Petzold’s Marine Center Named Best of Hartford 2026's #1 Boat Dealer

Petzold’s Marine Center is proud to announce that we have been awarded first place for Best of Hartford 2026 – Boat Dealer.

This recognition is an incredible honor for our family, our team, and the generations of customers who have trusted Petzold’s for their time on the water. The Petzold family proudly accepted the award, marking another meaningful milestone in our long history serving Connecticut’s boating community.

For decades, Petzold’s Marine Center has been built on family values, trusted relationships, and a commitment to helping boaters enjoy every season with confidence. From new and pre-owned boat sales to expert service, marina support, storage, and customer care, our goal has always been simple: take care of people the right way.

This year’s Best of Hartford recognition was especially meaningful, with Petzold’s Marine Center earning the top honor among respected names in the marine and outdoor industry. We are proud to stand with Affordable Marine and Cabela’s, who took home second and third place in the category.

To our customers, thank you. Your loyalty, referrals, reviews, and continued support make honors like this possible. Whether you purchased your first boat from us, service with us every season, store your boat at one of our marinas, or simply stop by to talk boating, you are part of the Petzold’s story.

To our team, thank you for the hard work that goes into every sale, every service appointment, every launch, every haul-out, and every customer interaction. This award reflects the dedication of everyone behind the scenes and on the front lines who helps deliver the Petzold’s experience every day.

As a family-owned business, we are proud to accept this award and even more proud to continue serving boaters across Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and beyond.

From our family to yours, thank you for making Petzold’s Marine Center the Best of Hartford 2026's Best Boat Dealer.

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Whether you are looking for your next boat, need trusted service, or want to explore marina options for the season, our team is here to help.

Explore our inventory, contact our sales team, or visit one of our locations to experience why generations of boaters continue to choose Petzold’s Marine Center.