Knox Marine will be hosting its annual Spring Open House event on March 16th and 17th at their sales and service facility located on the banks of Knox Lake in Fredericktown, Ohio. (Directions)

The Spring Open House is an excellent opportunity to meet the friendly staff of Ohio’s best bass boat dealership and service department, while checking out Knox’s full selection of Ranger, Stratos, and Lowe bass boats. There will be special offers on new boat purchases, as well as discounts on select boating parts, accessories, and fishing tackle and equipment.

And as an added bonus, 2011 FLW Cup Champion Scott Martin, and FLW touring pro Kim Stricker will be teaching fishing seminars throughout the weekend. The seminars are free, and open to the public. For more details regarding seminar times, please contact Knox at (740) 694-7774. The doors open on Saturday at 9 am, so be sure to mark your calendar.

Knox Marine’s Service Department

For any bass boat owner, finding a quality service department is critical. We put our boats through a lot of rough conditions, and things inevitably break. And when your boat is out of commission, there is no higher priority than getting it fixed – and fixed correctly – so that you can get back on the water. That’s where Knox Marine comes in. With over 75 years of combined marine service experience, Knox’s staff of Mercury and Evinrude/Johnson factory trained technicians will quickly diagnose your issues and fix them in a timely and professional manner. And they stand behind their work.

To me, the service department at Knox Marine is the best in Ohio. It’s so good that I drive over an hour to get there. Although there are many reasons why I consider it the best, two examples in particular come to mind.

First is the manner in which they conduct their service appointments. If you schedule a specific time for your boat to be serviced, Knox will actually work on your boat during that time. If you want to, the technicians will allow you to observe them as they perform the work, explaining to you what they’re doing and answering any questions you may have about your boat. How cool is that?

Second is the problem solving advice that they are willing to provide over the phone. If you are a Knox Marine customer, and something breaks or stops working on your boat while you’re on the water, you can call the service department and Mark, Jeff, Steve or Mike will do everything they can to help you diagnosis and fix the problem over the phone. They have bailed me out of a number of situations on the water, including one incident in which I was broken down on the Ohio River, 30 miles from the launch ramp! That type of service is rare, and is just another example of Knox Marine’s commitment to going the extra mile for their customers.

New and Used Boat and Motor Sales

Knox offers a full lineup of new Ranger Bass Boats, Stratos Bass Boats, Lowe Aluminum Boats and Suncruiser Pontoons – all powered by Johnson, Evinrude and Mercury outboard motors.  And new for this year, Knox is stocking Ranger aluminum boats! If you are interested in purchasing a new boat, or if you simply want to learn more about a particular model, don’t hesitate to give Steve Dalton a call. Steve has many years of experience selling boats, and as a tournament angler, he understands what is important to bass anglers when it comes to choosing the right boat. They also carry a wide selection of used boats, and new and used motors!

Parts and Accessories

Knox carries Evinrude/Johnson genuine parts and accessories, and Mercury precision parts and accessories. They keep their parts department well stocked, and if they don’t have a part you need, they get it for you quickly.

Boat Storage

Knox also offers indoor boat storage for their customers. The cost is extremely affordable, and the process is easy. Simply schedule a winterization appointment when you’re ready to put your boat away for the season, and drop it off with Mark or Jeff at the service department. They will winterize your boat and then transport it to the storage facility for you. When you’re ready to pick it up in the spring, they’ll have it ready to go. As of the date of this article, the rate is $200, and allows you to store your boat from October 1st through April 30th.

Knox Marine Supports Ohio Based Tournament Organizations and Businesses

Knox Marine provides support to the Ohio bass fishing community by sponsoring Ohio based tournament circuits, including the Ohio Mega Bass Tournament Trail, NBAA OCDC, the Lake Erie Largemouth Series and Ohio TBF. And they support local businesses by stocking products in their tackle shop from Ohio based Venom Lures, Warrior Baits, A.C.T. Lures, and Hookerz Tackle. To me, this is another reason why I trust Knox Marine with my favorite personal asset – my boat!

So if you don’t already have a trusted marina, or you are looking for a change, don’t hesitate to give Knox Marine a call – you’ll be happy you did.