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Hi gang, Rick Ostler here from North American Waterway bringing you Used Pontoon Boats along with news and views from the boating industry. Pontoon Boats are getting to be a extremely popular boat, very stable and fuel efficient which is very important today with the high gas prices.

Most pontoon boats when purchased new come with a Bimini Top, a storage boot and a playpen cover.

Pontoon Bimini Tops are a great way to get you out of the sun in a hot humid summer day. The Storage Boot is used to cover the Bimini Top when folded back and not in use.

Pontoon Playpen Covers are used for when your pontoon boat is docked or on the trailer. Also make for great covers when boat is in storage for the winter months. They usually come with 3-4 support poles to help shed rain runoff.

Pontoon Boat Enclosures however have many uses depending on what model you purchase, thus making more use of your pontoon boat. Enclosure canvas will protect you from all forms of weather conditions.

Pontoon Enclosures come in 4 models to choose from to suit your family needs;

1. The Quick Weather Enclosure

2. The Half Enclosure

3. The Slant Front Full Enclosure

4. Full Camper Enclosure

You can have your Pontoon Enclosure made for all kinds of uses whether it be fishing, family outings, entertaining on your boat and sleeping onboard for weekends and holidays.

When shopping for a Pontoon Enclosure I highly recommend using Marine Polyester or Sunbrella Acrylic fabrics. They are the best products for durability and sun UV protection.

If your to spend more time on your pontoon boat, look into a Pontoon Enclosure with your local boat dealer, marina, boat canvas shop and online. Get expert advise on the right Pontoon Enclosure before purchasing. You will now be prepared for any change in whether and not put a damper on a planned day on the water.

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Hi gang, Rick Ostler here from North American Waterway bringing you Used Pontoon Boats along with news and views from the boating industry. (BUSINESS WIRE) — The economic slump has hit the California boating industry hard, forcing one of Fresno’s largest boat dealers to announce plans to liquidate his inventory and possibly close his store after 32 years in business if the market doesn’t turn around.

Ron Montverde, owner of Valley Boat Emporium on Shaw Avenue, will begin liquidating his inventory through a unique arrangement with Fresno RV dealer Dan Gamel.

Monteverde, a top dealer in the U.S. for the Tracker line of fishing and pontoon boats for 26 years, reported that his second quarter sales were down 30-35% from 2007, which closely mirrors the average decline that other California boat dealers have reported for the year. “Boat sales for the first half of the year have been miserable,” said Monteverde. “When I made the decision to liquidate, I consulted with Dan Gamel for advice on selling off my inventory. I’ve watched his liquidation process which has moved rapidly over the past few weeks and I wanted to know how to sell mine off as fast.

Manufacturers don’t take unsold boats back, so the burden is on the dealer to get rid of the inventory.

Gamel is obviously doing it right, so I went to the source and asked for help.”Dan Gamel, owner of Fresno based Dan Gamel’s RV Centers, recently announced the liquidation and impending closure of his six RV sales and service centers in California.

Since July 1st Gamel has sold off nearly $30 million in inventory which has generated much needed working capital for the company.”Ron explained that he needs to liquidate about 35 boats and he hasn’t had a lot of success doing so in this perceived market.

It’s sad, because the fact is that people who own boats are still boating and enjoying their leisure family time,

but those who might otherwise be buying their first boat are holding off because of the media’s gloomy portrayal of our economic condition,” said Gamel.”In the last two weeks we’ve sold over 250 recreational vehicles. Sure, the prices are deeply discounted, but these sales show that smart families aren’t buying into the dramatic press. Instead they’re doing their own research and making buying decisions based upon opportunity and fact, not what the talking heads report to get news ratings.

