Page 4 - Mid America Boating - January 2022 issue

Trail(er)ing Thoughts
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 [ MID-AMERICA BOATING
If you talk the talk,
then walk the walk
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By Megan Meisler maintenance. We rely on fuel docks to make sure
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Co-Owner of Loadmaster Trailer Co. Ltd. the fuel they put in our boat is safe and clean. We
rely on weather forecasts to make sure we can
America thrives on the success of the small safely be on the water, without reason for concern.
businesses in our country. The big corporate
We rely on our boat dealers to sell us a safe and
companies often set the tone for the market from properly functioning boat. We rely on mechanics to
a larger scale, but the small businesses owned
ensure our electronics are sound. There is a circle
and operated by local families are the true
of friends within every marine community, that
heart and backbone of our country. The together make everything run smoothly.
marine industry is no different. All We all have to stick together, and
of us need to come together to help out where we are needed.
support our local marinas, boat Every sailor needs a crew to
dealers, boat and trailer manu- make sure the masts are safe
facturers, lure makers, marine to sail and the lines are func-
publications, fishing tourna- tioning properly. It is the fami-
ment enthusiasts and more. ly-owned marinas and dealers
The amount of people who that take care of us and treat us
have taken to boating for the like their own family, that need
first time has expanded greatly our support. The local advertis-
over the last 16 months. People ing in our marine publications
whom have never owned or thought help all of those involved pursue
of owning a boat, have taken the leap their passion. Your local bait shop
of faith (fun) to purchase their first vessel. relies on your steady business to stay open
Boating brings people together: whether it’s for and feed their families. The fishing charters rely
fun and leisure or competition and racing; there on your trips to keep the fishing industry going
is something about being on the water that just and lakes at proper population.
makes people happy. Working together we all succeed. We all need
A lot goes into making sure a boating experi- to support one another, in a way to help every-
ence is fun and stress-free. It’s a team effort from one prosper. This winter, support your local small
start to finish: is the boat safe for use, does it have businesses. Buy your milk from your local dairy,
fuel, is the oil clean, do we have the proper safety buy your clothes from your local goods shops,
equipment and gear on board, is the trailer safe buy your gifts from the local businesses in your
to tow the boat to and from the ramp, do we have communities, donate to your local charities if
the fishing gear we need, and for many the most you’re able to, and spend time with your family
important question, who brought the snacks? and friends. Every sale makes a small business
We rely on marinas to safely get our boats in and owner giddy with pride, and that always make the
out of the water and to do proper winterizing and soul smile. MAB
18’ to 50’ slips available
• Open 7 days a week
• Seasonal & Overnight Slips
• Ethanol-free fuel & Diesel
• Jet Ski / PWC Docks
• Pump Out Service
• • WiFi & Cable TV
• Security
• Ship Store
• Swimming Pool