Riverside Marine
Riverside Marine is a family-owned and operated boat dealership in Essex, Maryland, proudly serving the Chesapeake Bay boating community since 1976. Now in its third generation of ownership, Riverside Marine combines decades of experience with a deep-rooted commitment to quality service and customer satisfaction. Located on scenic Back River, we offer a full range of services including new and used boat sales, expert maintenance and repairs, parts and accessories, and have a marina with 3 brand new piers filled with lifts and slips. With a fully equipped demo dock on-site, customers can schedule demo rides any day of the week to experience the ride of a Sportsman boat firsthand. Known for our friendly, knowledgeable team and personalized approach, we have earned a reputation as a trusted resource for both new and seasoned boaters. We were awarded Sportsman’s Top CSI Dealer Award in 2024, are an Elite Pro Yamaha Dealer, and have won Mercury’s CSI award for 9 consecutive years. We are committed to helping you find your perfect boat and enjoy family fun on the water for many years to come!
Sportsman Platinum Elite Service Center
When you choose a Sportsman Elite Service Center, you’re choosing peace of mind. These certified dealers meet the highest standards in training, technology and customer care to ensure your ownership experience is nothing short of exceptional.
To earn this recognition, Elite Service Centers have completed advanced certifications across the key systems that power and support your boat. Their teams are trained to handle everything from your outboard engines and stabilization systems to navigation electronics and steering components. That means faster diagnostics, proper repairs and fewer headaches for you.
Every Elite Service Center is committed to ongoing education and meets strict annual requirements to stay current with the latest tools and techniques. These locations are trusted by Sportsman to deliver factory-level support after the sale—and they’re rewarded for maintaining top customer satisfaction.
Platinum Elite Service Centers are dealer locations that specialize exclusively in Sportsman Boats within the center console and bay boat categories. These dealers don’t carry any competing brands, which means their full attention is on delivering the best possible ownership experience for Sportsman customers.
This focused partnership allows Platinum dealers to go deeper on product knowledge, service support and brand experience. You’ll often find special signage and a Platinum badge on display at these locations—just one more way to know you’re in trusted hands.