginning to see
their personal wealth increase, Centurion, traditionally a smaller
market-share holder, is poised for big growth. Bryan Holland went on to
say, “We have been opening new dealerships everywhere. It seems like
high value dealers are starting to figure out that the towboat business
is a good business. Also, this model year we were the first to offer a
five-year warranty, something that only one other boat builder is
currently doing. This has helped us close a lot deals because it shows
the customer that Centurion is ready to back the boat 100% allowing the
purchaser peace of mind they’ve never had before.”

In the 2014 model year, Centurion reintroduced two impressive
innovations. The first was called CATS for Centurion Articulating
Tracking System. The CATS system allows the operator to deflect the bow
slightly changing the position of the hull for precise displacement
providing adjustability and wake shaping. For the first time in
wakeboarding towboat history, wakes can be cleaned up instantly without
moving people, gear or ballast. For wake surfing, complete control of
the face of the wave, direction of power and overall wave shaping is now
possible. The second innovation is RAMFILL technology boasting the
largest capacity ballast in the industry and the quickest filling system
without pumps or sacs. This technology leaves more time for
watersports and less time for fidgeting with one’s boat. RAMFILL has
been raved about all over the world. Corey Marotta, Vice President of
Sales & Marketing of Alliance Multimedia said “RAMFILL is the most
efficient way to put a massive amount of water in the quickest time
frame to date.”

Todd Gaughan, Vice President of Marketing for Centurion said, “Whether
you’re a wake surfer, wakeboarder or slalom skier, our R&D team has
done an outstanding job producing the best boat in the watersports
category. Slalom skiers everywhere regard the Carbon Pro as the very
best tournament towboat and now the FX and SV series are getting the
same reviews for wake surfing and wakeboarding fans. It’s an exciting
time to be with Centurion and the sales report puts an exclamation point
on it!”

Statistical Surveys, Inc. was founded in 1958 to produce market share
data reports for the marine, manufactured housing and recreational
vehicle industries. Statistical Surveys specializes in continuously
gathering and cleansing new retail registration data and providing
clients with up-to-date insights on buyer behavior through a
comprehensive suite of market data products and services. Statistical
Surveys is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan and its mission statement is
simple: They are dedicated to compiling the most accurate data for
customers in the most efficient and timely manner possible.

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