I think before considering what boats, you need to find out what the manufactures require you to order and put on your lot. I know when champion was at Nisqually, he was required to have at a minimum of $250, 000 worth of boats on his lot. The boats had to be floor planned by the bank or bought out right. In addition, the boats were only floor planned for 6 months by the bank, then had to be bought by the dealership or sold.
Also, the geographic area is what a manufacturer will look at, as far as enough people to sell to. You have Nixon's/Anglers Marine; The Guy in Vancouver, WA; Conrath Marine, Spokane; Cabelas, Three Rivers Marine, and dealers in Nampa, ID.
Anyway, I would look at east coast manufactures that would consider expanding into the west. You might be surprised at the quality of boats. I would not want to get in bed with GENMAR who owns, Ranger, Stratos, Javlin, Champion, and a lot of others. I think there requirements would kill you. Plus, Skeeter and Triton are in Nixon's territory and you could not compete for a couple of years until you proved yourself to that market.
My 2 cents, Go Triton.
Daryl
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