The heritage that underscores the success of the Larson brand is parallel to the Australian built Streaker brand. Larson is a well respected and long established brand that dates back to 1913 when Paul Larson built his first wooden fishing boat. Since that time, Larson has survived the test of time by adapting new technologies to continue producing some of the most popular, affordable and dependable family boats on the market. That is a testament to the quality of the brand and its position as a market leader in the USA.

Streaker boats was founded in 1973 when brothers Leon and Paul savage founded their boat building business. That has grown substantially as the business now comprises both a manufacturing and marine retail arms.

"As boat builders ourselves we obviously appreciate boats that are well designed and manufactured to superior standards," said company founder Leon Savage. "As an Australian boat manufacturer we certainly resisted the urge to jump in and represent an imported brand that was until we were approached to be the Melbourne agent for Larson."

"Everyone here at Streaker looked at the Larson boats with a critical eye and could not fault them in any regard. This is a quality brand that sits well alongside our existing brands stocked and sold at Streaker boats."

"The Larson range is certainly one of the best of the imported brands."

Offering 23 models that range from 5.48m to 11.27m, Larson uses only the highest-grade materials and the most advanced technology. That construction, combined with fine details and finishing touches, is why Larson Boats is one of the leading manufacturers of pleasure boats.

The initial Larson models to be stocked at Streaker boats include the Larson SEI Bow Rider Sport, Cabrio 240 cruiser and Cabrio 260 cruiser.

In addition to these models, Streaker will also be stocking additional lines in the Larson range, with access to every model that Larson produces. The Larson plant is headquartered at Little Falls Minnesota and employs more than 700 people. Larson is a division of the Genmar company, one of the world's largest boat manufacturers.

Streaker Boats is a leading Melbourne marine retailer, being authorised agents for Cruise Craft, Ally Craft, Streaker, Wave Runner and Yamaha outboards. The company is one of the few Yamaha dealers in Australia that has been awarded the status of Platinum dealer.

For further information on this story contact:

Wayne Adolphson
Sales Manager, Streaker Boats
Tel (03) 9729 8288
Fax (03) 9720 4213
Email sales@streakerboats.com.au