About Master Marine Boat Center, Inc

Master Marine Boat Center, Inc is an authorized C-Dory, Weldcraft, Thunder Jet, & Starcraft dealership serving the Mt Vernon area. We are proud to carry a large selection of new and pre-owned inventory. When you are ready to invest in a new boat, our friendly and knowledgeable sales, financing, service, and parts departments are prepared to make sure your experience is outstanding, from assisting while you're making your choice to ongoing maintenance and customization. At Master Marine Boat Center, Inc, we value the opportunity to create a long-term relationship with our customers, and we do that by giving you the best customer service available.

Master Marine Boat Center, Inc - History

1984

Master Marine Boat Center, Inc was established in 1984 by Larry Carpenter, an avid sportsman, fisherman and boat enthusiast. Born and raised in Washington, but leaving to run two businesses in Colorado, he was looking to move back home to the Mt Vernon area. He decided to start his own business in logging and agriculture and 'fell in' to the world of boats. The name Master Marine Boat Center, Inc was born from a desire for a catchy name that would stick in people's heads and the naval term 'Master' which is a rank responsible for the navigation of a vessel. He had a knack for knowing what fishermen wanted and found the means to not only enjoy fishing himself, but to help others take advantage of the boating lifestyle. Before too long Master Marine Boat Center, Inc was known as The Fisherman's Super Store.

1990

While selling Wellcraft fishing boats, the brand created a sport boat, but dealers were not allowed to carry both kinds at the same location. Larry decided to hedge his bets and branch off to the sport boat market opening Checkered Flag Marine in 1990. They quickly grew their inventory with a variety of ski and multi-purpose boats. Both companies were well-known by locals and many out of state buyers across the Continental US and especially Alaska.

2017

Larry successfully ran the company for 33 years while also serving on the WA Fish and Wildlife Commission for 11, before retiring and passing ownership to the current owners who have deep roots in the recreational boating industry.

Present Day

Master Marine Boat Center, Inc continues to carry on the legacy that Larry started by providing quality products and exceptional service to their customers, in an all-new facility that encompasses boat types ranging from fishing to skiing and wakeboarding to pontoons and other recreational boats. Over the decades generations have been coming to Master Marine Boat Center, Inc to fill their boating needs. We truly do believe there is a boat for everyone.

Contact Us

Call us at (360) 336-2176 or come by today and experience our superior service and selection! We look forward to serving you!