Key Takeaways
Chris-Craft recognized Shangri-La Marina as its best new dealer within the company’s worldwide dealer network.
The award followed Shangri-La Marina’s introduction of the Chris-Craft line through its “Return of the Legends” campaign.
Shangri-La Marina selected HydroHoist as its exclusive boat lift provider during its 2014 marina renovations.
SHANGRI-LA MARINA NAMED “BEST NEW CHRIS-CRAFT DEALER WORLDWIDE”
At a worldwide meeting of dealers in Sarasota, Florida, Chris-Craft Boats named Grand Lake-based Shangri-La Marina “Best New Dealer” throughout worldwide network of America’s oldest boat building company. Shangri-La debuted the meticulously detailed Chris-Craft boat line at the Tulsa Boat, Sport and Travel Show in January.
“Congratulations to the Shangri-La boat sales management team for this prestigious honor,” said Ron Martin, HydroHoist®, LLC Sales Director.
HydroHoist has been privileged to work in conjunction with the Shangri-La team – located on Grand Lake in northeast Oklahoma, for many years.
“We’re extremely gratified and proud of this honor,” said Jason Sheffield, General Manager of Shangri-La Golf Club, Resort & Marina. “Our boat sales team has worked hard to integrate the Chris-Craft brand in our ‘Return of the Legends’ campaign, highlighting the redevelopment of Shangri-La with the most distinguished boat brands in the world. To be honored as the best among a group of dealers we consider to be the best is truly an honor.”
As Authorized HydroHoist Boat Lift Dealers, Shangri-La Marina has partnered with HydroHoist for over 20 years on Grand Lake. This partnership was furthered in 2014 with the renovations of the marina. Shangri-La became an exclusive HydroHoist dealer to insure that the quality of the lift matched the quality of boats, like Chris-Craft, being docked at the marina.
In addition to Chris-Craft, Shangri-La offers the complete line-up from Carver Yachts, Marquis Yachts and, in conjunction with Nichols Marine, the full line of boats from both Chaparral and Bennington.
For more information on Shangri-La Marina, visit their website or their Facebook page.
FAQs
Why did Shangri-La Marina choose HydroHoist boat lifts?
Shangri-La Marina wanted its boat lift systems to reflect the quality of the premium boats stored at the renovated marina. HydroHoist became the marina’s exclusive lift provider during the 2014 renovation project.
How long had Shangri-La Marina worked with HydroHoist?
At the time of the article, the marina had partnered with HydroHoist for more than 20 years. The relationship included boat lift support and marina improvements at Grand Lake.
Which boat brands were available through Shangri-La Marina at the time?
The marina offered Chris-Craft, Carver Yachts, and Marquis Yachts. Through its relationship with Nichols Marine, it also offered Chaparral and Bennington boats.
