Boat Club vs. Boat Ownership: Which Is Better?
If you’re like most boat owners, then this time of year you’re thinking about getting your boat ready for the season. And as much as you look forward to getting out on the water again, you aren’t looking forward to the process. You’ll have a good bit of cleaning to do and you’re hoping the […]
Skip maintenance – trade your old boat toward a Carefree Boat Club membership
Skip annoying spring boat maintenance and trade in your old boat toward a Carefree Boat Club membership! Spring is in the air and for boaters that means one thing: lake season is back! Unfortunately for boat owners, that also means it’s time for the dreaded yearly boat maintenance. Making sure a boat is in tip-top […]
The Tri-Cities Boat Show returns April 20
Join the Carefree Boat Club at the Tri-Cities Boat Show starting April 20, 2018 at the Mall at Johnson City. See the newest additions to our fleet and take advantage of our boat show membership specials! Come and check out the benefits of The Carefree Boat Club and see all of the hottest Chaparral, Bennington, […]
Buy a Boat or Join a Boat Club?
If you’re like millions of other Americans, chances are you love boating and want to do as much of it as you can. As folks are considering how to ramp up their boating activity, they often come to one important question: Should I buy my own boat, or should I become part of a boat […]
Explore Watauga Lake from these marinas
Watauga Lake is the best-kept secret of the Tri-Cities lakes! Its more remote location makes it much less used than the other lakes with pristine views and a mostly-undeveloped shoreline, most of which lies in the Cherokee National Forest. It’s also the second-biggest lake in the area after South Holston Lake with a large wide […]
Winterizing boats: one more thing club members never have to worry about!
While boaters still have plenty of time to enjoy the lake before it gets too cold, there’s always one thing looming that all boat owners dread: winterizing. Getting your boat properly maintained for winter is a costly and tedious chore but it’s also absolutely necessary to make sure your investment is safe from unneeded wear […]
Packing Drinks for a Day on the Lake
What’s a day on the lake without a cooler of great drinks to go with it! It is pretty much a given that anyone planning to spend a day on the lake will pack a lot of drinks. The water can be cool and breezy when you are moving, but when you are still – […]
Green Boating
If you’re fortunate enough to have a boat, you know that being out on the water is definitely a wonderful way to spend some relaxing time with family and friends. One thing that’s crucial for all boaters, however, is that they recognize the importance of keeping the waterways clean and healthy for future generations. Following […]
Boating Is Good for the Soul
Countless meetings, tight deadlines and long hours on the job can lead to a great deal of stress, which, as we all are aware, is unhealthy. While there are a number of ways you might de-stress, one of the surest ways is to take a boat trip. Whether you prefer to spend a little time […]
Family Holidays On Your Boat
You love your family and you love being out on your boat. So when it comes to celebrating holidays with your loved ones, why would you do it anywhere but on the water? The most popular family boating holidays are probably July 4th and Labor Day when the weather is nice and hot and the […]
