Island Packet Yachts hands out dealer awards
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Island Packet Yachts recently held an awards banquet during the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Md., which included presentations of a Dealer of the Year award, The Golden Wrench Service award and recognition for Million Dollar Plus Dealers, the company reported in a statement yesterday.
Island Yachting Centre of Palmetto, Fla., was recognized with the 2003 Dealer of the Year award, which is the dealer’s first such honor since becoming an Island Packet dealer in 1996, according to the company.
Island Yachting Centre is owned and operated by Ian and Liz Jarman who, as Island Packet owners themselves, started their company in 1993 specializing in the sales and charter of pre-owned Island Packets.
A record number of Million Dollar Plus dealers were also recognized at the banquet, including: Bon Yachts, Lelystad, The Netherlands; Eastern Yacht Sales, Hingham, Mass.; Gratitude Yachting Center, Rock Hall, Md.; Island Yachting Centre, Palmetto, Fla.; Opal Marine, Chichester, Sussex, England; and Suncoast Yachts, San Diego, Calif.
The Golden Wrench Service award is held by just eight Island Packet dealers worldwide, and is given for exemplary customer service and consistently high CSI scores. Golden Wrench dealers are empowered to authorize warranty service claims and serve as agents of the builder in resolving any issues that may arise, the company stated.
Hellier Yacht Sales, New London, Conn., was inducted into the Golden Wrench circle, joining: Gratitude Yachting Center, Rock Hall, Md.; Island Yachting Centre, Palmetto, Fla.; Navy Point, Sackets Harbor, N.Y.; Opal Marine, Chichester, Sussex, England; Pierce Yacht Co., Boothbay Harbor, Maine; Schrader Yacht Sales, Point Pleasant, N.J.; and Suncoast Yachts, San Diego, Calif.
Also presented at the banquet was a twenty-year service award to Turner Marine of Mobile, Ala., the second Island Packet dealer achieving this mark, reported the company.
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