About Us

At Nixon's Marine Inc., our customers come first.

Our mission statement is:

Since 1959 Nixon's Marine has been a trusted source for all your fishing boat needs.  You will be pleased to find that we carry a wide selection of products and offer services for the Vexus, Skeeter, Caymas, Crestliner, River Hawk, Alumaweld, Mercury, and Yamaha lines.  We are not limited to working on these lines, however.  With decades of experience, we have seen many boats and motors. 

Nixon's Marine is also your source for Lowrance Ghost, Garmin Force, Power Pole Move, and MinnKota trolling motors.  MinnKota Raptors, Power Poles and Talons; as well as Lowrance and Humminbird imaging products.  Our battery selections are Trojan and Interstate and on top of that we offer a variety of other fishing related products.

Jeff & Kathy Priester have been the face and name of Nixon's Marine for many years.  The success of Nixon's Marine wouldn't exist without their passion and expertise.  The Priesters’ have decided it’s time to ease into retirement and are selling the business to Willie and Kim Nelson. 

Willie & Kim Nelson own Nixon’s Marine.  Willie is the President and lead salesman, his knowledge and experience with High Performance Fishing boats will help you make the best decision for your boating needs. Kim is the Office and Finance Manager and can also help you with answers to your boat, sales, and service needs. 

Trayce Laird is our Service Manager with decades of outboard and general marine service experience. Jeff Russell, Jeff Romine, and Scott Sunford round out our service staff.  Each boat that is sold at Nixon's Marine is serviced before it leaves our lot and can be rigged to your individual preferences. 

Brad Graff has joined our sales team and brings with him several years of sales experience with a vast knowledge of fishing with over 20 years experience fishing the Columbia River and Pacific Northwest.  

Gary Estes is at our Parts Counter.  Gary has spent his life enjoying the outdoors and served in the USMC. He brings to us knowledge and experience with boats & motors.  Give him a call for all your parts and accessory needs.

Kim Laird is customer support; she can assist you in geting answers to your parts, service, or warranty questions.  She is also the tournament admin for Northwest Bass.

Ben Chapman has joined our team and brings with him unique talents.  He loves outdoor activities including hunting and fishing.  His skills will be used in multiple areas of the business, detailing, customer service, parts, and sales.  His attention to detail and caring instincts makes him a great asset to this team.

Our employees are empowered to help solve your issue or answer your question, so please feel free to ask anyone. We will all do our best to get a proper answer in the shortest time possible. 

Give of us a call for pricing or information on new boats, used boats, parts or service or with any questions you might have.     

Thank you for your support,
Willie & Kim Nelson