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Huntsville Area 4th of July Celebration Events

HUNTSVILLE FIREWORKS – All times shown are local (Central) time zone.

This list is provided for informational purposes only.

Saturday, June 29, 2019
Thursday, July 4, 2019

Chattanooga Area 4th of July Celebration Events

CHATTANOOGA FIREWORKS – All times shown are local (Eastern) time zone.

This list is provided for informational purposes only.

Friday, June 28, 2019

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Thursday, July 4, 2019

Events and Happenings

There is so much happening at Erwin Marine Sales. You don’t want to miss it!

UPCOMING EVENTS — Are you ready?

Boating season is here! Let’s get it started with our annual “Blessing Of The Fleet” on Sunday, May 5th on Chickamauga Lake. All boaters are invited!

We meet at 1:00 EST upriver of Big Ridge Marina at Harrison Bluff. The parade will proceed slowly towards the Dam for a non-denominational “Blessing Of The Fleet” from Rev. Betsy Kammerdiener. Monitor channel 72 for communication.

For details, contact Doug at (423) 622-1978 or by email at dunderwood@erwinmarinesales.com.

Catch The Wake At “Surf’s Up Saturdays”

7 Demo Days of Summer at Erwin Marine Sales!

Experience wake surfing behind the all new 2019 Centurion Ri257 – the best wave maker on the water!

7 Days of Summer
May 4
May 18
June 1
June 15

June 29
July 13
July 27

Join Erwin Marine Sales noon-5pm on these Saturdays this Summer for special Demo Days.

Sign up here for a day of surfing. Space is limited!

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION PICNIC

CUSTOMERS, please join us on Saturday, May 18th at Chickamauga Marina, 11:30am. – 2:30pm. (EST) and let us show our appreciation for you, our customer.

Join us for an afternoon of food and fellowship with your boating neighbors. We will be serving burgers and hot dogs with all the fixins’. We sincerely appreciate you and thank you for being part of the Erwin Marine family. See you there!

Summer Marina Hours

  • Chickamauga Marina
    Dry Storage
    8:30 to 6:30 – 7 Days
  • Gas Dock/Marina Office
    8:30 to 6:30 | Wed. through Sun.
  • Pine Harbor Marina
    Gas Dock / Marina Office
    9:00 to 5:30 | Wed. through Sun.
  • Sunrise Marina
    Dry Storage/Gas Dock/
    Marina Office
    8:30 to 6:30 – 7 Days
    Effective May 1st

FREE LOCKING CLASS

We have a few spots left for our Free Locking Class on Saturday, May 18. Learn all about locking through the Chickamauga Dam–what to do and what not to do. This is a FREE event but you must REGISTER!

Click here to sign up now by or contact Jessica by calling (423) 622-1978, texting (423) 933-2630, or email jarnold@erwinmarinesales.com.

DID YOU HEAR? – WE RENT BOATS!

Introducing Erwin Boat Rentals

https://erwinboatrentals.com/

Erwin Boat Rentals offers luxury Harris Tri-toon boat rentals at four of our marina locations on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga and on Lake Guntersville in Alabama.

Whether you’re planning a birthday party, a family outing, or the most relaxing day on the water ever, Erwin Boat Rentals has the perfect boat for the occasion.

And Erwin Boat Rentals doesn’t price gouge on holidays or weekends. Rates are the same any day of the week as they are for the 4th of July. So, if you have a special day in mind, you might want to book now. You can do that here.

We Rent Boats!

We are proud to introduce Erwin Boat Rentals.

Erwin Boat Rentals offers luxury Harris Tri-toon boat rentals at four of our marina locations on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga and on Lake Guntersville in Alabama.

Whether you’re planning a birthday party, a family outing, or the most relaxing day on the water ever, Erwin Boat Rentals has the boat perfect for the occasion.

And Erwin Boat Rentals doesn’t price gouge on holidays or weekends. The price is the same any day of the week as it is for the 4th of July. So, if you have a special day in mind, you might want to book now. You can do that here.

