RANGER ® BOATS ANNOUNCES RECORD RETAIL MONTH

FLIPPIN, Ark. (April 2004) – The 2004 model year continues to heat up for Ranger Boats.  With March sales numbers recently tallied, Ranger is reporting an impressive level of momentum with the largest retail month in company history.  According to Ranger President, Randy Hopper, “Our successes have always been a team effort.  Our loyal employees and strong dealer organization continue to deliver the highest levels of performance, innovation, service and value.  Ultimately, it’s just one more part of our obsession for quality that makes Ranger a real family.”

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 5,000 employees and 8 manufacturing centers in the United States and Canada, is the builder of 16 premier brands of recreational boats and the industry’s technological leader with the development of VEC™ Technology and the VEC Shield™ finish, the Roplene® process and the Genmar Integrated Vessel System. Genmar boat brands include Aquasport®, Carver®, Champion®, Four Winns®, Glastron®, Glastron® Sport Fisherman Series, Hydra-Sports®, Larson®, Marquis®, Nuvari®, Ranger®, Seaswirl®, Stratos®, Triumph®, Wellcraft® and Windsor Craft™.  

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