Dallas, Texas – Suntex Marina Investors, LLC (Suntex), the premier owner and operator of best-in-class marina properties, announced today the launch of a boat rental operation at Laurel Marina & Yacht Club, located on South Holston Lake, situated in the mountains of Northeast Tennessee. The Laurel Marina rental fleet includes recently acquired pontoon and tritoon boats.

“Visitors that come to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of South Holston Lake now have a new and exciting way to enjoy the scenery,” said Ken Robinson, general manager, Laurel Marina. “With our premier fleet of boats and accessories available to rent, as well as a full-service marine center, Laurel Marina has everything you need to make your summer memorable.”

Laurel Marina & Yacht Club is the oldest marina on South Holston, which is the first lake in the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) chain. The sprawling dealership, service facility and marina that comprises Laurel Marina & Yacht Club today bears little resemblance to the marina that began more than six decades ago. The transformation began in 1989 when Laurel Marina was the first to introduce covered slips to South Holston and the growth has continued. From the humble beginnings all those decades ago has risen a solid and successful marina business that currently has the capability to moor 600 vessels.

The 4,000 square foot Laurel Marina Marine Center carries a complete inventory of anything needed for a full day of boating, or for when that day turns into a spur-of-the-moment overnight camping trip on one of South Holston Lake’s many secluded islands. For those looking for a little more excitement on the water, the Marine Center has a large selection of tubes, skis, wakeboards and life jackets for the boater, as well as live minnows, worms, lures and lines to meet the needs of the most avid sports fisherman. Laurel Marina is also home to the Harbor Grill, open for lunch and dinner, which offers guests live entertainment every Saturday night.

Boats are available for $275/full-day or $175/half-day, plus tax and gas. Boats can be booked by calling the marina at (423) 878-3721.

The Suntex portfolio of 46 marinas are located in California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee and Virginia. For more information on Suntex Marina Investors LLC, or the complete portfolio of Suntex marinas, please contact info@suntex.comor visit www.suntex.com.

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About Suntex Marina Investors, LLC
Suntex Marinas engages in the ownership and management of marina properties. The executive officers at Suntex have over 100 years combined experience investing in, acquiring, and managing marinas. Suntex manages 46 marina properties in the United States, leveraging its ownership and management platforms to provide leadership within the marina sector and to acquire institutional quality marinas to enhance customer experience. Suntex prides itself on a growing reputation in the marina industry for its commitment to superior customer service, experienced marina managers and staff, conscious contributions to marina communities and expansive enthusiasm for creating memorable experiences on the water. www.suntex.com