Ranger® Boats and WildernessPros™ Launch Next Wave In Complete Outdoor Adventures
Strategic Alliance Provides Boat Owners with Access to The Most Compelling Information System and Fishing Trip Planning Tool Available Today
FLIPPIN, AR. (January 01, 2003) — Ranger® Boats—the nation's largest manufacturer of premium fishing boats—and WildernessPros™—a leading Guide & Charter Network—today joined forces to unveil a revolutionary new Internet-based information system guaranteed to significantly reduce the amount of time, money and effort boating enthusiasts will spend researching, planning and booking their next fishing trip or other outdoor water excursion.
The new partnership program between the two companies revolves around the integration of WildernessPros' patent-pending Multiple Option Search Technology—or "M.O.S.T.™ System"—into the existing Ranger Boats customer website. Now, in addition to being able to streamline the often cumbersome and sometimes costly process of finding and contacting multiple guides, charters or lodges who match their particular interests, Ranger Boat anglers worldwide can also shop for all sorts of boating products and accessories while they search out their next big outdoor adventure.
"We have always strived to exceed our customer's expectations. The WildernessPros partnership will further enhance this commitment by providing even more ways for them to further increase the overall enjoyment of their Ranger Boat," said Ranger Boats Vice President of Marketing, Bart Schad. "Ranger Boats is delighted to have WildernessPros as part of the team," added Mr. Schad.
As an added bonus, all current Wilderness Pros customers who actively book fishing trips through the numerous outdoor adventure partners already included on the M.O.S.T. System will also have the opportunity to learn more about the family of Ranger Boats and receive special discounts on selected offerings and merchandise. "We couldn't be more pleased to be working with Ranger Boats on this important initiative for fishing and boating enthusiasts," added David Jeffries, Chairman of WildernessPros.
About Ranger Boats™
Headquartered in Flippin, Arkansas, Ranger Boats is the nation's largest manufacturer of premium fiberglass fishing boats, including a series of bass, multi-species, and saltwater boats. They also manufacture a premium series of aluminum boats.
Our history dates back to 1968, when Forrest and Nina Wood operated a popular fishing service on North Arkansas' clear mountain waters. Forrest's long hours and years of guiding had taught him the value and real need for a boat which was comfortable, efficient, and most importantly…demonstrated unquestionable quality. With those merits in mind, his dream to build a quality fishing boat began. Forrest wanted his boat's strength, integrity, and commitment to be reflected in a single name. A cowboy at heart, he looked to the legendary Western heritage of the original Texas Rangers. Today, the dream he set in motion proudly carries the hard-earned badge and fierce reputation of 'Ranger'.
Based on responses from nearly 6,000 new boat owners, Ranger® Boats was also recently ranked highest in customer satisfaction among bass boats in J.D. Power and Associates'® inaugural Marine Quality and Performance Study. For more information, visit www.rangerboats.com or call 1-800-373-2628.
About WildernessPros™
WildernessPros™ was created to meet a need…the need to introduce new generations to the revered traditions of the Great Outdoors! Each year we lose an increasing number of young people to the artificial and unnatural distractions of video games, shopping malls, skate-parks, reality TV and the Internet. We strongly believe that awe and reverence for the great outdoors and its long-standing traditions are worth preserving for future generations. Preservation of these traditions requires simple, convenient and easy access to experienced outdoor professionals to guide and educate urbanites who might otherwise never experience the true natural environment for themselves. WildernessPros fills this void!
Other "directory" web sites merely display a yellow-pages-style listing for guides, lodges and charters, but the WildernessPros Internet site actually provides useful services by relieving the site visitor of tedious, expensive details: such as multiple long distance phone calls or numerous, lengthy e-mail exchanges. This desire to simplify the process and aid the site visitor inspired the creation and guided the development of the M.O.S.T.™ System (Multiple Option Search Technology). The M.O.S.T. System permits a site visitor to select guides, lodges and charters based on a wide variety of search criteria, including guide-service category, geographical region and season of the year. The site visitor can contact the selected providers individually or en masse, without wasted time, expense, or aggravation. By making the process simple and painless, many people who would not otherwise venture into the great outdoors will become comfortable enough to take the important first step: contact.
To provide guide, lodge and charter operators the maximum benefit and exposure from our service, we have partnered with premier names in the outdoor community. These partners (including gear manufacturers, professional associations, conservation groups and departments of tourism) are the elite at what they do. In addition, their Internet sites provide excellent and professional presentations. Consequently, each guide, lodge or charter service that joins WildernessPros Network will gain exposure on numerous sites, which receive millions of visitor hits each and every month. Significantly, the M.O.S.T. System allows each partner site to access the identical search and contact services provided directly from the WildernessPros home site.
WildernessPros is located at 9650 Strickland Road, Suite 103 in Raleigh, North Carolina. We can be reached by telephone at (919) 847-8336 (919) 847-1534, or please visit or website at www.wildernesspros.com. We also welcome all suggestions as to how we may better serve you! Please send an e-mail message to info@WildernessPros.com