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Saturdays 2009 guided tours. Pontoon boat cruises are scheduled for Saturdays with private cruises available throughout the week.

Morning breakfast cruises or beautiful sunset cruises with expert guides. Informative and memorable aquatic safari filled with views of local wildlife and beautiful settings. A rare wilderness experience. Reservations and advance payment required. One of the largest urban wildlife and wilderness preserves in the U.S., Armand Bayou is home to bison, raptors, and reptiles. The Center offers a boardwalk through a woodland-pond area, a bird blind, walking trails, a late 1800’s farm site, pontoon boat tours and canoe trips. Three ecosystems with over 2,500 acres of bayou, forest and prairie are refuge for more than 360 species of animals and birds. Reservations required for boat tours and canoe trips. For more information visit www.abnc.org or call (281)474-2551 Used Pontoon Boats thanks; BAY AREA HOUSTON | Pontoon Boat Cruises

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The following lists a series of industry related conferences and events that will be of interest to marine professionals.

If you are aware of an appropriate event that you would like to see listed here, pleas post your replies.
 

North American Safe Boating Awareness Week

May 16 to 22, 2009

North America-wide

North Atlantic Marina and Recreational Boating Conference

June 18 to 21, 2009

Lewisporte, Newfoundland

Antique & Classic Boat Society Toronto, Annual Boat Show

July 11, 2009

Muskoka Wharf, Gravenhurst, Ontario

MAATS and ICAST 2009

July 15 to 17, 2009

Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida

2009 Nova Scotia In-Water Boat Show

July 31 to August 2, 2009

Halifax Waterfront, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Port Credit In-Water Boat Show

August 28 to 30, 2009

Port Credit Harbour, Port Credit, Ontario

2nd Annual David deEyre Golf Classic

September 3rd, 2009

Brooklea Golf Club, Midland, Ontario

Squamish Nation Days and BCYBA Boat Show at the Creek

September 10 to 13, 2009

North Vancouver, BC

Toronto In-Water Boat Show

September 17 to 20, 2009

Ontario Place, Toronto, Ontario

IBEX – International BoatBuilder’s Exhibition and Conference

October 12 to 14, 2009

Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, Florida

Mermaid Marine Dealer Show

October 30 and 31, 2009

Delta Beausejour, Moncton, New Brunswick

8th Annual Canadian Marine Dealer Trade Show

November 1 and 2, 2009

International Centre, Mississauga, Ontario

METS 2009

November 17 to 19, 2009

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Toronto International Boat Show

January 9 to 17, 2010

Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ontario

2010 Vancouver International Boat Show

April 7 to 11, 2010

BC Place Stadium and the False Creek Yacht Club, Vancouver, BC

Used Pontoon Boats thanks; Boating Industry – Important Dates to Note

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Rick Ostler here with our Pontoon Boats Week In Review listing all our new and used pontoon boat posts and resources.

If you have any information to add on any of these topics, please post your comments. Have a great week everyone.

Pontoon Boats Week in Review

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2001 Monark Pontoon Boat Fish n Fun

US $5,265.00

Very Nice 2001 Monark Pontoon Boat

60 HP Mercury Bigfoot Outboard

FREE DELIVERY (250 miles)

You are bidding on a very nice 2001 Model Monark 223 Fish n Fun Pontoon Boat with a 60 HP Mercury Bigfoot Outboard.

Nothing at all wrong with this boat, it ready to go to the river right now. I picked it up when I traded for it and had to drive it 5 miles to the ramp and it ran out fine.

eBay Motors: Nice 2001 Monark Pontoon 22′ Fish n Fun w/ Mercury 60HP (item 380117815182 end time Apr-22-09 14:24:43 PDT)

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 IT’S ALL HANDS ON DECK — FOR THE KINGSTON BOAT SHOW. IT STEERS INTO THE CATARAQUI ARENA THIS WEEKEND. BOATS OF ALL SHAPES, SIZES AND PRICES ARE ON DISPLAY — AND FOR SALE — RANGING FROM 30-DOLLARS TO 300-THOUSAND DOLLARS.

