Is Polar boats still in business?

At some point during that time, they began manufacturing riveted boats and welded. Production was moved at some point to Syracuse, Indiana. In 1983 the company was purchased by Godfrey Marine. In 2019 Polar Kraft was again sold to Apex Marine, a manufacturer of pontoon boats based in Saint Louis, Michigan.

What happened to polar boats?

In 2006, Polar Kraft was acquired by Nautic Global Group. It now manufactures multiple models across three lines that total about 70 possible configurations. The company was sold in 2016 to two RV industry veterans. “It’s a well-respected brand, and well built,” says Dupuie.

Are Polar Kraft boats welded or riveted?

Note that Polar Kraft boats are built with both rivets and welding, a good quality method. One of the complaints that avid boaters used to throw around was the “fit and finish” of Polar Kraft boats.

Where are Polar Kraft boats made?

Syracuse, Indiana
Apex manufactures its pontoon boats in St. Louis, Michigan, but the Polar Kraft facility in Syracuse, Indiana, will continue to build its line.

Who builds Jonboats?

Currently, under the direction of company President Steve Henderson, SeaArk focuses on building over-built style boats in order to live up to our slogan “Built for a Lifetime”. SeaArk is well known for creating the World’s Largest Jon Boat in 1994 at 24 feet long and 72” wide.

Do Polar Kraft boats have wood in them?

Both have wood decks. Both have been kept outdoors on a floating dock.

Where is Polar Kraft boats made?

Apex manufactures its pontoon boats in St. Louis, Michigan, but the Polar Kraft facility in Syracuse, Indiana, will continue to build its line. “It’s situated on 18 acres, with 385,000 square feet of building space,” says Dupuie.

Do polar boats have wood in them?

Even with a fuel-stingy 115-hp four-stroke Yamaha outboard, the Polar comes in under $20,000. Construction belies the moderate price: This is a wood-free hull that includes a grid-type stringer system. PVC chase tubes protect wires and hoses and make it easy to install after-market electronics.

Who manufactures Polar Kraft boats?

Where are Alumacrafts made?

We moved to a brand new 100,000 square-foot plant in Saint Peter, MN. Focusing on the decades of craftsmanship and expertise our workforce had developed in manipulating aluminum to shape our early boat models, we began producing stretch-formed hulls, consisting of two sheets of aluminum.