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Lance Greiner

Lance Greiner

General Manager at Boater's World

Credentials verified by Searchshop Editorial · June 2026
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Career marine and RV dealer who has run every level of dealership operations — he knows which gear actually holds up.

15
Years Experience
2008
Industry Since

Lance Greiner is a career marine and automotive retail professional with more than 15 years of dealership management experience. He currently serves as General Manager at Boater's World in Florida, overseeing full marine retail operations. Prior to that, he spent four years as Platform General Manager at Travelcamp RV — starting as GM of a single location before advancing to oversight of all 15 nationwide locations. Earlier in his career Lance served as General Sales Manager at Toyota of Elizabeth City and Sales Manager at Beaver Toyota in St. Augustine, Florida. His hands-on experience running marine and RV dealerships gives him a ground-level view of which gear, accessories, and equipment actually matter to buyers.

Awards & Recognition

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Salesman of the Year — Checkered Flag Auto Group
Top sales performance, promoted to Finance Manager

Career Highlights

  • Opened and managed marine and RV departments at major Southeast dealerships
  • Salesman of the Year at Checkered Flag Auto Group, promoted to Finance Manager
  • Trained and developed sales teams across Boater's World marine retail locations
  • 40+ published reviews covering marine electronics, boat accessories, and RV gear

How We Evaluate

  • Product specifications, compatibility claims, and performance ratings are verified against manufacturer documentation, service manuals, and category standards
  • Verified owner reviews from multiple platforms are analyzed to surface real-world reliability patterns, common failure modes, and use-case fit
  • Safety-critical claims — load ratings, electrical specs, recalls — are cross-referenced with manufacturer data and federal safety databases
  • Lance is editorially responsible for every recommendation on this page — whether evaluated through direct use or thorough desk research — and updates picks when new information changes the ranking

Articles by Lance Greiner 40 published

Buying Guides

6 articles
The Best Marine Rope for Mooring, Anchoring, Docking, and Rigging
Jun 12, 2026

The Best Marine Rope for Mooring, Anchoring, Docking, and Rigging

Nylon three-strand, double braid, Dyneema, and polyester — which rope for which job aboard.

Hydraulic vs Cable Boat Steering: A Complete Upgrade Guide
Jun 12, 2026

Hydraulic vs Cable Boat Steering: A Complete Upgrade Guide

When cable steering is adequate, when to upgrade to hydraulic, and what no-feedback systems get wrong.

How to Choose the Best Boat Propeller: Pitch, Diameter, and Material
Jun 12, 2026

How to Choose the Best Boat Propeller: Pitch, Diameter, and Material

The right propeller adds 4–6 mph and cuts fuel consumption by 15%. Here's how to find it.

Building a Marine First Aid Kit: What to Include and What to Skip
Jun 9, 2026

Building a Marine First Aid Kit: What to Include and What to Skip

The standard drugstore first-aid kit is built for paper cuts. Here's what to add — and what to leave out — for…

The Marine VHF Radio Buying Guide: Fixed-Mount, Handheld, and DSC Explained
Sep 21, 2025

The Marine VHF Radio Buying Guide: Fixed-Mount, Handheld, and DSC Explained

A VHF radio is the single most important piece of safety gear on your boat. Here's how to choose one — and why…

Dock Lines: How to Choose Length, Diameter, and Material
Jul 19, 2025

Dock Lines: How to Choose Length, Diameter, and Material

Cheap dock lines are the number-one cause of boats hitting docks. Here's how to size, select, and rig dock lin…

Rankings

30 articles
The Best Portable Outboard Motors for Small Boats and Tenders
Jun 12, 2026

The Best Portable Outboard Motors for Small Boats and Tenders

From 2.5hp tenders to 20hp aluminum-boat kickers — the portable outboards worth putting on your transom.

The Best Dock Cleats, Dock Lines, and Boarding Accessories
Jun 12, 2026

The Best Dock Cleats, Dock Lines, and Boarding Accessories

What's actually on the docks of working Florida captains — cleats, bumpers, boarding ladders, and hardware.

The Best Marine Metal Polishes for Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and Chrome
Jun 12, 2026

The Best Marine Metal Polishes for Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and Chrome

The polishes that remove rust hazing, oxidation, and salt fog from every metal surface aboard.

