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Suntex Acquires Laurel Marina
Suntex Marina Investors, LLC, based in Dallas, is the new owner of Laurel Marina in Bristol, Tennessee. The marina will now be managed by Anchor South Investments, based in Knoxville and a wholly owned subsidiary of Suntex. In conjunction with the announcement of new ownership and management, Suntex has promoted Jim Yancey from vice president […] Read More
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Trophy Boat Brand Returns
Honda Marine, a division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., and H2O Sports Manufacturing, LLC have announced a new agreement to revive the iconic Trophy boat brand to be powered exclusively by Honda Marine engines. Honda Marine is a marketer of a complete range of outboard marine four-stroke engines. H2O Sports Manufacturing is a boat […] Read More
Life Jacket Design Competition Winners Awarded
The Innovation in Life Jacket Design Competition from the BoatU.S. Foundation and the Personal Floatation Device Manufacturers Association (PFDMA) recently awarded $15,000 in prize money to its top three entries. First place was given to Michael Garman of Moseley, Va., who submitted a prototype (pictured) that uses a smartphone app to submit exact body measurements […] Read More
Westrec Acquires Lazy Days
Westrec Marinas, a leading marina investment company with properties throughout the U.S., has announced the acquisition of Lazy Days Marina on Lake Lanier in Georgia. The seller, Aqua Marine Partners, is a marina investment company with several East Coast facilities. Lazy Days is located approximately 45 minutes north of Atlanta. The marina contains 75 state-of-the-art […] Read More
Boating Groups Urge Caution About Fuel Choice
As the Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer boating season, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) and National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) urge boaters to be mindful when selecting fuel for their boats, especially as the federal government’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is increasing the risk of consumer misfueling. Even one mistake […] Read More
Big Thunder, Tritoon Town Merge
Tritoon Town and Ozark Village Resort, along with the original Big Thunder Marina, have come together under one entity — Custom Motorsports and Marina LLC. The combined locations will form a “supercenter” for all types of boats, motors, service and storage and allow the company to cover the entirety of the Lake of the Ozarks, […] Read More
Dale Hollow Marina Bought
Anchor South Investments LLC, a Knoxville-based resort and marina management company, has added Dale Hollow State Park Marina to its stable of properties. The company said it bought the Burkeville, Ky., property from a private development firm and plans to invest about $750,000 to improve and expand it. Dale Hollow State Park Marina is a […] Read More
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Correct Craft Enters Aluminum Fishing Boat Market
Correct Craft has announced that it is entering the aluminum fishing boat market with the acquisition of SeaArk Boats. SeaArk, a premier aluminum fishing boat, is a quality leader in its segment with both outstanding product and customer service reputations. Correct Craft announced it plans to continue manufacturing SeaArk at its facility in Monticello, Arkansas. […] Read More