LAST CHANCE PERFORMANCE MARINE, INC.
Last Chance Performance Marine, INC., an authorized Vexus® Boats Dealer, is located in Hemet, California and offers a full line-up of the revolutionary aluminum and fiberglass Vexus bass boats.
Last Chance Performance Marine is owned and operated by Mike and Lynne Peterson of National Bass West along with Dan and Megan Merchant of Last Chance Bait and Tackle. With well over 70 years of combined customer service background; the Petersons and Merchants have built a reputation of integrity, standards and prideful service levels in every aspect of the fishing community. We have partnered up with some of the best manufacturers in the business - Vexus Boats, Godfrey, Hurricane, Lowe, Lund, Phoenix, and Skeeter. We are also an authorized sales and service center for Mercury and Yamaha Motors, and thus are able to offer extremely high quality fishing platforms in a wide variety of configurations.
Our vision at Last Chance Performance Marine has always been to listen to the customer and build the trust of the entire angling community, building on the existing foundations of trust from our relationships with local anglers through Last Chance Bait and Tackle and National Bass West.
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Vexus Boats
Vexus® Boats, based in Flippin, Arkansas, is redefining the fishing industry with a bold blend of innovation, craftsmanship, and performance. Founded and led by industry veterans, the company designs and builds premium fiberglass and aluminum bass boats using advanced technologies like Infused Composite Construction™ for superior strength, precision, and consistency. Every detail—from the custom-built trailers to the ergonomically engineered layouts—is crafted in-house, reflecting a passion for quality and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With an emphasis on customization and cutting-edge design, Vexus has quickly earned a reputation for building boats that not only look exceptional but perform flawlessly on the water.
Proudly American-made, Vexus Boats continues to expand its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and product lineup to meet growing demand from anglers who expect more from their craft. Their boats are celebrated for their smooth ride, innovative features, and unmatched fit and finish—delivering the perfect balance of comfort, control, and confidence on every trip. By combining decades of experience with forward-thinking engineering, Vexus is not just building boats—they’re building the future of fishing.