Boaters love their boats. And whether it’s for racing or pleasure, a boat tends to take on the characteristics of its owner. Here’s a list of some of the ways boaters can make their vessel a little more perfect—and some of the businesses who can turn dreams into reality.
BOAT MANUFACTURERS
Marine Technology, Inc.
636.639.1166
MarineTechnologyIncorporated.com
Marine Technology, Inc. brings radical new ideas to the world of performance powerboating. Their ultra-modern facilities in Wentzville, Mo. and Green Bay, Wis. are staffed by a highly trained team of individuals dedicated to producing the finest performance pleasure and race boats on the market today. They have nearly a decade of record-breaking performance race wins, world championships and design awards. MTI is truly “Shaping the Future of Offshore.”
Ready to upgrade to a powerboat, or boost the performance of the one you have already? Check out our Powerboating Buyer's Guide to get your feet wet...
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Douglas Marine Corporation – Skater Powerboats
6780 Enterprise Drive
Douglas, MI 49406
269.857.4308
The Douglas Marine Corporation is one of the number one builder of high-performance catamarans in the world, including the world champion Skater Powerboats. They have been in business for more than 35 years and they offer eight sizes of catamaran in various models for race and pleasure use. Douglas Marine has won multiple world and national championships in offshore racing and set multiple kilo speed records. Douglas Marine will customize a boat to an owner's needs. Whether a deck sculpted in a certain way or fitted with a four-person canopy or a one-of-a- kind graphics package. If you crave tear-duct draining, cheek-smearing velocity on the water, then call Douglas Marine Corporation.
Outerlimits Powerboats
3 Minturn Farm Road
Bristol, RI 02809
401.253.7300
Outerlimits Powerboats manufacture extreme high performance v-bottoms and catamarans for racing and pleasure. Their unique design, exclusive technology, perfect craftsmanship and luxurious amenities redefine offshore power boating. Outerlimits fills a unique niche for those clients who want the best in offshore performance and want it their way. Meticulously finished by hand - each boat is high performance artistry. With their in-house design team, each boat reflects the owners' taste, color preference and attitude. From the lush spacious cabins and color-coordinated custom upholstered cockpits, to the high-tech instrumentation, these boats are as luxurious as they are powerful. Outerlimits is the only performance powerboat manufacturer in the world exclusively using carbon fiber post-cured epoxy in all their vessels, resulting in stronger and lighter boats which maintain their integrity despite extreme use and intense conditions.
MODIFICATION - RIGGING - FABRICATION
Maryland Offshore Performance Center
235 A-Derwood Circle
Rockville, MD 20850
301.294.5936
Maryland Offshore Performance Center is a full service marine center, and not just in Maryland anymore. The company is opening a Lake of the Ozarks location, in the same building as Waves & Wheels in Osage Beach.
Their expert team of certified marine technicians have the parts and knowledge available to keep your powerboat in top running condition or make speed-enhancing performance modifications to your powerboat including custom rigging, superchargers, intercoolers, propeller selection, as well as dialing in perfect hydrodynamics. They have performed their magic on the world-class Showtime, Wicked Addiction, How Sweet It Is, Body Guard, Exide Batteries, Hollow Point race boats, and more. Whether you're pulling water skiers or smashing through waves offshore they can keep your boat operating at peak performance. Maryland Offshore Performance Center can also upgrade your current boat and take it to the next level or start with a bare hull and create a one-of-a-kind custom boat that is uniquely yours.
Ready to upgrade to a powerboat, or boost the performance of the one you have already? Check out our Powerboating Buyer's Guide to get your feet wet...
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Teague Custom Marine, Inc.
28115 Avenue Stanford
Valencia, CA 91355
661.295.7000
Teague Custom Marine is your go-to shop for high performance marine engines, parts, and accessories. For more than four decades, they have helped match performance marine enthusiasts with top-of-the line custom engine packages and aftermarket parts. Following decades of innovation and their own share of successes in the competitive boating world, Teague Custom Marine is perfectly situated to provide problem-solving and reliable marine engines and rigging components.
With an array of marine engine packages ranging from 825 HP to 1500 HP, Teague Custom Marine can help you find the solution you need to gain an edge. Their custom marine engines have propelled countless performance boating enthusiasts to wins and records including; Team Amsoil Offshore #77, Lick This, Wicked Addiction and Swoop Motorsports. Whether you're looking to give a boost to your current marine engine or a replacement part to get going faster, Teague Custom Marine has the solution.
AUDIO - ELECTRONICS - LIGHTING
Waves and Wheels Audio, Upholstery & Fabrication
Osage Beach, MO
573.302.1657
Waves and Wheels Marine Audio Upholstery & Fabrication offer expertise in marine audio, upholstery & fabrication. Waves and Wheels opened their doors in Lake Ozark in 2000 and since they have accomplished over 10,000 audio marine installations and custom projects for clients from all over the United States and internationally. Boaters can now enjoy the water along with the thunderous, deck vibrating sound of their favorite band with the latest and greatest audio components designed for the marine environment.
Waves and Wheels now also offers upholstery, restoration, lighting and high end fabrication. They are the official interior designer for Skater as well as audio system designer for several boat factories including Mystic, Outerlimits and Statement Marine. They perform installations on everything from PWCs and open bows to yachts to high performance boats.
Ready to upgrade to a powerboat, or boost the performance of the one you have already? Check out our Powerboating Buyer's Guide to get your feet wet...
photo courtesy Viacic Wagner/Waves & Wheels
Midwest Marine Electronics
2326 Highway 17
Iberia, MO 65486
573.692.0285
Midwest Marine Electronics specializes in all marine electronics including radar, global positioning systems, sonar, autopilots, thermal-imaging cameras, satellite tv, audio/video systems and LED lighting including underwater lighting. They are dealers for Raymarine, Garmin, Flir Systems and more. Owner Cory Fancher is also a certified technician/installer for Raymarine and Flir systems. They handle the warranty services and installation certifications of these factory installed systems, which allows them to offer an added one-year factory warranty on all Raymarine and Flir components! They also offer mobile service at the Lake of the Ozarks, Table Rock Lake and in St. Louis, where they do all the electronics work for multiple marinas.
