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Best Boat Brands Compared: An Honest Guide from a Dealer Who Sells All of Them

By Jordon Nichols / August 20, 2026

Most boat brand comparisons you’ll find online are written by one of two people: a single-brand dealer explaining why their brand is best, or a…

Why Fall Is the Best Time to Buy a Boat

By Jordon Nichols / August 20, 2026

Most people shop for boats in April. The weather turns, the lake starts calling, and suddenly every dealership in Oklahoma and Texas is packed with…

2027 Bennington Pontoons Coming to DFW | Nichols Marine Lewisville

By Jordon Nichols / August 18, 2026

2027 Bennington Pontoons Are Coming to Dallas-Fort Worth — Here’s What DFW Buyers Need to Know If you’ve been waiting for the right time to…

Chaparral 21 SSi vs 23 SSi — Which Is Right for Oklahoma & Texas Buyers?

By Jordon Nichols / July 22, 2026

The Chaparral SSi is one of the most versatile runabouts on the market — and one of the best-selling models we carry at Nichols Marine…

Nichols Marine Named Official Bennington Pontoon Dealer for the Dallas-Fort Worth Market

By Jordon Nichols / July 16, 2026

LEWISVILLE, TX — Bennington, North America’s leading pontoon boat manufacturer, has officially named Nichols Marine as its authorized Bennington dealer for the Dallas-Fort Worth market,…

2025 Chaparral 21 Surf For Sale in Oklahoma — Ready to Hit the Water

By Jordon Nichols / June 16, 2026

If you’ve been looking for a surf boat that delivers serious performance without the serious price tag of a dedicated towboat, the 2025 Chaparral 21…

New 2024 MasterCraft X26 For Sale in Norman, OK

By Jordon Nichols / June 12, 2026

If you are looking for a premium surf boat built for power, luxury, and serious on-water performance, this New 2024 MasterCraft X26 is available now…

Best Pontoon Boats for Lake Lewisville, TX — And Why DFW Families Are Choosing Evotti

By Jordon Nichols / May 29, 2026

Lake Lewisville is one of the most popular boating lakes in all of North Texas — and it’s easy to see why. Just minutes from…

Best Boats for Grand Lake Oklahoma: A Buyer’s Guide

By Jordon Nichols / May 26, 2026

Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees is one of Oklahoma’s most beloved boating destinations — and one of its most diverse. With over 46,000 acres of…

First-Time Boat Buyer’s Guide: What to Know Before You Buy in Oklahoma

By Jordon Nichols / May 26, 2026

So you’ve decided it’s time to buy a boat. Maybe you’ve been spending summers on Grand Lake wishing you had your own, or you’re tired…