Legend Boats’ Marc Duhamel Inducted into NMMA Canada Hall of Fame

NMMA Canada announced today the induction of industry veteran, Marc Duhamel, into the NMMA Canada Hall of Fame, its most prestigious honor. Duhamel, co-CEO and president of Legend Boats, was recognized during the NMMA Canada State of the Industry Breakfast on Tuesday, January 21 during the Toronto International Boat Show.

Duhamel's passion for the boating industry began at an early age as he immersed himself in the family business, co-founded by his father, Victor. During this time, he was able to gain hands-on experience and cultivate a deep understanding of the marine industry. In 1992, after graduating with honors from Laurentian University, Duhamel joined Legend Boats full-time and immediately began applying his knowledge and vision to elevate the company.

Under Duhamel's guidance, Legend Boats has achieved several significant milestones including introducing innovative boat designs, customer-centric practices to make boating accessible for customers and helping to set industry standards in Canada by using more durable production practices.

Notably, he expanded operations to four fully owned retail stores, the creation of innovative ventures like boatopia.com and achieving recognition on Boating Industry's Top 100 Dealers for the10 consecutive years.

"Throughout his career, Marc has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation and the recreational boating industry," said Marie-France MacKinnon, executive director of NMMA Canada. "His service on the NMMA Board of Directors for more than 15 years has been invaluable, playing a pivotal role in strategic initiatives and industry advocacy, including leading efforts around Boating Day on Parliament Hill."