April 13, 2023 - Events
2023 Women Making Waves and Men in the Know Boating Classes
Monday, May 22, 2023 Boyd Lake State Park Registration Required and Limited to CBC Boat Buyers Only Due to limitations of lake access and instructor availability, registrations submitted by CBC boat-buying customers who have not previously taken the class will be scheduled first and in order of registration date. Once the classes are full, all […]
June 30, 2022 - Events
2022 Barletta Owners Regatta
You’re Invited to our 2nd annual Barletta Regatta! Launch Your Barletta, bring your family and join CBC for our 2nd annual Barletta Regatta! Date: August 1, 2022 Location: Horsetooth Reservoir What to Expect Barletta Boat Parade Barletta tie up Barletta and CBC giveaways Professional photographer on site for group and individual family photos Important Details […]
May 2, 2022 - News
News Update – Ethanol Additives and Your Boat
Ethanol is back in the news. You may have heard that the Biden Administration recently announced a waiver on the Clean Air Act that will now allow the sale of gasoline containing 15 percent ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, during the summer months.This move is intended to lower fuel costs and stretch the nation’s gasoline supply during the busy summer months, as well as reducing certain emissions.But boat owners should be aware that using 15 percent ethanol gasoline (E15) in their boats can be harmful to the boat’s engines.
April 7, 2022 - Events
2022 Women Making Waves and Men in the Know Boating Classes
2022 Women Making Waves and Men in the Know Boating Classes are scheduled for Monday, May 16th at Boyd Lake State Park. Registration is required.
December 20, 2021 - Business Updates
Colorado Boat Center Partners with Barletta Pontoon Boats in Country-wide Charitable Giving Campaign
Colorado Boat Center (CBC) is proud to announce they have partnered with the Bill & Kristin Fenech Foundation on behalf of Barletta Pontoon Boats, a premier pontoon boat manufacturer, to promote charitable giving across the country in local communities.
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.
May 17, 2021 - Articles
Attention Boaters: New Kill Switch Law Now in Effect
Boat owners and operators should be aware of a new federal law that went into effect on April 1. Those piloting boats less than 26 feet in length with more than 3 hp engines are now required to use their Engine Cut-Off Switch (ECOS) during most operations with their boat.
May 12, 2021 - Articles
Barletta: The Pontoon That Pretends Its a Boat
What’s the difference between a pontoon and a boat? When looking at one of the Barletta models, it’s hard to tell.This Indiana-based company makes top-of-the-line pontoons designed for fun with family and friends with all the features one expects from a pontoon: expansive seating space, an extended aft deck for swimming or towing the kids, and a solid, dependable ride.
March 25, 2021 - News
Spring Newsletter
Introducing the all New 2021 Barletta Corsa The all NEW sporty, sexy Corsa follows the beloved L-Class maintaining much of the same DNA. More standards, simple yet refined options, comfort, quality and excellent customer experience…all the hallmarks of a pontoon boat built by Barletta. You can also find the favored Ultra Entertainer floorplan in the […]
March 22, 2021 - News
Tips for the Early Season
A warm spell gets us all excited about getting our boats out of storage and into the water. We all want to feel the sunshine in our face and the wind in our hair and see all our friends and fellow boaters onshore and out on the lake. But it’s still a bit Early for many boaters. Even bright sunshine might not be enough if the ambient air temperature is under 40 degrees. And here in Colorado, we’ve been known to see snowfall and frost as late as the middle of May.