Visit erwinboatrentals.com. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, contact Erwin Boat Rentals at 423-834-7778 or info@erwinboatrentals.com.

Chattanooga Boat Show

THE CHATTANOOGA BOAT SHOW is February 7-10!

at the Chattanooga Convention Center

Show Times (EST): Admission:
Thursday: 3-9pm
Friday: Noon – 9pm
Saturday: 10am – 9pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm 		Adults: $10.00
Children (12 and under):
FREE with accompanying adult.

Erwin Marine Sales has added new brands. We now have an even bigger and better selection of boats than ever before! Come see us at the show and all that we have to offer:

  • On display at the show! – New Bayliner runabouts, deck boats, fishing boats, and sport boats, Centurion world-class wake boats, Harris pontoons, Heyday wake boats, Sea Ray sport boats and cruisers and Supreme wake boats
  • New Brands in our line up: Cobalt luxury sport boats and Cruisers yachts
  • A huge selection of pre-owned boats available for sale
  • Special pricing on new, non-current models in-stock
  • In-house financing and insurance available
  • Ask our Certified Sales Team about manufacturer’s incentives
  • On-site dry storage available at Chickamauga Marina
  • On-site Service and Parts departments available

We hope to see you at the show. Click here to get $2 off admission.

Call (423) 622-1978 or Text (423) 933-2630 for information. Or, click here to send us an email.

Come see why Erwin Marine Sales is voted Chattanooga’s
Best of the Best year after year!

Erwin Marine Sales – Delivering Fun on the Water Since 1978

Happy Thanksgiving

Erwin Marine Sales will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 22nd and 23rd for Thanksgiving.
We will resume our regular schedule on Saturday, November 24th.
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours.

Once you’re stuffed with turkey, we hope you’ll join us downtown Chattanooga for Holiday Cheer at the Pier and the Lighted Boat Parade.
We are grateful for over 40 years of service in the marine industry and so thankful that the Chattanooga area has recognized us yet again as the Best of the Best “Marine Dealer.” Erwin Marine is honored to serve the boating community and we look forward to doing so for many years to come. Thank you, Chattanooga and to ALL our customers for allowing us to serve you!

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

GET TICKETS

If you’re planning to visit the “Yachting Capital of the World” for the 59th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, we hope you will stop by and take a look at the boat models on display.

Join Erwin Marine Sales in Fort Lauderdale, Florida October 31 – November 4, 2018.

Some of our Erwin Sales Team will be at the Cruisers Yachts display during the show. Feel free to contact them for details about boats on display and other boats at the show.

  Brian McNeal

bmcneal@erwinmarinesales.com

(423) 364-4673

   Michael Porter

mporter@erwinmarinesales.com

(706) 581-4510

  

Lend a Local Hero a Helping Hand

Recently, Erwin Marine Sales collected donations for
CHATTANOOGA’S OWN
CAPTAIN SHELLIE THORNE
Captain Thorne is a Chattanooga Firefighter Captain who was critically injured in an accident this summer which left her paralyzed.
Shellie’s brother is an employee at Erwin Marine. Our employees are like family and their family members are part of our extended family.
To date, Erwin Marine Sales has matched donations for a total of $7,816. We will continue to match donation amounts we collect for the family through the end of 2018.
Please consider a donation to assist Shellie and her family with medical expenses during this difficult time. Thank you for your generosity.

Captain Shellie Thorne
If you wish to make a donation or have questions, please contact Kimberly Knight at (423) 622-1978 ext. 128 or email kknight@erwinmarinesales.com.

Please make checks payable to SHELLIE’S BENEFIT FUND.

Fall Color Cruise

Update Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Unfortunately, the Fall Color Cruise has been cancelled. Due to river closure, we will not be able to cruise the planned route for this event. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

Join Erwin Marine for our Fall Color Cruise!

