News & Events
Submitted by irishtitan on Wed, 2012-03-21 16:39
SkipperLiner is always on the move. Check here for our most recent news, events, and happenings. Click each of the headings to look at past press releases, shows, and articles.
Press Releases
10-04-2012
LaCrosse, WI - Tune into Channel 5 (the ABC affiliate) this Sunday, October 7th at 10:35 p.m. to see SkipperLiner “On the Road with Jason Davis.” The segment features Jeb Griffith, owner of SkipperLiner, and the 2013 SkipperLiner Commander 650 SL. The story airs after the 10 p.m. news...
03-04-2012
Entrepreneurs Jeb and Pete Griffith acquired SkipperLiner mostly for its riverfront property. Then they fell in love with the boatmaking business. Jeb Griffith is plotting a course for growth after taking the helm of SkipperLiner, a custom houseboat and commercial passenger boat maker in La...
02-09-2012
The new owner of Skipper Manufacturing, LLC (D.B.A. SkipperLiner), the custom builder of passenger cruise vessels, private yachts and houseboats, is making his first move after taking the helm of the 40-year-old boat manufacturer based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Well-known Caledonia, Minnesota...
Shows
02-07-2013
The Utah Boat Show and Water Sports Expo showcases boats for every lifestyle, activity, and budget, as well as the latest in marine gear, accessories, and services. A wide variety of special features and family-friendly attractions offer something for everyone—from beginning boaters to seasoned...
02-16-2013
The Passenger Vessel Association, or PVA, Annual Convention is an event that brings together passenger vessel vendors and suppliers, and is a great place to make key industry contacts. Features for attendees include seminars, workshops, and industry-expert speakers. These programs are...
Articles
03-21-2013
We are proud to announce SkipperLiner is featured in the March and April issue of Houseboat Magazine. Click Here to view the digital edition of Houseboat Magazine and learn about...
06-12-2012
As we motored beyond McCormick Place, Jim Thorpe asked, ‘‘Would you like to drive?’’
A chance to handle a 54-foot Cruisers Yacht — a ‘‘show special’’ priced at $1.15 million — on the Chicago Lakefront? As a matter of fact, I would love to...
01-01-2010
SkipperLiner owners are a loyal group. And after many wonderful years and the associated memories with their boat at Lake Powell, many owners are choosing to refurbish their trusty craft. If they want to upgrade to a new boat, they don’t have...