Finding That Perfect Boat

One of the joys of boat ownership is the search for The Perfect One. You know it when you see it, and in the meantime you get to check out all sorts of great boats. Bowriders, Pontoons, Tow boats, Fishing boats, but  which one is right for you?


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Here is what I think is some valuable information for anyone interested in finding the right new or used boat.
We want to help make your buying experience as smooth and stress free as possible.
A great place to start is the Discover BOATING website.
Here are some tips from Discover BOATING that will help you navigate through the rough waters..

 How to Buy a Boat
5 Steps to Boat Ownership

Step 1: Choose Your Boat

Decide what your main purpose and activity for the boat will be. This will help to narrow down your choice of boats to a select few.
Review boat types »
 

Step 2: Visit A Dealer or Show

Visit a dealer or boat show to discuss needs with experts. Test drive and compare prices. A NMMA-certified boat is recommended
Find a boat show »

Step 3: Learn All You Can

You learned the “Rules of the Road” before you sat behind the wheel of a car, and you should do the same before taking the helm.
Watch videos »

Step 4: Finance Your Boat

Boating is more affordable than you think; use our loan calculator to see your potential monthly payment.
Boat Loan Calculator »

Step 5: Get Out On The Water

Whether you’re looking for a family boating centre or the perfect place to fishing, just getting out on the water is key to understanding the boating lifestyle.
Use our On-the-Water Apps »

 

Boating, the recreational activity that connects like no other.

 

Check out just a few of the great boats available at
 Gordon Bay Marine

 

visit: www.gordonbay.com 

 

 

 

Discover Boating! Enjoy The Lifestyle!

Did you know that there is roughly 1.4 billion trillion litres of water on the earth, so there’s plenty to explore and that in 2012, over one in five Canadian households owned at least one recreational boat.

Boating is a fun recreational activity shared by many Canadians and believe it or not over half of those who went boating in the past year having done so without owning a boat.

So what are you waiting for!!

With Manufacturers offering some of the best deals right now and with an incredible array of amenities and options to choose from there’s sure to be a boat to fit your active boating and fishing lifestyle.

Take a peek at some of the great boats & savings that will get you out on the water.

 Bayliner's- Big Deal Sales Event,

Now until February 28, 2013.

Bayliner is offering significant rebates on many popular models, including the best-selling 175 Bowrider.

There's a reason it's called the Big Deal.

Boston Whaler ‘s  OwnThe View  Sales Event ,

Now until March 10, 2013

 It's enough to keep you smiling all season long!  A  Boston Whaler 13 Super Sport, might just be the boat to get you started.

With their rugged utility, cutting-edge design and superior reliability, every Boston Whaler proudly carries on the Unsinkable Legend.

If you've ever considered adding a boat to your family, the time is now. Don't miss out!

Discover Boating and the boating lifestyle, you will ask yourself “why didn’t I do this sooner” 

 

 

 

“Get out on the water”

Enjoy Savings Like Never Before!

This winter, enjoy savings like never before! Boston Whaler is offering seasonal incentives from now until March 10, 2013 on every Outrage, Conquest*, Dauntless, Montauk and Super Sport model. It's enough to keep you smiling all season long! With their rugged utility, cutting-edge design and superior reliability, every Boston Whaler proudly carries on the Unsinkable Legend. And with an incredible array of amenities and options to choose from, there's a Boston Whaler sure to fit your active boating and fishing lifestyle. If you've ever considered adding a new Boston Whaler to your family, the time is now. This winter, own the view. To receive additional information from  Gordon Bay Marine and to register to win an Apple iPad, click here!       Craig Murray : craigm@gordonbay.com Jim Parent : jimp@gordonbay.com 705.375.2623   *Please note that the 315 Conquest, 230 Vantage and 270 Vantage do not  qualify for the Own       the View Winter Sales Event.

 

New At Gordon Bay Marine

 

HOVERCRAFT-LAND-ICE-WATER

 

What is a hovercraft?

 

 It’s a unique vehicle that can travel over land, ice and water. In fact, it doesn’t actually touch the surface it’s travelling on, instead it rides on a cushion of air. That cushion allows it to move smoothly over even the roughest and most unstable surfaces in any weather.

What really sets it apart is the powerful fan at the back of the craft that pushes air downward, creating that cushion of air.

Who uses them?

On the one hand, this is a really practical vehicle that allows people to get to difficult-to-reach places in even extreme weather. So they’re ideal for search and rescue. As well, people who want to travel to backcountry locations such as hunting grounds, islands in winter or in summer and on ice roads that have not yet frozen completely. Hovercrafts are also very practical for cottagers or homeowners who cannot reach their properties with low or receding water levels. 

But as well, hovercrafts are fun to drive and they can also be a pleasure vehicles.
 

 Who are they?

