, Bass Cat, Correct Craft,
Cobalt, Grady-White, Manitou, Regal and Sea Ray rank highest in customer
satisfaction in seven boat segments included in the J.D.jdpower. The Boat Group will
benefit from Peter's insights and leadership. Most recently president - bowling retail, Hardie was
responsible for the management and performance of more than 100
Brunswick-owned and operated bowling centers around the world.
Stone joined Sea Ray in 1985, as vice president and controller. The newly created positions are required so the companies may
meet the growing consumer demand for new models .C.

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"We are seeing a lot of success in the ski/wakeboard segment in attracting
new boaters , while pontoons have declined substantially in this area," said
Sorensen.
Bennington, Premier , Harris FloteBote and Aqua Patio, respectively, follow
Manitou in the rankings. Regal, Crownline , Sea Ray and
Chaparral, respectively, follow Cobalt. Power and Associates
Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif.
"Warren has injected the right balance of enthusiasm and discipline in
creating the family friendly atmosphere at Brunswick bowling centers," McCoy
said. He holds a
bachelor's degree in accounting from Northern Arizona University and has
completed the Program for Management Development at Harvard University. Cruisers
Yachts is known as one of the world's premier providers of midsize to luxury
pleasure yachts and presently produces 13 models from 28 to 54 feet in its
Oconto facilities as well as their boat building operation in Wilmington, N.

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Overall customer satisfaction index scores are based on performance
in nine categories: cabin; engine; ride /handling; helm/instrument panel;
design/styling; sound system; maintenance; water sports; and fishing . J.D. http://www.

Hamilton received his bachelor of arts
degree from Princeton University and his law degree from Yale Law School.com . The previous hiring campaign, executed in fall 2004, added 75
employees with an estimated $2.
Cruisers Yachts and Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts have capitalized on that
consumer confidence with the implementation of innovative marketing programs
and an emphasis on developing intimate customer relationships.m., both companies will host a job fair and open house at the
Chamber of Commerce in downtown Wilmington, located at 1 Estelle Lee Place ,
for interested candidates to fill out applications, speak with company
representatives about the openings and tour Rampage and Cruisers Yachts'
latest models.

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One of the reasons is a
frequent inability to fix the boat right the first time it is brought to the
dealer for service . Customers who get their boats fixed right the first
time are 60 percent more satisfied with their dealers and boats overall.

Small runabout segment (16 to 19 feet)
Regal ranks highest in the small runabout boat segment with the strongest
performance yet seen in this segment, improving substantially in satisfaction
and quality from 2005. Cobalt leads the segment by a wide margin, receiving the highest
ratings in all seven feature categories.mcgraw-hill. from 1995 to 1997
and in a number of positions of increasing responsibility with Denny's Inc. For more information, visit http://www. We're making an effort to reverse
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Express cruiser segment (24 to 33 feet)
With particularly high ratings in product quality, owner loyalty and
dealer sales and service, Sea Ray ranks highest among express cruiser boats
for a fourth consecutive time.D. Sales in 2005 were
$6. Hardie had originally joined Brunswick in 1997 as
senior vice president - Brunswick Indoor Recreation Group.

Cruisers Yachts and Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts Launch Second Mass Hire Campaign

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J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Bass Cat Correct Craft Cobalt Grady-White Manitou Regal and Sea Ray Rank Highest in Satisfying New-Boat Owners

On a positive note, it appears some of the industry
initiatives to improve dealer satisfaction are working , with trending
continuously improving over the past four years.asp?ID=2006026

About J .com

No advertising or other promotional use can be made of the information in
this release without the express prior written consent of J. Stransky, currently president - Brunswick Bowling + Billiards, has
been named president - Life Fitness Division, succeeding Hamilton. He succeeds Cynthia
M., currently employ several hundred people in the southeast
region and plan to bring their total workforce to over 450 full-time and part-
time workers upon completion of the hiring campaign. By August 1st, the
companies hope to fill over 130 assembly line, fiberglass lamination,
electrical and woodworking positions.
Human resources representatives from Cruisers Yachts and Rampage Sport
Fishing Yachts are encouraging men and women, from across the state, with
woodworking, carpentry skills, electrical or fiberglass lamination experience
to learn more about the job opportunities .

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D. Prior to
joining Brunswick in 1995, he was vice president and chief financial officer
of Cummins , Inc. "John's energy and vision will be valuable assets
as he takes over his new role.8 million economic impact for the region.
Southeastern North Carolina's economy is on the rise, with New Hanover,
Pender and Brunswick counties showing an 8 percent growth in 2004 to
$8 billion.

