An Indmar Marine Engine Owner is a Happy Owner!

NMMA to Award Indmar 5th Consecutive Customer Satisfaction Index Award

For the fifth consecutive year, Indmar Marine Engine owners have consistently reported outstanding customer satisfaction with their Indmar engine. The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) will award Indmar for excellence in customer satisfaction as part of the NMMA’s Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) program at the 2010 International Boat Builders Exhibition and conference (IBEX), Tuesday, September 28.

The Marine Industry CSI Awards program honors participating manufacturers that actively measure customer satisfaction and pursue continuous improvement to better serve the customer. Award recipients achieved and maintained an independently-measured standard of excellence of 90 percent or higher in customer satisfaction over the past year, based on information provided by customers purchasing a new boat or engine during the period between April 1, 2009 and March 31, 2010. Participating manufacturers must survey all new boat buyers during this period. For this reporting period, the program surveyed more than 40,000 consumers.

“Team Indmar sets rigorous standards that must be met in order to achieve an outstanding level of performance,” explains Chuck Rowe, President of Indmar. “Receiving this award, based off the experiences of the end user, is one of the greatest honors we could receive and is evidence of a finely-tuned staff, OEM and dealer network. We couldn’t be more grateful for our loyal following and the success that would have seemed outside of our reach 30 years ago.”

Indmar Marine Engines has set many industry standards. They were the first marine engine manufacturer to bring electronic fuel injection (EFI) to the marine market and also the first to manufacture catalytic converter-equipped engines as a standard production process. Innovations such as these have paved the way to a cleaner, greener and safer boating experience. Makes you wonder what Team Indmar has up their sleeve next! Stay tuned for Indmar’s reveal of the all new industry-leading Factory 5 year warranty.

For more information about Indmar Marine Engines, please visit www.indmar.com

MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour Party Presented by Indmar Marine Engines

For the last 25 years, Indmar Marine Engines and the MasterCraft Boat Company have worked together to push the envelope, much like an athlete, introducing new innovations and technologies, enabling the sport of wakeboarding to progress and grow. To celebrate 25 years of innovation, Indmar and MasterCraft will host the 2010 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour Party at the Bijou Theater in downtown Knoxville on Saturday, Aug. 14th.

The Party will take place immediately following the conclusion of the season-ending contest, held at Volunteer Landing, just three blocks south of the Theater. Doors to the Bijou Theater will open at 9 p.m., and the general public is invited to join the athletes in the festivities.

Also attending the Party is Manuel Montoya, the lucky winner of Indmar’s MasterCraft 25th Anniversary Get¬-a-Way package. Montoya and his guest have won an exclusive getaway to attend the Party in Knoxville and a CWB Faction board setup, including bindings, rope, vest and accessories

During the Party, awards will be presented to the winning athletes in Knoxville, as well as the overall Pro Men and Jr. Pro Men champions. Rookie of the Year honors for the Pro Men’s division will also be presented.

In addition to the awards, the Party will feature drinks and an end of the season video, highlighting some of the most memorable moments on the 2010 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour.

The Bijou Theater is located on the corner of Cumberland Ave. and Gay St. at 803 South Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37902

For more information on the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, including news, daily schedules, tickets, TV info, photos, videos, athlete bios, results, standings and more, visit www.allisports.com.

Indmar Marine Engines Named Title Sponsor Of Division 1 Show Ski National Championships

USA Water Ski is pleased to announce that Indmar Marine Engines has been named the title sponsor of the 2010 Division 1 Show Ski National Championships. The 36th annual Indmar Marine Engines Division 1 Show Ski National Championships will be held Aug. 13-15 at South Wood County Park on Lake Wazeecha in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.

Indmar Marine Engines has remained the world’s largest privately held manufacturer of gasoline powered inboard marine engines for more than 30 years. For more information, visit www.indmar.com.

“Indmar touches the lives of water skiers and families across the United States year after year,” said Steve Upp, USA Water Ski’s director of business development and partnerships. “Not only has Indmar changed the way the sport is powered, the company is a true believer in the athletes and has always made sure the athletes are funded through Indmar’s sponsorship.”

