Walloon Central Marine — which has specialized in new and used boat sales, expert boat repair, and marine services since its founding in 1987 — has announced that it has become the first dealer of Parker Offshore Boats in the state of Michigan. Headquartered along the Outer Banks of Beaufort, NC, Parker hand-crafts high-end fishing boats for inshore and offshore use, with 40 dealers throughout the country mostly located on the east coast and the Pacific Northwest regions.
“With their product line up from 18’ Center Consoles to 29’ Sport Cabins they have watercraft that perform great on Walloon Lake, Lake Charlevoix, Little Traverse Bay, and throughout the Great Lakes region,” notes Scot Graden, who purchased Walloon Central Marine in 2021 since has expanded the dealership services and product lines.
“After an extensive review of boat manufacturers over the past three years, it became obvious that Parker Offshore would be an ideal fit for the Northern Michigan region. We appreciate the quality built into each Parker boat—they are designed and tested to handle challenging conditions, while providing a comfortable ride.”
Walloon Central Marine is planning a series of events this winter and spring to introduce Parker Offshore boats to the Great Lakes Region. For more information and/or to schedule a visit to see the in-stock Parker line-up, contact Scot at 231-535-2166 or scot@wallooncentral.com.
“Parker boats are an excellent match for the Great Lakes region and we’re excited to expand into this area with Walloon Central Marine,” says Scott Bauer, President of Parker Offshore Boats. “We know the upper Great Lakes can be challenging at times and our boats have been built to handle the toughest waters. In addition to adding dealer support in Michigan, we are gearing up to introduce new features to go along with our time-honored quality construction techniques.”
Walloon Central Marine specializes in offering an extensive selection of new and used boats, including the latest Bennington Pontoon models, Parker Offshore Boats, and a variety of Yamaha Outboards, catering to the Walloon Lake community and beyond. Since its establishment in 1987, they’ve been passionate about boating, dedicating themselves to providing generations of customers with the finest boats, parts, and marine services.
The team at Walloon Central Marine is known for their expertise in boat repair and maintenance, upholding the legacy of the founder, Gale Charbonneau, in delivering personalized and top-quality service. Whether you’re in the market for a new boat, seeking reliable boat motor repair, or exploring options among used fishing boats for sale near you, our knowledgeable and friendly staff are here to guide you every step of the way.
At Walloon Central Marine, they’re more than a boat dealership; they’re a cornerstone of the boating community, committed to building lasting relationships and ensuring your boating experience is unparalleled. They look forward to supporting all your boating needs, from initial purchase to ongoing care and storage, ensuring you enjoy every moment on the water.
Parker Offshore Boats are overbuilt and quality made, hand-hewn to ensure that the boat building resume imprinted upon Parker since the late 1960s is forged across every detail of its boats. Common sense, time-tested design and a straightforward approach, combined with uncompromising dedication to the highest quality construction practices and craftsmanship, has earned the entire Parker Offshore line the reputation of strength, simplicity and seaworthiness. Every boat incorporates the highest quality construction techniques and products so that every Parker Offshore boat meets and exceeds the toughest standards in the industry – their own!
Located along the Outer Banks of Beaufort, NC, an area world renowned for over 200 years in the tradition of hand-crafted boat building. It was here, along the demanding coastal waters, commonly referred to as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” where boats were a necessity and where in the late 1960’s that Parker Offshore was born.
The foundation of every Parker, current and future, starts with quality, strength, and seaworthiness. A foundation that is time-tested, ensuring you and your family enjoy every day on the water in your Parker. Whether it’s a day of fishing or cruising with friends and family, your Parker will always deliver.
