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The Perfect Father’s Day Gift - A Professionally Detailed Boat
Looking for a Father’s Day gift that’s practical, thoughtful, and guaranteed to impress? Skip the necktie this year and give Dad...
mkeip80
3 days ago1 min read
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Rodent Damage: A Hidden Threat to Boats in Storage (and How to Prevent It) By Northern Lakes Boat Company
As any seasoned Michigan boater knows, winter isn’t just hard on the weather—it’s tough on boats, too. And one of the most frustrating...
mkeip80
May 162 min read
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Why Our Clients Choose Us Year After Year
At Northern Lakes Boat Company, our core values are central to what we do and how we do it. With every customer interaction, every boat...
mkeip80
May 42 min read
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Luxury Pontoon Rentals—Delivered to Northern Michigan’s Most Beautiful, yet Lesser Known Lakes
At Northern Lakes Boat Company , we believe everyone deserves an exceptional day on the water—no matter how far off the beaten path your...
mkeip80
Apr 222 min read
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Northern Lakes Boat Co Offers the Best Pontoon Rentals in Northern Michigan
Have you ever rented a boat and felt embarrassed to be seen on it? Maybe you nervously wondered if it would even make it back to the...
mkeip80
Apr 192 min read
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The Wreck of the Live Yankee: Lessons in Safe Boating from Northern Lakes Boat Company
At Northern Lakes Boat Company in Rapid City, Michigan, we’re more than just a source for premium pontoon rentals on Torch Lake and Elk...
mkeip80
Apr 153 min read
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Rapid City to Little Rock and Back: Why Northern Lakes Boat Co Stands Behind PMI Trailers & Aloha Pontoons
At Northern Lakes Boat Co in Rapid City, MI , we believe in delivering the best boating experiences in Northern Michigan —from Torch...
mkeip80
Apr 102 min read
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Do Pontoon Boat Trailers in Michigan Require Brakes? What You Need to Know.
When purchasing a trailer for your pontoon boat, one question that often comes up is whether or not trailer brakes are required. In...
mkeip80
Apr 23 min read
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Overnight Anchoring in Big Water
We made mistakes. During the night, the winds shifted and began piling waves onto the typically sheltered beach. Eventually, the...
mkeip80
Mar 303 min read
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Northern Lakes Boat Company: Best Practices for Safe Boating - Anywhere
A few years ago, six walrus hunters from Shishmaref, AK, found themselves trapped by pack ice in an open Lund, several miles from their...
mkeip80
Mar 252 min read
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No Wake? No Way.
Who are You on the Water? When boating, it sometimes seems that there are two types of people – those on your boat and all the other...
mkeip80
Mar 223 min read
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Secure Summer Boat & RV Storage with 24/7 "Come & Go" Access
Looking for a safe, convenient place to store your boat or RV this summer? Want to get it out of your yard or driveway? Northern Lakes...
mkeip80
Mar 211 min read
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Price Vs Value at Northern Lakes
They say, “People don’t buy what you do, but why you do it.” At Northern Lakes Boat Company, we understand this. We also know that prices...
mkeip80
Mar 181 min read
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Michigan Life Jacket Laws
(source: Michigan.gov/dnr) All vessels must be equipped with USCG-approved personal flotation devices (PFDs), also known as life jackets....
mkeip80
Feb 282 min read
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Required Gear for a 20'-25' Pontoon Boat on an Inland Lake in Michigan
A pontoon boat is a great option to explore Michigan’s inland lakes, but before you set out, it’s important to ensure your vessel is...
mkeip80
Feb 252 min read
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The Dangers of Playing Outside
I hope you and your kids spend as much time as possible out-of-doors in the summer - camping, hiking, exploring, boating or whatever it...
mkeip80
Feb 241 min read
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Michigan Boating Law: Are You Required to Help Others in Distress?
When you're out on the water, safety should always be a priority. But did you know that in Michigan, boaters are legally required to...
mkeip80
Feb 223 min read
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Why Renting a Pontoon Boat is the Best Option for Your Vacation
Do you think renting a boat during your vacation is expensive? Try owning one. Renting a boat is always the best option—here’s why. Let...
mkeip80
Feb 212 min read
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2025 Limited-Edition Hats
Our special, limited-edition hats are in! These were designed in-house and are handed out complimentary to all our #boatstorage,...
mkeip80
Feb 161 min read
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Pontoon Boat Rentals Delivered to Your Dock – Northern Lakes Boat Company
Are you planning a vacation on Elk Lake, Torch Lake, or Skegemog Lake ? Imagine waking up to a luxury pontoon boat waiting at your...
mkeip80
Feb 131 min read
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