About Us

The 200 miles of waterfront in Cecil County are a source of great pleasure for those who enjoy boating. For the Trainers of North East, these waters support a family business that has prospered since the 1970s.

It all started when Ed “Butch” Trainer opened a sporting goods shop on Route 272, the road leading into North East. The shop sold hunting and fishing supplies including guns and small aluminum boats.

As the business grew, Butch added larger boats. In 1973 he closed the shop and opened Anchor Boats just down the street. Around 1980, he opened Anchor Marina down in the North East Harbors. Today, the two businesses are thriving as a 3rd generation family business with Butch's sons, Edward and Matt, managing the day-to-day operations.

Customer service is Anchor's top priority, and we have proven that year after year with top CSI honors from all the brands we carry. While we "will not be undersold" on price, we will also over deliver on customer service. We specialize in boats from Four Winns, G3, Key West, Scout, SunCatcher, and Robalo.

Conveniently located at 448 Mauldin Avenue in North East, we are pleased to be your home for a wide range of new and used boats, motors, parts, accessories, a marina that houses nearly 400 boats, and expert service and maintenance. Family owned & operated for 50 years, we cordially invite you to stop in, take a look around, and then let our friendly associates assist you.

Anchor Boats has a large selection of new boats from Key West, Robalo, G-3, Four Winns, Scout, SunCatcher, and many other used boats from other fine manufacturers. Add to one of them a powerful, dependable Yamaha outboard motor, and you’re all set for a great day on the water. Whether it’s for fishing, water skiing, or a day of cruising with the family, Anchor Boats has something to fit your needs and your budget.

If a new boat is just a bit out of reach right now, visit Anchor Boats and see our large selection of top-quality pre-owned boats. All boats have been thoroughly inspected by our own expert service team, and if they don’t meet our own very high standards…we don’t make them available…it’s that simple! View our current inventory here, but hurry as things tend to change around here pretty quickly. 

From new and pre-owned boat sales, repairs, and maintenance to year-round storage, financing, and insurance, we’re proud to be your 1-stop marine shop. Exceeding your expectations is how we say “thank you” for your business! Remember, at Anchor Boats, boating is our passion, but it’s our service that sets us apart from the rest.

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