Hosted by the Aqua Skiers and the National Show Ski Association, the Show Ski Nationals will feature 14 teams and more than 1,500 athletes competing for the coveted show ski national title.
In competitive show skiing, each club has one hour to present a theatrical performance on water skis. Judges score the acts by awarding points based on execution, difficulty, spectator appeal and flow. Elaborate costumes and staging intermix with music and fast action on the water as an announcer leads the audience through the show. The Show Ski National Championships also features athletes competing individually in adagio doubles, swivel, freestyle jumping and multi-jumping acts. For the running order of events, visit www.USAWATERSKI.org.

For the third consecutive year, the team competition on Saturday (Aug. 14) and Sunday (Aug. 15) will be available for viewing via a live Webcast. To view the Webcast, visit http://waterski.teamusa.org/live.

The National Show Ski Association is one of nine sport discipline organizations of USA Water Ski, which was formed in 1939 as a non-profit organization promoting water skiing in the United States. USA Water Ski is affiliated with the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (world governing body) and is recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and Pan-American Sports Organization as the national governing body of organized water skiing in the United States.

TEST DRIVE AN INDMAR AND GET A FREE T-SHIRT

Experience the ride of your life. Test drive an Indmar at your favorite authorized Indmar dealer and you’ll get a free t-shirt. We figure that we can tell you about our engines and our passion all day, but one ride or pull from anIndmar is the proof in the pudding! Indmar has over 500 dealers nationwide for you to choose from, so don’ttake our word for it, climb on and board up.

See for yourself why Indmar consistently delivers inboard technologies that outperform and outlast competitive brands. Some say it’s a passion? We say it’s not just a deep seeded passion for boating but an obsession and a drive that good, is never enough. It’s why we were the first engine manufacturer to deliver fuel injection, custom calibrated engines and the first to produce an inboard engine with a catalyzed exhaust; which is now the industry standard.

Indmar has even pulled more world records than all other inboard engine manufacturers. So as you can see, we don’t just understand our drivers and riders we share their same obsession for boating. Trust us; we know what it’s like when you find yourself checking the weather report five times a day and heading out to the lake for a ride or a pull with no destination in mind.

Our passion for watersports and our obsession to be the best is at the core of everything we do and it’s why owners consistently rank us high in ownership satisfaction. Indmar has been awarded more (CSI) Customer Satisfaction Index awards than any other inboard manufacturer.

So go on, see for yourself why Indmar is the true leader and has sold more inboard engines than any other inboard manufacturer out there and take home one of those sweet shirts while you’re at it! Tell them, Team Indmar sent you.

HANDCRAFTED LUXURY PARTNERS WITH LEGENDARY PERFORMER

INTRODUCING SAETTA, YESTERDAY'S BOAT OF TOMORROW

Who knew that a casual conversation that took place four years ago between Bill Scheunemann of Precision Aero Marine and Kevin Kimball of Jim Kimball Enterprises, Inc. would result into what we are revealing today. The latest Indmar powered creation to hit the water, Saetta Classic Boats. The dynamic team used their mutual passion for classic style wooden boats combined with their aircraft design, manufacturing skills and equipment to build a “retro modern” wooden boat with the convenience of a modern ski boat.

Saetta is a true rare beauty; the result of handcrafted luxury with a timeless, classic design. Thanks to Saetta, yesterday’s beautiful classic, handcrafted wooden boats are available in the 21st century. The design has a presence that looks to be cut from the same cloth as the original classic wooden boats, yet it’s underpinned by the latest technology and unrivalled engineering.

The exterior features a Classic Barrel back style that offers a modern touch and wooden structural design with ply sub skin followed by mahogany planking. It’s the perfect blend of visual pleasure and smart design. Mirco Pecorari of Italy designed the special mix of natural and stained mahogany and the added inlay of white maple.

The sculpted exterior compliments the breathtaking interior design enhancements. From the waterfall console that carries the wooden deck to the floor and back up to the transom to the hidden stereo/CD system that integrates seamlessly behind the door in the waterfall. Mirco Pecorari of Italy also designed the instrument cluster which was also made in Italy. The convenience of storage is evident throughout the retro modern design. Storage space is available under the floor, inside of all seats and inside of the passenger’s dash.

