Why were Maxum boats discontinued?

As part of its ongoing cost-cutting initiatives, Brunswick Corp. in August announced plans to discontinue its Maxum boat line, which it established in 1988. It is the fifth boat line Brunswick has discontinued in the last year in response to the sagging economy.

When did they stop making Maxum boats?

2009
Maxum was a subsidiary of the Brunswick Boat Group, a division of the Brunswick Corporation, which manufactured recreational boats. One manufacturing plant was in Pipestone, Minnesota….Maxum.

Defunct	2009
Headquarters	United States
Products	Recreational boats
Parent	Brunswick Boat Group

How fast does a Maxum boat go?

40.8 mph
Maxum has rated the boat for a top speed of 40.8 mph with the standard 135 hp 3.0L Mercury MerCruiser stern drive. Carrying a light load, we were able to reach exactly 40 mph that day on the water. We were more than happy plying the waters at cruising speed, which is a formidable 29.3 mph.

Can you get parts for Maxum boats?

Although the brand is no longer in production, a large amount of parts are still available. You can source the complete parts catalogue for your boat dating back to 1991.

Is Maxum owned by Bayliner?

Two years after the Brunswick Corps bought Bayliner, the company created the Maxum brand. Furthermore, this purchase, at the time, was the biggest ever, as the brand paid a whopping $470 million for it.

What kind of boat is a Maxum?

Select a Maxum Marine Model Selling medium-sized boats ranging through runabout, yacht and cruiser classes, Maxum Marine was created in 1987 as a premium line to Bayliner boats. Suited to customers seeking upscale cruising, Maxum Marine boats allow for flexibility in seating and storage space design.

Are Bayliner and Maxum boats the same?

Maxum boats are made by one of the most prominent names in the boating industry. Two years after the Brunswick Corps bought Bayliner, the company created the Maxum brand. Moreover, the brand has always seemed a bit lost for its identity.

Is Maxum 1800 a good boat?

Both the Maxum 1800 and 1900 SR3s are driver’s boats that give their owners the ability to take on most water sports with precision and ease. Their build quality is extremely good and at $46,390 and $52,190 respectively, they represent pretty good value for money.

Is a Maxum boat a Bayliner?

Maxum Marine Values, Specs and Prices Selling medium-sized boats ranging through runabout, yacht and cruiser classes, Maxum Marine was created in 1987 as a premium line to Bayliner boats. Following the 2009 model year, the Maxum Marine brand is now banished by the Brunswick Boat Group.

How long is the Maxum 1800?

6.12 m
Technical specifications Maxum 1800 SR3

Brand	Maxum
Length Overall	6.12 m
Beam	2.31 m
Draft Min.	0.51 m
Draft Max.	—

Is the Maxum 1900 SR3 a good boat?

What kind of engine does the Maxum 1800 have?

The 1800 SR3 is powered by a 4.3lt 190hp MerCruiser sterndrive, while the 1900 SR3 was fitted with the bigger 5lt 220hp unit. But both boats displayed plenty of grunt and top-end speed. The 1800 maxed out at 50mph, while the 1900 revved out to 58mph.

What kind of boats does Maxum Marine make?

Selling medium-sized boats ranging through runabout, yacht and cruiser classes, Maxum Marine was created in 1987 as a premium line to Bayliner boats. Suited to customers seeking upscale cruising, Maxum Marine boats allow for flexibility in seating and storage space design.

What are the colour schemes for the Maxum 1800?

Both boats are available in four colour schemes: red/white, black/white, yellow/white and blue/white, so there’s plenty of scope to personalise a boat to suit your own tastes. Both the Maxum 1800 and 1900 SR3s are driver’s boats that give their owners the ability to take on most water sports with precision and ease.

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