Belk’s Marine

A dying breed of business, the Family Owned Business, has stayed alive through three generations of Belks. The founder, Thomas Belk Sr., started the business from his home on Amosland Road in Holmes in 1953. After one year, the business had grown enough to need a larger site. Moving to the now current site. His two sons, Thomas Belk Jr. and Richard Belk joined Tom in the business. As the business has grown, so has the store adding on five more times to the back of the building doubling the original space of the store. Belks known as “The Big Store with the Little Front.” The present and third generation (Judy Belk, daughter of Tom Belk, Jr.) has taken the helm and re-modeled each addition bringing it into the 21st Century. The boating bug caught her and she started working in the store along side her father while in high school After high school she started working full time learning the different aspects of the business.

Later becoming Parts and Accessories Manager, following the death of her Uncle Dick and her father wanting to retire, she decided to keep the family business in the family. So in January 1997 the business was sold to Judy. The lines of boats that they have handled over the years have changed but they have tried to accommodate both the fisherman and the family. Their aluminum boats made by Lund offer almost everything a fishermans heart desires. Lund offers something for the first time buyer as well as the experienced tournament fisherman. Their fiberglass line made by Caravelle offers fishing, fun and performance. All the family from the very young to the senior citizen can participate. Mercury and Mercruiser sales have been the main stay in this business since day one.

For more information, please visit http://www.belksmarine.com

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Beltzville Manor Marine

To anyone with an affection for boating and the open water Beltzville Manor Marine is boating at its best. The Faust’s live and breath boating and fishing and the lifestyle that they offer. In catering to all boating and fishing needs Beltzville Manor Marine provides customers with boat sales, stocked parts, boating and fishing accessories, to include live bait. Beltzville Manor Marine has a Service Department specializing in boat storage, maintenance, repairs, and Notary work. Their qualified staff, strives daily to exceed customers’ expectations.

They can find all the parts you need to fix up your boat. They have parts for all your needs. They have parts for old and new boats. If they don’t have your part, they will get it for you. They do their best to keep their customers happy. Naturally, they guarantee their parts and workmanship – and they guarantee your custom boat will stand out in a crowd! We’ve got the stuff you are looking for!

For more information, please visit http://www.beltzvillemarine.com

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Norris Marine

Norris Marine has served the Oklahoma City area for 39 years, longer than any other boat dealer. Through the good and the bad, boom and bust, their customers have remained extremely loyal. In turn, Norris Marine has continually responded to our customer’s needs with a dedicated and professional staff, constantly improving facilities, state-of-the-art equipment and even greater devotion to the mission of making boating affordable to Oklahomans and their families. With seven acres of boats and the largest, most modern marine facility in Oklahoma, Norris Marine is able to offer more to its customers. Their year-round selection of boats is unequaled.

Their showroom is huge, handling over 30 boats inside. Their parts, service and sales staff are award-winning.
Since 1971, Norris Marine has satisfied the dreams of tens of thousands of Oklahomans with affordable FAMILY boating. Oklahomans have responded by making them one of the largest volume dealers not only in Oklahoma, but also in the southwest. Awards are fine and they greatly appreciate them, but their most important judges are our customers. Their loyalty over the years gives them their greatest sense of pride. Norris Marine will continue to make the great sport of boating affordable to many more thousands of Oklahomans!

For more information, please visit http://www.norrismarine.com

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Beaver Marine Services

They are a full service boat repair center located in the heart of Gresham, Oregon. They offer repairs in a timely manner. they are near the Columbia River which accommodates our ability to do on the water diagnostics and testing when needed. What started out as strictly a prop repair facility 22 years ago, has evolved into one of the premier marine repair facilities in the Portland Metropolitan area. Word of mouth is their best advertising tool. 100% Customer satisfaction is their goal; they want you to have a fun, trouble free boating experience. Their quick turn around time ensures you’re back on the water and enjoying the limited boating weather they have here in the northwest.

Warranty repair on all Mercruiser, Sterndrives; Mercury, Mariner and Force Outboards. They are a fully certified warranty and repair center for Mercruiser I/O’s, Mercury, Mariner, and Force O/Bs. Their technicians are Mercury/Mercruiser factory trained & certified. They also offer repair service on Johnson, Evinrude, Yamaha outboards, OMC/Cobra and Volvo Penta I/O’s.

For more information, please visit http://www.beavermarine.com

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Extreme Marine

Extreme Marine Products, Inc. is a custom fabrication shop. They specialize in tube & pipe bending, mig & tig welding, and the fabrication of their own aluminum products for the marine industry. Since 1997 they have lead the industry in the manufacturing of Aluminum Swim Platforms. Since their inception, they have shipped their products world wide, including the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, China, Germany, France and Spain. They have manufactured swim platforms and other aluminum products for boat builders around the world, including Apache Powerboats, Baja Marine, Cobra Powerboats, Cigarette Racing, Checkmate Powerboats, Eliminator, Hustler Powerboats and Warlock Powerboats … just to name a few.

In December of 2003, they acquired Skyjac International LLC, and added wakeboard towers and miscellaneous skiing accessories to our product line. Today, their aluminum swim platforms, wakeboard towers, and skiing accessories lead the industry in quality and functionality. They are a full service fabrication center specializing in aluminum mig & tig welding. Their Tsunami wakeboarding tower is a duel frame tower with 4 side cross bars…2 per side and a “cage” assembly. And their tow eyes are welded in place, not bolted on like a cheaper tower! And the side cross bars are welded in, not bolted..just like a true custom tower!