Ron is a good man and his business has employed many people and been good for the community for over 32 years. It’s a rough time for many of us, and I’m happy to help him,” said Gamel.Over the past year, Monteverde has slashed overhead and operating expenses, and he’s reduced his staff from 27 to just nine employees. But, lackluster sales and continued decline in consumer confidence led Monteverde to his decision to liquidate.Valley Boat Emporium is moving inventory to Gamel’s Camp America store in Fresno and the liquidation sale will begin on July 19th.

Monteverde’s sales and service departments will remain open at his Shaw Avenue location at least until all boats are sold and delivered to customers. Valley Boat Emporium is privately owned by Ron Monteverde. The dealership is located at 4170 West Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA, 93722, telephone (559) 224-5801. The company’s website is www.valleyboat.com.SOURCE: Valley Boat EmporiumValley Boat EmporiumRon Monteverde, 559-351-5752

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Ron Krueger | The Flint Journal.The Gocha family launched the Lake Dogs concession stand from a pontoon boat in June.

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ARGENTINE TOWNSHIP, Michigan — Most boaters pack cold beverages when they head to the water, but food often is an afterthought. Chris and Jeremy Gocha and their wives have a solution.Their Lake Dogs floating concession stand is accommodating hungry boaters this summer on Lobdell Lake.

The couples serve hot dogs, nachos, chips, candy, pop, bottled water and ice cream from Uncle Ray’s Dairyland in Fenton.Ron Krueger | The Flint JournalDanyle Gocha (right) takes orders from Lia Tomczak of Flushing and Ryan Selley of Linden at the Lake Dogs floating concession stand on Lobdell Lake in Argentine Township.

They outfitted a 16-foot pontoon boat with a propane-fired warmer for Koegel Viennas and Flint-style coney sauce and cold storage for the frosty treats and beverages.

The 50-horse engine moves the food craft smartly around 545-acre Lobdell Lake’s many inlets and lagoons.Chris Gocha, 29, and brother Jeremy, 31, say the idea may have been planted when both worked at Hungry Howie’s near the lake during their high school days.”People used to say they wished there was some way to get a pizza delivered out on the lake,” Jeremy Gocha said.With the official blessing of the Genesee County Health Department, the Gochas launched their marine enterprise the third weekend in June.

Occasional showers the first two weekends curtailed the hot dog express’ time on the lake, but the balmy July Fourth weekend was a bonanza for the young entrepreneurs.”We sold more than 600 hot dogs over the three days,” Jeremy Gocha said. “The boats stacked up around us waiting to order. It was great.”On busy days, it is best to phone in orders, he added. The number — (810) 938-7806 — is prominently displayed on the boat.

The brothers and their wives each work a shift on a typical day. Chris Gocha’s wife, Danyle, 26, and Jeremy’s wife, Alisha, 28, both hairstylists, work together. During good weather, the wives will take the boat out about noon Friday, yielding to their husbands when they get home from their jobs. They are back out for most of Saturday and Sunday.”We learned it was more harmonious all around if Danyle and Alisha worked together instead of individually with us,” Chris said. “They think we boss them too much.

”With its tiki bar look, the USS Lake Dogs gets requests for adult beverages such as margaritas and beer. “We tell people they have to provide those things. We just do food,” said Chris.Because most boaters pack their own drinks, sales of soft drinks and water have been slow. Candy sales have been slow, too.The couples have been so encouraged by the response to their unusual concession concept that they plan to expand next summer. They say they will outfit a second boat to serve busy Lake Fenton and may even build another to take to water-based events around the state.

“People get a kick out of seeing us, and we have a lot of fun doing it,” Chris said. “This is our summer to learn. Next year, Lake Dogs should really take off.”With their day jobs and the new business occupying all their time, the couples have called on backup from family members. Danyle Gocha’s mother, Carol Cooper, recently spent an entire day cleaning Danyle and Chris’ home and doing their laundry.”I told them I wasn’t doing this every week,” Cooper said. “But I’m glad for them. What they are doing is awesome.” Thanks to;

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Hi gang, Rick Ostler here from North American Waterway bringing you Used Pontoon Boats along with news and views from the boating industry. The latest innovation in recreational boating has washed ashore in the Maritimes. Derek Bennett, the East Coast distributor of JetDock, is holding a demonstration of the drive-on docking system between July 24 and 27 at the Woodstock Marina.

