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Matt Hardin used to keep boats running as a mechanic — now he helms a thriving, full-service marine dealership. Meet the team at Northwest Diesel Power/Cardinal Yacht Sales, and read about how this business on Bellingham Bay offers customer service as their core product: businesspulse.com/may-june-2026/, page 40. Writer: Tamara Loucks.

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Pictured: 1) Northwest Diesel Power/Cardinal Yacht Sales owner Matt Hardin. 2) In 2017, Cardinal Yacht Sales became the first West Coast dealer in the U.S. for Targa offshore motorboats. 3) “We have a great team,” said Matt Hardin of the Northwest Diesel Power/Cardinal Yacht Sales team. Photo credit: Sattva Photo.

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