New Sales Offices at Beacon Bay and Bay Moorings Marina

We are very proud to announce that effective January 1, 2010 Crate's Lake Country Boats will be taking-over the sales operations at Beacon Bay Marina and Bay Moorings Marina in picturesque Penetang; offering professional brokerage services, quality pre-owned boats and Regal sport boats, cruisers and yachts from 19 to 52 feet.   Whether buying or selling a boat, you now have more choice than ever before, and the local award-winning service you need.  Visit www.beaconbaymarina.com and www.baymoorings.com for more information on these beautiful marinas; and please be sure to stop in at our new sales offices this spring to see our quality brokerage listings and trade-ins.

New Sales Consultant / Broker Quarterbacking the sales team at Beacon Bay and Bay Moorings is Rich Groom.  Rich has been involved with the Crate family for many years; training customers on their boat handling and navigational skills.  A boater all his life, Rich has extensive cruising experience on Georgian Bay, the Great Lakes and the Eastern Seaboard and is a Transport Canada Certified Pleasure Craft Examiner.  He is also a member of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary and a Canadian Power Squadron Instructor, as well as a Registered Insurance Broker who has specialized in the marine industry.  Not only a boating expert, Rich is a sales professional who knows how to get the job done, and his friendly and professional business manner make him an invaluable member of the Crate’s team. Please feel free to contact Rich on his cell 705-238-7162 or by email rich@crateslakecountryboats.com.

New Service Advisor It’s with great excitement that we announce the full-time return of a familiar face: Mark Meeks joins the Crate's Lake Country Boats crew as our new Service Advisor.  Mark is a welcome addition to our bustling service team, and he will be working hand-in-hand with our ever-knowledgeable Service Manager, Andrew McCutcheon.  Mark truly understands our commitment to providing our clients with the best in customer service and satisfaction, and he looks forward to exceeding your expectations. In addition to his service role, Mark will also be a regular fixture at all major boat shows to assist customers with their boat buying needs.  Feel free to contact Mark at 705-327-9741, ext. 31 or by email mark@crateslakecountryboats.com, to discuss your boating needs today.

Indoor Rack Storage Building Nearing Completion

Our long-awaited expansion to our indoor rack storage program is almost complete, and our newest building is in the process of receiving the final touches.  The new building has 50 storage slots, and features a double-end configuration that allows boats to be loaded from either side, maximizing the available yard space.  The steel structure will accommodate boats up to 28 feet, including a limited amount of ground-level space for boats on trailers.  Rack storage is a safe, environmentally-friendly, cost-effective solution for customers who want their boat indoors, but without the premium associated with ‘heated’ storage, the waste generated by shrink-wrap, and the energy consumed to heat a building.  Contact Andrew or Mark in service at 705-327-9741 for more information on this exciting program.

Used 35 Ton Travel-Lift

When an opportunity arises to invest in a quality piece of equipment that will help us better serve our customers, we’re interested.  That’s why we recently invested in a ‘new-to-us’ Marine Travel-Lift.  While our original lift has served us well, we’ve recognized the need for a machine that’s a bit ‘nimbler’ for our yard.  Our new / used 35 Ton Travel-Lift features an open-end design that will accommodate taller bridge boats, fore / aft adjustable slings to fit all sizes/types, and a tight turning radius that navigates the yard much more efficiently and safely.  Contact our service department at 705-327-9741 to schedule your lift or launch.