Viage Group Secured Seven Industry Awards
The Florida-based marine dealer received accolades from Chris-Craft and Scout for the 2026 model year.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Cruises
Viage Group earned seven dealer awards from manufacturers Chris-Craft and Scout for the 2026 model year. The company received recognition for both sales performance and customer service excellence.
Why it matters
These awards highlight the company's performance in the competitive regional marine sales market. The honors underscore Viage Group's standing within its dealership network across its five Florida locations.
Viage Group operates five dealership locations across Florida, including sites in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Fort Myers Beach, and Naples. The firm has been active in the regional marine market since its founding in 2013.
The players
Viage Group
A Florida-based boat dealership chain with five locations that specializes in sales and customer service.
Barry Marshall
He co-founded the Viage Group in 2013 and continues to lead its regional operations.
Alex DeVries
He is a sales professional who received a Chris-Craft Top Sales Ambassador award for the 2026 model year.
Gunnar Hunt
He is a sales professional who received a Chris-Craft Top Sales Ambassador award for the 2026 model year.
Ryan Wallace
He is a sales professional who earned the Scout Top Gulf Coast Salesperson award for his contributions.
The details
The dealership received the Top Chris-Craft Dealer Worldwide and Top Scout Gulf Coast Dealer honors. Additionally, it secured the Scout Golden Anchor award for customer service along with the Chris-Craft Customer Service Excellence award.
Timeline
Barry Marshall founded Viage Group in 2013.
The awards were granted for the 2026 model year.
Travel Outlook
These awards follow the pattern set by the National Marine Manufacturers Association marine dealer certification standards, which prioritize customer service metrics alongside high sales volume. The recognition positions the dealer to attract more regional boaters during peak Florida tourism seasons.
Florida boaters can expect continued service availability at the company's five regional locations as they manage their 2026 model year inventory. Buyers looking for specific Chris-Craft or Scout models can use these dealer rankings to identify high-performing service centers.
The takeaway
Achieving multiple manufacturer awards serves as a key indicator of consistent dealer operations for local customers. Prospective boat buyers often prioritize dealerships that maintain high customer service ratings across all maintenance and sales touchpoints.
Further reading
For more information on the regional marine market, visit the Cruises section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Trade Only Today.