Woodstock businessman Derek Bennett was recently made the East Coast distributor of JetDock

It’s a floating boat-dock system that allows people to drive their craft right up onto the quay.”You pull your boat up slowly,” said Bennett, “and the bow will touch a roller on the dock.” “When you hit that, give it a touch of gas and you’ll slide right up,” he explained.

JetDock Demo Day at Woodstock Marina

Don’t believe it? Bennett has invited the community to come watch demonstrations at the Woodstock Marina between Thursday, July 24, and Sunday, July 27.JetDock is made of durable, interchangeable plastic pieces. It can support small water craft like sea-doos to boats up to 51 feet in length.

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It even holds pontoon boats and small sea-planes. “You can think of it as giant Lego pieces,” said Bennett.The plastic blocks, which connect to form the dock, are about two-and-a-half square feet in size. Bennett said they attach easily, yet securely, making it easy to add new rows or columns to a JetDock.

“It can be whatever size you’re requirements might be,” he said. Bennett added it’s a great system for boaters who come under the influence of “footitis” – when recreational boaters feel the urge to buy a bigger boat – because it’s so easy to expand the docking area.

The dock has a built-in tide-management system

Which allows the wharf to rise and fall with the water.The underside of every JetDock, explained Bennett, has a patented buoyancy beam, to give the unit stability in most weather conditions. “It’s very stable, there’s no tipping,” he said.

JetDocks can be installed to basically any surface, Bennett added. “In rock bed or an existing concrete pier. You name it, there’s nothing we can’t install it to. “Besides the convenience factor, Bennett said there are environmentally-friendly advantages to investing in a JetDock.

Vessel’s hull no longer needs to be antifowled

Because the boat or sea-doo rests above the water, the vessel’s hull no longer needs to be antifowled. Antifowling paint protects the hull from algae growth and wear, but contains many harsh chemicals that can seep into the water also, Bennett continued, JetDocks are made of plastic and float, as opposed to wooden docks which need pressure-treated lumber to support them. The pressure-treated lumber, he said, can also leach harmful chemicals into the water. The JetDock system is also certified hurricane proof and U.S. Coast Guard approved.

Boaters can leave the unit in the water over the winter

Bennett added, as long as the current isn’t too strong with large ice flows. JetDocks will float on the ice, he said. The surface is also scuff and skid-mark proof, so there is no fear of damaging a boat’s hull.

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The price of a JetDock varies based on the length and width of a customer’s boat. Bennett said an average JetDock will sell for $2,400 and up.

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A lifetime warranty is guaranteed, and the system comes with all units and components included.”Say somehow you punctured a cube, just call and we’ll sell you a new one. “The Canadian distributor of JetDocks, King Industries, will also come install the dock for a small fee.

JetDock is equipped with an anti-theft alarm

Theft is no concern, said Bennett, because every JetDock is equipped with an anti-theft alarm. He urged anyone interested in this innovative docking system to come to the Woodstock Marina between July 24 and 27 to see a demonstration on how JetDock works.

The demos Thursday and Friday will take place in the afternoon, and Saturday and Sunday will happen in the evening. “It’s a hassle-free system,” said Bennett, “How else do you describe something you can just put in the water, walk away, and not worry about?” Thanks to Jon MacNeill at bugleobserver.com - The drive-on dock is here for this.

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Hi gang, Rick Ostler here from North American Waterway bringing you Used Pontoon Boats along with news and views from the boating industry. Great news for the boating industry out of CHAPIN, S.C.

The name Boater’s Edge will soon be attached to 37 boat retail centers in the United States in 15 states.

