Beacon Marine Service provides mobile marine service to the West Michigan lakeshore. We sell and install a full line of boating products as well as performing on site troubleshooting and repair. No job is too big or too small. Our technicians are standing by ready to help.
We're beginning the process of bringing our idea of an online store. Our store will not only provide information on a hand selected group of products, but it will also provide useful information to help you make an informed decision. The products listed are just a sample of what we offer. If there is something else you're looking for, please let us know.
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has released a new World Magnetic Model for 2010. This affects the heading accuracy of electronic compasses and GPS's. Some Maretron GPS models may have issues measuring heading after 12/31/2009. If you think you may have this equipment, let us know. We can help update your equipment.
Have you ever wished you could see if that dark cloud on the horizon is a storm or a sprinkle? Ever wonder when you should leave the dock to beat that storm? Check out a demonstration video of XM WX Weather service on Garmin displays. Up to 20 different types of data at your fingertips.
If you've ever had your boat sandblasted, you know how much work it takes to get the bottom back into shape for painting. There is a better way. The Gelplane can peel your boat bottom and leave it smoother than you ever thought possible.
On January 7, the US Government officially announced the impending demise of the Loran-C system. The signal will stop on Feb 8, 2010. It was previously thought that the Loran system would be kept in place as a backup to the GPS system, but funding issues have called for its end.
Spring will be here before we know it, and it's time to start thinking about getting your boat ready for the new season. Beacon Marine Service is ready to help with bottom painting as low as $15 per foot.
We are now working with Holland Propeller to offer propeller tuning services. Who couldn't use more speed AND better fuel economy? We are equipped to remove your props and reinstall them after tuning. Let us know what we can do for you.