Clark Marine Recognitions Some Dealers Purchase Their Certifications. At Clark Marine, We Prefer To Earn Them.
We are only as good as you say we are.
No matter the amount of, glass, iron, stars, and engraved wood, we post, they are immaterial, if we do not do a good job for you.
We are proud of our successes, how we have earned them, and are grateful to the companies and organizations that have singled us out. It is with great pride that we present this page.
2006 Boating Industry Magazine, Marine Leadership Alliance "Best in Class" Recipient
Only five Boat dealers in North America were presented with this acclaim, each in their own category. It is the most prestigious award we have received. The receipt of this award states that Clark Marine after having been compared in nine individual categories of business practice. Facilities, Staff, CSI's, Sales Volume, Profits, Best Business Practices, to Community Service, Involvement, Marketing & advertising has been acknowledged as being the Best among all dealers in the nation of our size.
This is a great accomplishment for our small company and we are truly grateful to Boating Industry Magazine, the Leadership alliance, and most appreciative to the many customers that have gone through the pains of teaching us.
2007 Top 100 Dealer Award.
Our Third Year In A Row As Being Named One Of The Top 100 Boat Dealers In North America. Compared Against Dealers Of all Sizes Clark Marine Continues To Be Recognized as one Of the Top Boat Dealers Of Our Size In The Country.
"Top 100 Dealers Brief Description" The Boating Industry Top 100 Awards are bestowed upon dealerships that deliver on the dream that the boating lifestyle promises. The honorees demonstrate outstanding overall business practices through timely, creative and powerful marketing initiatives; through customer service strategies that remove the otherwise prevalent "hassle factor" from boating. Through processes and procedures they focus on customer satisfaction, and through a level of professionalism that sets the standard by which all other dealers measure themselves. Boating Industry Magazine & the marine Leadership Alliance: Bombardier Recreational Products, Yamaha Motor Corp., GE Commercial Finance, boats.com, Watch Captain, ShurFlo, Marine Retailers Association of America.
2007 Avalon, Nations #1 Dealer
Our 5th In 6 Years As Being Recognized By Avalon Pontoon Boats As Their #1 Dealer In The United States.
2006 Top 100 Dealer Award.
For a second consecutive year Clark Marine is named one of North America's Top 100 Boat Dealers. This time with double the nominations and a much stronger group of dealer applications. Placing #31 for 2006 and being presented with the before-mentioned "Best In Class Award"
Avalon 2006 #1 Dealer
2006 Avalon, Nations #1 Dealer
Each year competition for this status gets more difficult. The build of the boat and the strength of the representing dealer base increase. We are honored to be recognized as Avalon's #1 dealer in the nation, although, we know it is discerning customers that recognize a great boat when they see one. We are proud to be the supplier to central Maine boaters and hope to for many years ahead.
2006 KVCC Presidents Award
2006 KVCC "Presidents Award"
What a huge Vote of Confidence from our peers. "These businesses and organizations, and the people who provide leadership for them, have a profound effect upon the business enviroment and the economy in the Capital Area and beyond. They all contribute significantly to the quality of life enjoyed in the Kennebec Valley."
2006 Princecraft Sales Award
2006 Princecraft Sales Achievement.
Late summer of 2006 we were presented this award for having outstanding sales volume in the Northeast region for Princecraft Boats. We have strong belief that when a manufacturer builds a great product and then teams with a strong dealer, good things will happen. Ultimately the customer is the recipient of the real reward, this is what makes all of us smile.
2005 Boating Industry Top 100 Award
2005 Top 100 Dealer Award
Named one of the Top 100 Dealers in the Nation by Boating Industry Magazine and the 2005 Leadership Alliance. ranked #20. 12000 Dealers Nationwide 5000 Dealers Contacted Top 100 Recognized
Clark Marine receives the highest placement for any boat dealer with less then 30 employee's.
2005 Avalon’s Pontoon Boat's Nations # 1 Dealer.
Folks know the right boat when they see it, all we do is facilitate the transaction. Our customers make us #1. We thank you for your support and owe our existence to your patronage. Being singled out as Avalon's #1 Dealer is a great accomplishment for Clark Marine. Although, to be singled out by you, from all your dealer choices in central Maine, is the highest honor of all.
2005 Honorary Mention Friends Of The Cobbossee Watershed.
The folks who should be receiving an award are the friends themselves for the countless hours of preparation and hands on work that they perform for our community. And results are being seen. With the construction of the Norcross Landing Boat wash station standing as just one example. Each year we assist in the works of this fine group through donations of manpower, materials. We believe wholeheartedly in the mission of the Friend Group and acknowledge our assistance more as a responsibility then a donation.
2004 Avalon Award
Honored as Playbuoy/Avalon Pontoon Boat’s Distinguished Dealer of the Year for 2004. This award singled out Clark Marine as their top performer in Customer Service and Sales. The honor is based on direct customer feedback and is heavily influenced by J.D.Powers reports.
2003 Princecraft Sales Achivement Awards.
September 26, 2004, in Huron Ohio, Princecraft Boat Company presented Clark Marine with two awards. First, an award for having a 104% sales growth, And second, for becoming the largest retailer of Princecraft Boats in the northeast. Pictured are Rob Brown with his three sons Colby, Patrick and Adam. Along with the Princecraft management team.
2003 & 2002 Playbuoy (now Avalon) #1 Dealer in the Nation Awards
August 6, 2003, in Mt Pleasant, Michigan, Playbuoy Pontoon Boats recognized Clark Marine as it’s largest Dealer in the Nation for the model year 2003. This after being named the #1 Dealer of the Year in 2002 as well. Playbuoy Mfg. is one of this countries largest pontoon boat manufacturers with a dealer network of 160+nationwide.