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Following Grady-White in
the rankings are Triton, Parker, Scout and Sailfish, respectively.dadlani@jdpa. McCoy , Brunswick chairman and
chief executive officer. Prior positions held by Hamilton at Brunswick are
executive vice president and chief financial officer from 1998 to 2000, and
senior vice president and chief financial officer from 1995 to 1998.
Stransky, 54, assumed his current position in 2005, after leading the
resurgence of Brunswick Billiards, where he had been president since 1998 . During the next 17 years, he held various
positions of increasing responsibility with the Bowling division, including
vice president of capital equipment sales from 1993 through 1996 and
vice president of the electronics unit from 1996 to 1998.
Headquartered in Oconto, Wis.

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Thus far , the 385 Motoryacht and 400 Express Yacht
featuring the revolutionary IPS (inboard-propulsion system ) technology from
Volvo Penta have become top sellers for Cruisers Yachts.

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However, a positive trend with dealer performance continues as customers rate
their experiences higher than in past years . However, fewer than one-half of
the dealers are offering their customers a test ride, which is a simple way to
improve overall sales and product satisfaction. Correct Craft is followed in the segment rankings by MasterCraft,
which records considerable improvements in overall satisfaction from 2005.D.

J. LAKE FOREST, Ill. Hamilton has been named president -
Brunswick Boat Group, reporting to Dustan E. Previously, he had served as president - Brunswick Bowling +
Billiards since 2000.

About Brunswick
Headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill.

Wilmington -Based Employer Estimates $5 Million Annual Economic Impact to
Southeast North Carolina

WILMINGTON, N.

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(Logo: http://www.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAF028LOGO -a )
The study, now in its fifth year, measures owner satisfaction with new
boats among 78 boat brands in seven segments: ski/wakeboard, fiberglass bass
boats, small runabouts (16 to 19 feet ), large runabouts (20 to 29 feet),
coastal fishing (17 to 28 feet), pontoons and express cruisers (24 to
33 feet). Regal, with substantial gains from 2005, and
Rinker follow Sea Ray in the rankings , respectively., J."
This is the second mass hiring campaign launched by these companies in the
last year, although hiring at the facility has been incremental since its
inception."
According to Jelinski, the boat building industry as a whole has picked up
in recent months reflecting a return of consumer confidence in spending.
For additional information about Cruisers Yachts or Rampage Sport Fishing
Yachts, visit http://www.

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Coastal fishing segment (17 to 28 feet)
Grady -White ranks highest in the coastal fishing segment for a fifth
consecutive time, receiving the highest segment ratings in the areas of engine
and ride/handling, as well as sales satisfaction.

Ski/wakeboard segment
Correct Craft ranks highest in the ski/wakeboard segment for a fourth
consecutive time, receiving the highest ratings in five of seven feature
categories.com/news/releases /pressrelease. Most recently, Hamilton, 59, was president of
Brunswick's Life Fitness Division, having assumed that responsibility in
February 2005. "Under his leadership, both our Life
Fitness Division and Brunswick Bowling and Billiards Division have improved
their financial performance and operating margins. Hardie, 55, will succeed Stransky as president - Brunswick
Bowling + Billiards. Trudell , who has resigned.

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While marine sales and service is improving, it still lags substantially
behind other industries, including automotive.

Bass boat segment
For a second consecutive year, Bass Cat ranks highest in the bass boat
segment. Bass Cat also receives the highest index score in the study.D. He holds a
bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas and his MBA from the
University of Arizona. Most recently, Stone served as chief financial
officer of the Brunswick Boat Group, as well as managing director of the
company's Sealine International business unit, based in Kidderminster, United
Kingdom.

