Why Ellis Marine? Our Story...
Why buy your next boat from a small independent dealer versus the "Big Box" ones? That's a good question...and we're glad you're curious. What's the answer? You don't see an "About Us" tab on our website because it's not about us...it's about you! While we may tell you who we are on our website so you'll know us better, yet rest assured we exist to serve you...the boater and angler! While we may be small in size, we are large on customer focused expertise and professionalism.
How do you leave your worries in your wake? How do we stay small and yet still sell so big? What does this mean to you? It's actually a really simple matter. Take a dealer that's been in business for 50+ years...with plans to be here in the future, then add in quality products from leading manufacturers, and finally...have the focus be on you...our customer.... now that makes for a winning combination! Boating and fishing watersports make for an outdoor lifestyle that can bond families and make life-long memories. We are driven to support you in the pursuit of that life enriching relaxation time. Studies have shown that boating and being on the water is actually good for our physical and mental well-being.
At Ellis Marine, our desire is to offer a seamless and fun transactional experience. Once you give us a try, we’re sure we will earn your trust and you'll enjoy being part of the large Ellis Marine "family" of customers. We want you to think of us as; "My friends in the business."
Our founder, Bobby Ellis, has been in the marine industry since 1968. Beginning as a teenager working as a technician for a local dealer, then as a Game Warden/Outboard Technician for the Georgia Game & Fish Commission Law Enforcement Section in the mid 1970's, Bobby was then, and remains now, a recognized industry figure for having a talent for making marine engines perform as designed.
Bobby built this business starting from scratch...with a just service truck, a set of tools, and a dream. With hard work and determination, he turned Ellis Marine into a multi-line dealership. His business focuses? Well, then...and now...is to bring delight to the customer with professional staff and quality products and service. Bobby became a Mercury Marine Certified Technician in 1974 and received Master Mechanic status in 1979. Even as the owner, he still lends a hand in the diagnosis and repair of hard to find issues.
Today, Ellis Marine's focus is offering proven performers like Key West, Mako, Nitro, Robalo, Tracker, Tahoe, and Sun Tracker, powered by Yamaha and Mercury Outboards. We then provide superior service after the sale. Our staff, like many of our customers, have been with us for decades.
We're glad you've navigated here, and we invite you to stop in and take a look around in person. Our staff will be delighted to serve you with our large selection of new and pre-owned boats and answer your questions to help you navigate even further to your new boat! Drop by, call, email us, or even use the text feature down on the bottom right of this website with your questions. We'll be glad to help and we're eager to earn your business.
Remember, at Ellis Marine, we want and appreciate your boating business! Come and visit us...where you'll soon learn why; "THE FUN STARTS HERE!"