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Show move ace g Feasorac ftwr fcooinig a Gsoati oivcbqp 'The biggest reason we sell boats is that people are making an investment in their families," said Clark Heringer, owner and . manager of Heringer Marine Sales & Service in Orem. "It's about the only thing you can get a teenager to do with his parents," Heringer added. "Their (teens') level of 'cool' increases, in-creases, and the parents' level decreases; it bridges the generation genera-tion gap." Boating is one of the few entertainments that appeal 'to people of all ages from "zero to 101", in Heringer's words. "Most people like to boat, and enjoy the water," he said. Something that many do not realize is that boats can be financed, making them more affordable. af-fordable. With approved credit, financing is available through Heringer's. Payments range from $85 a month to a high level of about $600 a month. ,, "Most people think you h ave to pay cash for a boat, and you don't," Heringer said. Another great thing about boat ownership, the business owner added, is that you can hook a boat onto a camper or trailer and there are "probably 14-20 different lakes" within a reasonable distance of Utah Val-ley. Val-ley. Beautiful Lake' Powell in Southern Utah is the most popular destination for boaters in the state, and is only a five and one-half hour drive away. Locally, good fishingis available avail-able at Scofield, Deer Creek, Strawberry Reservoir. Jor-danelle, Jor-danelle, and Utah Lake. These locations are all great for water skiing as well, along with Yuba Lake, Rockport, Echo, and East Canyon. Heringer's keeps an inventory inven-tory of about 30 to 50 boats. There are 21-22 boats in the indoors in-doors showroom, where patrons can come and see what is available avail-able while shopping in an air-conditioned air-conditioned (or heated, in cold weather) environment. Specialty or custom crafts can be ordered from the factory as well. "We do a lot of custom orders," Heringer noted. Variations Varia-tions in color, options, and engines en-gines can all be accommodated. "We have even rebuilt new boats if the owner didn't like the layout lay-out or whatever." , i. , Heringer's boasts the "nicest service facility in the state," according ac-cording to Clark. A fleet of good mechanics, who recertify every year in their work, are in high demand. Clark guessee that he may be the youngest marine dealer in the state. He has a background in the business that includes training with his father at age 14 and becoming the youngest individual certified with Mercury Mer-cury Marine as a mechanic. The family-owned Heringer Marine Sales & Service has been a fix- quality service available, ture in the Orem community for Heringer Marine is located many years, and Heringer's ex- at 944 North 120o West, Orem. perience and expertise in the Telephone 225-9133. business contributes to the Call the Orem-Geneva Times for information on our next Special Section. 225-134. Heringer Marine offers new boat storage option Attention, boating aficionados! Have you always wanted to enjoy the fun and pleasure as sociated with boat ownership, without the hassles? Heringer Marine Sales & Service, Inc., 944 North 1200 West in Orem, now not only sells and services boats, but can also store them for you. The business has a 17,500- square-foot storage building (completed last November) on Continued on Page 6 Lake Powell A great place for fun and recreation |