Marina Newsletter
Marina Newsletter - February 2024
Welcome February! It may still be little chilly, but we're only about 30 days from game time on Lake Conroe, and now is the time to begin thinking about dusting off those covers and preparing for some fun in the sun this coming boating season.
The safety and comfort of our members are the top priorities we have at the Marina. We ask that you consider the condition of your onboard safety equipment before taking your vessel on its first outing of 2024.
Life Jackets
- Always make sure you have safety gear before you get on the water. Double check that you have at least one life jacket for every passenger.
- Make sure the life jackets and flotation devices are in good condition. That means no rips and tears.
- Passengers should all try on their life jackets to ensure proper fit. They should know how to put them on and take them off. An ill-fitting life jacket could be a safety hazard. Younger passengers should be wearing their life jackets at all times when on board.
First-Aid
- Check your first aid kit. Make sure it has all the items inside that it requires.
- Update your first aid kit as needed by replacing used items and rotating out old or expired ones.
Fire Extinguisher
- Check the fire extinguisher regularly. Depending on the size of your boat you may require more than one.
- Make sure it is U.S. Coast Guard approved. Check the date to ensure it is still in good working order.
Sound Signaling
Test your sound signaling device regularly to ensure it's in proper working order.
Lights
Check the boat lights regularly. Navigation lights are essential for safe boating. Replace any that have burned out.
Communications
- Consider packing a cell phone in a waterproof bag.
- Bring along a mirror for emergency signaling and duct tape to patch leaks.
- Make sure your radio is working.
Extras
Make sure you have a bailing bucket and oars, if necessary. A heaving line and an anchor are also important to have on-hand.
You can also schedule a US Coast Guard - Vessel Safety Check (VSC), at no cost to you, at your boat− ranging in locations from The Marina to your driveway where upon successful completion you will be awarded a U.S. Coast Guard / Auxiliary Decal that informs the following authorities that your boat was in full compliance with all Federal and State boating laws during a safety check for that year:
- Coast Guard / Auxiliary
- Harbor Patrol
- Sheriff's & Police
- Other boating law-enforcement & safety agency's
For more information and to schedule your Vessel Safety Check, please visit http://www.uscgauxlakeconroe.com/ and click on the Vessel Safety Checks tab on the left side of the screen.
I hope that you find these safety tips to be helpful and important as I think of our Marina Members as an extension of my own friends and family, I wish you all a fun and safe 2024.
You can reach the Ship Store at 936-597-2556, or by email at [email protected]om.
Happy Boating!
GET YOUR BOAT & PERSONAL WATERCRAFT MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS AT THE SHIP STORE!
Remove cover & prepare for cleaning
Remove any loose debris with a brush & vacuum
Thoroughly wash cover with water and dish soap
Scrub out tough stains with special cleaning solution, as needed
Rinse cover with fresh water
Allow the cover to dry completely before putting it back on your boat
ASK THE MARINA MANAGER FOR A QUOTE
Remove cover
Fully detail personal watercraft
Wash cover (as described above)
$100
Cleaning Services at the Marina
BOAT DETAILING
Clean Boat Cover
Vacuum All Compartments
Clean Bimini Top
Clean and Condition Upholstery
Clean and Vacuum Carpet
Clean Windscreen
Clean Frame Rails
Clean Dash/Console
Clean the Exterior Above Waterline
*Waxing Exterior – Additional $200.00
One-Time Detail
$12/foot
(based on length of boat)
Or
Monthly Detail Plan
Take advantage of our monthly detailing plan to keep your boat clean year round and ready for enjoyment anytime! The first detail is $12/foot (based on the length of your boat and visual inspection by the Harbor Master), then every consecutive month thereafter would be priced as follows:
MONTHLY BOAT DETAIL PLANS
22 foot - $220
23 foot - $230
24 foot - $240
25 foot - $250
Call for a quote for all other boat sizes.
A visual inspection by the Marina Manager is required for all first-time cleanings.
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PERSONAL WATERCRAFT DETAILING
(Jet Skis, WaveRunners, Sea-Doos)
$100 per watercraft
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CLEANING BOAT COVER OR BIMINI TOP
Ask for Quote
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POWER WASH YOUR PONTOON
$100 trailered
The Bentwater Marina has everything you need for the perfect day on the lake, including:
SELF-SERVE FUEL STATION
BAGS OF ICE
SWEET & SALTY SNACKS
BEER
SOFT DRINKS
BOTTLED WATER
ICE COLD TREATS
SUN PROTECTION ITEMS
BOAT & PWC BATTERIES
AND MORE...
The Marina's Ship Store is your headquarters for every Lake Conroe adventure. Stop in anytime you visit the Marina or the Yacht Club pool throughout the year.
936-597-2556
Tip of the Month:
Schedule your Vessel Safety Check, visit:
http://www.uscgauxlakeconroe.com/
Click on the Vessel Safety Checks tab on the left side of the screen.
UPDATED FOR:
February 1st, 2024
936-597-2556
HOURS OF OPERATION
Tuesday - Sunday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Marina CONDITIONS & ACTIVITY
DOCK "A"
| Water Off |
| DOCK "A" FUEL STATION |
| Normal Conditions |
DOCK 1
| Water Off |
DOCK 2
| Water Off |
DOCK 3
| Water Off |
DOCK 4
| Water Off |
The Marina's Ship Store is your headquarters for every Lake Conroe adventure. Stop in anytime you visit the Marina or the Yacht Club pool this summer.
936-597-2556
ASK US ABOUT...
KAYAK RENTALS
Kayaking is a great way to explore the areas that many boats can't get into for fishing or to just enjoy the peaceful scenery.
And if exercise is what you're looking for, you'll be having so much fun you won't even notice all the calories you're burning. Rent a Kayak at the Ship Store. It's the best way to explore Lake Conroe!
$35 for a ½ day rental and $60 for a full day rental, call the Ship Store to RSVP at 936-597-2556.