June 24, 2024 - Articles
It’s Only Sporting: Finding the Right Gear for Summer Fun
For many of us, boating means getting out on the water, feeling the wind and sun in our hair, cruising around some of Colorado’s most scenic lakes and reservoirs, anchoring in a protected cove and breaking out the good food and drink for families and friends.
May 31, 2024 - Articles
Boating Around: Some Great Nearby Lakes To Visit This Summer
With Denver’s fast-growing and busy conurbation, it can be hard to believe when we tell people that this area has some of the best boating grounds of any big city in the country. But it’s true! Whether you trailer your boat north, south or up into the Rockies, it doesn’t take long to find one […]
May 13, 2024 - Articles
Safe Boating – There’s a Week for That!
Please come see us during National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24, or anytime during the boating season and we’ll help you make your boat safe for you and your family.
May 7, 2024 - Articles
20 Years Educating Women About Boating
It was 20 years ago–2004–when Nancy Smith, co-owner of Colorado Boat Center obtained her certification to teach a class called “Women Making Waves” from the Genmar Boat company. In that first year, and every year since, applications from CBC customers have sold out.
April 30, 2024 - Articles
Check Out the Regal LS4: Customized for Fun!
We know a lot of our customers are looking for a sporty boat for skiing, boarding or wake surfing on the waters of Horsetooth Reservoir or Lake Granby. If that’s you, the LS4 and LS4 Surf models from Regal Boats are worth a look. Regal claims that there are one million different ways to customize […]
April 18, 2024 - Articles
Spring Training: Getting Your Boat Ready for the Season
It’s also the time to start getting your boat ready for the upcoming summer season. Boat owners know that time is measured in two segments: boating season and winter. And they know that their boats need some maintenance and attention whenever each season comes around.
April 2, 2024 - Articles
THE INs AND OUTs OF BOAT MOTORS
Boat buyers can choose from outboard engines, inboard engines, sterndrive engines and jet drive engines. Let’s take a look at each one.
March 27, 2024 - Articles
Colorado Boat Center Ownership Moves to Next Generation; New Website Launch Is First of Company’s Changes, Upgrades
For 34 years, metro-Denver and Front Range boaters have found a welcoming reception at the Colorado Boat Center in Johnstown, along the access road off I-25. That welcome was always part of the business plan of the company’s original owners, Tom and Nancy Smith. “We’re boaters too,” said Tom Smith, now 72. “Our family grew […]
February 28, 2024 - Articles
Financing and Insuring Your Boat: A Primer
You found the boat of your dreams! Congratulations! That’s exciting. Now what? Now you have to figure out how to pay for it! That means sifting through all the options on boat financing, checking on the best boat loan interest rates, selecting a lender, applying for a boat loan and securing the money. If you […]
September 27, 2021 - Articles
BREAKING NEWS – Barletta Acquired By Winnebago
Barletta Boats President and CEO Bill Fenech announced that an agreement had been reached with Winnebago Industries for the acquisition of Barletta Boats, Inc.
June 30, 2021 - Articles
Cooking Aboard: Planning Dinner on the Boat
The idea sounds great: Let’s invite the Smith’s out on the boat for an afternoon cruise, anchor over in the cove and cook up a nice dinner! At first glance, a great idea! But then comes the execution of that idea, and the logistical challenges start to add up. Food prep on your boat can be a rewarding, and delicious, experience, but it does take a little planning and forethought for it to come together. Planning to cook a meal on board doesn’t have to be daunting, but it does take a little preparation.
June 3, 2021 - Articles
What Makes Grand Lake Grand?
Grand Lake (and its nearby neighbors of Shadow Mountain Lake and Lake Granby) is Colorado’s largest and deepest freshwater lake, and a great place to trailer your boat for a day (or more) of fun.
