Seattle Yachts has once again been recognized as a leader within the Nimbus Boats dealer network, earning the 2026 Nimbus Boats Dealer of the Year Award. The honor reflects the company’s continued investment in the Nimbus brand, its ability to connect customers with the right models, and its commitment to creating a strong ownership experience throughout its territories.
This is not the first time Seattle Yachts has received the prestigious award. Having been named the top Nimbus dealer in 2019 as well, the company has established a consistent record of performance built around inventory, customer service, brand visibility and long-term market development. In the 2026 Nimbus dealer assessment, Seattle Yachts earned an A+ rating, further demonstrating the strength of its sales organization and the resources it has dedicated to supporting Nimbus owners and buyers.
"I'm extremely proud of our team for earning the Nimbus Dealer of the Year Award for the second time," said Peter Whiting, Managing Partner of Seattle Yachts. "This is also a testament to the quality, design, performance, and overall appeal of the Nimbus brand in west coast markets that includes Seattle, Anacortes, San Francisco, Marina del Rey, and San Diego. We look forward to delivering exceptional sales and service experiences for our Nimbus customers."
America’s Largest Stocking Nimbus Dealer
Seattle Yachts has become the largest stocking Nimbus dealer in America, giving customers access to an extensive selection of new Nimbus boats across several model categories. Maintaining a substantial inventory allows prospective buyers to experience the differences between models in person, compare layouts and features, and work with a knowledgeable sales team to identify the Nimbus that best fits their boating plans.
That commitment goes well beyond keeping boats in stock. Seattle Yachts has developed dedicated Nimbus infrastructure that includes experienced sales professionals, multiple territories, regional marketing, digital content and the operational resources needed to support the brand. This comprehensive approach gives Nimbus customers greater access to product information, available inventory, boat-show displays and opportunities to step aboard the latest models.
For buyers, that investment creates a more informative and convenient purchasing experience. Whether a customer is searching for a versatile commuter, an all-weather coupe, a spacious day boat or a larger cruising yacht, the Seattle Yachts team can provide guidance on Nimbus model selection, performance, equipment, ownership costs, financing, trade-ins and delivery.
"We've had an extraordinary response to the new Nimbus 495 Fly," said Patrick Harrigan, General Manager for Seattle Yachts. "After winning the European Powerboat of the Year Award, we've had several orders and believe this style of cruiser is going to be very popular in our market along the west coast."
Building Awareness That Leads to Real Opportunities
Marketing alone does not sell boats. Purchasing decisions are ultimately driven by the quality of the product, the expertise of the dealer and the confidence a buyer feels throughout the process. However, consistent visibility is essential to creating those opportunities. Seattle Yachts goes to extraordinary efforts for conduct regional photo shoots on new Nimbus models to showcase how each boat will be enjoyed in each market.
By keeping Nimbus Boats in front of customers through online content, social media, email campaigns, boat shows, dealership events and in-person product presentations, Seattle Yachts helps more boaters discover what makes the Nimbus lineup distinctive. That visibility creates awareness, awareness generates qualified leads, and qualified leads ultimately produce showroom traffic, sea trials and retail opportunities.
This consistent presence benefits more than a single dealership. Dealers that invest the time and resources required to actively promote Nimbus help build the manufacturer’s local market share while also strengthening the overall Nimbus brand throughout North America. As more boaters become familiar with Nimbus design, Scandinavian craftsmanship, performance and versatility, the entire dealer network benefits from greater consumer recognition.
Seattle Yachts has distinguished itself by approaching Nimbus representation as a long-term partnership rather than simply another product line. Its ongoing investment in inventory, infrastructure and content has made the company a clear leader within the Nimbus dealer network and an important contributor to the brand’s continued growth in the United States.
A Strong Match Between Dealer and Brand
Nimbus Boats are known for practical Scandinavian design, efficient performance and layouts created around how owners actually spend their time on the water. Depending on the model, a Nimbus can serve as a family day boat, coastal cruiser, all-weather commuter or comfortable platform for extended adventures.
Seattle Yachts understands the different ways Nimbus owners use their boats and can help match each buyer with the appropriate model, propulsion package and equipment. This product knowledge is particularly important within a diverse lineup that includes open day boats, enclosed commuter-style models and larger cruising yachts.
The dealership’s territorial reach also helps introduce Nimbus to customers across several important boating markets. Through its physical locations, boat-show participation and digital presence, Seattle Yachts can connect with buyers at multiple stages of the ownership journey, from initial research and model comparisons to sea trials, purchase negotiations and delivery.
Recognition for a Consistent Commitment
The 2026 Nimbus Boats Dealer of the Year Award recognizes more than a single year of sales performance. It represents Seattle Yachts’ consistent commitment to building the Nimbus brand, supporting its customers and investing in the resources required to create long-term success.
Earning an A+ on the Nimbus dealer assessment, maintaining the country’s largest Nimbus inventory and supporting multiple territories all demonstrate why Seattle Yachts continues to stand apart. Its combination of product knowledge, market visibility, dedicated infrastructure and customer-focused service has created a proven formula for introducing more boaters to Nimbus.
Seattle Yachts is honored to receive the 2026 Nimbus Boats Dealer of the Year Award and looks forward to continuing its work with Nimbus, serving current owners and helping a new generation of customers experience one of the most distinctive boat brands on the market.
