About The Boat Shop
The Boat Shop is an authorized Vexus, Trifecta, SeaArk, and Caymas dealership serving Shreveport/Bossier City and surrounding arklatex!! We are proud to carry a large selection of new and pre-owned inventory. When you are ready to invest in a new boat, our friendly and knowledgeable sales, financing, service, and parts departments are prepared to make sure your experience is outstanding, from assisting while you're making your choice to ongoing maintenance and customization. At The Boat Shop, we value the opportunity to create a long-term relationship with our customers, and we do that by giving you the best customer service available.
The Boat Shop's goal is to offer a hassle free marine service excellence at the highest industry standards, always keeping our customers first!
What you can expect when you bring your boat to The Boat Shop:
- We'll always keep you informed of the progress and status of your marine service.
- We'll pick your boat up if there is just no way to fit a drop off into a busy schedule.
- We'll always complete the service, as promised.
- We'll treat your boat as if it was our own.
- We'll create a service schedule that fits your needs.
Meet Our Team
Office Staff
Raymond Kidd
Owner
Name Raymond Kidd
Title Owner
Ryamond started The Boat Shop back in 2014, after working for many years at other local dealerships. A mechanic by trade, his dream has always been to build a dealership that grows the local boating community. You won't find anyone with more passion for boats and boating. He is here everyday to answer questions, solve boat issues, or just show you around! When he is not at the shop he spends his time on the water with his wife and two kids, fishing, cruising or just floating.
Kevin Kidd
Owner
Name Kevin Kidd
Title Owner
Kevin joined his brother at The Boat Shop in 2015. Growing up in Zimbabwe in a boating famly, Kevin has been around boats his whole life. He is an avid hunter and fisherman. His life time of boating experience and knowledge ensures boats are returned to the customer running better than ever before. When Kevin is not at the shop he enjoys being on the water with his wife and two boys. Any time you are at the shop be sure to stop and have a chat!
BJ Davis
Sales & Marketing
Name BJ Davis
Title Sales & Marketing
BJ joined The Boat Shop in 2022 after spending many years in retail sales. BJ has decades of experience in customer service. Anyone local to the Shreveport-Bossier area will remember Davis Big and Tall and, later, Davis Clothing Outdoors. BJ loves being on the water and can be seen standing on the bow of his boat casting away. .
Sterling Bentzler
Office Administrator
Name Sterling Bentzler
Title Office Administrator
More than just an Office Manager, Sterling has years of experience doing whatever it takes to get things done. Before joining The Boat Shop, Sterling spent many years in the automotive industry. She brings all this experience, and more, to The Boat Shop, keeping everyone in line! Outside of work, Sterling enjoys spending time with her husband and three children.
Steven Robbins
Lead Rigger
Name Steven Robbins
Title Lead Rigger
Although he is not a big fan of pictures or spotlight, Steven is a master of everything on the boat, from the transom forward. He comes to The Boat Shop with over 20 years of boat rigging experience. When not at the shop, Steven enjoys spending time at his lake camp with his wife and two kids.
Jack Westbrook
Parts Pro (In-House Boat Nerd)
Name Jack Westbrook
Title Parts Pro (In-House Boat Nerd)
Jack joins The Boat Shop with over 25+ years in the boating industry. He has an extremely broad knowledge of all boats, and everything that goes on or in them! Always ready to talk about anything boats, give Jack a call and let an expert help you find the parts you need.
Dennis Erwin
Service Manager
Name Dennis Erwin
Title Service Manager
Dennis joins The Boat Shop after spending the last several decades as a Service Manager at a local RV Dealership. In his offf time he is either running lines for catfish on Caddo Lake, taking care of his chickens, or his forever growing garden.
John Sanders
Technician
Name John Sanders
Title Technician
John joins The Boat Shop as our in-house inboard expert. He has over 15 years of experience. In his off-time you can usually find him on his tractor cleaning up his land.
Cliff Swift
Shop Helper
Name Cliff Swift
Title Shop Helper
Affectionately, known as Cliffy around the shop. He is the ultimate jack of all trades. Whether it is running errands around town or building a custom dash, Cliff can get it done. In his free time, Cliff builds and repairs fishing rods so be sure to stop by and have a chat!
What's Going On at The Boat Shop
and their values and enjoy selling these types of boats to our area on a daily basis.
