Charleston, S.C., August 7, 2007 --- Ford and cars. Tiffany's and diamonds. Chris-Craft and boats. The name and product go hand in hand and evoke American heritage, traditional craftsmanship, and in many cases, timeless beauty. Barrier Island Marine is pleased to announce that it is now the exclusive representative of Chris-Craft boats in the Charleston area.
"Chris-Craft invented production boat-building just like Ford did with cars," says Scott Chapman, general manager of Barrier Island Marine. "There's no other boat builder with the same heritage. For many boaters, the name brings up fond memories of boating with their father or grandfather who owned one. The company, now under new ownership, has returned Chris-Craft to its roots of beauty, craftsmanship, style, performance and comfort. We're excited to offer such a product to the Charleston area."
Around the time Henry T. Ford began making cars, Christopher Columbus Smith began building speedboats. More than 100 years later, the Chris-Craft name has been synonymous with pleasure boating and represents a passion and commitment to classic elegance, total reliability, and cutting-edge performance. The boats are well known and recognized by several distinctive features, such as the deep-V hull, flared bow, and premium exterior and interior hardwoods. The company currently has a fleet of 13 models ranging from 20 to 40 feet that fit one's lifestyle, be it fishing, cruising or water sports.
Chris-Craft recently made its entrance into the center console market with the introduction of the of the Catalina line. This stylish fish boat is not only for serious fishermen, but also for water sports enthusiasts. The Catalina bears all of the beautiful, traditional design features of Chris-Craft's other models and ranges from 23 to 29 feet.
Chapman says that offering the Chris-Craft line of boats to customers is in keeping with Barrier Island Marine's own traditions. "Our motto is 'pursue your passion' and our goal is to provide boats that people aspire to own and back them with the highest level of service and support," he explains. "Chris-Crafts stand out in a sea of sameness. We work hard to do the same."
About Barrier Island Marine
Barrier Island Marine promotes the boating lifestyle with professionalism and passion by providing and servicing high-end inshore and offshore boats, including Chris-Craft, Pursuit, Regulator, Hewes, Maverick, and Pathfinder. Barrier Island Marine is located at 2863 Maybank Highway on Johns Island, S.C. Pursue your passion. For more information, call 866.225.6570 or visit our Web site at www.BarrierIslandMarine.com.