Exhibit 23


            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


We have issued our report dated May 12, 2000, accompanying the consolidated
financial statements of Arctic Cat Inc. and subsidiaries included in the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Arctic Cat Inc. for the year ended March 31,
2000.  We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said report in
the Registration Statements of Arctic Cat Inc. on Forms S-8 (File No.
33-37065, effective October 1, 1990, File No. 33-69916, effective October 4,
1993, and File No. 33-97244, effective September 22, 1995).



/s/Grant Thornton LLP
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
June 27, 2000