Brunswick Corporation : Sea Ray Announces Plans To Expand Production To Meet Demand For New L-Class Yachts

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 7, 2015) - Due to the overwhelming market reception and
solid retail demand for its new L-Class yachts, Sea Ray will increase production
capacity by reactivating its Sykes Creek manufacturing facility in Merritt
Island, Fla. The expanded production will commence in the summer of 2015. Hiring
will begin immediately, and the company expects to create up to 100 new jobs
over the next 12 months.

"We're very pleased with the great success of the new L-Class and look forward
to adding jobs back to the Sykes Creek community," said Sea Ray President Tim
Schiek.  "We are more committed than ever to delivering industry leading
products and ensuring that our customers have the most enjoyable boat ownership
experience possible."

High-resolution images of the L-Class models can be viewed and downloaded here.



ABOUT SEA RAY
Founded in 1959, Sea Ray is the world's leading manufacturer of superior quality
pleasure boats. Sea Ray is headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., and operates as
part of the Boat Group division of Brunswick Corporation. With more than 40
models ranging from 19 to 65 feet, Sea Ray makes a boat for every lifestyle-each
built with a unique commitment to quality, craftsmanship and excellence
throughout. Additional information about Sea Ray is available at www.searay.com.

ABOUT BRUNSWICK
Headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., 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; Attwood and Whale marine parts and
accessories; Land 'N' Sea, Kellogg Marine, Diversified Marine and Bell RPG parts
and accessories distributors; Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Brunswick Commercial and
Government Products, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris, Lowe, Lund, Meridian,
Princecraft, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray and Uttern boats, and Life Fitness
and Hammer Strength fitness equipment, and Brunswick billiards tables and table
tennis.  For more information, visit http://www.brunswick.com

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For additional information, contact:
Matt Guilford, VP of Marketing
865-385-4500
matt.guilford@brunswick.com




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Released January 7, 2015