OUR HISTORY
In the mid-1980s, Mark LaPrade decided to create a dealership that would offer a customer more than just a place to buy a boat. Mark believed back then as he does now if you’re out to make a customer for life, everything else will take care of itself. Mark has since passed the business on to his daughter Tracie and her husband Steve and their philosophy are the same. At Thunder Marine, it is not just the boats that we sell, but how we do business. No matter which one of our great brands you are interested in - Sportsman, Monterey, Regulator or Jeanneau – your experience with Thunder Marine will be more of a relationship than a transaction. We believe your boating experience is more than just a weekend excursion; it is a lifestyle of fun and adventure.
Thunder Marine is an authorized Jeanneau, Regulator, Sportsman, and Monterey dealership serving the Gulf Coast. We are proud to carry a large selection of new and pre-owned inventory. When you are ready to invest in a new or used 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 Thunder Marine, 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.
