Serious outdoor sportsmen have a cunning new tool at their disposal: Crestliner’s all-new series of Retriever Jon boats. These ultra rugged, Built Right Crestliners make ideal companions for hunters or anglers who are looking get the most boat for their buck. And thanks to their tough, all-welded aluminum construction and unshakable stability, the Retriever Jons make excellent utility boats for heavy-duty, on-water work, as well.
The five-model lineup consists of the 1546, 1650, 1756, 1860 and 2070 Retriever Jon, meaning there’s a right-sized boat for every customer. The Retriever Jon series features fully aluminum bodies containing no wood, ensuring optimal longevity. The all-welded construction includes a built-in floor, a solid extruded center keel plus four formed-in keels, and extruded extra-strength ribs for exceptional control on the water.
“Crestliner has a long history of making products tailor-made for active sportsmen, and the all-new Retriever Jon Series is another shining example,” said Ben Cast, president of Crestliner. “These boats give hunters, anglers and those who work on the water everything they need and nothing they don’t—all on a stable, durable platform that fits into practically any budget.”
The open Retriever Jon layout maximizes onboard space and maneuverability, so you can load up on gear and still fight the fish wherever they run. The aft bench has room for two passengers and includes a pin-style pedestal seat base for elevated angling. The bow casting platform features storage beneath. Lock Track extruded gunnels add even more functionality to these do-it-all workhorses.
Retriever Jon models are available with a host of options to customize the boat to an owner’s desired needs and pursuits. Side console steering is available in place of standard tiller configurations on all models. Anglers who select the fishing package land a bow pedestal base and seat, battery tray, navigation lights, trolling motor harness and bilge pump. Every Retriever Jon may also be treated with Crest-Liner interior coating, making cleanup after a messy day hose-and-go easy. For the hunter who values stealth, three optional camouflage paint patterns are available: Mossy Oak Break-up®, Mossy Oak Shadowgrass® and Real Tree Hardwoods®.
With a winning combination of value-enhancing all-season versatility, durability and performance, the new Retriever Jons carry on Crestliner’s Built Right philosophy—and are sure to stand up to a lifetime the rugged treatment serious sportsmen demand.