Long Island's trusted Key West dealer for sales, service, parts, and everything a boating family needs, on Jericho Turnpike since 1972.
Our company motto is quality service equals safer boating
American Marine is a certified Yamaha, Evinrude, Suzuki, Volvo Penta, Powerwinch, and Load-Rite Trailer dealer and repair facility. With 40+ years of experience servicing outboards and inboard/outboards, we can handle just about anything that fits on a trailer, from regular maintenance to extensive repairs and everything in between.
Since taking on the line in the 1990s, American Marine has enjoyed the reputation of being the region's go to sales and service center for all Key West Boats needs. Built with the family in mind and the fisherman at heart, Key West offers a full lineup from 15 feet to 35 feet in center and dual console configurations.
American Marine carries a huge inventory of Yamaha, Johnson/Evinrude, Mercury, MerCruiser, Volvo Penta, Suzuki, Powerwinch, and Load-Rite parts for the do it yourselfer, including engine oil, marine paint, safety equipment, water sports gear, electrical components, trailer parts, and cleaning products. Our knowledgeable crew is happy to help you find exactly what you need.
From a garage in 1972 to Long Island's largest Key West dealer, in the headlines along the way.
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Established in 1972 by Richard "Dick" Wachter, an engineer and entrepreneur, American Marine began with small outboard repairs in the family's East Northport garage. Dick wanted to grow a business in an industry that both he and his oldest son Chris, who was 14 at the time, had a passion for. Father and son enjoyed boating themselves and turning wrenches in the garage to make ends meet.
Chris joined his father full time straight out of high school. As business grew, the building on Jericho Turnpike was purchased in 1978, where American Marine still resides today.
Dick and Chris continued to repair and maintain local boats and outboards with a small crew of mechanics, growing the business as Chris gradually took the helm and Dick retired in 1987.
A six pack captain's license holder like his father, Chris has been a Long Island boater his whole life, with roots on both the north and south shores. He constantly shares his local knowledge, passion, and many years of valuable boating experience with customers and crew.
Keith knew from an early age that he would one day take the reins and bring the family business to an exciting new level. His reputation as a kind, honest, and fair guy is the backbone of American Marine's current success and what keeps customers coming back season after season.
Janine joined the crew in 2016. A 2006 graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy and First Assistant Engineer of unlimited horsepower vessels, she brings a new perspective to the family business, helping Long Islanders find the service and parts they need.
Local Review featured American Marine as Long Island's go to sales and service center for Key West Boats, recognizing the family's decades of work on Jericho Turnpike.
American Marine's Jericho Turnpike showroom was profiled in Dream Store magazine as one of Long Island's destination boat dealerships.
It is the pleasure of the Wachter family to provide Long Islanders with a friendly, fair, and quality place for all their boating needs. The crew at American Marine is committed to keeping you and your family out on the water and safe through the boating season and for years to come.
