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First Glastron jet boat
And high-performance Scarab jets arriveRec Boat Holdings, the parent of Four Winns, Glastron, Scarab and Wellcraft brands, has just launched its first foray into the jet-propelled runabout segment.
This week, the first new Glastron jet, a GT 187 model (opening pic), rolled off the production line. The new model is powered by BRP's Rotax 4-TEC 1503 jet propulsion system.
"This new business is very exciting for us," stated Roch Lambert, Group President, Rec Boat Holdings. “Our employees responded quite well to the challenge of bringing these new boats to production in a rapid and efficient manner."
"This new line of jet boats complements our core business very well and provides additional growth and profit opportunities for our current networks, as well as future retailers for our brands,” Mr Lambert added.
SCARAB JETS
Meantime, a new line of Scarab jet-powered boats has been launched to provide “a strong competitor in the fibreglass runabout category.” There are plans to expand the line in additional size ranges.
Designed to capture the performance heritage of the Scarab brand, but with the edginess of a jet boat, the new line promises to turn heads on and off the water, claims Rec Boat Holdings.
With three models to choose from for the 19-foot platform, the company has strategically built a series of boats that will appeal to a broad audience of enthusiasts.
The standard model is a runabout with rich interior appointments designed to attract the new jet buyer.
The next tier, the Scarab HO provides a higher horsepower engine from the standard model and delivers on the well-known Scarab performance heritage with ease.
For the real performance-minded Scarab die-hard, the Impulse tugs at the inner youth of every boating enthusiast, says Rec Holdings, with exciting graphics and exclusive design elements to capture attention anywhere.
ROTAX AND REDESIGN
The proven Rotax power is said to provide first-class performance with horsepower ranging from 150-250hp.
Meanwhile, the jet propulsion application allows for greater flexibility in the design of the cockpit. With a key objective to differentiate the new jets from the competition, the Scarab line maximises this opportunity very well, says the boat builder.
One example is the exclusive design of the rear transom with one-touch convertible seating - including comfort cushioning. Sunbathing and water sports are made easier.
The open and roomy cockpit and bow are designed for full comfort while cruising or putting the Scarab through the test of jet performance. And the jet allows for easy manoeuvrability and shallow-water accessibility in order to reach the sandbar before everyone else.
SCARAB CAMPAIGN
A broad and integrated marketing campaign will kick off in early December in America, aligned with the kick-off of the boat-show season.
The company is currently recruiting new dealers to carry the Scarab boat line in America and Four Winns/Glastron dealers might run with the badge Down Under.
A global dealer meeting is planned for mid-October where the entire Scarab line up will be rolled out. More at www.youtube.com/ScarabBoatsTV, facebook.com/ScarabBoats.
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