Sarnia’s Needham’s Marine joins Marquis, brings back Carver

Carver C37 Running

Aug 8, 2019

Carver 37

Marquis Yachts has added Needham’s Marine in Sarnia, Ontario Canada to its dealer partner network. Needham’s Marine will actively support the sales and aftermarket service for Carver Yachts and the soon to debut Marquis.

“Needham’s will once again return the Carver Yachts and Marquis name back to this active and vibrant boating area where we once had great success and have been absent from in recent years,” notes Rob Parmentier, Marquis Yachts President & CEO.

2016 Carver C52 FlyRyan Wheeler will be joining the Needham’s team and will be serving the Georgian Bay/Toronto area. Ryan is a well-respected individual in the Ontario marine industry and his past experience with the Carver and Marquis brands.

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Marquis Yachts, LLC Is a premium builder of Marquis and Carver Yachts from 34 to 52-feet. In partnership with Toyota Motor Corporation, Marquis Yachts also builds the new Lexus line of luxury motoryachts. Each boat is painstakingly crafted in our Pulaski, Wisconsin facility to exceed the quality and performance expectations of our dealers and owners.

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Carver 37 galley 

Needham’s Marine has been serving Ontario boaters since 1956. Its five acre facility offers sales, service and storage; the fully stocked marine store, service shop and factory trained technicians will keep customers’ boats, engines, and trailers in the great shape.

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