Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

PETERS SUGAR LOAF MARINA

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“All of our rentals are new [boats],” he said. Located on beautiful Greers Ferry Lake, Peters Sugar Loaf Marina is a one-stop shop for anyone looking to have fun on the water.

In addition, Peters Sugar Loaf Marina has new pontoon boats for sale with a greater selection now than ever before. The marina carries full lines from JC and Landau Pontoons as well as, SeaArk boats, Playcraft pontoons and Hampton pontoons. These boat lines feature the most-wanted amenities, such as covered tops, plenty of seating, livewells, sound systems and more.

Owners Bob and Tammy Peters have worked to make the marina, which opened in 2007, a go-to destinatio­n for lake visitors. Since the couple bought it, Peters Sugar Loaf Marina has greatly expanded its services.

This summer, visitors to Peters Sugar Loaf Marina will nd even more upgrades to the marina store.Tammy said that during the winter, the staff has worked to double the size of the current space, as well as its offerings.The store now offers a wide selection ofYeti coolers, Hyperlite boards and life jackets, Corkys shoes, and Costa sunglasses, shirts and hats, as well as other popular brands.

Peters Sugar Loaf Marina also offers an off-site service department. Located just outside the Sugar Loaf campsite, the service department is headed by Jonathan McNespey. There are two more mechanics on hand to perform maintenanc­e and repairs. Also on the site is Peters Sugar Loaf Marina’s new dry-storage facility, which can accommodat­e the largest RVs and boats, Bob said.

“We also have new shirt designs coming in every day,” she said.

The marina also has a 24-hour, ethanol-free gas pump that allows for credit-card purchases. Shane Peters is the marina manager, and Amber Peters is the of ce manager.

Those looking for a secure place to keep a boat can trust Peters Sugar Loaf Marina.With more than 400 boat slips, as well as locked and coded security gates, the marina has spaces for even the largest houseboats. Bob said a 22-by-104-foot slip is his largest.

Bob said the success of his marina comes from the family atmosphere and the relationsh­ips he’s built with his customers, and he enjoys working at the marina because he loves meeting new people and seeing returning friends.

“We’ve got the only covered houseboat slips on the lake,” he said.

For anyone who is looking to spend a day on the water but doesn’t own a boat, Peters Sugar Loaf Marina has pontoon boats available to rent.The marina has 30-foot and 21-foot pontoon boats, 24-foot TriToon boats and canoes available for rent. The large boats feature walktop roofs, water slides and ushable restrooms.

“You deal with a lot of happy people if you’re at a marina,” he said. “Most everybody is off work, so you know they’re happy. When you walk in, you’re going to be talking to one of the owners.That’s what makes our people more comfortabl­e.”

 ??  ?? Above: Peters Sugar Loaf Marina is a full-service marina on Greers Ferry Lake that features 24-hour-available ethanol-free gas, as well as boat rentals and a newly expanded marina store. Right, top: Peters Sugar Loaf Marina recently opened a complete...
Above: Peters Sugar Loaf Marina is a full-service marina on Greers Ferry Lake that features 24-hour-available ethanol-free gas, as well as boat rentals and a newly expanded marina store. Right, top: Peters Sugar Loaf Marina recently opened a complete...
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