FROM MILD TO WILD, THE KINGSTON BOAT SHOW HAS IT ALL. PADDLE BOATS, POWERBOATS AND ONE’S WITH PLENTY OF HORSEPOWER. 36 VENDORS FROM AROUND SOUTH EASTERN ONTARIO HAVE SET UP SHOP AT THE CATARAQUI ARENA TO SHOW OFF THE LATEST IN NAUTICAL RIDES AND ACCESSORIES.

 SEAN HORSFAIL,  “WE HAVE PONTOON BOATS, FISHING BOATS, SKI BOATS, WAKE BOARD BOATS UP TO BIG CRUISERS LIKE 38 FEET.’   BUT NO MATTER WHAT TYPE OF CRAFT YOU’RE INTERESTED IN, THERE IS SOME NEW LEGISLATION ON THE BOOKS THAT YOU’LL NEED TO KNOW FIRST.

STARTING IN MID SEPTEMBER, ALL BOAT OPERATORS IN CANADA WILL NEED A “PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSE.” ITS A ONE TIME FEE OF 50 BUCKS AND COULD SAVE YOU A 250 DOLLAR FINE.

CAMERON TAYLOR, “THERE ARE ABOUT 4 MILLION PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY THAT STILL NEED TO GET THEIR CARD AN THERE WILL BE RUSH FOR SEPTEMBER 15TH. SO GO TO BOAT SMART DOT COM TO FIND FREE STUDY MATERIAL AND TAKE THE EXAM ON LINE.”  YOU’LL NEED IT IF YOU GET BEHIND THE HELM OF THIS CUSTOM LAUNCH.

IT MAY LOOK LIKE A WOODEN PIECE OF ART FROM THE 1940′S, BUT IT’S ACTUALLY BRAND NEW AND HAND MADE OUT OF FIBREGLASS. TERRY SMITH,  “WE BASICALLY SELL FACTORY DIRECT, WE ONLY BUILD ONE BOAT A MONTH. AND WE’LL BUILD IT TO WHATEVER COLOUR YOU WANT, NAVY BLUE, BLACK, RED, PINK IF YOU WANT.’

 BUT NOT EVERYONE WILL BE ABLE TO HANDLE THE 87 THOUSAND DOLLAR PRICE TAG. ESPECIALLY AT A TIME WHEN EXTRA CASH FOR TOYS LIKE THESE IS HARD TO COME BY.

 SEAN, ” AS A WHOLE ACROSS NORTH AMERICA THE BOATING INDUSTRY IS FEELING THAT. WE SEE A LOT LESS 2009′S BEING BUILT THAN ANY OTHER YEAR I CAN REMEMBER. BUT IN OTTAWA, THE CAPITOL REGION AND INTO KINGSTON IT’S MORE ISOLATED AND WE ARE SEEING STRONGER SALES THAN IN 2008.”

 AND EVEN IF CASH IS A PROBLEM, SEVERAL BANKS AND LOAN COMPANIES ARE ON HAND, ANXIOUS TO HELP YOU SEAL THE DEAL.

THE BOAT SHOW ISN’T JUST ABOUT SALES.  ITS ALSO A CHANCE FOR THE REST OF US TO GET OUT OF THE HOUSE AND JUST HAVE A LOOK.

AGAIN, THE KINGSTON BOAT SHOW IS AT THE CATARAQUI ARENA…. OPEN UNTIL 8 O’CLOCK TONIGHT … AND ALL-DAY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.  THERE IS A 4-DOLLAR ADMISSION.

Check out the Kingston Boat Show Video. Used  Pontoon Boats thanks STU HAY CKWS NEWSWATCH KINGSTON.

