Month: April 2016
MarineMax Brings Galeon Yachts to U.S.
MarineMax has partnered with Galeon Yachts to bring the premium European brand to the U.S. shores. Galeon has been manufacturing watercraft for more than 30 years and was recently awarded “European Powerboat of the Year” in the over 45 feet category for its 500 Fly. MarineMax will carry 10 Galeon models, ranging from 38 to […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
BoatU.S. Celebrates 50 Years
In 1966, boaters could buy a new mid-size cruiser for about $7,000, outboard engines had just surpassed 100 horsepower and the nation’s largest recreational boating group, Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatU.S.), got its start thanks to the late Richard Schwartz, who saw a need to make boaters’ lives better. His vision of […] Read More
National Marina Day 2016 Announced
If you think life is better with a boat — and if you’re reading this magazine, you should — mark your calendar for National Marina Day on June 11. The collaborative celebration of on-the-water fun consists of marinas around the country hosting events to introduce new people to boating and to re-energize existing boaters for […] Read More
VC Marine Opens in Illinois
VC Marine in Granite City, Illinois, is the newest Ranger, Stratos, SeaArk and Starcraft dealer in the St. Louis metropolitan area, offering comprehensive service and detail shops. Its technicians are certified to provide full service for Mercury, Yamaha and Evinrude outboard engines as well as winterization services for a wide variety of inboard/outboard engines. “We strive […] Read More
Hideaway Bay Marina Is Deeper Than Ever
Several years ago, when the national news media was producing stories on the drought in Georgia, it was the docks at Hideaway Bay Marina on Lake Lanier that they showed resting in the mud. But the marina is determined that won’t happen again. “This year we just finished the third and final part of our […] Read More
Iguana Boat Sales Expands in Missouri
Already an established boat dealer at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, Iguana Boat Sales has expanded into the greater metropolitan St. Louis area. Iguana’s stores will be located at Stateamind Water Sports in Hazelwood, Missouri; Polestar Boating Center & Marina in St. Charles, Missouri; and Grafton Harbor in Grafton, Illinois. Iguana currently carries Cruisers Yachts, […] Read More