Based in Sheffield, miles away from water, this dealer is run by a straight talking, no nonsense business guy who's there to make a living by keeping customers happy.

Northern Powerboats is like top notch computer software, what you see is exactly what you get! The dealership is crammed with sports boats, engines and associated clobber. It's just like a new car showroom. Everything on show is clean and ready to be sold, there's no dirty hills and tatty boats here.

Meet Keith Saynor (or his other half Angela) and discover for yourself why there's no dealers like this south of the Watford Gap. Keith's a typical Yorkshireman, plain talking and always ready to deal. Regardless of whether you're after a new boat, engine or a used rig, if there isn't one in stock, he'll find you one. However, with the choice of new and used Bayliners, Saver, Trophy, Quicksilver and Valiant boats plus Mercruiser inboards and Mariner, Mercury and Suzuki outboards, it's more than likely he can fix you up on the spot.

Northern Powerboats moved to larger premises in August 2006 which is more accessible and plenty of parking.

There's a fully equipped workship and the dealership has been Mercruiser service dealers for over eighteen years. as well as for Mariner and Mercury outboards, Suzuki service recently acquired. Having found a boat you can gear yourself up with trendy clobber, Water skis and accessories or enjoy yourself looking through the chandlery. Here is a "one stop" boat centre, if you can't get it here then you don't need it. This is a real dealer who'll take you out to a nearby lake to show you how to use your new boat, organise finance and take anything from another boat to a motorbike in part exchange.

A visit to Northern Powerboats is a worthwhile experiece, even if you just come to look you'll come away with something, and you'll go back again, everyone does.

The coffee's not bad either...