Houston, Tex., – In the days immediately following Hurricane Harvey, which made landfall on Aug. 25, 2017, Crestliner dealer LMC Marine Center quickly sprung into action. The dealership deployed two of its Crestliner boats to help with rescue efforts in badly flooded Houston.
“No one questioned what needed to be done,” said Candice Overstreet, marketing director at LMC Marine Center. “Flooding was at a point where the water was so deep boats were needed, and we felt like we had the resources to go out and help.”
David Zall, LMC’s parts and service director, and Chris Kunschick, its parts manager, coordinated with the local Ponderosa Fire Department to determine where their efforts were needed. The dealership and the roads leading to it fortunately avoided flooding, making relief efforts possible.
LMC’s relief efforts mirrored those of Crestliner’s parent company, Brunswick, during both Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, the latter of which struck the southeast U.S. between Aug. 30 and Sept. 16, 2017. Brunswick sent more than 30 outboard engines, dozens of boats, 100 lifejackets, tarps, bottled water and more to help in rescue and recovery effort. Further, through the Brunswick Hurricane Relief Fund, $30,000 was distributed to more than 60 employees who experienced heavy personal damage from the hurricanes.
About Crestliner
Located in Otsego, Minn., Crestliner boats and pontoons are crafted with an uncompromising mix of functional design, all-welded aluminum construction and a relentless commitment to excellence. Since 1946 Crestliner has been making boats forged with strength and defined by durability. As a world-wide leader, Crestliner continues to redefine the industry with boats built to last. A testament to our quality and craftsmanship, Crestliner has received the CSI Award of Excellence in Customer Satisfaction for Aluminum Outboard Boats for 10 consecutive years. Learn more about Crestliner and its line of boats by visiting crestliner.com.
Crestliner is a division of Brunswick Corporation, a leader in the recreational marine industry, brunswick.com
About Brunswick
Headquartered in Mettawa, Ill., Brunswick Corporation’s leading consumer brands include Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and inboard engines; MotorGuide trolling motors; Attwood, Garelick and Whale marine parts and accessories; Land 'N' Sea, Kellogg Marine, Payne’s Marine and BLA parts and accessories distributors; Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Brunswick Commercial and Government Products, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris, Lowe, Lund, Meridian, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray, Thunder Jet and Uttern; Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, Cybex, Indoor Cycling Group and SCIFIT fitness equipment; InMovement products and services for productive well-being; and Brunswick billiards tables, accessories and game room furniture. For more information, visit http://www.brunswick.com.