| 1956 |
Founded as Harris Manufacturing by two brothers—Pete & Ernie
Harris. |
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| 1957 |
Harris produces the world's first pontoon boats manufactured
on an assembly line. This passion of the Harris family is trademarked "FloteBote." |
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| 1959 |
Harris invents the "Dolphin" pontoon nose cone, designed
to slice through water without the requirement of splash fins. |
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| 1964 |
Harris becomes the first manufacturer to electrochemically
protect its aluminum perimeter fence from corrosion through a process
known as aluminum anodizing. |
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| 1971 |
Harris introduces the first pontoon boats powered by
sterndrive propulsion. |
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| 1983 |
Harris Manufacturing purchases Kayot Corporation,
America's second-largest manufacturer of fiberglass Deckboats at the
time. With this merger, HarrisKayot, Inc.,
has two distinct brands; Harris FloteBote and Kayot. |
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| 1985 |
Harris FloteBote brand introduces
the Heritage Model—the first pontoon boat with an extended
deck, creating a sunlounge over the transom and engine. |
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| 1986 |
Previously traded on Nasdaq, Jim Poiry, and his immediate
family, purchase the outstanding shares of HarrisKayot,
Inc., and return the company to the private sector. |
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| 1987 |
Harris FloteBote introduces the first aluminum, wood-free
transom. |
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| 1987 |
Harris FloteBote introduces
the Royal Heritage, the first boat of any kind with all rotational-molded
furniture bases. The Royal is also the first with rounded bow seating,
setting a styling trend lasting more than a decade. |
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| 1988 |
Harris patents an interlocking aluminum extruded deck
system. |
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| 1990 |
Harris introduces a new FloteBote model
called the Classic CF, or "Circle of Fun," the industry's
first pontoon boat with a rear entry gate. |
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| 1993 |
Harris introduces the HP Classic, a high-performance FloteBote with
lifting strakes. |
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| 1995 |
Harris introduces the Liberator, designed for accessibility
and use by people who are physically challenged or have special needs.
Most of its features are available on several models today. |
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| 1998 |
Harris introduces the TTR (Total Torque Reduction) deck
riser. This Patented system facilitates a more efficient manufacturing
process, increases durability and improves aesthetics. |
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| 1999 |
Harris patents the first power bimini top that raises
and lowers with the flip of a switch. |
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| 2000 |
HarrisKayot, Inc., becomes one
of the first pontoon manufacturers to become Marine Industry Certified
(M.I.C.) as part of an industry-wide program to enhance customer satisfaction. |
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| 2001 |
HarrisKayot, Inc., becomes
a charter member of a group of manufacturers desiring to Index Customer
Satisfaction through a program sponsored by The National Marine Manufacturer's
Association (NMMA). |
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| 2001 |
Harris introduces the Cruiser series of FloteBotes,
offering more affordable boating with industry-leading quality, construction
and features. |
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| 2002 |
Harris FloteBote introduces
the Crowne. Its unique interior and exterior design again redefines
what is possible on a pontoon boat. |
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| 2003 |
HarrisKayot, Inc., reenters
the Sport Boat market with its Z Series models, while at the same time
introducing three new fiberglass Deckboats, all under the Kayot® brand
name. This doubles in one year the Kayot® brand's
product offerings. |
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| 2004 |
Harris FloteBote invents and patents a
changing room in the rear seat that does not compromise the spacious
interior room or stern entrance. |
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| 2005 |
Harris FloteBote redesigns the Classic
which adds even more value and style to this top-of-the-line FloteBote
series. |
HarrisKayot® has
been producing some of the highest quality pontoon boats in the industry.
Our history is filled with design innovations, many of which are now
industry standards. For example, we originated
the superior dolphin-nose tube design that allows the boat to slice through
the water for a drier, more comfortable ride.