About Us
Treating You Like Family Since 1983
Devil’s Lake Watersports was founded by the Apling Family in 1983. It was driven by a simple philosophy:
Treat people the way we would like to be treated and provide our customers with services that exceed expectations.
This philosophy means that at Devil’s Lake Water Sports, we treat you like one of our own. We won’t sell you a boat that we wouldn’t put into our own dock, and we will go above and beyond your expectations to provide service that exceeds the standard.
Over the years, we have used our philosophy to become one of Michigan’s largest boat and pontoon dealers. Today, we are the world’s largest Crest Pontoon dealer servicing all of southeast Michigan and northwest Ohio. And as a Mercury Marine Authorized dealer and service center, we also provide quality repair and maintenance service to customers throughout the area.
Providing Quality Care Long After Your Boat Purchase
In addition to boat sales, we also offer winter boat storage and winterization of all types of boats. We have indoor and outdoor shrink-wrap available.
Our Proshop has accessory sales that include Connelly Skis, CWB wakeboard and Wakesurf boards, Connelly SUP (stand up paddle) boards, Tubes from Connelly, Sportstuff, and Airhead.
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Our Service Staff
Our service staff is knowledgeable and committed to going and beyond what’s expected to provide the quality service you deserve.
![Mike Apling](https://dlwatersports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Mike-Apling.webp)
Mike Apling
Co-Owner
![Pat Apling](https://dlwatersports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Pat-Apling.webp)
Pat Apling
Co-Owner
![Chris Rising](https://dlwatersports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Chris-Rising.webp)
Chris Rising
Sales Manager
![Jim Richmond](https://dlwatersports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jim.webp)
Jim Richmond
Sales Representative
![Todd Hubbell](https://dlwatersports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Todd-Hubbell.webp)
Todd Hubbell
Parts & Service Manager
![Andrew Apling](https://dlwatersports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Andrew-Apling.webp)
Andrew Apling
Assistant Service Manager
![Bob Gentner](https://dlwatersports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Bob-Gentner.webp)
Bob Gentner
Parts & Service
![Derek Belcher](https://dlwatersports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Derek-Belcher.webp)
Derek Belcher
Technician
![Curtis Burke](https://dlwatersports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Curtis-Burke.webp)
Curtis Burke
Technician
![Mike Williams](https://dlwatersports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Mike-Williams.webp)
Mike Williams
Technician
![Deanne Wheaton](https://dlwatersports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Deanne-Wheaton.webp)
Deanna Wheaton
HR & Payroll
![Julie Schuch](https://dlwatersports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Julie-Schuch.webp)
Julie Schuch
Accounting
Careers
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