If you’re thinking about a new boat for next summer, you don’t have to wait until spring to start shopping. In fact, waiting until spring can mean fewer choices, longer timelines and less flexibility when it comes to getting the boat you actually want.
That’s why Tobler Marina is making fall the time to Order Smart. Order Ahead.
Our Order Smart. Order Ahead. program is designed to help you maximize the value of your current boat, lock in your next boat before year-end changes, secure a priority production slot and have your new boat ready for spring.
Whether you’re looking at a Nautique, Duckworth, Chaparral or Bennington, planning ahead can put you in a better position to choose the boat, options and configuration you want—while taking advantage of some of Tobler Marina’s best savings of the year.
The idea is simple: take care of next summer’s boat now, so you can spend next summer enjoying it.
With Tobler Marina’s Order Smart. Order Ahead. program, you can:
Here's how it works.
Have a boat you're ready to move on from?
Fall is a great time to start the trade-in conversation.
With the Order Smart. Order Ahead. program, you can trade in your current boat and put that value toward a new Nautique, Duckworth, Chaparral or Bennington.
The program is designed around getting you the highest possible trade-in value while giving you a clear path toward your next boat.
And if you don't have a trade-in? No problem. You can skip straight to Step 2.
This is where ordering ahead really pays off.
Rather than waiting until March or April to see what's available, you can start the process now and order your new boat for the upcoming season.
When you factory order a boat, you have the opportunity to select from available configurations and options rather than limiting yourself to what's already sitting in inventory.
Depending on the model, that can include:
If you already have a particular look or setup in mind, ordering ahead gives you more opportunity to build toward it.
And that's especially important when it comes to custom colors and configurations. Once spring arrives, the conversation can shift from "What do I want?" to "What's available?"
Another important part of the Order Smart. Order Ahead. program is factory price protection.
By ordering before year-end, you can lock in current factory pricing before potential new-year price increases.
That means you're not waiting until spring to find out what your preferred boat and configuration will cost.
Instead, you're making your plan now—before potential pricing changes.
A custom boat still needs to be built.
By ordering ahead, you can reserve a priority production slot and get your custom boat moving through the manufacturing process before spring demand ramps up.
Production availability is limited, and timing can vary by manufacturer and model. Starting earlier gives you more time to work through your options, place your order and plan for delivery.
The goal of ordering ahead isn't just to get through the buying process early.
It's to have your brand-new 2027 Nautique, Duckworth, Chaparral or Bennington ready for spring.
Instead of spending the first part of the boating season figuring out what to buy, you can spend it figuring out where you're going.
And with the Order Smart. Order Ahead. program, you don't have to worry about what to do with your new boat during the off-season.
Tobler takes care of winterization and storage for you, so your new boat can be ready for delivery in the spring.
That's one less thing on your winter checklist.
March feels like the natural time to start thinking about a boat.
The weather starts warming up. The days get longer. You start looking at the lake again.
But by then, other boaters are thinking the same thing.
Waiting until spring can mean:
There will still be boats available in spring, but if you're looking for a specific model, color combination or configuration, waiting can limit your choices.
Ordering in the fall gives you more time to plan rather than trying to fit your plans into what's left.
The Order Smart. Order Ahead. program is about more than getting your order in early.
It's designed to bring together trade-in value, factory price protection, priority production, winter storage and seasonal savings into one fall boat-buying opportunity.
HIGHEST TRADE-IN VALUES
Maximize what your current boat is worth.
FACTORY PRICE PROTECTION
Lock in current factory pricing before potential year-end increases.
PRIORITY PRODUCTION SLOTS
Reserve your custom boat with limited production availability.
NO WINTER STORAGE HASSLES
Tobler takes care of winterization and storage.
BEST DISCOUNTS OF THE YEAR
Take advantage of some of Tobler Marina's best savings while they're available.
If you already know you'll be looking for a new boat next season, there's a reason to start the conversation now.
Fall gives you time to evaluate your current boat, explore your options, choose your preferred configuration and get your order moving before spring demand arrives.
And with Order Smart. Order Ahead., you can potentially save on your new boat, maximize your trade-in and take the winter-season logistics off your plate.
The lake will be waiting in spring. Your boat can be too.
Explore 2027 Nautique, Duckworth, Chaparral and Bennington options at Tobler Marina and start planning your next season today.