What happened to Larson boats?

Asked by: Susan Schober

Polaris is discontinuing the Larson FX brand of fishing boats. Polaris will retire the Larson FX and two other boat brands and shut its Syracuse, Ind., factory, displacing about 120 workers. Medina-based Polaris, maker of outdoor-recreation vehicles, also said it will retire its Rinker and Striper brands.

Are Larson’s a good boat?

Larson boats are known for being reliable and durable. Their high-quality single-hull construction allows for their expert craftsmanship to create a boat that rides smoothly. Well-maintained Larson boats can provide hundreds of hours of fun out on the water.

Who bought out Rinker?

Polaris

Polaris purchased the Larson FX and Striper brands in 2019 and the Rinker brand as a part of its Boat Holdings acquisition in 2018.

Does Larson still make pontoons?

Polaris Cuts Brands To Focus On Pontoons Larson FX, Rinker and Striper boat brands to be discontinued | Pontoon & Deck Boat Magazine.

What boats are made in Little Falls MN?

Larson Boat Group, founded by Paul Larson, has been operating out of Little Falls for 103 years. The boat manufacturing company designs, builds and markets 59 models of runabouts, express cruisers, pontoons and freshwater and saltwater boats.

Where are Larson boats built?

Located in Pulaski, Wisconsin, just northwest of Green Bay, the Marquis-Larson Boat Group is a collection of six premier, recreational boat brands: Marquis Yachts, Carver Yachts, Larson Boats, Larson FX freshwater fishing boats, Larson Escape pontoon boats, and Striper saltwater fishing boats.

Are Larson boats aluminum?

The original aluminum boats were constructed in a portion of Larson’s warehouse. The Larson Watercraft plant was ultimately built adjacent to Larson Boat Works on First Street in Little Falls, just off the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. Paul Larson was elected president of the new enterprise with Dr.

Why did Rinker stop making boats?

But today, considering market dynamics and the continued uncertainty around the sustained impact of the covid-19 pandemic, we have decided not to move forward with investing the necessary resources to maintain and grow Rinker, Striper and Larson FX, and will discontinue production of those brands.”

What boat company did Polaris buy?

Boat Holdings

Polaris Industries, the $5.4 billion (sales) maker of snowmobiles, off-road vehicles and motorcycles, has agreed to buy the country’s largest pontoon boat maker, Boat Holdings, for $805 million.

What happened to Rinker shares?

Rinker Group was acquired by CEMEX, the world’s third largest cement producer, through its subsidiary CEMEX Australia Pty Ltd. in a US$14.2 billion takeover bid.

When did Cemex acquire Rinker?

2007-04-16

CEMEX Cements Rinker Buy-out with $15.3-billion Cash Offer | 2007-04-16 | ENR | Engineering News-Record.

What does Rinker mean?

One who skates at a rink

(colloquial) One who skates at a rink.