Princecraft Boats partners with Hertz Marine
Princecraft Boats’ 2025 Vogue RL will be the first pontoon to feature a hi-res audio-certified marine stereo as standard, following the aluminum boatbuilder’s partnership with Italian producer of marine-grade audio equipment, Hertz Marine.
According to Hertz Marine, its new Capri stereo is the first and only hi-res audio certified marine source unit, delivering 24-bit/96 kHz playback with an extended frequency response up to 40 kHz. Until now, Hertz says marine stereos have been limited to CD-quality sound (16-bit/44.1 kHz).
Princecraft is part of Brunswick’s Aluminium Boat Group division. Its 2025 Vogue RL, which won the Innovation Award at the Minneapolis Boat Show, was redesigned for a modernised, high-end experience. The integration of Hertz Marine’s Capri system claims to deliver deep bass, multi-zone audio control, and an immersive sound experience in a durable, weatherproof package.
“Our goal is to bring the highest level of audio performance to the marine industry, and we’re proud that Princecraft believes in offering their customers the best audio on the market,” says Pietro Pantaleone, president of Elettromedia, the parent company of Hertz. “With our products, Princecraft recognises that you no longer have to compromise on sound quality for durability in the marine environment—you can give your customers both.”
“The revamp of the Vogue for 2025 provides our customers modernised style, ease of convenience and a pontoon that is unlike anything we have ever brought to market,” says Rodier Grondin, president Princecraft Boats. “Our partnership with Hertz Marine’s state-of-the-art audio technology allows us to offer our customers a new immersive and hi-res audio experience on the water.”
