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What makes a Princeraft distinctive from other brands? Well, for starters, 100% of the design and roughly 90% of the component parts for every Princecraft happen right in Princeville, Quebec, Canada—our home town. All design, engineering, upholstery, windshields, wiring, roto-cast furniture frames, roto-cast livewells, trailers and virtually every other element of the boat is produced here--not by the same third party suppliers every other boat manufacturer uses. After all, could we expect to build a far better end product, starting with the exact same materials and components our competition uses? Never.

 

Instead, we rely on a tight-knit team of skilled craftsmen and partner with our own network of local contractors whose focus is clear: Princecraft. They’re committed to us and we’re committed to them. Most have grown right alongside us. Our Research and Development team works with them as partners—in an environment that encourages innovation and improvement and enhances quality control. We believe new ideas can come from anywhere, at any time—a philosophy that has helped Princecraft stay on the innovative edge of aluminum boat design for decades.

 


 

Since 1948, Lund has used aluminum because we believe it is the best boat-building material, bar none. It is lighter, stronger, easier to drive, easier to tow, more fuel efficient, better handling, more durable, and it requires less maintenance. We also double plate our hulls, but only bow to midship, because we’ve learned that any more weight will produce a deterioration in performance.

 

We use rivets because they hold up better than any other fastening system – just look at any airplane or 18-wheeler for confirmation. And we use I-beams for strength and stability. There is no stronger structure, and any argument you hear is camouflage for the fact that I-beam construction is expensive and no company wants to make that expenditure if they haven’t already. Lund already has, and we add to it yearly. We consider it our investment in your satisfaction.

 

Lund uses double-riveted construction because it maintains the inherent strength of aluminum better than any other conventional connection method. We’re so confident in our double-riveted seams that we back them with a lifetime warranty.

 


 

Based in Wyandotte, Michigan, the Eagle brand was founded in 1984 to offer boaters a higher standard of quality for custom boat trailers. We have served thousands of satisfied customers all over the world, and we continue to pursue the goals that are the foundation of our success: to provide superior products through innovation and leading edge technology, and to be unwavering in our commitment to quality and service.

 

While we are one of the largest manufacturers of custom trailers for the boating industry, we take a hands-on personal approach to running our business with in house engineers and sales staff willing to help with all aspects of you boating experience.

 


 

All ShoreLand'r trailers are built to meet or exceed a set of minimum standards established by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). This means when you buy a ShoreLand'r, you can be assured that our entire company is behind your trailer and that we have followed and in most cases exceeded the prescribed NMMA guidelines for safety, quality and structural integrity to insure you and your boat a good tow. But you don't have to take our word for it, you can take theirs. "CERTIFIED".

 


 

In 1996, Forest River (the parent company of Cherokee) founder Peter Liegl had a vision. He foresaw an RV company dedicated to helping people experience the joy of the outdoors by building better recreational vehicles. Continually growing, Cherokee, a division of Forest River, operates multiple manufacturing facilities throughout the mid-west and west coast.

 

Our large production capacity enables us to fill our customers' orders promptly without cutting corners or rushing through production procedures. This ensures that each Forest River product is conscientiously built and undergoes thorough, detailed inspection before it's shipped to the customer. This ensures that every family who desires quality recreation will find a Forest River product that serves their needs, interests, budget, and lifestyle.

 

It is our mission to help all our customers enjoy their outdoor activities to the fullest. Cherokee has grown to become part of one of the largest, privately owned recreational vehicle manufacturers in the United States.

 


 

Arctic Cat Inc., based in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, designs, engineers , manufactures and markets snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles (ATV's) under the Arctic Cat brand name, as well as related parts, garments and accessories. The Company markets its products through a network of independent dealers located throughout the contiguous United States and Canada, and through distributors representing dealers in Alaska, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and other international markets. The Arctic Cat brand name has existed for more than 30 years and is among the most widely recognized and respected names in the snowmobile industry.

 


 

Our family at FLOE takes pride in the quality found in each and every aluminum product we build. We take the time needed to design and produce docks, trailers, and boat lifts that are as close to perfect as we can. That is why we offer our customers a 10-year limited warranty on our trailers and a 15-year limited warranty on our docks and boat lifts - by far the best warranties in the industry. For more information about our products and our warranties, write to FLOE International or ask your local dealer. We believe that our products are the best and we stand behind them. You may find a cheaper dock, trailer, or boat lift but you won't find a better one!

 


 

For over 45 years, Lowrance Electronics, Inc., has been the leading designer and marketer of high-quality sport fishing SONAR and Global Positioning System (GPS) mapping instruments. With over 1,000 employees worldwide, the Company manufactures a half-million high-tech units a year. The Company has established a worldwide distribution network, encompassing over 2,300 domestic dealers in the U.S., and over 60 international distributors in 47 foreign countries. With nearly 44 years continuous manufacturing experience, Lowrance designs products that provide the ultimate in high-performance features at highly competitive prices. That's why 4 out of 5 freshwater tournament fishermen today rely on Lowrance products. These products are sold through wholesalers, boat dealers and a variety of retail outlets including mass merchants, mail-order catalogs and sporting goods stores.

