SkipperBud’s Acquires Sequoit Harbor

SkipperBud’s rooted in the Midwest and founded in Wisconsin is adding a new on‐water location in Lake County, Illinois in the resort town of Antioch. SkipperBud’s – Sequoit Harbor is on beautiful Lake Marie
(a glacial lake which is part of the 14 lake, Fox Chain O’ Lakes) just south of the IL/WI state line on IL route 173.

Sequoit Harbor, an Antioch landmark established in 1958, sits on nearly 30 acres bound by IL Route 173 to the North and Sequoit Creek to the South. The marina consists of 208 slips, a fuel dock, launch ramps, hoist and travel‐lift wells, 15,000 square foot showroom and a 10,000 square foot service shop. Sequoit Harbor also offers full and self‐service in‐out for the summer season. Future plans include a dry‐stack building for year‐round indoor boat storage, a new showroom and additional storage buildings. Marina amenities include meticulously landscaped grounds and dock‐front parking.

SkipperBud’s – Sequoit Harbor is Northern Lake County’s on‐water “Boating Supercenter” offering service and sales for new, used and brokerage boats including pontoon and deck‐boats, fishing boats, tow boats, center consoles, bow‐riders, cruisers and jet boats.

The marina was acquired from previous owner Terry Upton. SkipperBud’s has hired all Sequoit Harbor personnel. The knowledge of the long term employees and help from Terry Upton has made the transition seamless. 

MRAA Board Chair Meets With Tenn. Senators

The visit was in conjunction with the American Boating Congress, an annual event hosted by the National Marine Manufacturers Association intended to unify the public policy voice of the pleasure boating sector. Randy joined the largest contingent of boating advocates in years on Capitol Hill for three days of congressional meetings, industry updates and strategic planning.

“We had a healthy discussion about how the federal government can help make recreational boating acessible to more citizens,” Randy said. “We didn’t agree on everything, but I left Washington feeling confident our elected officials are committed to working with marine manufacturers, retailers and suppliers to spur growth and make boating safer and more acessbile.”

 “Randy’s leadership, as evidenced just this week during the American Boating Congress, has been an invaluable resource for both MRAA members, his state and boaters around the country,” MRAA President Matt Gruhn said. “Randy’s advocacy over the years has been instrumental in ensuring the voice of the marine dealer is heard.”

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