The Seatta has achieved the perfect combination of cutting edge functionally and classic stylish design. Technological advances deliver the ultimate boating experience. In addition, this 20-foot boat delivers easy handling and smooth turning - even in choppy conditions. The Saetta handles remarkably. Like a sports car. Rough water is not a problem thanks to Marine Architect Eric Sponberg who designed the hull bottom to provide a superior ride and handling. Rack and Pinion steering controls and OJ Props underwater gear provides one finger steering at all speeds and conditions. This rare beauty can also make turns on a dime. All of this coupled with Indmar’s 5.7L V8 EFI EXT CAT with an electronic throttle and shift make this boat a true driving experience!

The truly unique part about a Saetta Classic Boat is that future owners can purchase a kit to build the boat or purchase a fully finished and tested Saetta Classic Boat. The kit build process is very straight forward and can be built with common hand and wood working tools. The boat can be built in a typical American household garage. Build time from a kit is approximately 1000 hours depending on the experience of the builder.

The Saetta’s fascinating must see interior design combined with its aerodynamic, classic exterior with on demand delivery performance has created quite a demand. Tom’s 3rd, the prototype for Saetta Classic Boats made its first public outing at the Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival in Tavares, FLA and is scheduled to be a featured display at the Sun-N-Fun Flyin Convention in Lakeland, FLA April 13th – 18th. Experience this rare beauty for yourself. You can also visit http://www.saettaboats.com/ to learn more about ordering both the Kit and the Luxury Edition Saetta.

Soon, an online store will provide a means for ordering kits, components and complete boats. In the meantime, contact Jim Kimball Enterprises, Inc. (407) 889-3451.

Award of Distinction

AWSEF HALL OF FAME AWARDS CHUCK ROWE
THE AWARD OF DISTINCTION

Chuck Rowe, President of Indmar Marine Engines, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Award of Distinction by the American Water Ski Educational Foundation's Water Ski Hall of Fame Selection Committee. The Award of Distinction recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the sport and the water skiing community.

Rowe’s innovative industry leadership, landmark achievements in the development of water skiing coupled with his length of dedication and service to the industry, made him a clear choice for this prestigious award. From the first to bring fuel injected engines to the market to introducing an innovative green technology three years earlier than regulation that reduces exhaust emissions, just because it was the right thing to do.

Chuck Rowe has continuously touched the lives of water skiers and families across the U.S. year after year. Without Indmar’s introduction of fuel injection to the market place, we wouldn’t have the cruise systems and technologies in place that we have today. Indmar has pushed the envelope much like an athlete introducing new innovations and technologies enabling the sport to progress and grow.

Not only has Rowe changed the way the sport is powered, he was also one of the original supporters of the Pro Water Ski tour and AWSEF foundation. Rowe is a true believer in the athletes and has always made sure the athletes were funded through Indmar’s sponsorship. As late as 2008, the Indmar Performance Award re-awarded the best athletes on tour with a yearend bonus. Rowe and Indmar have always been more than just a check to the sport.

Rowe will be honored with Jay Bennett, Dave Clark, Jack Lukes and Jack Wiley who were also selected as recipients and the 2010 Hall of Fame inductee, Darin Shapiro. The group will be awarded at the AWSEF's 28th Annual Water Ski Hall of Fame induction ceremony to be held on April 10th at the Lakeland Center in Lakeland, Fla.

In addition to Rowe’s dedication to water skiing and Pro Tour events, he has devoted a considerable amount of energy giving back to the recreational marine industry by serving as the Chairman of the NMMA and Chairman of the EMD. And to this date, Rowe still currently serves on the NMMA Board of Directors. From 1990-2001, Rowe served on the Water Sports Industry Association Board of Directors and the Board of Trustees for the American Water Ski Educational Foundation. Carole Lowe, Director of American Water Ski Educational Foundation Hall of Fame & Museum explained, “It will be a memorable event to see Chuck receive this deserving award for his contributions to the sport.”

For more information on the AWSEF's Water Ski Hall of Fame, please visit www.waterskihalloffame.com or for more information on Indmar Marine Engines please visit www.indmar.com. You can also find Indmar Marine Engines on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube!