Brokerage Services

Our on-water full service location, experienced staff, and 57 years of award winning sales and service attracts thousands of prospective boat buyers every year. Over 50% of our boat sales are Pre-owned. Our extensive 24/7 internet advertising and boat show participation combined with our easy to reach location in Northwest Indiana between Chicago and Michigan make it easy for boat buyers to see your boat and sea trial. From Sales, to Financing, to Service everything a seller and buyer needs is under one roof and supported by one team. We also take Trades on brokerage!!!!

		Broker XYZ
In-House Finance Department support	YES	NO
Can purchase Trades on a brokerage sale	YES	NO
Full Service Department support for all repairs	YES	NO
On road Service Fleet to service Harbors	YES	NO
Fully stocked Parts Department support	YES	NO
Inside/Outside Storage onsite	YES	NO
12 & 50 TON hoists onsite	YES	NO
Gas & Diesel Fuel, pump-out service onsite	YES	NO
Brokerage Docks onsite	YES	NO
On-Water Location for demos	YES	NO
Centrally located in the midwest	YES	NO
Only 38 miles from Chicago by water	YES	NO
Professional Licensed Captain on staff	YES	NO
On-water Training by captain included in sale	YES	NO
Professional Detail Services	YES	NO
Professional Factory/Systems Trained Sales Team	YES	NO
Member of Soldboats.com for market research	YES	NO
Internet Based Lead Management System	YES	NO

Internet Exposure:
B & E Boat Notifier System for buyers	YES	NO
Monthly Eblasts	YES	NO
Monthly E-Newsletters	YES	NO
Craigslist Advertising	YES	NO
Ebay Advertising	YES	NO
Twitter	YES	NO
Facebook	YES	NO
Youtube	YES	NO
Chicagotiara.com	YES	NO
Chicagowhaler.com	YES	NO
Experiencethefun.com	YES	NO
Inboating.com	YES	NO

Multiple Website listings including:
Boats.com	YES	NO
Yachtworld.com	YES	NO
Lakelandboating.com	YES	NO
Boattraderonline.com	YES	NO
Useboats.com	YES	NO
Boats.bemarine.com	YES	NO
Sea Ray Used Boat Portal	YES	NO
Channelblade Used Boat Portal	YES	NO

Boat Show Brokerage Displays including:
Chicago Boat Show	YES	NO
B & E Pre-Season Kick-off Sale	YES	NO
Porter County Boat Show	YES	NO
Michigan Boat Show	YES	NO
Merrillville Mall Boat Show	YES	NO
Open House Boat Show	YES	NO
Lighthouse Mall Boat Show	YES	NO
Michigan City In-Water Boat Show	YES	NO
Fort Lauderdale Boat Show	YES	NO

Event Advertising:
Joystick Boat Control Event	YES	NO
Fishtopia Event	YES	NO
Aquapalooza Event	YES	NO
Women's Boating Classes	YES	NO
Engine Maintenance Classes	YES	NO
Safe Boating Classes	YES	NO

Owner Benefits and Additional Exposure:
Owners Club Event	YES	NO
Getaway Trip	YES	NO