Two new retail partners expand boat builder’s footprint in lucrative eastern US market
Georgia, US-based fibreglass boat builder Sailfish Boats has added two new dealers to expand its footprint in the lucrative US east coast market.
New dealer Cape Romain Marine, located in McClellanville, South Carolina, plans to introduce the Sailfish line by exhibiting five boats at the upcoming Newport International Boat Show, scheduled to run from September 11 to 14 inclusive.
“Sailfish Boats is the right boat for our market,” said Cape Romain Marine owner Ross Giovannucci. “They are priced right, giving you a boat that is packed with features, strength, quality and shear dock appeal that stands out for the traditionally pricier boats. They are the right balance of fishing and family that works perfectly in our waters. Finally, their understanding of how to work with a dealer as a partner is refreshing.”
Also adding the Sailfish line to its operations is TPG Yacht Sales, with locations in Jamestown, Rhode Island and Groton, Connecticut.
“We have had great success and feedback with Sailfish as part of our fleet at our boat club operation on Isle of Hope, just outside of Savannah,” said TPG Marinas VP of marina operations, Eric Bradley. “We felt it would be natural to partner with Sailfish to expand our boat and marine operations in our home port of Jamestown, with hopes of extending the partnership to our other locations.”
Sailfish, which manufactures a range of centre console and dual console fibreglass model from 23ft-36ft in length, has been actively refreshing its entire model line over the past several years. But Sailfish president and CEO, Rob Parmentier says its dealer network remains foundational to the company’s success.
“Dealers are at the heart of an OEM and we have the best at Sailfish,” he said. “The addition of these dealers, along with our current dealer partners, are a reflection of the brand and their respective markets to appreciate the quality and affordability of our boats, solidifying the efforts the team [at Sailfish] is putting in every day and in every boat we build.”