We strived to keep our customers happy! We are ready to sell more custom boats and hoping to have
a few fun boats being delivered soon for y’all to check out.
We have CAYMAS BOATS in stock! We are thrilled to be a dealer for Caymas.
We can even customize one just for you.
Keep a look out on our website and Facebook page Facebook.com/theboatshopshreveport
Our parts department is new and improved including but not limited to
Marine 31 products and Yamaha, Mercury and Suzuki parts.
To conclude for 2021, none of this would be possible without our amazing customers.
We appreciate your patronage, your referrals, your questions, and your trust!
We hope we have created the Marine Service Excellence we started out striving for! Thank you.
2022
Growing our top-quality product lines, we are happy to announce the addition of Vexus Boats to our line-up.
Vexus is setting the bar in the fiberglass and aluminum boat lines for bass, crappie, and multi-species boats.
We are proud to carry Vexus who truly sets the standard for the industry.
Exciting news as The Boat Shop introduces the Trifecta Pontoon Boat Line. As a division of Forest River, Inc.,
a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Forest River Marine offers the kind of financial stability to its customers
that no other recreational products company can provide. Trifecta's models and floorplans are spectacular and a cut above
the competition.The Boat Shop will remain committed to providing top-quality, state-of-the-art product lines with manufacturers
that also commit themselves to continual product improvement providing its owners with a lifetime of enjoyment,
and a product that holds its value.
2023
Open House
The Boat Shop's Open House July 13th - 15th 2023. Come by and enjoy a casual atmosphere here at The Boat Shop.
Let us introduce you to our staff, location, and our boat models that we carry.
We would love to have you join our family at The Boat Shop.
The Pig Roast
Join us for food, drinks and fun as The Boat Shop presents our Pig Roast. A great time getting to know The Boat Shop Crew
and previewing our new latest arrivals from our dealers. We look forward to seeing you here.
Model Year End Clearance Event
Take advantage of our Model Year End deals. All remaining 2023 models; Vexus, Caymas, Trifecta, and SeaArk!
Just a few left in stock. Act now and save.
Model Year End Clearance Continues with Steep Discounts. Rebates applied to Trifecta Pontoons
and The Boat Shop will match the rebate applied to any Trifecta Pontoon.
Now is the time to buy your new pontoon and save thousands of dollars.
New Wide Body AVX Models giving 12" more space across the front deck.
2024 Vexus AVX 1880, 1880C, 1980, 1980C, 2080 WIDE BODIES have now arrived.
Excellent fishing machines with high performance hulls and all the bells and whistles. Pick you boat out now!
Boater Education - The Boat Shop Partners with LA Wildlife and Fisheries for Boaters Education Event
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2024 Trifecta Pontoons Have Arrived. Take adavantage of early arrivals of our new 2024 Trifecta Pontoons.
We have the size, floorplan, and pricepoint to fit everyone's budget. Come by today and let us show you why
so many families are having so much fun in our Trifecta Pontoons.
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2024 Vexus ACX 2000 Center Console has arrived. We have received the new 2024 Vexus ACX Center Console.
Come by and see this 20' center console that is the perfect boat for our lakes and marsh fishing down south. Ride and decide
on May 4th 2024 at our On The Water Boat show on Cross Lake. For more details click here: Vexus Boats.
2024 Vexus ACX 2150 Center Console has now been relaeased. Measuring 20’ 7” in length with an impressive 100” beam,
the guide-inspired ACX2150 is a full-featured, total performance design. Vexus' new Hex Vex camo package is a super option to
compliment the appearance of the ACX2150. Don't wait, pre-order your boat today and enjoy the benefits of the Vexus Revolution.
For more details click here: Vexus Boats.
2024 Vexus ACX 2210 Center Console has now been relaeased.
From the boundless pursuits of guiding to unforgettable memories with family and friends,
the ACX2210 is not only built for your style of fishing, it’s handcrafted to dominate the waters you run.
Pre-order your ACX 2210 today and take advantage of the benefits of the Vexus Revolution.
For more details click here: Vexus Boats.
The Boat Shop's 10th Anniversary and In-House Boat Show
Check out our complete inventory or new and used boats and get on the water today!
Whether it's a Trifecta tritoon boat, Vexus, Caymas, or SeaArk fishing boats, we have the
boat for you. Customer Service before, during, and after the sale is our top priority.