Ready to upgrade to a powerboat, or boost the performance of the one you have already? Check out our Powerboating Buyer's Guide to get your feet wet...
photo courtesy Midwest Marine Electronics
PAINT - HYDRO DRIPPING - WRAPS
Precision Paint Worx
1074 Armory Rd.
Osage Beach, MO 65065
Phone: 618.972.3513
Precision Paint Worx specializes in custom boat painting, fiberglass and gelcoat repair, complete custom design, custom paint repair and finish matching, window tinting, hydro dipping, custom audio, lighting, buffing, polishing as well as finish restoration. No job is too large or too small. From bow riders to powerboats, they are the solution to any of your paint and repair projects. Owner Les Voudrie has 27 years of experience in paint and design.
“We can do wild or conservative designs,” Voudrie says. Precision Paint Worx utilizes state-of-the-art technology for flawless execution, such as the ability to create and view a rendering of the project in multiple color and design options before committing to the final design as well as computer paint scanning for paint repairs for color match perfection. Precision Paint Worx has designed graphics for complete makeovers and repairs for such prestigious powerboats as Speed Racer, Top Gun, Cigarette, Outerlimits, MTI, the “Recovery” Skater and more. Let them help you to make your dream a reality.
Ready to upgrade to a powerboat, or boost the performance of the one you have already? Check out our Powerboating Buyer's Guide to get your feet wet...
photo courtesy ProDezigns
Pro DeZigns
36 Scrivner Road
Eldon, MO 65026
573.392.0500
Rock your boat, show off your unique personality and market your business with a custom boat wrap. Give your boat a new look at a fraction of the cost of a paint job with bright, vibrant, full-color, attention grabbing graphics! Turn your boat into a mobile marketing solution with a custom boat wrap from Pro DeZigns. If you can imagine it, their award winning team can design it! Visit them online for a custom wrap quote. It’s not just about being seen, it’s about being remembered.
UPHOLSTERY - INTERIORS - BOAT COVERS
Dave’s Custom Boat Covers & Interiors
5190 Osage Beach Parkway
Osage Beach, MO. 65065
573.348.5551
Dave’s Custom Boat Covers & Interiors provide much of the boating upholstery and covers to customers in the Lake Ozark area. For more than 36 years, they have been experts in all aspects of boating upholstery and custom made boat covers to your specification. From re-upholstery and quick minor repairs to total custom upholstery and fabrication from scratch, no job is too big or too small. They have worked for weekend warriors, high performance boat manufacturers and world famous boat racers. Their award winning staff will utilize state-of-the-art computer technology, the finest materials and solid experience to transform your boat into the fabulously re-interpreted boat of your dreams!
Ready to upgrade to a powerboat, or boost the performance of the one you have already? Check out our Powerboating Buyer's Guide to get your feet wet...
photo courtesy Paradise Upholstery & Canvas
Paradise Upholstery and Canvas
1124 Spring Valley Road
Osage Beach, MO.. 65065
573.216.7214
Paradise Upholstery and Canvas has been serving the Lake area since 2001, working to provide high quality products and exceptional customer service. They specialize in custom boat covers, bimini tops, snap in carpet, enclosures and various types of custom vinyl work.
The skilled craftsmen at Paradise strive to create the image envisioned in the minds of their customers. By using timeless sewing techniques as well as new and advanced computer aided design, every piece of work constructed is backed by a guarantee of complete customer satisfaction. Their fully outfitted service boat can come to your dock and make minor repairs and modifications. Paradise Upholstery is dedicated to professionalism, customer service and quality.
CLEANING
Kwik Kar Wash Detail & Lube
3730 Osage Beach Pkwy
Osage Beach, MO. 65065
Kwik Kar is a full service car wash, oil change and dockside boat cleaning facility located just two blocks from Hy-Vee in Osage Beach. They perform their cleaning services on the customer’s dock. There are several different services to choose from including the Detail and Wax, Standard Wash or a Maintenance Wash. They offer these services for all types and sizes of boats including powerboats, cruisers, runabouts and pontoons. They have a service designed specifically for pontoons separate from the three mentioned above. Kwik Kar’s staff has been cleaning boats at the Lake of the Ozarks since 2009. They are fully insured and will deliver dependable quality service in a timely manner. Call or stop by to schedule your dockside boat cleaning appointment today!
Ready to upgrade to a powerboat, or boost the performance of the one you have already? Check out our Powerboating Buyer's Guide to get your feet wet...
Ship Shape Co.
573.434.6864
The ShipShape Co. will get your “ship into shape!” with a mobile at-your-dock boat cleaning service. Their goal is to exceed your expectations.
The first time they clean your boat they do an extraordinarily thorough job, not just spraying it with some household cleaner and wiping it down, but truly scrubbing everything everywhere so your boat is showroom clean. After the ShipShape first cleaning, they will provide Route Express Washes; weekly, bi-weekly or every fourth week, or less if you desire. The ShipShape Co. is happy to help clean your dock surfaces, outdoor furniture, kitchen and barbeque area, dock closets, lockers and they will even help with boat related laundry.
The ShipShape Co. takes the hassle out of owning/maintaining a boat so all you have to do is walk to your dock and into your ShipShape clean, fully stocked boat, and enjoy the Lake! They will even assist with refueling your boat and having your holding tanks filled and/or pumped out.
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