The Best Marine Autopilots for Powerboats and Cruisers
Jun 12, 2026

The Best Marine Autopilots for Powerboats and Cruisers

Tiller pilots, below-deck units, and integrated autopilot systems ranked for accuracy, compatibility, and inst…

The Best Freshwater Pressure Pumps and Water Systems for Cruising Boats
Jun 12, 2026

The Best Freshwater Pressure Pumps and Water Systems for Cruising Boats

Demand pumps, accumulator tanks, and water heaters — everything between your tank and your faucet.

The Best Marine Toilets for Boats of Every Size
Jun 12, 2026

The Best Marine Toilets for Boats of Every Size

Manual, electric, and vacuum flush heads — Jabsco, Raritan, and Dometic ranked for odor control and reliabilit…

The Best Tackle Boxes and Bags for Saltwater Fishing in 2026
Jun 12, 2026

The Best Tackle Boxes and Bags for Saltwater Fishing in 2026

Hard-sided systems, soft bags, and backpacks — Plano, Flambeau, and Bass Pro ranked for saltwater durability.

The Best Winches for Trailer, Sailing, and Anchoring Applications
Jun 12, 2026

The Best Winches for Trailer, Sailing, and Anchoring Applications

Manual, electric, and self-tailing winches ranked for marine corrosion resistance and practical load capacity.…

The Best Lure Organizers and Soft Plastic Storage for Saltwater Anglers
Jun 12, 2026

The Best Lure Organizers and Soft Plastic Storage for Saltwater Anglers

Worm wallets, binder systems, and bag-within-bag organizers that keep soft plastics in usable condition.

The Best Marine Cleaning Products for Fiberglass, Vinyl, and Metal
Jun 12, 2026

The Best Marine Cleaning Products for Fiberglass, Vinyl, and Metal

Hull cleaners, vinyl cleaners, bilge degreasers, and teak cleaner — tested by a Florida marine service tech.

The Best Inflatable Boats and RIBs for Fishing, Diving, and Recreation
Jun 12, 2026

The Best Inflatable Boats and RIBs for Fishing, Diving, and Recreation

Sport RIBs, inflatable kayaks, and roll-up inflatables ranked for floor construction, durability, and value.

The Best Inflatable Paddle Boards for Ocean, Bay, and Flatwater
Jun 12, 2026

The Best Inflatable Paddle Boards for Ocean, Bay, and Flatwater

Drop-stitch SUPs ranked for stiffness, weight, fin systems, and coastal saltwater performance.

The Best Boat Fenders for Every Slip, Dock, and Hull Type
Jun 12, 2026

The Best Boat Fenders for Every Slip, Dock, and Hull Type

Cylindrical, round, flat, and inflatable — the fenders that protect fiberglass from dock damage.

The Best Bimini Tops for Boats: Shade, Fit, and Wind Resistance
Jun 12, 2026

The Best Bimini Tops for Boats: Shade, Fit, and Wind Resistance

2-bow, 3-bow, and 4-bow biminis ranked for pole diameter, fabric quality, and stability at speed.

The Best Waterproof Marine Speakers of 2026
Jun 12, 2026

The Best Waterproof Marine Speakers of 2026

The speakers that hold up to UV, salt spray, and 40 knots of apparent wind.

The Best Marine Stereos and Head Units for Saltwater Boats
Jun 12, 2026

The Best Marine Stereos and Head Units for Saltwater Boats

Sony, Fusion, Kenwood, and JVC marine receivers ranked by durability, Bluetooth reliability, and sound quality…

The Best Boat Covers for Trailering, Outdoor Storage, and Mooring
Jun 12, 2026

The Best Boat Covers for Trailering, Outdoor Storage, and Mooring

Semi-custom and universal boat covers ranked for UV rating, water resistance, and fit quality.

