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Lake business news
Boatlift remote control system now available at Marine Specialties
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Wakeboarder opens business installing boat towers -
Aqualand, Atlanta Marine treat customers to midsummer bash
Boatlift remote control system now available at Marine Specialties
 HydroHoist
Marine Group has introduced the HydroLaunch, a control system with
multiple functions for boatlifts.
The system is available at Marine Specialties Inc. on
Browns Bridge Road.
“The HydroLaunch remote control is our latest
high-tech gadget,” said Mike Vaughn, P.E., HydroHoist engineer. “It
has a full range of features including dock lighting control,
monitor mode, push button control panel, manual and automatic up and
down control, auxiliary circuit with timer function, ground fault
circuitry, and leak detection with auto correction. All of these
functions operate with nothing more than the touch of a button.”
In monitor mode, the HydroLaunch watches for
potential leaks in the boat lift system. If a leak should occur and
the boat drops seven inches from maximum capacity height, the
HydroLaunch control unit automatically turns on and airs the lift
back to full capacity, explained Webber.
“Another outstanding feature is that the HydroLaunch
transmitter is waterproof. It is hermetically sealed and floats, so
dropping it into water will not be detrimental to its life,” Vaughn
said.
Working range of the transmitter in optimal
straight-line conditions is 500 feet.
The auxiliary circuitry for turning on and off
external features such as dock lights is a standard feature on the
HydroLaunch.
For more information call Marine Specialties at
770-531-7735.
Wakeboarder opens business installing boat towers
By Pamela A. Keene
It’s that extra height of the boat that makes all the
difference in a mediocre wake boarder and a great one. Kyle McCall
should know; he’s been skiing and wakeboarding since he can
remember, first mastering water skiing, then at age 12 he got his
first wakeboard.
Today, the 22-year-old is riding his sport to a new
level by opening New Wake Solutions, specifically to install
wakeboard towers on boats at Lanier, Allatoona and Hartwell.
“At first I used a skurfer – a cross between skis and
a surf board – then I got my first wakeboard,” he said. “I’m not as
great as the real competitors, but I have a good time, and I found
out that putting a tower on a boat can really help the learning
curve.”
His mobile installation business travels to private
homes and to marinas. He lives in Marietta but is promoting his new
business across the northern part of the state.
“We’ve installed on all kinds of boats, even fishing
boats,” he said. “It opens up a whole new market. All you need is a
boat with a wake. It’s a great opportunity to get into the sport
affordably.”
New Wake Solutions is not the 20-something’s first
venture into business. He also owned a landscaping company for a
while.
“I’ve always wanted to work for myself,” he said. “I
noticed that I can do a lot of stuff myself and do it better, so I’m
bringing my services to the public. It’s a great feeling to be able
to use my ideas. There are no boundaries when you work for yourself
and I can take it as far as I want to go.”
As his business grows, McCall said he plans to offer
online shopping for towers. Of course, he’ll do the installation.
New Wave Solutions can be reached at 678-557-6242.
Aqualand, Atlanta Marine treat customers to midsummer bash
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Pamela A. Keene
It was a self-declared reason to have a good time
when Aqualand Marina and Atlanta Marine joined forces for a
mid-summer bash last month. More than 450 people attended the party,
which featured music by The Worx band and wine by Grapes & Hops
Bistro in Flowery Branch.
“This is just another way of keeping people boating
and enjoying Aqualand Marina,” said manager Len Jernigan. “We really
appreciate the sponsorship from Atlanta Marine and the support
provided by Grapes & Hops.”
Supra and Moomba owners from across the Southeast who
had purchased boats from Atlanta Marine also attended the party.
Rick Tinker, president of Skiers’ Choice that owns both brands, also
attended.
“We had people from Florida, the Carolinas,
Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia,” said Kurt Backus with Atlanta
Marine. “Len and I decided to co-op our resources to have an even
bigger party for our customers.”
The event also included a poker run with checkpoints
at the Tiki Hut at Lake Lanier Islands Resort, and boats in Cocktail
Cove and in Chattahoochee Bay. Beach volleyball and horseshoes
provided family entertainment. There was a Raft and Relax gathering
between the gas docks and Q dock. More than 100 prizes were raffled
off as well.
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