Deep Creek Marina is Proud to announce that for the second year in a row our company has received the Top 100 Dealers award for 2011. Last year Deep Creek Marina received the award at the annual dealers meeting in Orlando Florida for the first time. As of 2010 Deep Creek Marina was ranked 89th among all marine dealers in North America. Upon receiving our second award for 2011 our company is elated to announce our rankings have improved! This year we have been awarded the position of #70 among all marine dealers in North America, which means our marina has improved our ranking in North America by 19 positions! We would like to show our appreciation to our loyal clients who have made this improvement possible. We plan to announce a promotion in the near future, which is being developed to show our gratitude to all those who have supported this company throughout the years. Thank You again for your loyal support, we can’t wait to begin another successful season in 2012!

                                          FOR SALE !!!

Safe, durable, polyvinyl-coated steps and a one-piece polyethylene bed-way for a smooth ride.

Install with almost any EZ Dock where water depth is more than 5'.

CALL 301-387-6977 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Continuing Education & Workforce Development are hosting Maryland Boater Safety courses in the upcoming months.

Courses will take place at Garrett College in the Continuing Education Building. If you are interested you must pre-register by calling 301-387-3069.

Course dates are as follows:

Saturday May 7th, Saturday May 21st, Saturday June 18th, July 9th, and Saturday August 6th 2011

This is a great option because this is the only one day course offered in the entire state. All individuals born after June 1, 1972 are required to have an Approved Boater's Safety card in their possession when operating a power boat in Maryland. For more information feel free to call 301-387-3069 or go to www.garrettcollege.edu.

The 205 Sport is the best-running boat in its class. Combine this with the model’s smart design and aggressive style, backed by Sea Ray’s superior construction and confidence, and you can understand why it is so popular. Our Sport Series owners are active boaters who demand exceptional performance, versatility, value and quality. The 205 Sport leads its class because it exceeds expectations.

Third-party acknowledgement of the 205 Sport confirms it is a true stand-out. The boat was rated a “Best Buy” in Consumer Digest magazine, a recognition received by less than 3 percent of the competing models in an given product category. The editors at Consumer Digest said the 205 Sport “delivers big fun for its price,” citing it has “plenty of oomph for water skiers and kids on tow tubes” and includes popular water-sports options such as an aluminum tower and speed control. “Many bowriders aren’t equipped to handle these,” said the editors.
In addition, as part of the “Sterndrive Bowrider Boats” class, the 205 Sport has been honored with seven consecutive Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).

On January 21, 2011, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it would grant a waiver to allow the ethanol blend in certain automobile, SUV, and pick up engines to increase from 10 per cent to 15 per cent. This jump from E10 to E15 is designed for these on road vehicles produced between 2001 and 2006. This EPA decision comes after the October 13, 2010 decision to waive the limitation for E15 for model year 2007 and newer on road vehicles.

This EPA waiver from E10 does not apply for usage in boats. MRAA advises its members to inform boaters and anglers of the problems of using E15 gasoline in marine engines, to be careful if using gasoline purchased at gas station for a boat, and to use gas purchased at marine fuel docks where ever possible.

The problem is many boaters purchase their fuel for their boats at the same pump where they purchase fuel for their cars, SUVs or pick up trucks and easily could put E15 into a boat engine where E15 has not been approved.

To address this anticipated problem the EPA has authorized that a small label be placed on the gas pumps to warn purchasers not to use the E15 blended gas in boats. MRAA recommends boaters and anglers use only E10 or unblended gasoline in marine engines. It has become clear over the past few years that an ethanol blended fuel in boats can cause immense safety problems, such as fire and explosion or complete engine failure. The ethanol blended fuels used in the past are known to damage fuel tanks, fuel lines, and many components of the marine engine, especially outboard engines. Many anglers and boaters purchase gasoline for outboard engines at the same pumps where they buy gasoline for their pulling vehicle.

"I have seen many damaged engines and fuel line components because of the E10 blend. I can only anticipate damage from E15 will be worse, but the EPA has failed to conduct proper testing of the effects of E15 blended fuels on marine engines. Boaters must be aware of the potential damage that could result," said Dave Foulkrod, MRAA President.

For those of you replacing batteries, which are only to be used for about 3 years, you may want to consider a 31 series battery; however you will have to make sure it will fit in your battery box without modification. You can also modify your battery box if necessary, or have us do it, to use the larger 31 series batteries, which will certainly give you better service life and is less stressful on the battery.

We are now selling Dry Case. A completely waterproof vacuum sealed case for cell phones, cameras & MP3's. Dry Case allows you to call, text & email, take underwater photos,and listen to music with total protection.  

Great for all seasons!! 

For more information check out the website or give us a call:     www.drycase.com  301-387-6977