Stacer has announced the 2025-26 winners of its Dealer of the Year Awards, with Sydney's Blakes Marine taking out the national title after 14 years representing the brand.
The awards were made public on 22 April 2026 and recognised state-level Stacer dealers in Victoria/Tasmania, South Australia/Northern Territory, New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia, alongside a dedicated Best New Dealer prize.
Blakes Marine — long a fixture of the western Sydney aluminium-boat scene — took both the NSW title and the overall national award. Lee Blake credited the dealership's after-sales and service culture rather than its showroom throughput.
"The award is a testament to the team's dedication and their passion for helping customers get the most out of their boating experience," Blake said.
The Best New Dealer award went to Adventure Marine QLD, rewarding a first-year Stacer outlet that made an immediate impact on one of Australia's most competitive tinny markets. Elsewhere, the state-level winners were Molin Motorcycle & Marine in Victoria and Tasmania, Murray Marine Centre in SA and the Northern Territory, Sunstate Powersports in Queensland, and Mandurah Boat Shop in Western Australia.
"The awards go far beyond strong sales performance, recognising the dealerships that truly bring the Stacer brand to life," Jackson said.
The judging process rates dealers on staff professionalism, product knowledge, customer interactions, stock management, showroom presentation and after-sales support. For anglers weighing up a new Stacer side console or runabout, the shortlist functions as a practical map of which shops are set up to carry a customer through re-rigging, warranty work and resale — the period where most tinny-owner complaints actually surface.
Stacer is part of the BRP Marine portfolio and remains one of the most widely fished-out-of brands on Australian lakes, rivers and estuaries. The 2025-26 result underscores a network that is now evenly competitive across states rather than clustered in one capital city — useful news for country buyers who are often the first to feel a weak dealer presence.
"This recognition celebrates dealerships delivering exceptional customer experiences while upholding brand standards," Jackson said — a nod to Stacer's stated goal of making boating more accessible and enjoyable across the country.