Crate’s Spring Splash Event is this Weekend

 

On April 13th through to April 22nd at Crate's Marine Sales at their Keswick location, everyone is welcome to join in their Spring Splash Event.

With the best weather in recent history this is going to be the longest boating season we have ever seen! There is absolutely NO better time to buy than NOW.

Nothing's more important than time with your family. Spend it with them this summer on the water.

If you are in the market for a boat – new or used – you need only to do one thing; plan to visit Crate's Spring Splash sales event.

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