Thursday, October 23, 2014

Week of October 19, 2014: The Summer Sun Has Set...

It's sad to say, but it's time to winterize.
Don't wait too long this year to get your boat in!
Let the pro's at Stokley's Marine put your baby to bed for the winter.
Remember, we can service your engine and do any repairs that were put off this season.
We can also detail your boat and even shrink wrap it if you would like us to.

Call or come in today!

We'll see you at Stokley's Marine!



Friday, June 20, 2014

Week of June 15, 2014: Beautiful Lake Cumberland

The Lake Cumberland on The Water Boat Show was great. The sun shined on Friday & Saturday, and Sunday we had clouds but no rain. The best news is the lake is getting clear of logs and the water is starting to clear back to normal!  2 weeks ago I could see down only a foot deep. This past weekend I could see my feet while in the water. It is great to see the huge improvement in the lake. 
The waters great come on in!
~Ralph 


Thursday, June 12, 2014

Week of June 8, 2014: The Bitter End

 

 The Bitter End
As I watched the anchor slip below the greenish waters of the the Kentucky River Palisades, the stress of a long work week was replaced by the awe and majesty of the breathtakingly beautiful bluffs.
I became tranquil and relieved as I sat and sighed.
Then from the corner of my eye I caught the last of my anchor line flop over the side and into the water.
My anchor, line, chain, and shackle were lost!  I did not tie the line end to the boat.  Fifty years boating and I just displayed the seamanship of a novice, although even a land lubber would know better.  "Stupid, stupid, stupid", I repeated to myself.  A pause, then under my breath I heard myself,
"Now that's The Bitter End!"

A little Nautical History:
The Bitt was the heavy wooden post centered in the front of the vessel.  The anchor lines were tied to the Bitt to secure the boat.  The very end of the anchor line was tied to the Bitt and called "The Bitter End."  When the anchor was lost The Bitter End left the boat and the boat could no longer anchor.

In preforming my historic act, dumb but timeless, I thought of all the sailors and captains that felt the hopeless feeling of seeing The Bitter End pass.  The small pride I felt was forgotten when purchasing a new anchor system..Oh well!
This is The Bitter End!


May your friends walk with joy on your sole and may you never awaken to your ceiling overhead.
-Accessories Michael

If you have any questions about this or other nautical terms, please let us know.



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Saturday, April 12, 2014

Week of April 13, 2014: Don't wait...



Spring has made it! Time to go fishing!
We have a few more days until the Bass Pro Gift Card offer expires!  Come into Stokley's Marine and purchase a new Tracker or Nitro boat to receive a Bass Pro Gift Card valued at $300-$500!
See you Tuesday, April 15th! 
Don't wait, Tuesday is the last day for this great deal!!!

 

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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Week of March 23, 2014: Spring Break = Family Memories!



Spring Break is fishing time.
Take the kids fishing. 
It's worth your time. 
They won't ever forget!


Friday, February 14, 2014

Week of February 9. 2014: Come Out and See Us...



Wow, everyone has cabin fever and the boat show had the best crowd in the last 5 years! We did not get the chance to see everyone that came to the show. I would like to invite you all to come to Stokley's Marine and see all 40 plus boats that we have inside, even if the snow still falls for another few weeks. Spring is coming and I saw 60 degrees coming next week! We still have time to order your new boat and get it in for the coming summer. I hope no one complains about the hot weather this summer. :-)  After this winter I think the hotter the better.  

See you soon,
Ralph