Brokerage Services

Our on-water full service location, experienced staff, and 73 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!!!!

B & E 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-water location with dedicated service docks Yes No
Fully stocked parts department support Yes No
Inside/Outside storage 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 captains available Yes No
On-water training included in sale Yes No
Professional detail services available 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
Monthly E-Blasts Yes No
Boat Chat 24/7 Operators Yes No
Facebook Yes No
Instagram Yes No
YouTube Yes No
X Yes No
Multiple Website Listings Including
boats.com Yes No
BoatMart.com Yes No
lakelandboating.com Yes No
boattraderonline.com Yes No
greatlakesscuttlebutt.com Yes No
Chicago Boat Show Boat Portals Yes No
Boat Show Brokerage Displays
Chicago Boat Show Yes No
Michiana Boat Show Yes No
Porter County Boat Show Yes No
Northwest Indiana Boat Show Yes No
Open House Boat Shows Yes No
Chicago Navy Pier In-Water Boat Show Yes No
Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Yes No
Miami Boat Show Yes No
Chicago Burnham Harbor In-Water Boat Show Yes No
Event Advertising
Teen’s Boating Classes Yes No
Women’s Boating Classes Yes No
Engine Maintenance Classes Yes No
Safe Boating Classes Yes No
Owner Benefits and Exposure
Owner’s Club Events Yes No
Getaway Trips Yes No