According to a press release from the organization today. Formed under the auspices of parent organization Boat Dealers Alliance, each location will remain independently owned and operated while providing retail buyers with new services to enhance the boating experience. Priority service, Bow-to-Stern Extended Service Contracts, Certified Pre-Owned Extended Warranty, Competitive Retail Financing and Learn How-To-Boat Seminars are some of the items the dealerships will collectively be offering.

“All of our members are actively involved in the day-to-day operations of their dealerships,” states Bob vanVollenhoven, BDA executive director. “Unlike other business models, these owners aren’t looking for an exit strategy. Instead they enjoy providing personalized service, diversified products matched to each geographic area they serve and nimble management these challenging economic times require to succeed.”

Boater’s Edge dealers represent nearly 70 brands.

Rather than rise and fall on the fortunes of a single brand, the group enjoys strong partnerships with industry vendors who also recognize the need for a nationwide marketing effort combined with individual best practices that develop from local entrepreneurial spirit.

“There are different boating needs in different parts of the country,” said Mike Hebert, owner of Texas Marine and Boater’s Edge group president.

“We feel one of the challenges that the bigger conglomerates have come up against is a more limited product offering. Because our members are not tied to one manufacturer, we believe this will be an advantage for the group.”

“Boat manufacturers want quality retailers,” vanVollenhoven said. “That’s what Boater’s Edge will bring.

All of our dealers were early adopters of 5-Star Certification and last year half of them were recognized as (Boating Industry)Top 100 Dealers. Our strategy is to grow the organization over the next few years while expanding the coast-to-coast services for customers who travel with their boat.”

When launched later this year, the group’s Web site, www.boatersedge.com, will serve as a resource link to locate Boater’s Edge dealers, offer a comprehensive used boat listing site and include a social network for boaters to share destinations and boating tips. The site will be updated in phases.

Boater’s Edge Dealers

Alabama: Buck’s Island Marina, Southside

California: Bayport Yachts, Newport Beach

Connecticut: Boats Incorporated, Niantic

Georgia: Custom Marine, Statesboro

Florida: Thunder Marine, St. Petersburg/Englewood; Plantation Boat Mart & Marina, Tavernier

Illinois: Cope Marine, O’Fallon; Spring Brook Marina, Seneca

Maine: Port Harbor Marine, South Portland/Raymond/Holden/Rockport/Bucksport

Massachusetts: 3A Marine Services, Hingham

Minnesota: Wayzata Marine, Wayzata; Minnetonka Marine, Minnetonka

Missouri: Cope Marine, Branson; Smithville Marine, Smithville; Village Marina & Yacht Club, Eldon/Osage Beach

New Jersey: Irwin Marine, Red Bank

Ohio: Beaver Park Marina, Lorain

South Carolina: Outdoor RV & Marina World, Columbia/Myrtle Beach/Greer/Summerville/Chapin

Texas: Boat Town, Austin/Lakeside/San Antonio; Phil Dill Boats, Lewisville; Texas Marine & Brokerage, Texas Marine of Beaumont/Texas Marine of Houston/Texas Marine of Clear Lake/Texas Marine Yachts & Brokerage – League City

Utah: Robertson Marine, Salt Lake City

Thanks to www.boating-industry.com for this.
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Pontoon Quick Weather Enclosure - The 8 ft x 8 ft Square

Here at North American Waterway we are proud to present our newest Pontoon Enclosure

We designed  the Quick Weather Enclosure to address the needs of our customers and the boating industry. The current economic situation and the escalating fuel costs world wide has put a financial strain on everyone especially the boating industry.

For that reason we have added one more enclosure to our fleet of Pontoon Canvas Products.

“Can we design a high quality pontoon enclosure for under $1,000.00?

We said………… YES WE CAN!

The Quick Weather Enclosure will completely enclose any 8 ft wide pontoon boat. We have designed the bimini top to be universal fit most 8ft wide by 8ft length bimini framework. That gives you 64 square feet of enclosure for your pontoon boat.

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