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Power and Associates Media Relations Contacts:
John Tews Peter Dadlani
Director, Media Relations Supervisor, Media Relations
Troy, Mich., Brunswick Corporation
(NYSE: BC) announced today that Peter B.
Prior to Brunswick , Hardie had distinguished himself in the restaurant
industry, serving as president of Kettle Restaurants , Inc., Brunswick Corporation endeavors to
instill "Genuine Ingenuity"(TM) in all its leading consumer brands, including
Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and
inboard engines; MotorGuide trolling motors; Teignbridge propellers; MotoTron
electronic controls; Northstar marine electronics; Navman marine and GPS-based
products; IDS dealer management systems; Albemarle , Arvor, Baja, Bayliner,
Bermuda, Boston Whaler, Cabo Yachts, Crestliner, HarrisKayot, Hatteras, Lowe ,
Lund, Maxum, Meridian, Ornvik, Palmetto, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Savage, Sea
Boss, Sea Pro , Sea Ray, Sealine, Triton, Trophy, Uttern and Valiant boats;
Attwood marine parts and accessories; Land 'N' Sea, Benrock and Kellogg Marine
parts and accessories distributor; Life Fitness, Hammer Strength and ParaBody
fitness equipment; Brunswick bowling centers, equipment and consumer products;
Brunswick billiards tables; and Valley-Dynamo pool, Air Hockey and foosball
tables.C.
"Cruisers Yachts and Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts' decision to increase
their manufacturing operations in Wilmington solidifies their commitment to
this community and to North Carolina," said Jim Fain , Secretary of the North
Carolina Department of Commerce.
"We've become known for the superior level of satisfaction experienced by
our customers throughout and after the boat buying process, evidenced by
Cruisers Yachts' receipt of a third consecutive National Marine Manufacturers
Association CSI Award for Customer Satisfaction," said Jim Viestenz, president
of KCS International, Inc. Rampage Sport Fishing
Yachts has had equal success with the launch of the 33 Express, used by
professional sport-fisherman Tred Barta, and the new 30 series, the first in
its class to offer affordably priced standard diesel power. On April 23, 2005, from 9:00 a.m.

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Four Winns, Crownline, Sea Ray and Glastron ,
respectively, follow Regal in the segment rankings.

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Peter B. Hamilton Named President - Brunswick Boat Group; John E. Stransky Named President - Life Fitness Division; Warren N. Hardie Named President - Brunswic

, also includes Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts.com .

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In
particular, we see a substantial decline in quality in the pontoon and bass
boat segments. The study finds that service is done correctly just
77 percent of the time. Power and Associates.
The Corporation has more than 290 offices in 38 countries.
"During his seven years at Billiards, John oversaw a very successful and
comprehensive re-branding effort, which made the Brunswick legacy come alive,
while attracting customers with exciting new products and traditional
craftsmanship," McCoy said. During
his 16 years at Sea Ray, he held various positions of increasing
responsibility rising to senior vice president and chief financial officer
before being named CFO of the Brunswick Boat Group in 2001. "We feel the increase in manufacturing jobs to
the area is crucial to the future of our state and our country as more
manufacturing is lost to foreign countries.
Additionally, two new sedan models, all targeted for introduction in 2006,
are expected to further increase production and sales.7 billion.

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Large runabout segment (20 to 29 feet)
Cobalt ranks highest in the large runabout segment for a fifth consecutive
time.com

(i) Not all segments include every factor. He continues to serve as vice chairman of Brunswick
Corporation.
Cruisers Yachts and Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts, divisions of KCS
International, Inc.
"Cruisers Yachts and Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts are proud to bring
additional employment to North Carolina and to have 100 percent of their
manufacturing operations within the borders of the United States," said Rick
Jelinski, general manager for Cruisers Yachts and Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts
at the Wilmington facility., Cruisers Yachts, a division of KCS
International , Inc.

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Power and Associates
2006 Boat Competitive Information Study(SM) released today. The dealership is a crucial
component of the boat manufacturer's success.jdpower.com."
Cruisers Yachts and Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts anticipate the
overwhelming demand for their respective new product offerings to be the lead
driver of growth in 2005.rampageyachts.

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"This drop is
driven in part by an increase in the number of reported problems per boat.
Six boat brands have been added to the study for 2006: Sailfish, Parker
and Sea Boss are included in the coastal fishing segment; Champion in the bass
boat segment; and Sunchaser and Bentley in the pontoon segment.
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peter. "He has helped expand our very successful Brunswick Zone concept, while
improving the operational expertise and performance of this steady contributor
to Brunswick's continuing success.brunswick. The recruitment campaign
will generate an estimated $5 million annual economic impact to southeast
North Carolina in 2005 and even more in 2006 when the companies will add more
positions.

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Ranger, Champion and Triton, respectively, follow Bass Cat in the segment
rankings.

The 2006 Boat Competitive Information Study is based on responses from
12,255 owners who registered a new boat between June 2004 and May 2005.

