Berkshire
Forest River Marine is proud to be recognized by the NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers Association) for consecutive years as a recipient of the Marine Industry CSI Award. Forest River Marine has achieved and maintained an independently measured standard of excellence in customer satisfaction.
This award demonstrates that Forest River Marine builds the highest quality products, and is focused on the needs and satisfaction of the customer by providing them with exceptional customer service and the best warranty in the industry.
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Founded in 1996, Forest River, Inc. has grown to become one of the largest recreational vehicle manufacturers in the United States.
With 3.5 billion dollars in annual sales, Forest River, Inc. is also one of the largest employers in the recreational vehicle industry with approximately 9,000 employees and 75 manufacturing facilities throughout the country.
As a division of Forest River, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Forest River Marine offers the financial stability afforded to their customers that no other recreational products company in the industry can. At Forest River we take great pride in building products that continually exceed our customers' expectations. Combining superior construction, quality components and rich comfortable furnishings have made our products the best in the industry.
Berkshire Performance
At Berkshire we understand that the importance of the overall performance and ride of your pontoon comes first. Berkshire has engineered a longer nose cone to enhance the speed of your pontoon, reduce the fuel consumption and provide you with a more comfortable ride. Our lifting strakes are placed on the inside of the outer tubes which allows for quicker planing, better maneuverability and a tighter turning radius. Berkshire's roll formed aluminum underdeck performance skin manages water and air flow providing unparalleled performance and agility. Berkshire's Performance Packages guarantee family fun... skiing, tubing, wakeboarding... there are NO limits!
1. Forest River Marine Pontoon Tubes Increases strength and provides rigidity to allow longevity in extreme water conditions.
2. Performance Skin Full length performance skin that is roll formed to manage water flow and air flow. This provides maximum performance for a cleaner, more efficient ride.
3. Lifting Strakes Increase the ability for quicker planing, better maneuverability and a smoother ride.
4. Nose Cones Industry standard has a 48" nose cone. We have engineered a longer 52" nose cone to enhance the speed, reduce the fuel consumption and provide a more comfortable ride.
5. Bulk Head Strategically placed bulkheads at vital points in the pontoon to provide superior structural integrity.
Berkshire Pontoons Built to a Higher Standard
Since introducing the first Berkshire pontoon in 2009, our commitment to producing innovative, high quality boats that deliver satisfying and hassle free boating pleasure remains the same.
Every design element is a careful consideration of comfort, convenience, performance and styling. Berkshire embodies creative pontoon design and a thoughtful detail that shows in every model we build for the ultimate boating experience. You can see it in the styling, feel it in the performance and experience it in the excitement of owning a Berkshire Pontoon.