Lakeport Landing adds Chris-Craft

brk-lnt · 05-27-2011, 07:58 AM

Looks like the news is out, Lakeport Landing is going to be selling Chris-Crafts.

Spending my summers on an island across from the old Chris-Craft factory in Algonac, MI (and my family owning a Chris-Craft), this is without a doubt one of my most favorite boats.

It will be difficult to drive past Lakeport Landing so frequently, and resist the urge to stop in any buy one.

Dogberry01 · 05-27-2011, 09:48 AM

Thats great to hear. We were wondering what was going on since we keep our boat at LPL.

NoRegrets · 05-27-2011, 09:51 AM

I thought Trexler's was the Chris Craft dealer on the lake. Any idea if something happened with their business model or relationship?

I do like the Chris Craft design. It is unique and somewhat retro.

Hermit Cover · 05-27-2011, 10:01 AM

How will that impact Trexler's dealership for Chris Craft??

brk-lnt · 05-27-2011, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoRegrets

I thought Trexler's was the Chris Craft dealer on the lake. Any idea if something happened with their business model or relationship?

I do like the Chris Craft design. It is unique and somewhat retro.

I am not sure, but I know that when my wife and I went to look at a boat there a few years back I vowed never to buy from Trexlers.

BroadHopper · 05-27-2011, 10:43 AM

I heard Trexler's sales department hit rock bottom since Harry Spencer left.

brk-lnt · 05-27-2011, 11:06 AM

I just looked at Trexlers site. They still list Chris Craft, but they have no new, or new old stock boats. Just a single used brokerage boat for sale in the Chris Craft lineup.

If I had to guess, LL is now the new exclusive Chris Craft dealer in NH.

NoRegrets · 05-27-2011, 11:17 AM

Manufacturers are good at giving commitments to one dealship in an area. It looks like a change for the better for the brand based on your feedback.

Belmont Resident · 05-27-2011, 01:58 PM

From my understanding you need no bring a boat to the dealership you bought it for service. If your boat has a Mercury engine any Mercury certified service dept can perform warranty work. Now all other aspects need to be addressed by a dealer of that brand.

SAMIAM · 05-28-2011, 07:37 AM

Considering the anti-speed climate around the lake that looks like a very smart move.....good luck to them. Chris Craft is a good line.

05-27-2011, 07:58 AM	#1
brk-lnt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Down Shores Posts: 1,944 Thanks: 544 Thanked 570 Times in 335 Posts	Lakeport Landing adds Chris-Craft Looks like the news is out, Lakeport Landing is going to be selling Chris-Crafts. Spending my summers on an island across from the old Chris-Craft factory in Algonac, MI (and my family owning a Chris-Craft), this is without a doubt one of my most favorite boats. It will be difficult to drive past Lakeport Landing so frequently, and resist the urge to stop in any buy one. __________________ [insert witty phrase here]

05-27-2011, 09:48 AM	#2
Dogberry01 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Danielson, CT - Weekends in Laconia Posts: 28 Thanks: 14 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Thats great to hear. We were wondering what was going on since we keep our boat at LPL. __________________ 24 feet of Pontooning Pleasure

05-27-2011, 10:01 AM	#4
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	Chris Craft? How will that impact Trexler's dealership for Chris Craft??

05-27-2011, 10:43 AM	#6
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,570 Thanks: 3,206 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Texler's Sales I heard Trexler's sales department hit rock bottom since Harry Spencer left. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

05-27-2011, 11:06 AM	#7
brk-lnt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Down Shores Posts: 1,944 Thanks: 544 Thanked 570 Times in 335 Posts	I just looked at Trexlers site. They still list Chris Craft, but they have no new, or new old stock boats. Just a single used brokerage boat for sale in the Chris Craft lineup. If I had to guess, LL is now the new exclusive Chris Craft dealer in NH. __________________ [insert witty phrase here]

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05-27-2011, 09:51 AM	#3
NoRegrets Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hudson - NH Posts: 408 Thanks: 233 Thanked 212 Times in 88 Posts	I thought Trexler's was the Chris Craft dealer on the lake. Any idea if something happened with their business model or relationship? I do like the Chris Craft design. It is unique and somewhat retro.

05-27-2011, 11:17 AM	#8
NoRegrets Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hudson - NH Posts: 408 Thanks: 233 Thanked 212 Times in 88 Posts	Manufacturers are good at giving commitments to one dealship in an area. It looks like a change for the better for the brand based on your feedback.

05-27-2011, 01:58 PM	#9
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 410 Times in 251 Posts	Service From my understanding you need no bring a boat to the dealership you bought it for service. If your boat has a Mercury engine any Mercury certified service dept can perform warranty work. Now all other aspects need to be addressed by a dealer of that brand.

05-28-2011, 07:37 AM	#10
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,891 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,673 Times in 584 Posts	Considering the anti-speed climate around the lake that looks like a very smart move.....good luck to them. Chris Craft is a good line.