Boating Industry magazine released their top 100 dealers of 2020 and we’re proud to share our deserving clients who were acknowledged.
“In our 16th year of recognizing the Top 100, things are certainly different, but one thing remains the same, the dealers on the Top 100 list just keep getting better,” said Top 100 program director Adam Quandt. “Most importantly every dealer on this year’s Top 100 continuously pushes itself to be better, to make the entire industry better and get people out enjoying the water.”
The list is built to recognize dealerships that performed exceptionally in business operations, professionalism, marketing tactics, customer service and more.
It was certainly an unprecedented year for the boating industry, as dealers everywhere dealt with an influx of customers as their inventory shortened due to the high demand. However, dealers everywhere rose to the challenge and will be looking to build on that momentum this season.
DockMaster Clients in the top 100
Spicer’s Boat City (Houghton Lake, MI)
Atlantic Outboard Inc (Westbrook, CT)
For 30 years, Atlantic Outboard has provided New England with the finest in fishing boats and boat service. They have always taken a no hassle, no gimmicks approach to both sales and service, and have come to be known throughout New England as “The Outboard Professionals.” In addition to new boats, Atlantic Outboard has many used boats on site, as they take in trades almost daily.
Gage Marine (Williams Bay, WI)
Shipyard Marine (Green Bay, WI)
Vallely Sport & Marine (Bismarck, ND)
Vallely Sport & Marine has been serving all of North Dakota, Northern South Dakota, and Eastern Montana for over 40 years. They are North Dakota’s largest sport and marine group, with the largest selection of high quality parts and accessories in North Dakota. Their passion for the sport and marine business, and an even greater desire to make family recreation affordable and fun has driven them to meet customers’ needs.
Wakeside Marine (Elkhart, Ind.)
WakeSide Marine has assembled a dedicated team of skilled employees and knowledgeable boating enthusiasts, who have been supporting a passion for boating for nearly 20 years. Wakeside’s team has brought families and friends together on the water throughout Michiana and Southwest Michigan. Simply put, their staff loves being on the water and that passion resonates with the excellent service they provide their customers.
Watercraft Sales (Three Lakes, WI)
Watercraft Sales has been serving the Wisconsin for over 100 years. It has been owned by the Lamon family since 1949, and they have built a strong reputation within the Three Lakes community. The family run business has continued to bring in top boat brands to their dealership and as a result, continue satisfying customers after all these years.
The full list of the top 100 dealers can be viewed on the Boating Industry website.
Get ready for peak season
We’re extremely proud of our clients for being acknowledged as one of the top dealers in the country. As this year’s boating season inches closer to its busiest period, it will be a pivotal time for the industry, as dealers everywhere look to take advantage of the surge in first-time boat buyers that emerged in 2020. It will be crucial for dealers to implement proper CRM systems and keep these customers for life. With some social distancing guidelines still in place as Americans seek new activities for the spring/summer, we can reasonably expect to see more first-time boat buyers.
It’s important that we establish these relationships now.
For information on what can be done to keep customers and continue expanding your current base, get in touch with your DockMaster account manager, or contact our sales team here.
DockMaster Software has launched DMPay, an online payment portal where customers pay invoices online, in a secure cloud environment. For more information on DMPay, reach out to your account manager, or contact us here.
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