Cruisers Yachts Welcomes Crate’s Lake Country Boats to Dealer Network

Crates Lake Country Marine

Canadian dealer will begin carrying Cruisers Yachts and Sport Series

KCS International, Inc., owner of Cruisers Yachts, announces a new long-term sales and service agreement with Crate’s Lake Country Boats, a four generation boat dealer based in Orillia, Ontario.

“This new relationship will allow us to continue our growth in the Canadian market,” said Dan Zenz, Vice President of Sales. “We are excited to be partnered with such a strong dealer serving Central Ontario. Crates Lake Country shares the same values as our company by providing exceptional sales and service to their customers. I strongly believe our existing clients will benefit from their dedication to service.”

“We are very excited to be once again associated with Cruisers Yachts and Cruisers Sport Series,” said Brian Crate, principal at Crate’s Lake Country Boats. “Years ago, we were a Cruisers dealer and I am glad to be back doing business with such a wonderful company. Our customers will benefit from the expanded product line Cruisers Yachts has to offer as well as their history of building a quality yacht.”

Crate’s Lake Country will begin carrying 2015 model year Cruisers Yachts and Cruisers Sport Series later this month and will have them on display at the Toronto International Boat Show in January. 

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