For more information, please visit http://www.extrememarine.cc

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Hosemann Marine Services

Hosemann Marine Services is a full time independent marine surveying, vessel delivery service, and consultancy company located in beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee. They service vessels throughout the United States. Their company’s goals are simple; provide their clients professional services to at reasonable rates. When you hire Hosemann Marine Services, rest assured that your interests and safety onboard are their utmost concern. Because they understand the marine environment can be very unforgiving, we focus strongly on the regulations established by the United States Coast Guard as well as the voluntary standards set by the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA). Moreover, their surveys provide a detailed, clearly understood report of the vessel.

HMS Captians have worked the waters of the Gulf and Atlantic IntraCoastal Waterways and most of the Mississippi River System and provide licensed professional crew for delivery of vessels to 100 gross tons. HMS Marine Survey services include Condition & Valuation and general surveys for recreational boats, yachts, and small commercial vessels, and the industries most accurate barge draft surveys. At HMS they have the experience and flexiblity to meet your unique and individual needs.
Hosemann Marine Services is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee and provides Marine Surveys and Licensed Vessel Delivery nationwide.

For more information, please visit http://www.hosemannmarine.com

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Tinus Marine

Tinus Marine is a family tradition of quality boat sales and service for 60 years. Their family boating history started with Harold Tinus, and his passion for boats. He grew up on Oconomowoc Lake, tinkering with his friend’s boats, friends such as Pabst, Miller…….racing Miss High Life. When he married Arlene Onasch, he had a day job delivering milk, but his passion remained with his night job, in his garage, repairing and refinishing boats. In 1948 Tinus Marine was incorporated and with the help of Augie Pabst, the Mercury franchise was purchased in 1950. Harold and Arlene’s sons Steve & Tim now run the show and the 3rd generation, their sons are becoming an integral part of the family business.

They Only sell boats that they would put their families in. Quality is not only in the materials, but in the design, construction and safety features included in all their boat lines. The boats they sell are lines they have researched and used themselves. They trust the manufacturer, many of which are family businesses such as theirs. MALIBU BOATS..Merced, California & Loudon, Tennessee since 1982 #1 selling inboard in the World. Consistent winner of “Ski Boat of the Year” from Powerboat Magazine. Inboard and V-drives, innovative bottom design for skiers and wakeboarders, luxury cockpit design for the observers.

For more information, please visit http://www.tinusmarine.com

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Culver Marine

Culver Marine is a family-owned business where their goal is to be your primary marine care provider. Everything they do revolves around providing fun filled, trouble-free boating. They guarantee satisfaction through exclusive programs such as White Glove Service and Women Making Waves. Their parts and accessories departments are stocked with a full compliment of the latest gear ranging from critical fast moving parts to wakeboards and water toys. Their service specialists are certified and have over 100 years of combined marine technical experience. Here at Culver Marine, they take the commitment to your uninterrupted boating pleasure very seriously.

Among their 4 veteran technicians, they have a combined 100 years of marine technical experience. They have factory authorized certifications from Honda, Mercruiser, Mercury, OMC, Yamaha, Suzuki, PCM, and Volvo Penta. Their technicians are constantly undergoing training from the manufacturers of our boats and propulsion systems to be up to speed on the latest changes and technological advances. The Central Oregon boating season is short and we understand the importance of having it fixed right the first time. They also believe in educating the customer of their boats regular maintenance schedule in order to protect their investment and maximize the boating season.

For more information, please visit http://www.culvermarine.com

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Bemidji Marine

Bemidji Marine has been in its present location since 1993. Bemidji Marine is a member of the community that is here to stay. They started small at their current location and have grown because they have provided superior service for their customer’s boating needs. Their dedication to service has allowed them to expand their inventory, bring their prices down and remain competitive with the larger dealers in the Metro area. Bemidji Marine is open all year round! They have a large indoor drive-in test tank and can even service boats in the winter. With their new expanded facilities we stock even more parts, safety equipment, boating accessories, dock and lift hardware.

They also have a good supply of non-current and used boats, motors and trailers. They also have boat storage facilities available for your boat until the next fishing and outdoor recreation season. At Bemidji Marine, we offer service done right, on-time, and at a fair price. Their service department is staffed by 4 certified mechanics and 2 master technicians. Their service department also offers 11 inside service bays and two new state of the art drive-in test tanks. This allows us to service your boat all year around, even during the winter months. They have state of the art testing equipment for the
latest in technology motors that are on the market today.

For more information, please visit http://www.bemidjimarine.com

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Wayzata Marine

At Wayzata Marine, they appreciate the value of time on the water in Minnesota. Time on the lake is a precious commodity, and theyre committed to helping their customers make the most of it. No one knows or understands Lake Minnetonka better than they do. Their company history began in 1967, when Gary and Darlene Briggs opened Wayzata Lake and Lawn, a retail store offering boats, lawn tractors, snow blowers, snowmobiles and garden supplies. Through the 60s and 70s, the store grew and changed with customer demand. By 1980, the company was focused completely on marine sales and service. In 1982, the corporate name officially changed to Wayzata Marine and their notoriety as a leader in the boating industry began to grow.

1986 was a sad year at Wayzata Marine, Darlene passed away after 49 short years. The marine industry to this day honors her memory by awarding the Darlene Briggs Marine Women of the Year award. It is the top award for women at all levels in the marine industry. It has become a very coveted award. At Wayzata Marine, they have the premier service department on Lake Minnetonka. They employ the right people with the right skills, and their certified team fully understands the importance of prompt, high-quality maintenance and repair. Your boat is a major investment, and summer hours spent with your family and friends on the lake are far too valuable to be squandered. At Wayzata Marine, they greatly appreciate our service-only customers, and well go the extra mile to satisfy their needs in an efficient manner.

For more information, please visit http://www.wayzatamarine.com

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