Fishing Out of Kenosha: Salmon, Trout, and the Boat That Gets You There
The best fishing happens before the sun is up. By the time the beach fills in on a July morning, the boats that know this water have been out for hours with kings already in the cooler. Getting out there with them takes less boat than most people thi... Read More
What a SunChaser Actually Handles Out on Lake Michigan
Somebody on the dock always says it. A pontoon is a lake boat, not a Lake Michigan boat. For a long time that was a fair thing to say, and it’s the reason a lot of people never look twice. The boat idling past you in a north wind now is built for it. Read More
How to Host a Boat Day Worth Remembering: What Actually Makes the Difference
Almost every boat owner privately hopes that when their guests disembark, they will sincerely remark that this was the best day they spent all summer. A high-quality experience of this caliber is never accidental: the successful practices of seasoned... Read More
Planning the Perfect Day Trip from Kenosha: Six Destinations Worth the Run
Twenty good Saturdays. That’s roughly what a Kenosha boating season gives you in a typical year, give or take a few weekends the weather steals. So how you use those Saturdays matters more than people give it credit for. The boat is only as good as t... Read More
Your 2026 Launch Guide: Departing from Simmons Island Marina
There is something special about that season's first launch. The anticipation as you back your trailer down the ramp, excitement when your boat touches Lake Michigan for the first time in months, and then absolute joy when you pull away from the dock... Read More
Essential Steps for Spring 2026 Launch
As a boat owner, you know all about the winterization process your trusty vessel endures before you stash it away for those chilly Wisconsin months. But here’s what a lot of people don’t realize: Getting it back out is just as much work and attention... Read More
Winter Service for Your Boat: Kenosha Maintenance Essentials
During the winter, your boat must be serviced and not just stored if you want the boat to make it through Wisconsin’s harsh winter and be ready to go come springtime. Excessive damage occurs to boats due to winter service not treated as compulsory by... Read More
Winter Boat Maintenance in Kenosha: Save Money with Off-Season Service
Boat owners usually learn this the hard way: spring always comes faster than you think, and boats stored all winter have a way of giving you costly surprises. We see this happen yearly at Great Lakes Yacht Sales in Kenosha. When spring launch season ... Read More
Winterization in Kenosha: Early Planning for Wisconsin Boat Owners
Look, we get it. Late summer in Kenosha brings this weird contradiction that drives boat owners a little crazy every year. The weather's still absolutely gorgeous, Lake Michigan is practically begging you to come out and play, and talking about boat ... Read More
Wheels, Waves, and Flavor: Starting LakeFest Right
August 23, 2025. Great Lakes Yacht Sales is hosting Wheels, Waves, and Flavor at Simmons Island, and it's kicking off this year's LakeFest celebration. If you've been to enough summer events, you know most of them follow the same tired formula. This ... Read More
