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A Boater’s W nderland E N D L E S S B O AT I N G O P P O R T U N I T I E S O F F E R S O M E T H I N G F O R E V E RYO N E - W I T H A C H E R RY O N TO P By Joel Shoemaker, General Manager
The first of May will mark Walstrom Marine’s 5-year anniversary in Traverse City, and we couldn’t be more excited for the next five and beyond. Traverse City is widely recognized for its farm fresh food and local wines, fine soft sand beaches, places to vacation (and stay-cation), and also places to start a business, but the abundance and ease of access to fresh, clean, turquoise waters is the centerpiece of the community. Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Antrim, and Charlevoix counties create the impressive shoreline that encompasses the nearly 300 square miles of East and West Grand Traverse Bay, but also host many stunning
inland lakes with tremendous boating opportunities. The variety of options from fishing to day boating, cruising, and port hopping are endless, and many could be visited in a weekend or even a single day. Walstrom Marine took note and fell in love with all the boating amenities and options available to the boating enthusiasts in the area. We’ve combined our 75 years in the Northern Michigan boating business and paired it with the growing boating scene in and around Traverse City to select a lineup of products and services for every boater. Adding premium brands such as Lund Boats, Crest Pontoons, NauticStar Boats, and Qwest Pontoons to our portfolio of brands (Sea Ray, Chris-Craft, Pursuit, and Tiara) has been a huge success and we are so proud to represent them. Our goal is to get you onto the water in the boat that is right for you and your family, no matter what type of water activities you like to do. We have fishing and pontoon boats starting at 14 feet for the smaller inland waters, Lund Fishing Boats up to 20 feet if you’re serious about catching fish, and pontoons and tri-toons that will amaze you from two Michigan-made companies. Our NauticStar
brand of fiberglass center console and our dual console boats truly offer you the ability to navigate between inland lakes and off shore fishing or cruising. Many years ago, Walstrom Marine recognized our dealership needed to provide the highest level of customer service both at the time of the sale and equally, after the sale. Our service team in Traverse City continues to grow and has developed into the most talented group of technicians anywhere in area. From paint and gel repair, to engine diagnostic and complete re-rigs of engines or equipment, you can expect that we have an expertly trained in-house staff who will perform the services you need. Just like all of our dealership locations, we are committed to boating year-round. Winter maintenance projects, boat storage, and boat shows keep us busy in the winter months. We continue to actively pursue adding additional indoor storage buildings to keep your boats safe while they’re tucked away for the season. Next time you find yourself in Traverse City, stop in and see the line-up of in-stock product, truly a collection of the most premium boat brands and newest models found anywhere. walstrom.com | 41
