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New electric boats sound like a lot of fun for the kids
A press release from this AM:
GRAND RAPIDS (May 24, 2006) A company knows it has a phenomenal product when it gets a call from Hammacher Schlemmer, purveyor of some of the most unique and innovative products available anywhere in the world. And when Hammacher Schlemmer gives that product a highly coveted spot in the window of its store on New York City's fabled 57th Street, Johnson Outdoors knows it won't be long before everyone knows about the Escape (R) "Fun Boat," an electric watercraft with a water cannon capable of spraying 35 feet and entertaining children and adults alike with spraying, dodging or spinning for hours on end. "Escape (R) electric boats are redefining 'fun on the water' for people of all ages," said Helen Johnson-Leipold, chairman/CEO of Johnson Outdoors. "Our partnership with Hammacher Schlemmer allows us to offer even more people an opportunity to enjoy this innovative, award-winning recreational watercraft." The partnership began when another innovative product from Johnson Outdoors, the Humminbird (R) "SmartCast (TM)" fish finder watch, caught the attention of buyers at Hammacher Schlemmer. That opened the door to other Johnson Outdoors' offerings, including the Fun Boat. The Fun Boat currently enjoys "front and center" attention in the window of the flagship Hammacher Schlemmer store in Midtown Manhattan, on E. 57th Street between Lexington and Third Avenue. Thousands of people pass by the store front on the thoroughfare everyday. Hammacher Schlemmer has been a pioneer in finding and offering innovative items. The store was the first to carry the steam iron, electric dry shaver, pop-up toaster, microwave oven and several other "firsts." The new Escape (R) line boasts a number of technological innovations that make them extremely easy to use. Each of the boats features a unique, reliable Minn Kota (R) electric propulsion system. The new line is also equipped with battery status lights, which tell users when to head to shore for a recharge; easily tilted motor/prop shafts for worry-free beaching and trailering; and intuitive joystick-style steering controls, designed for both children and adults. The Escape (R) brand line also includes the roomy Deck Boat, a 13-foot electric powered craft with an 800-pound capacity; the versatile Mobile Water Platform, an 8-foot, 8-inch pedal boat with an 850-pound capacity; the sleek, slender Touring Boat, a versatile two-person craft ideal for "round- the-lake" excursions, shallow water explorations, romantic evening cruises and even for reaching remote fishing hot spots; and the Chaise Lounger, which can hold two adults and two children for leisurely, on-water time with family and friends. All Escape (R) models meet applicable Coast Guard standards and can operate for up to eight hours before requiring battery recharge. Multiple options are also available, some purely functional (such as trailers, mooring covers, portable snack/picnic table or towable cooler) and some of which are just for fun (such as the water ball launcher or dock-mounted water cannon.) Escape (R) Watercraft is part of the Johnson Outdoors family of innovative, market-leading brands. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of top quality products for the global marketplace across four categories: Watercraft, Marine Electronics, Diving and Outdoor Equipment. Johnson Outdoors' other familiar brands include, among others: Ocean Kayak (TM), Necky (R) kayaks, Old Town (R) canoes and kayaks, Extrasport (R) PFDs and wearable gear, Carlisle (TM) paddles, Minn Kota (R) motors, Humminbird (R), Bottomline (R) and Fishin' Buddy (R) fish finders, Cannon (R) downriggers, SCUBAPRO (R) and UWATEC (R) dive equipment and Eureka! (R) tents and Silva (R) digital instruments. The company has 23 locations around the world, employs 1,300 people and reported annual sales of $380.7 million in 2005. Visit Johnson Outdoors online at www.johnsonoutdoors.com. For more information on Escape (R) Watercraft, visit www.escapewatercraft.com # # # Media contact: Cynthia Georgeson 262/631-6653 (office) 262/770-1022 (cell) |
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New electric boats sound like a lot of fun for the kids
Pretty neat pool toys.
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