VALLEY ISLE MARINE CENTER

Valley Isle Marine Center in Wailuku is Maui’s one-stop boat shop. Hawaii’s oldest and most experienced boat dealership, Valley Isle Marine Center is the exclusive Maui dealer for Ocean Kayaks along with boat brands such as Arima, Defiance, Bayliner and Mercury inflatables. It services what it sells.

A new shipment of super-stable, twoseater Ocean Kayaks is arriving in the first part of December. Drop by the iconic marine dealership on the corner of Market and Wells streets to also see the lineup of outboard engines from 2.3 to 250 horsepower Hondas and from 4 to 90 horsepower Mercurys. The 115 Mercury engines are due to arrive soon. Dozens of new Karavan boat trailers are being assembled onsite monthly.

In addition, Valley Isle Marine Center has stocking stuffers for the recreational or commercial boater in your life such as stainless-steel rod holders and fish filleting knives. Through Dec. 15, it is offering a storewide sale of 10 to 60 percent off select items in every marine category, such as safety, trailers, fuel, cordage, cleaners, paints and fishing gear.

There are boatloads of hardware in the form of nuts, screws and other stainless steel parts for working on your boat or home maintenance project.

“Winter offers great opportunities for recreational boating, and Maui boasts multiple launch ramps for cruising to Lanai, Molokai and Molokini,” says VIMC Marine Mechanic Zach Cillino. “Pick your ideal float plan and enjoy the softer sun, the calmer waters and the humpback whales. Make an appointment to service your engines with us. We have certified Honda mechanic Kelly Mendonsa on staff.”

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ask about delivery service to West and South Maui. For more details, call 808-244-2000 or visit www.valleyislemarinecenter.com.