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What are the main advantages of 4-stroke over 2-stroke motors?

  • No more gas/oil mixing
  • No purchasing expensive 2-stroke oil
  • Less exhaust smoke
  • Quieter, smoother operation
  • Increased fuel efficiency
  • Less maintenance. Spin-on oil filter like your car or truck
  • Better reliability
  • Long-term durability

What material are the Triumph boats made of?

Roplene. A complex polymer chain. It is a unique synthetic material that is ultra, heavy duty. It withstands impact like no other material on the market. As a result, Triumph offers a LIFETIME warranty on their boats.


What are the advantages of Crestliner's UniWeld Hull Construction?

  • Tongue-in-Groove welds - pioneered by Crestliner
  • No bumps for faster ride and better transducer signal
  • Reverse-chine hulls with integrated keels versus applied splash rails/keels
  • Smoother edges means no line-breaking snags!
  • A welded hull makes a better-looking boat
  • No fracture points for better paint adhesion
  • Welds stand up to rough roads that can loosen the bottom of boats.
  • LIFETIME plus 3 Protection Plan!


Is there a special license that I need before I purchase my boat?

If you are born after July 1, 1972 you must take an approved boater safety course.


Will I be required to pay Maryland Sales Tax if I regiater my boat in another state?

No. Maryland sales tax is waived for a boat taken to another state for registration and storage.

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