 
With over 25 years of experience and a dedication to customer
satisfaction, Jerry's Marine is here to serve you. We are
a full service marine facility stocking a full line of
Precision
boat parts
as well as
a full inventory of new and used boats. Looking for a boat
motor? We offer a full line of Honda and Mercury Outboards
and
Drive
packages, including installation and rigging. Located in
Sulphur Louisiana we are proud to be the southeast's largest
boat dealer.
Award
Winning Sales and Service
Each year many boat manufacturers recognize thier
finest dealerships with the prestigious sales and
service awards. It’s the highest honor a
dealership can receive from, and is only awarded
to those dealerships that have demonstrated a commitment
to maintaining the manufactuer's high standards
for customer satisfaction and / or sales.
2002 Awards
Kenner Boats #1 in Sales
Louisiana
Kenner Boats #2 in Sales
Nationwide
Triton Boats - "Presidents
Citation of Merit". Presented for
Leadership in Sales and Service |
2001 Awards
Kenner Boats #1 in Sales
Lousiana
Kenner Boats #3 Sales Nationwide
Triton Boats - "Presidents
Citation of Merit". Presented for Leadership
in Sales and Service |
2000 Awards
Kenner Boats#1 in Sales
Lousiana
Kenner Boats# 3 in Sales
Nationwide
Triton Boats - "Presidents
Citation of Merit". Presented for
Leadership in Sales and Service |
1999 Awards
Kenner Boats #1 in Sales Louisana
Kenner Boats #4th in Sales
Nationwide
Triton Boats - "Presidents
Citation of Merit".
Presented for Leadership in Sales and Service |
Honorable Mention: Sold
the First Retail boat for Kenner Boats. (The
first
two
were
awarded
to family of Kenner.)
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The History
or Jerry's Marine
Jerry gets his love of outboards, racing, and anything marine honestly. His dad,
Clay Pettefer began a successful outboard racing career in 1948. After racing
for several years, Clay decided to open his own marine business, using the
knowledge gained from competition. Clay opened his Mercury Marine dealership
in 1963, on Shell Beach Drive in Lake Charles, Louisiana. After 4 successful
years on Shell Beach Drive the business outgrew the facility and Clay had
a need for more space. The dealership was moved to a larger location on Common
Street in 1967. Clay was listed as one of the top Mercury Dealers in the US
for several years. As a large volume Mercury Outboard Dealer, Clay was always
in need of technicians for his dealership.
Here is where Jerry came into the picture. All through
elementary and middle school, Jerry was attending races with
his dad, working as his pit crew, hanging
around the shop, watching the Technicians, learning about outboards, and acquiring
an even greater interest in racing boats. Clay and Jerry both understood the
key to a successful racer; he must know and understand his
equipment.
Jerry began working
in his dad’s shop in 1970.
In 1975, with a growing family and an interest in becoming
his own boss, Jerry’s
Marine opened their doors in Sulphur, Louisiana. Jerry became a Certified Mercury
Master Technician in 1978.
Jerry followed in his father’s footsteps and became
one of the top Mercury Outboard Dealers in the US with numerous
Awards for Mercury Outboard Sales and
Service. With the business growing at an alarming rate, Jerry had soon outgrown
his original location. In 1988, Jerry moved into the larger facility he now
occupies on Highway 27 South in Sulphur, Louisiana. Jerry
has continued to remain at the
top of the list for Mercury Outboard Sales and Service.
And Jerry’s racing career….With a Multitude
of High Point Championships and World Records, in several
classes including Bass Boat Classes, Jerry has
the Most Successful Outboard Racing Team in the World, with the credentials
to prove it. This speaks volumes for Jerry’s’ expertise
and knowledge when it comes to outboards and performance.
As all racers know, one must understand
and know your equipment, as well as having a keen eye for detail. Check
out our boat racing page for more information.
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