The Best Rod Holders for Trolling, Storage, and Tackle Stations
Jun 2, 2026

The Best Rod Holders for Trolling, Storage, and Tackle Stations

A great rod holder is invisible until you need it. Then it either saves your rod from a 40-pound tuna — or wat…

The Best Life Jackets for Boating, Fishing, and Watersports in 2026
Feb 24, 2026

The Best Life Jackets for Boating, Fishing, and Watersports in 2026

The best life jacket is the one you actually wear. We tested inflatable, foam, and hybrid PFDs across six use

The Best Marine Batteries: AGM, Lithium, and the End of Lead-Acid
Feb 22, 2026

The Best Marine Batteries: AGM, Lithium, and the End of Lead-Acid

Lithium iron phosphate batteries have changed marine electrical forever. Here's when to buy lithium, when to s…

The Best Fishfinders Under $1,000 for 2026
Feb 12, 2026

The Best Fishfinders Under $1,000 for 2026

Side-imaging, down-imaging, GPS, and real-time sonar have all dropped below the four-figure ceiling. We ranked…

The Best Boat Seats for Helm, Leaning Posts, and Long Days
Jan 4, 2026

The Best Boat Seats for Helm, Leaning Posts, and Long Days

Eight hours on a poorly designed boat seat is a back injury waiting to happen. We ranked the seats that hold u…

The Best Boat Anchors by Bottom Type: Sand, Mud, Grass, and Rock
Dec 29, 2025

The Best Boat Anchors by Bottom Type: Sand, Mud, Grass, and Rock

There is no universal anchor — only the right anchor for the bottom you're anchoring in. We tested seven desig…

The Best Tow Ropes and Towable Tubes for Boat-Towed Watersports
Nov 10, 2025

The Best Tow Ropes and Towable Tubes for Boat-Towed Watersports

Tube blowouts and rope snaps are the two leading causes of watersports injuries. Here's how to buy gear that h…

The Best Saltwater Trolling Motors of 2026
Nov 1, 2025

The Best Saltwater Trolling Motors of 2026

GPS spot-lock, brushless motors, and 36-volt thrust have transformed inshore fishing. We ranked the five troll…

The Best LED Navigation Lights for Saltwater Boats
Sep 1, 2025

The Best LED Navigation Lights for Saltwater Boats

USCG-certified LED nav lights last 20× longer than incandescent, draw 90% less power, and survive saltwater be…

The Best Marine Waxes and Polishes for Gelcoat Protection
Aug 26, 2025

The Best Marine Waxes and Polishes for Gelcoat Protection

Wax is the cheapest insurance against $10,000 of gelcoat oxidation. We tested ten products over a Florida summ…

The Best Saltwater Spinning Reels for Inshore and Offshore Fishing
Aug 22, 2025

The Best Saltwater Spinning Reels for Inshore and Offshore Fishing

Drag pressure, gear ratio, and sealed bearings separate the reels that survive a season from the ones that tur…

The Best Bilge Pumps for Boats of Every Size
Jun 22, 2025

The Best Bilge Pumps for Boats of Every Size

A bilge pump that fails when you need it is the difference between a wet bilge and a sunk boat. Here's how to

The Best Marine Coolers: Yeti, RTIC, and the Premium Roto-Mold Class
Jun 12, 2025

The Best Marine Coolers: Yeti, RTIC, and the Premium Roto-Mold Class

We held ice for nine days in a controlled test and ranked the coolers worth the premium — and the ones that ar…

Comparisons

4 articles
Garmin vs Lowrance vs Humminbird: Choosing a Marine Electronics Ecosystem
Mar 5, 2026

Garmin vs Lowrance vs Humminbird: Choosing a Marine Electronics Ecosystem

The decision you make on your first chartplotter locks you into an ecosystem for a decade. We compared the thr…

Minn Kota vs MotorGuide: Which Trolling Motor Brand Should You Buy?
Dec 8, 2025

Minn Kota vs MotorGuide: Which Trolling Motor Brand Should You Buy?

Two brands own 90% of the trolling motor market. We compared them across hardware, software, integration, and

Bruce vs Danforth vs Plow: The Three Classic Anchor Designs Compared
Nov 15, 2025

Bruce vs Danforth vs Plow: The Three Classic Anchor Designs Compared

Before you buy a new-generation anchor, understand the classics. Each of these decades-old designs is still on…

EPIRB vs PLB: Which Emergency Beacon Should You Carry?
Aug 2, 2025

EPIRB vs PLB: Which Emergency Beacon Should You Carry?

Both transmit to the same satellite system. Both summon the Coast Guard. So why are they different products —

Founding Reviewer Disclosure

Lance Greiner is a Founding Reviewer of TopBoatGear. As a Founding Reviewer, Lance holds an equity interest in Searchshop Media Network and receives a revenue share from qualifying affiliate purchases made through this site. This financial relationship does not influence editorial decisions — all product recommendations are based on firsthand expertise and independent evaluation. See our Editorial Policy for full details.

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