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News out of Storm Lake with the opening of a new marina. The $3 million State Marina in Storm Lake is now finally open for business after some delays set it behind, originally scheduled to open last summer. The new marina opened on April 1. Bob Kelly of Shamrock Boat Sales holds the operator’s contract. Area manager Jeff Ryan says they are still in the process of outfitting the store with life jackets, skis, tubes and other nautical items as well as anchors, props and prop repair.

The Storm Lake Chamber of Commerce is planning to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the marina on May 13.The State Marina includes the new waterfront building that will house a boat showroom and will sell both new and used boats with brands including Lund aluminum and fiberglass fishing boats, Larson pleasure boats and Hurricane deck boats as well as Sanpan and Sweetwater pontoon boats.

The store also features a convenience store as well as a bait shop with a six-foot live bait tank. Individuals will also be able to rent pontoon boats and the marina will offer repair services for all brands of boats and motors. Currently boat repair will be done at the Shamrock Boat Sales in Carnavon as the Storm Lake marina is in the process of setting up a shop. Ryan says they currently have four full-time mechanics in Carnavon and are in the process of hiring a mechanic for Storm Lake. Slip rentals are also available, he says. The site has also been approved to serve as an Iowa fishing and hunting license sales station. Ryan says the marina may also include an indoor/outdoor restaurant in the future but how extensive it would be is still up in the air and says construction of a sit down restaurant won’t happen this year.

He says even part of the building design will make it a little harder to put in a very extensive restaurant. Ryan says they fought to get a liquor license but were not able to. “That will take away from a full service restaurant,” he says. However, he says they are excited to be opened and have already had a fair amount of traffic through the marina. The marina is open during business hours Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Beginning May 15 the marina will be open everyday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information call Ryan at 213-9491 or visit www.shamrockboatsales.com. Used Pontoon Boats thanks; Storm Lake Pilot Tribune

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News out Cement City, Michigan, an inventor has a new idea for a Pontoon Boat Cover. Here is the report.

CEMENT CITY, MI – Inventor Richard Dickerson announces his patent pending invention he calls the Convertible Cover for Pontoon Boats. Inventor Dickerson developed this clever innovation to provide a quicker and more user-friendly method for covering and uncovering pontoon boats.

Boating is a popular pastime for people around the world. While it is enjoyed by many, boat maintenance consumes a great deal of time and money. Much of this time is spent deploying and removing covers on the boat during periods of non-use. Deploying a cover is so time consuming that many boaters actually skip the usage of covers for short periods of time, leading to premature aging of the boat and consequently, decreased value. The Convertible Cover for Pontoon Boats allows for covers to be quickly and easily deployed by one person. The invention’s ease of use encourages owners to use covers, regardless of whether it is for short or longterm storage.

Designed to facilitate the process of covering and uncovering one’s boat, the invention utilizes a circular track system that is mounted to both sides of the fence of a pontoon boat. Sliding supports with three glide wheels each ride along these tracks and match with an equal track on the opposite side of the boat. These supports then hold a canvas or vinyl tarp over the entire length of the boat. Removal of the device is simple; it is simply pushed backwards where all of the supports and the tarp are stored at the rear. To deploy the Convertible Cover for Pontoon Boats, one must simply pull a strap that will lift the tarp into place and automatically cover the entire boat. Much simpler than current boat covering methods, the invention provides a means for boat owners to quickly and effectively protect their boats during storage. “My Convertible Cover for Pontoon Boats is designed to accommodate for various sizes of boats and any type of uprights that might be positioned upon a boat,” adds Inventor Dickerson.

Inventor Richard Dickerson is presently working with The InventSAI Network, LLC in order to commercialize the Convertible Cover for Pontoon Boats. For more information please contact The Development Department at 800-747-3109 about Inventor Richard Dickerson. http://www.InventSAI.com. Used Pontoon Boats thanks; CONVERTIBLE COVER FOR PONTOON BOATS | Press Releases @ Your Story

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Pleasure Pond Pontoon Boat

THIS IS A GREAT PONTOON BOAT. THIS IS A NEW 18 FT CRUISE MODEL. IT COMES WITH ALL THE FURNITURE YOU SEE.

