Sand N Sea Marine in Stuart, Florida earns Sportsman Boats’ highest dealer customer satisfaction score for 2026, marking its second consecutive year on top.
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•Sand N Sea Marine of Stuart, Florida has earned the highest Customer Satisfaction Index score in the Sportsman Boats dealer network for Model Year 2026, topping 98% for the second consecutive year.
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•The family-run dealership led by Shane and Misty Hunt involves their children Ethan in Service and Ashley in warranty and parts, alongside a sales team that includes Tyler James who ranks among Sportsman's top ten salespeople.
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•A top CSI score comes from consistent communication, careful boat preparation, a thorough delivery walkthrough of the boat's systems and dependable support long after the sale.
For the second year in a row, the family-run Stuart, Florida dealership has earned the highest customer satisfaction score in the Sportsman Boats dealer network.
A great day on the water often starts well before a boat leaves the dock. It starts with a dealership that listens, prepares the boat carefully, takes the time to teach its new owner, and stays available after delivery.
That commitment has earned Sand N Sea Marine the top Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) score among Sportsman Boats dealers nationwide for Model Year 2026. The Stuart, Florida dealership also earned the top score in 2025, making this a second consecutive year of recognition achieving a top score of over 98%.
A Family Business with a Strong Team
Sand N Sea Marine is led by Shane Hunt and his wife, Misty. Their son Ethan in Service and daughter Ashley in warranty / parts are involved in the business as well, bringing a genuine family presence to the dealership. You can see that same personal investment across the team, from the first conversation with a customer to the support that follows delivery.
The sales team includes Tyler James, Cassie James (F&I), Bob Chew and David Higgins whose product knowledge and attention to customers help make the buying process feel personal. Tyler has also been recognized among Sportsman’s top ten salespeople.
The service team—Ethan, Ashley, Mike, Eli, Max and Patrick—brings the knowledge and personal attention that help Sand N Sea customers feel supported long after delivery.
Every one of those people contributes to the experience Sand N Sea is known for. Customers want straightforward answers while they shop. On delivery day, they want time to learn their boat and feel comfortable taking it out. Months later, they want to know they can still call the dealership.
The Work Behind the Score
CSI reflects feedback from owners about their experience with a dealership. A top score takes more than a strong first impression. It depends on consistent communication, careful preparation, thorough delivery, and support after the sale.
For Sand N Sea, the handoff is especially important. The team puts time into preparing each boat and walking new owners through its systems, from practical features at the helm to the details they will use on the water. The goal is for customers to leave excited about their Sportsman and confident operating it.
That care shows up in the dealership’s customer feedback, where owners have described attentive deliveries and continued support after their purchase.
What This Means for Sportsman Owners
We put a great deal of thought into building every Sportsman boat. The dealership has the important job of bringing that boat into an owner’s life. A knowledgeable sales team, a well-prepared delivery, and dependable follow-through can shape how much someone enjoys their first day aboard and every trip that follows.
Shane, Misty, and the entire Sand N Sea Marine team have shown what that responsibility looks like in practice. Earning the highest CSI score once is an accomplishment. Doing it again speaks to the consistency of the experience they provide.
Congratulations to Sand N Sea Marine on earning Sportsman Boats’ 2026 Top Dealer CSI Award. Thank you to the whole team for the care you give our owners and for representing Sportsman so well on Florida’s Treasure Coast.