A new Canadian company based in Toronto and Parry Sound, Ontario.
Although a new company, the hovercraft team has decades of experience running businesses in Canada and is working with a partner with over 40 years’ experience in hovercraft engineering and design.

These hovercrafts were designed in conjunction with HoverWorks Limited http://hoverworks.co.nz/  of Christchurch, New Zealand, who are experts in designing and building hovercrafts. They have integrated their innovative design elements to make Air Rider hovercrafts the safest, most efficient and easy to drive hovercrafts available in the world.

Want to know more?

Check out the rest of the Air Rider web site for more information, images, videos and specifications about these unique vehicles. Stay tuned to this blog for more inside information about hovercraft.

For sales information contact;

Gordon Bay Marine

 705 375 2623

sales@gordonbay.com

 

 

Great News! Did You Hear?

 

 As determined by Boating Industry magazine, the Top 100 is an annual ranking of dealerships that are unsurpassed in overall business operations, customer service, professionalism, and all the characteristics that go along with them.

Managing a dealership to high levels of customer service, high volume sales and, yes, high profits, is no easy task. Simultaneously creating an atmosphere that exceeds high consumer expectations can be even more difficult. For Gordon Bay Marine however, these tasks have not only become second nature, but they are firmly integrated in the business' day-to-day operations. We understand that delivering on the promise of the boating lifestyle, not just a boat is the No. 1 key to success.

10 Reasons To Do Business With  A Top 100 Dealer 1. DEDICATION TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: Boating Industry's Top 100 Dealers have the systems in place to ensure they are satisfying you, their customer.   2. AMBASSADORS FOR THE BOATING LIFESTYLE: Boating Industry's Top 100 Dealers strive to retain you as a customer for life, offering the education, experiences, events, products and services to make the boating lifestyle as pleasurable and rewarding as possible for you, your family and your friends. 3. SERVICE DONE RIGHT: Boating Industry's Top 100 Dealers understand your time on the water is precious, so they design their businesses to get you into the shop and back on the water quickly and efficiently. 4. CONSISTENCY: From the website to the showroom, from sales techniques to service processes, your Top 100 Dealer aims to deliver a quality experience you can count on. 5. EXPERT GUIDANCE: Top 100 Dealers invest in the latest training and education so they can provide expert guidance to assist you in making the best decisions, whether you are buying a boat, selecting parts and accessories or bringing your vessel in for maintenance. 6. COMMUNICATION: Boating Industry's Top 100 Dealers ensure you have access to the information your boating lifestyle demands, from the latest news, events, products and services to regular updates regarding your boat, part or repair order. 7. LONGEVITY: Boating Industry's Top 100 Dealers relentless quest for excellence, agility in adjusting to the changing marketplace, and dedication to short- and long-term planning make them the ideal partner to guide you along your boating journey. 8. EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION: Boating Industry's Top 100 Dealers provide the wages, benefits, training and culture that allow their business to attract and retain the best employees in the marketplace. 9. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Boating Industry's Top 100 Dealers contribute to their local communities as a thank you for all that they get back. 10. COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Boating Industry's Top 100 Dealers aim to exceed your expectations and those of their team, suppliers and business partners each and every time, no matter how high those standards are. Thank You Boating Industry For Reconizing Gordon Bay Marine As One Of North America's  TOP 100 DEALERS

Exciting News | 2013 Boston Whaler 230 Vantage

Gordon Bay Marine will have a Boston Whaler 230 Vantage at the Toronto International Boat Show in January.

This boat is worth getting excited about!!!

 

Stop by booth #800 to get your personal tour.

 Here is a great article on the 230 & 270 Boston Whaler Vantage:

http://www.marinelink.com/news/vantage-whaler-debuts348460.aspx

 

2013 Toronto International Boat Show Hours

January 12 to 20, 2013:

Show Hours

Saturdays (12th & 19th)

10 am to 7 pm

Sundays (13th & 20th)

10 am to 6 pm

Mon. to Wed. (14th to 16th)

11 am to 8 pm

Thurs. & Fri. (17th & 18th) (New 9 pm closing!)

11 am to 9 pm

Friday, January 11, 2013:
Special Preview Night: 4 to 9 pm

Set Your GPS

The Toronto International Boat Show takes place at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place:

100 Princes' Blvd.
Toronto, ON M6K 3C3

Check out the Show Features...
http://www.torontoboatshow.com/features/show-features/

See you at the Toronto Show!

 

Malibu Boats: Malibu Releases 2013 WAKESETTER 24 MXZ

Gordon Bay Marine, looking forward to the new models!
Check out the 2013 Wakesetter 24 MXZ
Malibu Boats: Malibu Releases 2013 WAKESETTER 24 MXZ

The 2013 Toronto International Boat show in January is going to be a real treat!! Sweet, Sweet Boats on the way.