Boater Education and Open House Event
The Boat Shops Free Boater Education & Open House event April 27, 2024 is a great opportunity to
get your boaters education certification as well as shopping for your new boat.
Don't miss this opportunity and learn from our Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries agents to get
the best first-hand knowledge for your boating experiences.
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The Boat Shop's On-The-Water Boat Show
The Boat Shop's On-The-Water Boat Show was a wonderful time and a huge success. Trifecta Tritoon boats
were sold and deals working on Vexus, SeaArk and Caymas boats. Customers enjoyed the opportunity to ride
and drive our boats experiencing the comfort and performance of all of our models. If you missed it, we missed
you also. Drop by The Boat Shop and let us give you the run down on the models you are interested in.
The Boat Shop delivers every day on Top Level Customer Service at its best and we want to take care of you as you join
The Boat Shop Family.
The Boat Shop's 2nd Annual Customer Appreciation and Pig Roast Event Saturday June 22, 2024 9:00am-3:30pm.
Join us for our 2nd Annual Customer Appreciation Day and pig roast on June 22! Save thousands on Trifectas, Vexus, Caymas
nd Sea-Arks and enjoy additional In-House Boat Shop rebates. Why let the fun stop there? Now is the time to get the Ultimate
outboard motor or Repower your rig with a new Suzuki Engine! And, to show our appreciation to all our customers, enter to win
a $1000 gift card and join us for a pig roast at 3:30pm! We can’t wait to see you!
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2024 Trifecta Dealer Meeting: We will be off to Elhart, Indiana to preview and place our order for spring/summer 2025 Trifecta Tritoons.
The Trifecta Tritoons are offered in the LE Series, C Series, S Series, and Sport Series. Trifecta's Ultimate Z42 Composite decking is
2X stronger and 40% lighter than competing brands marine grade plywood deck. This composite deck gives a stronger, tighter, fit and improves
the performance of the boat substantially. If you are tired of your tritoon having sluggish performance, step up to the Trifecta Tritoons and
enjoy the difference. Fit, finish, and the strongest warranties in the industry catapult Trifecta Tritoons to the top in the industry.
Call The Boat Shop at 318-402-0399 today and speak
with BJ or Raymond to give you a full run-down on the Trifecta Tritoon line-up.
2025 Vexus VXs20 New Arrival
The all-new VXs20 has arrived at The Boat Shop. Truly an ultra-sleek, low profile fishing machine.
Vexus has spared no expense with fit, finish, amenities, or performance with this wide open, 20’ 6” frame.
It includes raised decks and dropped gunnels, making it even easier to flip, pitch, skip, and punch your way to the toughest targets.
Call or come by and schedule a test ride and see why Vexus boats continue to be the benchmark that all others strive to hit.
Havoc Boats coming soon to The Boat Shop.
Attention all Hunters and Fisherman! The Boat Shop is excited to announce we will be your your local Havoc Boat dealer.
Boats being produced presently will be delivered to us in the near future. If you are a hunter or just love running the lakes and rivers
in duck boats or jons, we will have the Havoc Boat for you. Stay tuned with our website, Facebook, and Instagram as we will be posting
additonal informaiton shortly. Like and Share us on Facebook and become part of The Boat Shop family.
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Bulls Bay Boats coming soon to The Boat Shop.
If you are looking for a new fiberglass center console boat that has stood the test of time and fits your pocketbook, the
Bulls Bay Center Console will be the boat for you. Bulls Bay is a classic low county shallow water bay boat that fits our Louisiana
fishing territory perfectly. Whether it's on one of our beaufiful lakes or in the marsh or offshore to one of the inland islands, the Bulls Bay
center console will be the perfect fit. Check out or website, Facebook or Instagram for more announcements and information and deliveries.
Avenger Bay Boats coming soon to The Boat Shop.
"Born on The Bayou of Louisiana Raised in "The Lowcountry of South Carolina" is the theme of Avenger Bay Boats. The Boat Shop will
now be the new local dealer of choice for the Avenger Bay Boats. Built for the serious fisheman, the Avenger AV24 and AV26 should be
your next bay boat of choice when heading to the coast. New inventory coming soon, it's time to check out your new center console bay boat.
Tune in to our Website, Facebook, and Instagram for more announcements and information.
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