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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: March 2, 2004 Contact: Steve Roth Phone: (402) 437-6400 Email: steveroth@sramarketing.com First-Ever Ranger® Boats Week to be Held in
April
Flippin, Ark. Area Excited
To Host Inaugural Event FLIPPIN, AR — Ranger®
Boats has announced it will host the first-ever Ranger Boats Rally Week on
Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24, on the grounds of their
manufacturing plant located in Flippin, Ark. The celebration includes an
abundance of activities designed to share the unique legacy and personal
atmosphere of the company. “We’re
extremely excited to host this special reunion that will bring together so
many Ranger friends and owners as well as newcomers who have been anxious to
find out what being a member of the Ranger Boats family is all about,” Ranger
Boats President Randy Hopper said. According to
Keith Daffron of Ranger, “Each day of the gathering is packed with special
events. Regularly scheduled seminars will offer rare opportunities to share
fish stories with some of the biggest names in professional fishing. Hourly guided
tours of the factory will offer firsthand insights into Ranger’s exclusive
production processes. Plus, the FLW Fun Zone will be on hand with plenty of
food, fun, music and entertainment.” Visitors will
also have an opportunity to take a trip down fishing's memory lane by
dropping in on Forrest and Nina Woods’ Outdoor Sports Gallery. This two-story
facility is located adjacent to Ranger, and is home to more than a half
century of local, regional and national fishing history. Other featured
activities include on-water demonstrations of the newest Ranger boat models
and industry product displays showcasing the latest fishing gear. Forrest L.
Wood, the legendary Founder of Ranger Boats, will be on hand to sign
autographs and reminisce about the storied history of the company. Among the
professional anglers already scheduled to participate in the Rally Week are
Denny Brauer, Hank Parker, Jimmy Houston, Dion and Guido Hibdon, Rob Kilby,
David Fritts, George Cochran, and more. “This is going
to be an area wide celebration. Numerous businesses plan to participate with
a wide variety of events and functions,” Hopper said. “In addition to the
full schedule of activities we have planned here at Ranger, there will be
antique and craft exhibits in downtown Flippin as well as opportunities to
fish the legendary White River or Bull Shoals Lake. Combined with a host of
prominent tourist attractions in close proximity, this promises to be a
memorable time for the entire family.” Those
interested in attending the Ranger Boats Rally Week are strongly encouraged
to visit the Ranger Web site at www.rangerboats.com for detailed information
on the event schedule, lodging availability, directions, and other area
attractions. Ranger Boats,
headquartered in Flippin, Ark., is the nation’s largest manufacturer of
premium fiberglass fishing boats, including a series of bass, multi-species,
fish 'n play and saltwater boats. Founded in 1968 by Forrest L. Wood, Ranger
Boats continues its commitment to building the highest quality, strongest
performing boats on the water. With a philosophy of “still building legends…
one at a time,” more information on Ranger Boats and the benefits of the
Ranger Owners Group can be found by visiting www.rangerboats.com/ or calling toll-free 1-800-373-2628. Genmar, with approximately 6,000 employees and 12 manufacturing centers in the United States and Canada, is the world's largest builder of recreational boats and the industry's technological leader with the development of VEC(tm) Technology and the VEC Shield(tm) finish, the Roplene® process, the Genmar FirstMate(tm) customer care service and the Genmar Integrated Vessel System. Genmar boat brands include Aquasport®, Carver®, Champion®, Crestliner®, Four Winns®, Glastron®, Hydra-Sports®, Larson®, Lowe®, Lund®, Marquis®, Nuvari®, Ranger®, Seaswirl®, Stratos®, Triumph®, Wellcraft® and Windsor Craft(tm). For the most
up-to-date information, news release archives, downloadable high-resolution
logos and photographs of Genmar® products, visit the Web site at www.genmar.com/pr.
Check back regularly for new stories on Genmar and its companies. END |
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