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
Phone
318-402-0399
About Raymond
Owner, operator and day to day boat enthusiast, Raymond knows his stuff. Come see him at The Boat Shop any day where he can help you answer a boat question, solve a boat problem or just show you around!
Kevin Kidd
Shop Foreman
Name Kevin Kidd
Title Shop Foreman
Phone
318-402-0399
About Kevin
Kevin can be found in the back of the shop working on your boat any time. He may not know your name, but he sure knows your boat!
Jim Hicks
Sales
Name Jim Hicks
Title Sales
Phone
Sterling Bentzler
Office Administrator
Name Sterling Bentzler
Title Office Administrator
Phone
Steven Robbins
Lead rigger
Name Steven Robbins
Title Lead rigger
Phone
318-402-0399
About Steven
Not one for pictures or spotlight, but he's always at The Boat Shop along with Raymond and Kevin. Steven has over 20 years of experience in the boat industry . Steven specializes in everything on the boat from the transom forward !
Jack Westbrook
Parts pro ( in house boat nerd )
Name Jack Westbrook
Title Parts pro ( in house boat nerd )
Phone
About Jack
Jack 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 look up whatever parts you need .
Dennis Erwin
Service Manager
Name Dennis Erwin
Title Service Manager
Phone
John Sanders
Technician
Name John Sanders
Title Technician
Phone
Cliff Swift
Shop Helper
Name Cliff Swift
Title Shop Helper
Phone
What's Going On at The Boat Shop
We are now rocking and rolling as a SeaArk Dealer. We love the SeaArk boat line, believe in the company
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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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
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.
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.