 

Lowrance Electronics, Inc. presently offers the most comprehensive range of sonar and GPS products available from any one manufacturer for use in outdoor recreation and aviation.

 


 

The Minn Kota electric trolling motor began its life in 1934 in Fargo, North Dakota. Mr. O.G. Schmidt, inventor of the trolling motor, was known to be a man of many diverse ideas. Prior to the trolling motor, Mr. Schmidt invented, produced and sold a copper soldering torch from his home in Wheatland, North Dakota. Due to its success, manufacturing operations were then moved to Fargo. Because of its proximity to the MINNesota-North DaKOTA border, Mr. Schmidt named the business The Minn Kota Manufacturing Company.

 

Although the brand Minn Kota has become synonymous throughout the world with trolling motors, many other products have also carried the name. The Minn Kota Manufacturing Company manufactured utilitarian products such as commercial vacuum cleaners, rock pickers, and straw choppers. Some of the earliest Minn Kota trolling motors produced used Ford Motor Co. Model A starter motors. Unlike today’s motors, these first units were designed with the motor out of the water.

 

During WWII Minn Kota joined the war effort by producing parts for automatic pilots installed in fighter planes. In February of 1946, the company moved its operations to Moorhead, Minnesota. At the Moorhead facility, Minn Kota was well equipped to manufacture products in-house from start to finish.

 

Upon Mr. Schmidt’s death in 1965, Ole Rommesmo took over Minn Kota Manufacturing Company and concentrated on recapturing the electric fishing motor business. In 1969, Johnson Reels of Mankato, Minnesota, purchased the company. Trolling motors opened a whole new realm of related product possibilities for Johnson Reels, already known for its fishing rods, reels and lures.

 

In 1970, Johnson Reels and Minn Kota trolling motors were acquired by a subsidiary of Johnson Wax, Johnson Diversified Inc., known today as Johnson Outdoors Inc. Minn Kota motor production moved to Mankato, Minnesota in 1979, where it is still located.

Today, Minn Kota is the unquestioned leader in the trolling motor industry, enjoying dominant market share in both bow-mount and transom-mount motors.

 


 

You are looking for a special recreational vehicle. You want the performance and durability of a luxury towable. You want the interior beauty and conveniences found in the upscale brands, yet you do not want to be burdened with the weight and size of a larger RV. You want an RV based on performance and dedicated to comfort and luxury, with the many extra touches that make you feel pampered. For you, Keystone RV Company has created the Laredo—One of a Kind.

A big reason for the excitement of the 2005 Laredo is the overall fresh approach to RV interiors. Laredo's designers focused on your comfort as they threw out all the traditional ideas of how an RV should be appointed. Behold the Laredo Fifth Wheel Five-Star Comfort Suite for 2005, all on one level. It is easily the most luxurious, spa-like, bedroom/bathroom retreat ever built in a mid-sized fifth wheel. 

 


 

Escape the daily grind and connect with the things that really matter like enjoying good times together with family and friends. The Rockwood pop up camper takes care of the details - all neatly packaged into one incredibly functional unit. Every component works together to give you the best vacation times possible.

 


 

Outboard Motors

It’s all about power…but there’s a whole lot more to it than just that...

 

Our heritage began back in 1948… that’s when the world was first introduced to Honda. Of course, what the world didn’t know… was that the Honda name would soon be one of the most recognizable around the globe. Throughout the decades, we’ve continued to design and engineer four-stroke technology that’s unparalleled. Our sterling reputation for quality, reliability and leadership continues even today to be the industry standard. A standard we keep re-defining year after year.

 


 

The success of Mercury Marine has not occurred by chance. Since the company was founded in 1939, Mercury has consistently emphasized quality, innovation and reliability. That pledge remains as strong today as ever. Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation of Lake Forest, Ill, began as the Kiekhaefer Corporation of Cedarburg, Wis., when Carl Kiekhaefer and a small but dedicated staff of employees sought to design and produce the best possible boat engine.

 

As each goal was accomplished, it was replaced by more. That tradition has resulted in a literal embodiment of the Great American Dream. From a modest and inauspicious start, Mercury has grown into an industry leader recognized worldwide for its ability to foresee and fulfill the needs of its consumers. Its product brands include Mercury and Mariner outboards, Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and inboards, Mercury Racing products, Mercury Precision Parts and Accessories, Mercury and Typhoon propellers and Mercury Jet Drives.

 

Mercury is the world's leading manufacturer of marine propulsion systems. Since the very beginning, Mercury has set the standards for the industry. When pending outboard emission standards challenged the industry, mercury took the lead in redesigning its product to reduce emissions and to not only meet, but also exceed the new standards. The OptiMax outboard engine concept was created to deliver exceptional performance from a two-stroke outboard with a completely new technology. With an average of 45 percent better fuel economy and smooth, smokeless, misfire-free operation, the OptiMax models were - and are - the benchmark for new-technology two-stroke outboards.

 


 


DL RV & Marine
17953 West Front St.
Detriot Lakes, MN 56501
Phone: (218) 847-2108 or (877) 525-1273
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