CSFL Signs Multi-Year Sponsorship

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CSFL Signs Multi-Year Sponsorship Contract with
Lund Boats and Mercury Marine

Toronto, Ontario – January 10, 2005 – Competitive Sport Fishing League announced today that they have signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Lund Boats and Mercury Marine.

Andrew Klopak, President of Lund Boats Canada, Inc. states “I could not have asked for a better synergy, our Lund Boats brand together with Mercury Marine sponsoring the Competitive Sport Fishing League, Ontario’s leading tournament trail. I am excited and pleased in continuing to keep our relationship moving forward for the CSFL’s future is full of opportunities and endless growth.” Adrian Rushforth, National Marketing Service Manager of Mercury Marine added “Mercury Marine and Lund Boats have always thrived for outstanding performance from our products and to commit to a multi-year deal with the CSFL, a leader in performance venues, we are happy to bring our products and resources to this team”.

As stated by Andrew Pallotta, President of the CSFL “when Brunswick Corporation purchased Lund Boats, the change brought on many new opportunities.”

“MINNEAPOLIS, MN – March 8, 2004 - Genmar Holdings, Inc. (Genmar) announced today the sale of its Aluminum Boat Companies, consisting of Lund, Lund Canada, Crestliner and Lowe to Brunswick Corporation for $191 million in cash plus an additional $30 million potential earn-out.”

As March 8th 2004 unfolded so did the marine industry, creating changes, changes with opportunities evolving the marine and fishing industry. “With so many ideas on the drawing board we are excited to continue our partnership with Lund Boats which promises to deliver positive benefits to our anglers and our future,” stated CSFL President Andrew Pallotta.

Andrew Pallotta went on to say, “With our continued relationship with Lund Boats, we have added a new addition to our family. This addition brings a very large following of anglers. With a dedicated group of individuals, Mercury Marine has been added to our list of sponsors and I am exited to once again have the opportunity to work with Randy Caruana, Director of Sales and Marketing. Our newly developed relationship with Adrian Rushforth, National Marketing Service Manager of Mercury Marine together with Andrew Klopak, President of Lund Boats Canada and Nikki Glahn, Director of Marketing of Lund Boats Canada will create a team promising to deliver innovative ideas to increase our tournament profile. Lund Boats and Mercury Marine’s aggressive pursuit to build the competitive sport fishing industry will enhance the CSFL’s goal to provide a professional plateau for competitive anglers of all walks of life.”

The Competitive Sport Fishing League offers a comprehensive schedule for tournament anglers with payouts substantially higher than its competitors. CSFL President, Andrew Pallotta, stated, “No matter your skill level we have a tournament category to meet your needs. With great companies like Lund Boats and Mercury Marine behind us we are able to provide our customers, the spectators, and supporters direct delivery of product knowledge, fishing techniques, on water strategies, and an exciting weigh in show.”

For more information please contact:

Andrew Pallotta - Competitive Sport Fishing League – 905-640-2277
Andrew Klopak - Lund Boats Canada, Inc. - 204-326-4431
Adrian Rushforth - Mercury Marine - 905-567-6372

The CSFL is a recognized leader in the sport fishing industry offering over 35 annual tournaments across Southern and Eastern Ontario and has run and operated over 200 successful events to date. More reasons to make the CSFL the first choice of tournaments. Don’t just watch us grow. Come grow with us. Visit us at www.csfl.ca to learn more about the CSFL.
At Lund we've earned our reputation by building the toughest, most durable boats in our industry. We've done it for more than fifty years, and you can count on us to do it for another fifty as we continue to develop the best boats on the water. Whether you're fishing for Walleye, Northern Pike, Bass, Crappie or Muskie or skiing and cruising, we have a boat built for your needs. Lund Boats A Tradition of Quality. The Aluminum Authority. Please visit www.lundboats.com.
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