1946
Aluminum Boat Company
Working inside an airplane hangar on the banks of the Mississippi River in Little Falls Minnesota,
William Morse, Sr., created the first aluminum fishing boat for the Aluminum Boat Company.
1948
Larson Watercraft
Loiel S. Ryan Sr. and his son Loiel, Jr., gain management of the company and rename it Larson Watercraft.
1955 - 1957
Crestliner, Inc.
In 1955, Crestliner becomes the trade name for all boats produced by Larson, and in 1957 the company officially changes its name to Crestliner, Inc.
1958
Crestliner introduces their first fiberglass boat, the Comanche 17.
1964
Crestliner is sold to Molded Fiber Glass Body Company of Ashtabula, Ohio. By the late 60s, Crestliner is producing both aluminum and fiberglass boats in a variety of models.
The very first all-welded Crestliner boat also makes an appearance this year.
1970
Crestliner ownership passes to the Industrial and Marine Division of North America Rockwell Corporation.
1972
AMF Incorporated purchases Crestliner Boats and Hatteras Yachts.
1981
Nordic Boat Company
Economic conditions combined with a fuel crisis lead AMF to reduce their marine operations. When the Crestliner Aluminum Division is offered for sale, former employees come together to purchase it, forming the Nordic Boat Company.
1985
The Crestliner conversion bow is patented.
1981 - 1988
Crestliner, Inc.
Business grows as the company expands on the aluminum boat line and simultaneously reintroduces a full line of fiberglass models. In 1988 Genmar Industries buys the company and re-instates the Crestliner name.
1989
Fiberglass models are discontinued and production focuses on aluminum product lines. In this same year, Crestliner patents the Space Saver Transom, SST.
1992
Crestliner launches a new era of boating and fishing entertainment by introducing their pontoons.
2004
Crestliner, Inc. is sold to Brunswick Corporation and operates as a division of the Brunswick Boat Group.
2010
Crestliner celebrates 65 years as an innovator in the aluminum market; delivering a complete line of fishing, fish and ski, pontoon and jon boats to enthusiastic consumers across the United States and Canada.
An ideal trolling and casting boat for serious anglers available in Casting or Trolling Editions.
Crestliner Canadian small aluminum fishing boats feature boat windshields and heavy-duty build.
Crestliner's Grand Cayman Pontoon is a luxury boat for parties, fishing and more.
Crestliner's Batata Bay Pontoon features standard lounge furniture and captain's seats.
Crestliner’s Escape delivers all the durability and craftsmanship of our higher-end lines in an easy-to-afford package.
The Suncast Pontoon features fishing essentials like a bimini top and plenty of storage.
