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Contact:
South Carolina Aquarium:
Beth Nathan           
(843) 579-8660
bnathan@scaquarium.org

Scout Boats, Inc.:
Mark Jerkins
(407) 447-1340 x204
 mark@higheradvertising.com
  
SCOUT BOATS, INC. DONATION TO THE SOUTH CAROINA AQUARIUM OFFERS OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPROVED VISITOR EXPERIENCE IN 2007
 
Boat provides potential for new exhibit animals
 
Charleston, S.C. — November 30, 2006 — Scout Boats, Inc. recently donated a new 28-foot 280 Abaco Series model to the South Carolina Aquarium, located in Charleston, SC.
 
“The Scout 280 Abaco Series will provide a reliable seaworthy vessel for the South Carolina Aquarium to continually study and effectively collect marine species for display at their facility,” said Scout Vice President of Operations Dave Wallace. “We’re honored to make this donation to such a worthy cause.”
 
"Scout Boats, along with four-stroke Yamaha engines, has provided the Aquarium with a dependable means by which Aquarium staff can safely and easily get offshore and collect those highly sought after specimens", says Jason Crichton, Director of Husbandry & Facilities for the South Carolina Aquarium. "This vessel will enable the Aquarium to get those animals we haven't been able to collect in the past, which will directly impact our guest experience."
 
About Scout Boats, Inc.:
Scout builds sportfishing, fish ‘n ski, walk around, flats and bay boat models ranging from 14’ to 28’, and will be debuting its largest model to date in model year 2008: the 350 Abaco. Since its founding nearly two decades ago, Scout Boat’s goal has been to manufacture the best-built boats in its distinctive sportfishing niches.  Each Scout hull is a true original, as the in-house research and design team works closely with engineering to take concepts from blueprint to production more efficiently, growing the company’s world-class reputation for quality, strength, durability and value.
 
About the South Carolina Aquarium:
The South Carolina Aquarium, Charleston’s most visited attraction, features thousands of amazing aquatic animals from river otters and sharks to loggerhead turtles in more than 60 exhibits representing the rich biodiversity of South Carolina from the mountains to the sea. Dedicated to promoting education and conservation, the Aquarium also presents fabulous views of Charleston harbor and interactive exhibits and programs for visitors of all ages.
           
The South Carolina Aquarium, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, is open Monday - Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. (last ticket sold at 5 p.m.) from April 1 to August 15 and is open Monday – Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (last ticket sold at 4 p.m.) from August 16 to March 31.  The Aquarium is closed Thanksgiving Day, Dec. 24, and Dec. 25. Admission prices are: Children 2 and under (free); Youth 3-11 ($8); Adults ($15); Seniors 62+ ($13).  Military, senior, college and group discounts are available. Memberships are available by calling 843.577.FISH.
 
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