Bass Boat Segment Ranking
(Based on a 1,000-point scale)

Manufacturer Index Score
Bass Cat 925
Ranger 899
Champion 880
Triton 873
Skeeter 861
Bass Boat Segment Average 861
Stratos 836
Nitro 829

Coastal Fishing Segment Ranking
(Based on a 1,000-point scale)

Manufacturer Index Score
Grady-White 888
Triton 871
Parker 838
Scout 833
Sailfish 831
Century 815
Hydra-Sports 814
Boston Whaler 809
Polar 809
Cobia 802
Sea Hunt 802
Coastal Fishing Segment Average 800
Key West 798
Triumph 795
Seaswirl 793
Aquasport 788
Pro-Line 778
Wellcraft 771
Angler 761
Trophy 746
Sea Boss 741
Sea Fox 739

Express Cruiser Segment Ranking
(Based on a 1,000-point scale)

Manufacturer Index Score
Sea Ray 809
Regal 807
Rinker 792
Express Cruiser Segment Average 773
Chaparral 743
Bayliner 727

Pontoon Segment Ranking
(Based on a 1,000-point scale)

Manufacturer Index Score
Manitou 835
Bennington 832
Premier 829
Harris FloteBote 818
Aqua Patio 813
G3 811
Crest 808
Lowe 797
Sweetwater 796
Weeres 794
Pontoon Segment Average 790
Playbuoy 778
Starcraft 774
Bentley 768
Odyssey 763
SunTracker 720

Small Runabout Segment Ranking (16 to 19 feet)
(Based on a 1,000-point scale)

Manufacturer Index Score
Regal 822
Four Winns 793
Crownline 788
Sea Ray 762
Glastron 761
Stingray 754
Larson 744
Small Runabout Segment Average 742
Chaparral 739
Maxum 714
Tahoe 714
Bayliner 710

Large Runabout Segment Ranking (20 to 29 feet)
(Based on a 1,000-point scale)

Manufacturer Index Score
Cobalt 896
Regal 832
Crownline 829
Sea Ray 827
Chaparral 817
Baja 816
Four Winns 816
Large Runabout Segment Average 813
Rinker 808
Monterey 804
Stingray 799
Larson 785
Maxum 769
Bayliner 749

Ski/Wakeboard Segment Ranking
(Based on a 1,000-point scale)

Manufacturer Index Score
Correct Craft 911
MasterCraft 906
Ski/Wakeboard Segment Average 875
Malibu 873
Tige 862
Moomba 828

A PDF version of this ranking chart is available at:
http://www.D."
Stransky joined Brunswick in 1981 as product manager for pins, finishes
and supplies in Brunswick Bowling ., Cruisers Yachts and Rampage
Sport Fishing Yachts, North Carolina manufacturers of premier luxury and sport
fishing yachts have announced the need to fill 130 boat building positions by
August , 2005.

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All of the boat segments decline in product satisfaction, with the exception
of large runabouts and express cruisers, which improve slightly from 2005.
While the industry is making efforts to grow boating, there has actually
been a decline in the percentage of first-time buyers, falling from 28 percent
of all respondents in 2003 to 26 percent in 2006.

Pontoon segment
With significant year-over-year gains in customer satisfaction, Manitou
receives its first award , ranking highest in the pontoon boat segment. Power and
Associates.

Hardie to head Brunswick Bowling + Billiards
Warren N. He had held
that position since 1998. The region has also continued to show solid growth in manufacturing
shipments.

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The study finds that as expectations among new-boat owners increase,
overall customer satisfaction has declined in five of seven boat segments.
from 1981 to 1995. Hardie has a bachelor's degree from
the University of Nevada - Las Vegas."

Stone to head Sea Ray
The company also announced that Richard C.

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Bass Cat , Ranger and Champion all receive a boost from using
high-technology, high-horsepower engines. Power and Associates is an
ISO 9001-registered global marketing information services firm operating in
key business sectors including market research, forecasting, consulting,
training and customer satisfaction.
Power and Associates is a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies. When he left Denny's, Hardie was vice president -
international operations and franchising. Qualified individuals may access the Cruisers Yachts or
Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts websites for more information about the open
positions and job fair event.

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"This is the first dip in product satisfaction that we've seen in five
years," said Eric Sorensen, director of the marine practice. from 1988 to 1995 .
"Peter has a broad range of operating management and corporate experience,
which will serve him well as he takes over the Brunswick Boat Group, the
company's largest division," said McCoy.

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Stransky to head Life Fitness
John E. Stone, 50, has been named
president of its Sea Ray Division, reporting to Hamilton. Cruisers Yachts and Rampage Sport Fishing
Yachts offer competitive wages, employee benefits and are equal opportunity
employers. This year, the combined counties are expected to yield a
9 percent growth to $8.

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Dealer Performance Improves While Customer Product Satisfaction Declines

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. The firm's quality and satisfaction
measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually.0 billion. Westlake Village, Calif.
Hamilton replaces McCoy, who was elected chairman and chief executive
officer in December 2005. "They are creating 130 good paying jobs for
hard working North Carolinians and I congratulate them on their success.