Long-Time Boat and Trailer Dealer Making Big Strides in 2025

BURNT HILLS — One of the oldest dealerships in the Capital Region, first opening in 1954, is looking to make big strides forward in 2025 with its growing powersports division. That dealer is Andersen Boat, Trailers, & Powersports, who will be revving things up with a new inventory of vehicle and equipment options throughout the year.

Owners John Andersen and Chris Snyder are no strangers to the area: Andersen living in the region his whole life and Snyder for the last 10 years. With all of that time between them, they have created a recipe they use to take care of every one of their customers.

“It really just boils down to being kind, courteous, understanding them, and putting yourself in other people’s shoes,” said Snyder. “Treat them like you want to be treated.”

The two owners also want customers to be assured that they are there every single day looking to take care of any order or any issue that comes through the door. 

“You have the owners working day in and day out. If there are any concerns or issues, we address them right away,” Snyder said. “We don’t push them off days, weeks, or months. We address them right then and there.”

Andersen’s offers a variety of options across their different divisions. Their line of trailers consists of 11 different brands and come in many sizes. Andersen’s offers trailers that range from small dump and utility trailers to 30,000-pound gooseneck equipment options. A total of approximately 130–140 are in stock at any time. Andersen’s services those trailers with three professional technicians onsite ready to work on any break or issue that might arise. Warranty options are also given to customers who want one.

The marine division offers several brands of boats, with Starcraft Marine being the main line in stock. However, the store has just picked up Crest Pontoons and made them available for purchase.

The powersports division has been a massive area of focus in recent times for the company, with big moves expected to come as 2025 goes on. The addition of Segway motorsports options like UTVs and side-by-sides has already been made to the store’s inventory. Meanwhile, ATVs, e-bikes, dirt bikes, and even motorcycles are expected to be added as summer comes closer.

The growth doesn’t stop here, however, as Andersen’s will be teaming up with Snyder’s Adventures, an automotive dealership endeavor from co-owner Chris Snyder. This collaboration is expected to bring a boost in resources and knowledge to Andersen’s to help them grow even more moving forward. With this addition, the powersports and trailer divisions of the company will be under the name A&S Sales and Service, while the 70-year-old Andersen boat division continues under the same name.

Andersen’s has been a constant part of the community, bringing their products to a variety of fairs and boat shows, while also holding many open house events at the dealership itself.

Andersen’s is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. They are also open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and available by appointment on Sundays.

The dealership is located at 883 Route 50 in Burnt Hills. Visit www.andersenboat.com. for more information.