Scuttlebutt Magazine - January 2008 - (Page 40) Page 40 • January 2008 www.scuttlebutt.com Windsor Craft to make elegant splash at Nisswa Marine Just one look: That’s all it will take to see that the Windsor Craft is an extraordinary boat, a vessel that represents the history and the future of boating in its beauty and style. The same could be said of Nisswa Marine, where the familyowned business has stayed on the cutting edge of the boating industry while honoring its renowned 75-year history. Located on the shores of Nisswa Lake in the Brainerd Lakes area of north-central Minnesota, Nisswa Marine will be the first dealership in the state and surrounding region to offer this classic boat, which discreetly combines thoroughly modern technologies and amenities with the elegant lines and warm style of a vintage wooden boat. Handcrafted from rich mahogany, the Windsor Craft is painstakingly built by skilled artisans in the renowned Vicem Yacht Yards, in much the same way that Nisswa Marine’s business was built – carefully, generation after generation, to become one of America’s premier boat dealers. Steve Wiczek, president and patriarch of the familyowned business, explained the cornerstone of Nisswa Marine’s success: “What’s really built our business is customer service, from the moment people walk in the deck is a descent into luxudoor to years beyond a pur- ry, complete with a simply chase. Everybody talks stunning day head. And about providing customer that’s just the short list. As service, but we truly go the could be expected of such a extra mile, worrying about testament to the aptitude of solving the customer’s design, the Windsor Craft is problem, if they have one, as strong as it is stylish – rather than who’s going to with a robust hull and powpay for it. erful twin engines. “And there’s a bigger Nisswa Marine is a fitpicture than just saying, ‘If ting partner for Windsor your boat’s broken, we’ll fix Craft, as a dealership that it.’ It’s in how you give the matches its impressive laycustomer the opportunity to out with the quality team at experience what they the core of the business. want.” Their team is anchored by Customers looking into longtime boating enthusia Windsor Craft will be in asts and family members for the boating experience who know boating inside of a lifetime. The refined and out. appearance and design of “It gets back to the this wooden boat hearkens importance of the customer. back to the luxurious goldThe only way you can truly en age of pleasure boating. have great customer service The exquisite lines that is if you have the infrastrucaccentuate the Windsor ture for it,” Wiczek said, Craft’s masterful craftsman- adding yet another reason ship simply must be seen in Nisswa Marine is suited to person to be fully appreciat- offering the Windsor Craft. ed, and that’s Wiczek’s pur- “We have a tradition of pose in putting a 30-foot long-term guys who have model in his showroom. worked here for many, –––––––––––––––––––––– many years – “This is a big deal for us: from sales to It’s something service. We new, and it’s a have two of the very upscale best, most product,” he knowledgeable said. “We wood-boat guys believe in the around, and product. We I’ve already got look at it as them here.” another drawWiczek said ing card to get he thinks there’s people into definitely a cusNisswa Marine tomer base in … into our nice, the Nisswa area well-lit, profesfor the Windsor sional showCraft – in fact, room. I believe his initial goal is –––––––––––––––––––––– to sell two or we have the right spot.” three a year – but he said But the appeal of the Internet age brings the Windsor Craft, which is also possibility of customers made in larger sizes, goes coming to see the boat from well beyond appearances anywhere. in the same way that “We really do have a Nisswa Marine offers much good market, both here, more than a consummate throughout the region and showroom and vast array of even worldwide,” he said. boats in all styles and sizes. “We’d certainly be willing The Windsor Craft 30, with to cater to clients from all its roomy aft seating area over, flying in to see it. and refined appointments, There are private planes, is ideal for entertaining jets … it’s not that big of a friends and family or for a deal today. It’s become a romantic moonlit cruise. global market.” Amenities abound For more information aboard the boat, including a about Nisswa Marine and refreshment and entertainWindsor Craft availability, ment station with a grill visit NisswaMarine.com or top, while stepping below call toll free at 800-346-2292. The Windsor Craft 36-foot is built with the classic lines of an earlier era. www.evansmarina.com • Annual Dockage • Modern Restroom & Shower • Water & Electricity at the Docks • Picnic Areas • Close to Shopping & Dining • Just North of Historic Stillwater • Accommodates Boats up to 60’ • Member’s Boat Launch • Ice Machine • Offering Slips up to 55 feet SLIPS FOR SALE! Starting at $2,500 per ft. Financing available at as little as 5% down. PORT OF STILLWATER • ST. CROIX RIVER 2008 SLIPS FOR RENT! 30’-50’ Available From $3,750-$6,250 2009 Lake Street • Stillwater, MN 55082 • 651-231-2025 Nisswa Marine will be the first dealership in the state and surrounding region to offer this classic boat, which combines thoroughly modern technologies and amenities with the elegant lines and warm style of a vintage wooden boat. http://www.scuttlebutt.com http://www.evansmarina.com http://www.evansmarina.com http://www.premiermaterials.com http://NisswaMarine.com
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