Sea Ray Boats is pleased to announce the appointment of Groupe Thomas Marine to its leading network of more than 400 marine dealers operating on six continents. The company joins Marina Fortin in serving customers throughout the province of Quebec.
Marina Fortin has been a top Sea Ray dealer for over 20 years and remains an important part of the Sea Ray dealer network.
“The addition of Groupe Thomas Marine strengthens our already considerable presence in the Quebec market,” said Andy Graves, president of Brunswick Boat Group. “I am delighted to welcome the dealership’s 29 years of experience to the Sea Ray team. Groupe Thomas Marine is committed to offering first-class service to its customers and will undoubtedly maintain the standards of excellence that our boat owners expect and deserve.”
Established in 1984 by Claude Thomas, who is now assisted by his wife and two sons, Groupe Thomas Marine has a team of more than 90
employees and has invested in continually modernizing its facilities to ensure the best possible sales and service experience. The business has stores in Laval, Varennes, Sorel-Tracy and Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu, with a total of more than 700 boats in inventory, 2 million parts and accessories in stock and a workforce of certified technicians.
Groupe Thomas Marine also operates Marina Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu, located along the Richelieu River between the locks at St-Ours and Chambly. The marina offers visitors a relaxing stay thanks to the quality of its facilities and services, which include water, electric, WiFi, pump-out, haul-out, repair, storage and more.
In addition, the company has an established finance department that can provide the resources customers need to purchase their next boat.
To learn more visit: www.groupethomasmarine.com
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