05/06/2026
Boulton Dealer Feature: Hillside Powersports & Marine
When you’ve been serving your community for nearly 70 years, you learn what lasts—and what doesn’t.
Located in Lakeport, California, Hillside Powersports & Marine has been a trusted name in Northern California for generations. From first-time buyers to seasoned offshore anglers, they’ve seen just about everything come through their doors—and that experience shapes the way they do business today.
How It All Started with Boulton - Their connection to Boulton didn’t come from a catalog—it came from real-world experience. While preparing to bring on another aluminum boat line, a call from Boulton changed everything.
At the same time, they couldn’t ignore something they were already seeing in their own shop—GREAT Boulton boats coming through the service department with serious hours and serious use.
One stood out. A coastal customer running a 20’ Navigator offshore—50 miles out, overnight trips, extreme conditions—with over 1,200 hours on the boat. His review? “There is nothing about this boat I would change.”
That was all it took. They canceled their existing order, committed to Boulton—and sold all three boats before they even arrived.
The rest is history.
What Sets Boulton Apart - According to Hillside, it comes down to three things:
Quality
Reputation
Customization
That combination is hard to find—and even harder to match.
Who Is a Boulton Built For? Short answer: just about anyone serious about being on the water. Whether you’re:
Just getting into fishing
A seasoned angler
Running tough water
A Boulton is built to handle it.
The Power of Customization - This is where things really come to life.
Hillside doesn’t just sell boats—they help build them. From layout to electronics, lighting to audio packages, every detail can be tailored to the customer. “Being able to build a boat exactly how someone wants it is an amazing experience—for us and for them.” Hillside even stocks models with popular options so customers can see, feel, and plan their build firsthand.
What Matters Most: Support - If there’s one word that keeps coming up—it’s support. From factory to dealer to customer, it’s what makes the difference. “It’s as important for us to have factory support as it is for our customers to have ours.”
Thinking About a Boulton? - Hillside keeps it simple:
“Buy it. I did—and it’s one of the best purchases I’ve made. My family and I love ours.” Said Travis Quiett of Hillside.
The Best Part of the Job - For Hillside, it’s not just about boats. It’s about helping people build something personal.
Something they’ll use.
Something they’ll rely on.
Something they’ll remember.
“We get to help create someone’s dream.”
Real boats.
Real people.
Real experiences.
www.hillsidepowersports.com
www.boultonpowerboats.com