What’s new at Venture Trailers

Goodhue Boat Company is no small operation. Founded in 1903, the company has grown to 12 locations across the country, with plans to reach 14 in the coming months and two to four more added each year after that. They represent some of the biggest names in boating, including Cobalt, Mastercraft, Malibu, Harris, Boston Whaler, and more.

As boating season ramps up, dealers play a critical role in helping customers avoid one of the most common (and preventable) springtime headaches: a trailer that isn't ready for the road. Across the country, boat owners are dusting off their covers, charging their batteries, and dreaming about their first day back on the water.

When you run a dealership that sells everything from classic cars to high-performance boats, you learn quickly that every supplier relationship matters. For Geneva Motorcars in Darien, Wisconsin, just 20 minutes from Lake Geneva, boat trailers are a critical part of the customer experience, especially in the summer when boat sales make up 30-40% of their business.

Venture Trailers has published its full calendar of 2026 boat shows across North America. The list includes major events from January through April with dates and locations for dozens of regional and national shows for marine enthusiasts, dealers, and buyers. Explore where and when to attend next season.

For Amber Hicks of Krenzer Marine in Sodus Point, New York, choosing a trailer partner is simple: Venture Trailers is always the first call. Amber has been selling boats at Krenzer Marine for 14 years, and Venture has been a partner for as long as she can remember. Located on the south shore of Lake Ontario, Krenzer serves a wide range of customers – from 16-foot fishing boats to 60-foot cruisers – making reliable, versatile trailers essential to their business.

Venture Trailers proudly launches its newly redesigned website—built for a faster, smarter user experience. With streamlined parts ordering, enhanced dealer tools, and a refreshed brand look, it’s a bold step forward in serving our customers and partners even better.

After the Army, Carrie Found a Second Home with Venture Trailers. After transitioning out of the Army in 2016, Carrie Vobian was ready for a new path. Through a friend, she connected with the Van Slyke family who hired her to help out around their home and farm with everything from organizing closets to picking up kids from football practice. “I loved it,” she laughed. “One day I’d be feeding chickens, the next day programming their home lighting system.”

In an industry where handshake deals still matter and reputation carries more weight than marketing budgets, Venture Trailers has carved out something rare: a manufacturing philosophy that treats innovation not as disruption, but as evolution.

When it comes to shallow water fishing, few names carry the weight of Rock Proof Boats. Founded on the Susquehanna River in Marysville, PA, Rock Proof has built its reputation around high-performance jet boats tough enough to skim rocky rivers without fear of damage.

At Venture Trailers, innovation does not mean pursuing shiny objects or holding a brainstorming session once every few years. It’s a daily practice. “If there’s one thing Matt and I are always doing,” says Stephanie Van Slyke, CEO of Venture Trailers, “it’s looking around and asking, ‘How can we make this better?’

Maritime Solutions partnered with Venture Trailers to better serve customers with reliable, high-quality trailers. The collaboration brought improved lead times, stronger communication, and dependable support—helping the dealership grow while staying true to its commitment to quality and service.

Five years ago, Tyler Kane, Design/Manufacturing Engineer, walked into Venture Trailers for a job interview—and never looked back. “I met Matt and Steph… I decided to cancel all my other interviews and accept Venture’s offer upfront.”

During uncertain times, Venture Trailers had dealers’ backs—keeping communication clear, pricing steady, and products moving. See how we helped partners stay confident and competitive when the market was tough to navigate.

It all started with a bottleneck. Over 20 years ago, Diamond Marine, a growing boat dealer in East Haven, CT, struggled with unreliable inventory and slow deliveries. Customers lost patience—until Venture stepped in. Learn how the partnership turned things around.

Walk through the doors of Venture Trailers on any given day, and you might find yourself in the middle of a nacho bar, a holiday-themed raffle, or a Friday afternoon cocktail hour. But don’t mistake this for fluff. Having fun is part of a much deeper commitment to a workplace culture rooted in appreciation, recognition, and respect.