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| Branson Landing Blvd. entrance. |
Because of the boat display that is an integral part of the Bass Pro Shop at Branson Landing almost everyone who has walked the south end of Branson Landing’s promenade knows they can buy a boat there. A lot fewer people know that the store has a specific name, Bass Pro Shop’s White River Outpost and still fewer know that it has a full service Tracker Marine Boat Service Center.
Although thousands of people drive by it every day and still thousands more walk the promenade of Branson Landing and shop at Bass Pro Shops most do not even notice the Tracker Marine Boat Service Center located right on Branson Landing Boulevard slightly north of the south west corner of the building. The good news for those owning or using boats in the Branson area is that in addition to preparing the new boats sold at the Bass Pro White River Outpost for delivery they also do boat repairs and maintenance for the general public and can install the majority of the marine items sold in the store.
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| Left to right, Clay Newkirk, Steve Denega, and Kieth Sinkclear examine boat. |
Originally published Feb. 14,2007
Originally Published In the Branson Courier on Feb. 14, 2007.
The facility itself, like everything else about Bass Pro’s White River Outpost is first class. It is a modern clean two stall facility with the latest tools and diagnostic equipment staffed by people who, to use the words of Clay Newkirk, Service Manager of the facility, “Care about boats and boaters.” From personal experience, the Ole Seagull can testify that the expertise and quality of the people who will be providing the service and maintenance at the facility are excellent.
In a recent interview, Newkirk said that he wants the local boaters to know that they are there to meet their boating repair and maintenance needs. He also pointed out that now would be an excellent time for them to drop by and get acquainted. With the severity of this winter, spring, at times, seems far away. However, Newkirk pointed out, now is the time to be thinking about getting boats checked out and ready for the coming season. A little thought and effort now, before the season starts, can prevent major problems during the season.
In a normal winter, the potential problem for a boat being stored outside are bad enough but they could be worse than normal because of the extended periods of cold weather the region has had this winter. He suggests that particular attention be paid to seals, required lubrications, electrical systems, fuel systems, steering systems and cables, and engine operation.
Newkirk emphasized that he and his staff work on all makes of boats and have plenty of time available now to help boaters get ready for the 2007 season. He also stressed that as the season grows closer that will not be the case. Although they will do the best they can to work people in as quickly as possible anytime, the reality of the situation is that will be harder to do during the season.
Bass Pro Shop’s Tracker Marine Boat Service Center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., until Mar. 1, 2007 and from 7:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. after that date, Monday through Saturday. For an appointment or information call 1.417-243.5164.