IT HAS 20 INCH TUBES AND IS RATED FOR A 40 HP MOTOR. THIS AUCTION DOESNT COME WITH A MOTOR OR TRAILER.

WE ARE LOCATED IN GRAND RAPIDS MINNESOTA AND WILL DELIVER FOR $1.5 A MILE. 1-218-326-4223

NEW 18 FT CRUISE PONTOON BOAT

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Shoreline cleanup with the help of pontoon boats.

The 18th annual Spring Shoreline Beautification Cleanup was on a record pace as volunteers began removing trash and debris with mild weather and near perfect water levels at Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.

After experiencing colder than normal weather and high lake levels in 2008 that limited cleanup opportunities, Adopt-the-Shoreline Volunteers rededicated their efforts this spring to improving Lake of the Ozarks. 

Groups scheduled dumpsters and removed debris at near record levels, according to Bryan Vance of AmerenUE. As in past years, volunteers reported that dock flotation materials accounted for most of the debris removed, he said.
This was the first cleanup since AmerenUE’s ban on non-encapsulated dock  foam took effect Dec. 31, 2008.

The spring cleanup began March 15 and continued through Wednesday, although opportunities to volunteer may be available in some areas through May. Vance said with the change to warmer weather and steady lake levels, zone coordinators for this year’s cleanup expected the total amount of trash removed to reach near-record levels compared to past cleanups. 

The annual spring cleanup is the largest volunteer effort in the lake area. More than 600 volunteers – representing 60 Adopt-the-Shoreline member groups – are expected to participate in the spring cleanup. There is always a need for more volunteers and boats to make the clean up a success       

There’s plenty of work for everyone – cleaning shoreline, transporting waste flotation material and stacking debris for pickup by volunteers with cleanup pontoon boats.

Adopt-the-Shoreline is sponsored by AmerenUE, which provides administrative support, supplies bags, and pays for disposal. The physical cleanup work is performed entirely by volunteers.

The cleanups were the catalyst of AmerenUE’s ban on the use of non-encapsulated foam. It was used for decades as the flotation material of choice on thousands of docks on the lake.

Since its inception, the annual spring cleanup has removed hundreds of tons of dock foam, junk and debris a year from the shoreline. A second cleanup is held in the fall with the Adopt-the-Shoreline groups.

Numbers to know

18th anniversary of the event
 
$30,000 is spent by AmerenUE on the spring and fall cleanups

90 percent of what is hauled off during the cleanups is old foam

195 tons of debris and junk was picked up in 2008

Used Pontoon Boats thanks; near-record pace for 18th annual Shoreline Beautification Cleanup – Camdenton, MO – Lake Sun Leader

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Bargains are beckoning at the Detroit Spring Boating Expo for pontoon boat lovers who have cash to spend, industry dealers say.

Boat sales are down, and watercraft repossessions are on the rise because of difficult economic times in Michigan and across the country.

But dealers say affordable prices are available on a wide range of boats, from small, used watercrafts to new yachts. Inventory left over from the past two years has helped create the deals.

Boating is roughly a $3.9 billion industry in Michigan that employs more than 51,000 people, according to the Michigan Boating Industries Association.

Carol and Lyle Jones of Brighton purchased their first watercraft, a used 24-foot pontoon boat, in January from a marina for $8,000. It was marked down by $1,000.

“We’ve lived near a lake for about 13 years and always wanted one,” Lyle Jones said while looking at accessory items for pontoon boats at the boat show in Novi.

“We knew we could probably get a deal these days, so it came down to a financial decision. If we couldn’t afford it, we would have left it there, because you have to have enough money left over to enjoy a beer on your pontoon boat.”

Used Pontoon Boats thanks; Bargains help keep boat sales afloat | detnews.com | The Detroit News

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