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The business has grown with major brands including Quintrex and Yamaha.<\/p>\n
It has expanded into stocking WaveRunners, which is the brand name for Yamaha’s version of jet skis.<\/p>\n
Jetpilot gear has also been introduced to meet local demand, providing quality equipment without customers needing to shop online or travel further afield.<\/p>\n
The couple won a national award with Quintrex as best new dealer for 2024-25.<\/p>\n
Watling said hosting local business events and mini boat shows helps raise awareness of the store’s offerings.<\/p>\n
Among the highlights was the Quintrex 660 Trident, which is one of the newer, larger boats and comes with joystick control.<\/p>\n
“It’s not just a big tinnie, it has nearly a queen-size bed in the front cabin,” she said.<\/p>\n
“Some of the people we took out were surprised by the features and comfort of boating these days.”<\/p>\n
“A lot of locals still don’t know we’re here or what we offer, but having two of the biggest boating brands in our region is exciting and helps.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
BALLINA Marineland marked two years under owners Shane Arthur and Bec Watling with a four-day boat show and business after-hours event. It was run over four days, showcasing its in-store boats, motors, jet skis and marine services to the community. The shop benefits from direct canal access and a pontoon off Endeavour Close, allowing customers […]<\/p>\n