Last month we talked about the pros and cons of buying a boat from a reputable dealer, rather than from a private party, like your Uncle Fred. This month, we’ve got some good reasons why you should buy local and consider purchasing a new (or used) boat from a trusted nearby dealer, like … just thinking off the top of our head … Colorado Boat Center!
CBC has been in business since 1990, founded by Tom Smith and his wife Nancy. Together, over 35 years, the Smith family’s company has successfully served literally thousands of customers. We’ve sold them boats, serviced those boats, helped them trade in old ones for newer models. We’ve also promoted the boating lifestyle for all our customers, giving them advice on great places to go boating here in our beloved Colorado Front Range; and even sponsored educational classes for both women and men on how to be better boaters.
One of the best reasons to buy local is the long-term relationship and trust you can build with your dealer. And now that a second generation of Smiths is running the company, we’ll continue to promote the boating lifestyle as well as offer premium brands, top-notch service, and innovative programs to help our customers save money, outfit their boats with the best equipment, and get out on the water as often as possible and have fun.
So buying a boat from a local dealer like CBC plugs you into our well-nurtured and active community of boaters, as well as providing you with great boats and great service. When you buy local, you’re not just making a purchase — you’re becoming part of a network of boaters supported by real people who care.
Colorado Boat Center has always pledged to stand behind every boat we sell. That’s why we have carefully curated the brands we sell, looking for popular designs and features and quality construction to better serve our customers. At the same time, our sales staff of experienced boat brokers knows the local market like the back of their hands and can help customers find exactly the boat they want.
Our dedication to support our customers after the sale means we will advocate for our customers if they need to address warranty issues with our manufacturers. It is a rare occurrence, but sometimes something goes wrong with a boat. And Colorado Boat Center will be there to communicate with our manufacturers and help our customers find a good solution to their problem.
This is especially true when it comes to secondary market products, such as the new wave of high-technology screens and systems that many boats today have aboard. If those systems break down or need warranty attention, CBC will stand behind our buyers and advocate for them, even with secondary market companies.
When you buy local, you’re choosing a dealer that understands your environment, your boating needs, and the unique challenges and opportunities of boating in Colorado. It’s a level of personal service and connection that national chains or online-only sellers just can’t match.
It is a cardinal philosophy of Colorado Boat Center that our buyers are our Number One priority, and that we will do everything in our power to minimize any off-water time for our boating customers. You can see that in our programs designed to make boat maintenance as painless and easy to arrange as possible – so you can get your boat back on the water and providing all the fun and relaxation of boating for you and your family and friends.
By following these basic rules and principles, Colorado Boat Center has become something of an institution here in the Front Range, Denver area and Colorado as a whole. Ask any of our existing customers what they think of our company. We’re confident that you’ll get a pretty strong recommendation that we’re a company you can trust — and another reason why it pays to buy local.