October 27-28, 2018

Itinerary*:

  • Depart from Chickamauga Marina approximately 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 27th and cruise to Little Cedar Mountain Cove on Nickajack Lake where we will raft-out and spend the night.

  • Potluck dinner on Saturday evening

  • Sunday, the 28th, we will cruise back at a leisurely pace while enjoying the Fall foliage on the way.

 Contact Stanley Overturf or Michael Porter for more information. Call 423-622-1978 or text 423-933-2630.

*Subject to change. Weather permitting.

New Yacht Brand, Winterization Packages, Fall Marina Hours, and More!

WINTERIZATION PACKAGES

Don’t wait for the freeze. Winterize your boat now.

Protect your investment. Winterizing is an important part of boat ownership. Erwin Marine offers winterization services on a first-come-first-serve basis.

CLICK HERE TO WINTERIZE YOUR BOAT

Questions? Contact our service department today!

In Tennessee, call (423) 622-1978, text (423) 933-2630, or email us.

In Alabama, call (256) 582-6610 or email us.

ERWIN MARINE SALES WELCOMES CRUISERS YACHTS TO BRAND LINEUP!

Erwin Marine Sales, Inc. is pleased to announce our appointment as the exclusive dealer for Cruisers Yachts in the Tennessee River and Cumberland River Valleys. Cruisers offers fiberglass luxury yachts from 35’ – 60’ in both Express style and Flybridge Models. Cruisers in an independent brand, privately owned, manufactured in the United States in Oconto, Wisconsin.

Erwin Marine Sales, Inc. begins our 41st year in business in 2019. We are also a dealer for Sea Ray sport boats and sport cruisers, Bayliner sport boats, Harris pontoons, Heyday inboards, as well as Supreme and Centurion wake boats. Erwin Marine also owns several marinas and dry storage facilities on the Tennessee River with full service capabilities.
“We welcome the Cruisers Brand to our sales dock.” said Kayo Erwin, President and Founder,  of Erwin Marine Sales, Inc.
We are excited to offer the Cruisers Yachts brand. Please contact our sales department with any questions or to view inventory.
In Chattanooga, TN, call (423) 622-1978 or text (423) 933-2630.
In Huntsville, AL, call (256) 582-6610.

MARINA NEWS

CHICKAMAUGA MARINA HOURS 
Dry Storage
  • 8:30 to 5:30 7 days
Fuel Dock/Marina Office
  • 8:30 to 5:30 Wednesday through Sunday
  • Closed Monday & Tuesday
SUNRISE MARINA HOURS 
  • 8:30 to 5:30 7 days

NEWS FROM THE CHATTANOOGA RIVERFRONT

NEW POWER PEDESTALS

NEW Lighthouse Power Pedestals have been installed on the Bluff Dock, Olgiati Dock, and the Commercial Dock.
All have two 50a 125/250V receptacles.
The Aquarium Dock power receptacles did NOT change and still has 50A and twin 30A receptacles.

Head of the Hooch
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Sunday, November 4, 2018 (All Day Event)
Huge Fall Rowing Regatta on the TN River, Chattanooga, TN

Dock space is still available for this event. Contact Jill Price at Erwin Marine Riverfront for details at (423) 266-1316 or email jprice@erwinmarinesales.com.

For events and happenings on-the-water at Downtown Chattanooga’s 21st Century Waterfront, Erwin Marine Riverfront is the place to be! Enjoy all that Downtown Chattanooga has to offer from the comfort of your own boat. Get the “best seat in the house” for events on the Chattanooga waterfront.

Click here for more information.

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To find out more about transient dockage on Chattanooga’s waterfront, contact Erwin Marine Riverfront by phone at (423) 266-1316 or email.

UPDATE YOUR INFO

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Has your contact information changed recently? Let us know so we can keep you informed about local boating events and news that matters to you. We want to be sure we have your current information and preferences. Help us out by updating your information here.

If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Arnold at 423-622-1978 ext. 129 or jarnold@erwinmarinesales.com.