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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
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
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
Suntex Marinas Acquires State Dock Marina
Suntex Marinas, an owner and operator of marina properties, has announced the acquisition of State Dock Marina on Lake Cumberland in Kentucky. Built to be a best-in-class resort accommodating visitors from every part of the nation, State Dock Marina allows guests to experience a destination known as “The World-Capital of House-Boating.” State Dock has garnered […] Read More
MarineMax Dallas Debuts New Sea Ray L590
MarineMax Dallas will present the first Sea Ray L590 in the state of Texas at its annual Wine and Waves Kickoff Party, held on the MarineMax Lake Lewisville docks on March 18. “The Wine and Wave Kickoff Party wad created to start the boating season right by entertaining, wining and dining our great customer and […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
MarineMax Purchases Bahia Mar Marina in Pensacola
MarineMax, the nation’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, has acquired the Bahia Mar Marina in Pensacola, Fla. Located on the Bayou Chico Channel, Bahia Mar Marina is a full-service marina with a 50-ton boat lift, working boatyard, large dry storage and on-site facilities for fiberglass, paint and bottom work. This facility also has covered […] Read More