Industry-First Center-Mounted Twin-Engine Barletta Pontoon Boat Honored with Innovation Award at Minneapolis Boat Show
January 18 2024 - 10:31AM
Barletta Pontoon Boats, one of the fastest-growing pontoon boat
makers in the segment and a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnebago
Industries (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product
manufacturer, has been recognized with the 2024 Discover Boating®
Minneapolis Boat Show® Innovation Award by the National Marine
Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International
(BWI) for its center-mounted twin-engine pontoon boat, an
industry-first and significant innovation in the marine industry.
“At Barletta, we’re committed to leveraging consumer insights to
deliver game-changing innovation that drives the marine industry
forward,” said Jeff Haradine, President of Barletta. “The new
twin-engine pontoon will provide boaters with enhanced performance
on the water and deliver a safer experience when swimming. We are
honored to receive the Innovation Award, and thank the Minneapolis
Boat Show, NMMA and BWI for this recognition.”
Initially available on Lusso 25 Ultra-Lounge and Meridian
floorplans for the 2024 model year, the two engines are mounted in
the center of the transom, a meaningful departure from the industry
standard in the pontoon boat segment, where twin engines are
typically mounted on the outer tubes. Barletta will offer engines
in 350 and 400 horsepower options. The boat is rated for 450
horsepower max per engine, for a total power configuration of 900
horsepower.
By moving the engines to the center of the transom, Barletta
achieves significant performance and functionality improvements,
including providing an unparalleled smooth and powerful ride, while
creating a safe and usable space at the stern of the boat. The
functional aft deck will include two pet-friendly, wide-step
boarding ladders, providing a safer and more accessible path for
entering and exiting the water.
Barletta is committed to redefining the pontoon segment with
pioneering, family-focused marine products, and the brand’s latest
innovation is the next step in this journey. This is the third
Innovation Award win in the pontoon category for Barletta since its
founding six years ago.
To see the twin-engine pontoon at the Minneapolis Boat Show,
please visit booth #1501. Customer availability of the new
twin-engine pontoon will be announced soon. Learn more at
BarlettaPontoonBoats.com.
About Barletta Pontoon BoatsBarletta Pontoon
Boats is a premium marine manufacturer founded in 2017 with a focus
on high-quality, innovative products, unrivaled customer experience
and strong dealer relationships. Headquartered in Bristol, Ind.,
Barletta is the fastest-growing company in the pontoon segment with
an expansive network of dealer partners across the United States
and Canada. The Barletta lineup includes the Reserve, Lusso, Corsa,
Cabrio, and Aria series. Visit www.barlettapontoonboats.com for
more information. Barletta Pontoon Boats is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO), a manufacturer of
premium outdoor lifestyle products. For more information visit
www.winnebagoind.com.
About Winnebago IndustriesWinnebago
Industries, Inc. is a leading North American manufacturer of
outdoor lifestyle products under the Winnebago, Grand Design,
Chris-Craft, Newmar and Barletta brands, which are used primarily
in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities. The Company
builds high-quality motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheel
products, outboard and sterndrive powerboats, pontoons, and
commercial community outreach vehicles. Committed to advancing
sustainable innovation and leveraging vertical integration in key
component areas, Winnebago Industries has multiple facilities in
Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota, and Florida. The Company’s common stock
is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and traded under the
symbol WGO. For access to Winnebago Industries' investor relations
material or to add your name to an automatic email list for Company
news releases, visit http://investor.wgo.net.
Media Contact: Daniel
Sullivan media@winnebagoind.com
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