About us
We carry the finest boating brands in the industry
Delivers a professional touch with a personal atmosphere
We help you find incredible financing deals for your new boat
We have state of the art boat rental facility
We are one of the largest accessory “Ship Store” in Vermont
We offer the best products at the best discount prices
Customer Reviews
“Just purchased a pontoon boat from Kim Woodard. The ease of the purchase and the outstanding customer service from Eric and Kim are very much appreciated. They both went above and beyond from the time we walked in to after they put the boat in the water and took us out to show us how everything on the boat worked. The boat is from their rental fleet and runs perfectly. We called the other evening after hours and left a message and someone called us back a few minutes later to make sure we weren't calling because we were stranded out on the lake. Everyone we have ever dealt with at Woodard's including Matt who serviced our other boat over the years to Barbara in accounting are friendly, helpful and just enjoyable to deal with. We couldn't be happier! Thank you very much!!!"
“Buying anything at Woodard Marine is a Pleasant Experience. Staff is knowledgeable and helpful. Everyone is friendly and makes you feel at home. They know the lake like no one else and they know boats... whether at the show room with Kim and Greg, or at the marina with Lauren, Eric, Mike and Barbara, you are greeted with a smiling face. We bought a fishing boat, a motor, a pontoon and docks and we enjoy going in even if we do not need anything."
"Amazing help. I was on my way there when I was held up. They were willing to wait for me even though they would be closed when I arrived. Then they all bent over backwards helping me get the items I needed . Thank you very much!"
Our History
During the 30’s and 40’s, Raymond broke off from the family business and started to build boats on his own. After World War II his hobby grew into a full-time boat building operation in Chester, Vermont, founding Woodard Boats.
Woodard Boats became known as good riding, well-built quality boats. Woodard Boats were constructed with white oak frames, plywood hulls, and mahogany decks.
During the years of Woodard Boat production (1948-1960), the Woodard family spent most weekends during the summer on one of many lakes near Chester, VT. Bob and Alan Woodard, sons of Raymond and Rowena, grew up around the boating industry.
As the wave of fiberglass boat construction went into full force, Raymond decided to sell boats rather than construct them. Raymond and his wife Rowena moved Woodard Boats to the Southern tip of Lake Bomoseen, Vermont and founded Woodard Marine in 1960. In the 1980’s Raymond and Rowena retired from Woodard Marine leaving the operation to their sons Robert and Alan. In 2001, Alan Woodard lost his battle to cancer and joined Raymond and Rowena in “Boating Heaven”.
Woodard Marine still operates from its original location on Lake Bomoseen (with many new improvements). Today when you visit Woodard Marine you will see the business being run by Bob Woodard, his wife Barbara, his daughter Lauren Woodard-Splatt and his son-in-law Eric Splatt. We are very proud of our heritage, experience, family, and team at Woodard Marine.
