Honda Marine Dealers Receive Boating Industry Top 100 Honors

Honda Marine announces that 15 of its dealers have been named to Boating Industry's list of Top 100 Dealers.

The ranking recognizes those marine dealers that are unsurpassed in overall business operations, customer service, marketing and professionalism. Collectively, the 2006 Boating Industry Top 100 employ more than 6,500 people and operate 357 retail locations across North America.

"While most industry awards are given to those dealers that sell the most boats, our Top 100 program is much more qualitatively focused," said Matt Gruhn, Editor-in-Chief, Boating Industry, "thereby leveling the playing field for all dealers and directing consumers to those dealers that can best deliver on the dream that boat ownership promises."

Honda Marine dealers recognized by Boating Industry's Top 100 program include:

Crystal Pierz Marine

Crystal, MN

Slalom Shop Boats & Yachts

Lewisville, TX

Arrowhead Yacht Club & Marina

Ketchum, OK

Parks Marina

Okoboji, IA

Hampton Watercraft & Marine

Hampton Bays, NY

Action Water Sports

Hudsonville, MI

Clark Marine

Manchester, ME

Woodard Marine, Inc.

Hydeville, VT

Causeway Marine

Manahawkin, NJ

Colorado Boat Center

Loveland, CO

Lockwood Marine, Inc.

Townsend, GA

Crowe Marine, Inc.

Eatonton, GA

Water Sports Marine

Fenton, MI

Mount Dora Boating Center

Mount Dora, FL

Hardin Marine Arrowhead

Lake Arrowhead, CA

"An outstanding customer experience is paramount in our growing industry," said John Fulcher, senior manager, Honda Marine. "We're exceptionally proud that Honda Marine dealers once again have been recognized for their outstanding service efforts."

Editor's Note:

Honda Marine, a division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., manufactures and markets a complete range of outboard marine engines. Its comprehensive product line is powered exclusively by environmentally advanced 4-stroke engines.

Information for media regarding Honda Marine's products is available at www.hondanews.com.

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Boating Industry magazine, a 78-year-old business-to-business publication owned by Ehlert Publishing Group, a subsidiary of Ventura, Calif.-based Affinity Group Inc., is the most authoritative and widely respected magazine serving the marine industry. Visit www.boating-industry.com to learn more about the Top 100 and view the inaugural winners.