Brunswick : Boston Whaler Dealers Named to Boating Industry’s 2017 Top 100 List

EDGEWATER, Fla. (December 19, 2017) - Boating Industry has announced its 2017 Top 100 Dealers, and Boston Whaler dealers hold nine of the top 100 spots, including three dealers in the top 10. In addition, two dealers were recognized by Boating Industry with special 'Best in Class' awards for excellence in a particular area of their business, and one held its place in the Top 100 Hall of Fame. All were announced during a black tie gala held on December 13 in Orlando, Fla.

'I would like to congratulate all of our dealers who earned a position on the Top 100 list this year,' said Boston Whaler President Nick Stickler. 'As a company, we owe a great deal of our success to our talented dealer network. This award affirms their efforts and celebrates their hard work.'

The Top 100 is the only independent ranking of boat dealers in North America, making it all the more prestigious an honor. The list recognizes dealerships that are unsurpassed in business operations, professionalism, marketing tactics, customer service and more.

'From the thousands of dealers in North America - and hundreds of nominations - these 100 dealers are the best of the best,' said Top 100 Program Director Jonathan Sweet. 'These dealers excel not only at the business of selling boats, but also delivering a great customer experience.'

'As the Boating Industry Top 100 celebrates its 13th year, the dealers on the list are stronger than they have been since before the Great Recession,' Sweet continued. 'The Top 100 and Hall of Fame topped $3 billion in total revenue in 2016, surpassing last year's total by more than $400 million.'

'We're grateful to our dealers for their commitment to serving and supporting the global family of Whaler boaters,' Stickler said. 'We thank them for a job well done and look forward to many more years of successful partnership.'

Boston Whaler Dealers Recognized with 'Best in Class' Awards:

Best Boat Show Strategy: Lake Union Sea Ray - Seattle, Wash.
Best Customer Service: Port Harbor Marine - South Portland, Maine

Boston Whaler Dealers on Top 100 Dealers List:

Breath's Boats & Motors - Bay St. Louis, Miss.
Clemons Boats - Sandusky, Ohio
Gage Marine - Williams Bay, Wis.
Hampton Watercraft & Marine - Hampton Bays, N.Y.
Lake Union Sea Ray - Seattle, Wash.
M&P Mercury Sales Ltd - Burnaby, BC
Port Harbor Marine - South Portland, Maine
The Sail & Ski Center - Austin, Tex.
Watercraft Sales - Three Lakes, Wis.

Boston Whaler Dealer in the Top 100 Hall of Fame:

MarineMax

To see the full Top 100 Dealers List, visit www.boatingindustry.com.

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About Boston Whaler: For 60 years, Boston Whaler has been building superior quality unsinkable runabouts, cruisers and center console boats. Founded in 1958 and currently headquartered in Edgewater, Fla., the company's unique foam-cored construction process contributes not only unsurpassed flotation, but also superior ride characteristics and durability. The current product line ranges from 11 to 42 feet and is distributed around the world by a network of exceptional dealers. For more information about The Unsinkable Legend™, please visit www.bostonwhaler.com. Boston Whaler is owned by Brunswick Corporation, the largest marine manufacturer in the world.

About Brunswick: Headquartered in Mettawa, Ill., Brunswick Corporation's leading consumer brands include Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and inboard engines; MotorGuide trolling motors; Attwood, Garelick and Whale marine parts and accessories; Land 'N' Sea, Kellogg Marine, Lankhorst Taselaar, Payne's Marine and BLA parts and accessories distributors; Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Brunswick Commercial and Government Products, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris, Lowe, Lund, Meridian, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray, Thunder Jet and Uttern; Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, Cybex, Indoor Cycling Group and SCIFIT fitness equipment; and Brunswick billiards tables, accessories and game room furniture. For more information, visit www.brunswick.com.