When you buy a new car, you expect to be able to drive it home. It just makes sense.

When you buy a boat, you should be able to take it right to the water and enjoy it. With most dealers, that’s not the case.

At Don’s Marine, every new boat that leaves the lot is “Water Ready”. What does that mean?

First of all, it means that you understand your new boat and how it works. When you pick up your new boat from Don’s Marine, we don’t just shake your hand and say “have a good time”.   Your salesman takes the time to explain all the features of your boat, from stem to stern.  Hell show you how to start the motor, explain the best way to run it, what maintenance is needed–and why.  He’ll explain what  all the gauges mean, where all the storage spaces are, how to trailer your boat, and how to keep it in top shape.    We have a 19-point checklist to go through with every new boat owner.

Secondly, “Water Ready” means that you have everything you need to start boating the minute you leave the lot.  Every new boat comes with USCG-approved Type-II PDFs (wearable life jackets), a Type-IV (throwable) PFD, dock lines, fenders (bumpers), fender lines, and clips.

To us, buying a boat is more than just a purchase; it’s the start of a lifetime on the water!