How Winboats dealers are turning conversations into 5-star reviews and more revenue

In today’s marine market, fast, clear communication is key. Whether it’s responding to a new lead, updating a service customer, or collecting reviews after a boat delivery, dealerships using Winboats know that every touchpoint matters.

That’s why many of them are turning to a simple, high-impact combination: texting and reputation management. And with the Kenect + Winboats integration, those tools are easier to use and more effective than ever.

Texting built for marine dealers

Boat buyers and service customers are often hard to reach by phone. Voicemails go unanswered. Emails get buried. But a quick text? That gets read and responded to.

With Kenect + Winboats, your team can:

• Text customers directly from your Winboats workflow
• Automatically sync contact details without double entry
• See conversation history in one place
• Keep your team focused on tasks, not phone tag

Whether you’re scheduling delivery, providing service updates, or confirming appointments, texting is faster and easier for everyone.

Why reviews are a big deal for small-midsize dealers

In marine sales and service, your online reputation is everything. Most prospective buyers start their search on Google, and your star rating often determines whether they reach out or keep scrolling.

With Kenect, Winboats users can:

• Send automated review requests after a sale or service job
• Capture feedback when customers are most satisfied
• Increase your volume of 5-star reviews with minimal lift from your team

More great reviews means better visibility in local search and more trust from new customers.

Texting + reviews = growth you can measure

Here’s what it looks like when you put texting and review automation into action:

• You enter a customer or lead into Winboats
• Your team communicates via text using the Kenect integration
• After the interaction, Kenect sends a review request automatically
• The customer leaves a 5-star review
• Your dealership climbs the local search rankings
• More prospective buyers and boat owners find and choose you

All without adding hours to your team’s day.

Made for dealers on Winboats

The Kenect + Winboats integration isn’t just a bolt-on tool. It’s designed to enhance the systems you’re already using. You get:

• Fast, two-way texting from a platform that connects with Winboats
• Seamless contact syncing and conversation tracking
• Automated review requests that keep your reputation growing
• Fewer missed calls and more satisfied customers

Whether you’re selling new boats, running service bays, or managing docks, this is a simple way to improve communication without adding complexity.

Make your communication work for you

If you’re using Winboats, you’ve already invested in a platform to manage your dealership. Now it’s time to unlock even more value by adding texting and reputation tools that drive measurable results.

Want to see it in action? Schedule a demo to see how dealerships using Winboats and Kenect are turning conversations into conversions.

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