MEMPHIS, TN — Marine Sales Group, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Lake Viking Marine, Inc.  Randy Tague will continue to operate Lake Viking as a member of the Marine Sales Group. “Lake Viking begins the next step in our strategy to accelerate growth and expansion with an increased focus on acquisitions,” stated Mike […]

As a Certified Dealer we would love to offer you the opportunity to represent the best of marine retailers and participate in Boat Buyers, which premiered on the Travel Channel last weekend and follows young families as they hunt for a new boat.  The show’s producers are looking for premier marine retailers, like you, for […]

All information provided by KPA   OSHA PENALTIES INCREASE 78 PERCENT STARTING AUGUST 1, 2016 On June 30, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced an increase in monetary penalties for violations of OSHA standards and regulations. The increased penalties are the direct result of a provision in the 2015 Inflation Adjustment Act […]

It all started with what Tom Johnson calls a “mid-life crisis” back in 1971 when he and a business partner decided to buy a marina in southeast Wisconsin.  After dedicating his entire life exclusively to boating, Tom has decided to officially retire. His successor, the grandson of Tom’s original business partner, has been known for […]

Moose Landing Marina, the largest on-water facility in the Lakes Region area, has been appointed as the dealer for Ranger Tugs in Maine. Built for strength and durability, Ranger Tugs offer maneuverability and seaworthiness in a well-equipped design. Built in the U.S. at the company’s factories in Kent and Monroe, Washington, Ranger Tugs offer eight […]

SkipperBud’s has responded to the growing needs of the boaters in Lake Country! SkipperBud’s is excited to announce the purchase an addi onal 10,000 sq. . service center located at 851 Silvernail Road, just a block south of the Pewaukee dealership. The new service center features six service bays, parts department, customer wai ng lounge […]

Captain Jack Stewart, sales manager for Yarmouth Boat Yard, recently earned the esteemed status of Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB). The CPYB Certification is the mark of excellence for yacht sales professionals throughout North America. To earn this designation, CPYB brokers must meet professional qualifications and successfully pass a stringent three-hour examination, testing their skills […]

West Marine’s Pandora station features an eclectic mix of music with broad appeal to people that enjoy recreating on and around the water — from a varied group of more than 100 popular artists that include Zac Brown Band, Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffet, Sheryl Crow, The Eagles, Jack Johnson, Brad Paisley, Bob Marley, The Beach […]

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 […]

After assuming joint ownership of Oak Hill Marina in Arnolds Park, Iowa, at the beginning of 2015, Jake Jostand and Tim Sather are two of North America’s newest — and youngest — marine dealership principals. Both quickly point out they are friends as well as business partners and say they will never tire of coming […]