Charles Mill Marina recognized as one of the top boat dealerships in North America
Charles Mill Marina has been named one of North America's Top 20 Boat Dealerships by Boating Industry magazine.
The honor highlights dealerships with the highest commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining world-class facilities and employing a team of knowledgeable boating experts, according to a press release.
'Being named a Top 20 Boat Dealership in North America is a testament to our team's hard work and passion for serving the boating community in North Central Ohio,' Co-owner Bob Schraedly said. 'From our state-of-the-art facilities to our dedicated and knowledgeable staff, every element of our dealership is designed to exceed customer expectations and foster a lifelong love of boating.'
In addition to being recognized as a Top 20 dealership this year, Charles Mill Marina is also celebrating its fifth consecutive year as a member of the Boating Industry Top 100 list.
'As we celebrate this outstanding achievement, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our customers, whose loyalty and trust inspire us to set new standards of excellence,' Co-owner Andrew Schraedly said. 'We also thank Boating Industry for recognizing our dedication to the boating lifestyle.'
The marina features two indoor heated showrooms, a variety of inventory and waterfront access for test drives, according to the release.
Charles Mill Marina is also a 5-Star certified dealership by the Marine Retailers Association of America, a National Marine Manufacturer's Association CSI Award winner for excellence in boat sales and service and was featured on the Bloomberg TV program 'World's Greatest' in 2024.
A complete list of the Boating Industry Top 100 Dealers for 2024 is available at boatingindustry.com.
This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct/.
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