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19 Having moved to the Lakes Area nearly six years ago from San Diego, California, you could say Jay Chaney knows a thing or two about the water. “We love the water and owned boats when we were in California,” Chaney noted. “Most recently, a 33’ Sea-Ray called ‘Love and Luck.’ We sold her when we moved here and started our business.” Chaney and wife, Melissa, currently own and operate Boats and Beyond Rentals near the Gull Lake Chain, renting pontoons, jet skis, fishing boats, ski boats and wakeboard boats during the summer; and fish houses, snowmobiles and snowmobile accessories through the winter months. “We started a relationship with Nisswa Marine and have purchased most of our boats there,” Chaney said. “Our summer fleet has doubled since our first year. This summer will be our sixth in business. Amazing how time flies.” “Our office on County Road 77 is right on the snowmobile trail, so it’s really convenient for our customers. We spend most of the winter in our County Road 77 office, but in the summer we are at the Love Lake Marina docks. We deliver boats and allow customers to pick them up on a trailer, but the marina is very convenient for our Gull Lake customers.” One thing Chaney recognizes is that his business, and the needs of his customers, is always changing. “Last summer, we expanded the business to offer travel trailers. It has been a great way to meet local clientele, as they seem to be a hit with them. We were also surprised to find that people would often rent them to be an extra ‘bedroom’ at their cabin G U L L L A K E P R O F I L E S BOATS AND BEYOND RENTALS This is an ongoing column focusing on local businesses and community leaders in the Gull Chain of Lakes area. when they have extra family or guests. They love the air conditioning!” Despite spending time on the West Coast, Chaney is certainly a Minnesota boy at his roots. Having grown up in Lakeville, the Chaney’s have had a family cabin on Gull Lake since 1938. “I’ve boated on Gull Lake since I was a newborn baby!” Now Chaney can carry out the tradition with his own children. He and Melissa are parents to three daughters – Cassidy, 10; Carly, 8; and Calia, 6. “Gull Lake is a wonderful place to be ‘stuck’ in the summer! For the kids’ sake, we try to make it feel like they have a normal, relaxing summer, but there is no doubt…we are busy! We used to travel three days and 2,200 miles every summer to get to the cabin. Now it’s three minutes and 2.2 miles!” While Chaney will be the first to admit, the popularity of the Gull Chain of Lakes has been good for his business, he also knows much depends on preserving the natural resource so it can be enjoyed for years to come. “For the most part, it has been a great experience; but we acknowledge the ever increasing awareness that AIS (Aquatic Invasive Species) has added to our business. Not only do we have to take steps to follow best practices, but we have to be certain that our clients do, as well. Most are aware of the issues and understand the importance of following the laws and rules that are in place. If they don’t understand what is at stake, we’re not afraid to educate them!” FOR ALL YOUR RESIDENTIAL HEATING, COOLING & PLUMBING NEEDS • HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING • REFRIGERATION • SHEET METAL • PLUMBING • INFLOOR HEATING SYSTEMS • SOLAR & GEOTHERMAL EXPERTS 24 Hour emergency Service Free Estimates - Locally Owned and Family Operated for 27 years 218-828-4337
Gull Lake Yacht Club (GLYC) and Gull Lake Sailing School (GLSS) is a familyoriented volunteer-based social organization dedicated to promoting water safety, education and enjoyment of sailing, boating and other waterrelated activities. With our new state of the art facility we are now able to accommodate all different types of events accessible by land or water. NEWS FROM THE GLSS focuses is to give kids the basic skills needed for a lifelong enjoyment of sailing, within a fun-filled and low pressure environment. Our summer 2012 program runs June - August. GLYC will be open to members and their guests for dinner on Thursdays and Fridays starting May 24, food prepared by Prairie Bay and music by Steve Anderson. There are also many other fun events planned for the summer and fall, not to be missed. S A V E THE DATE 20 To learn more about membership, events or our sailing school please check out our website: glyc.com. email: manager@glyc.com The Gull Chain of Lakes Association will be holding a dinner/silent auction fundraiser on Monday, July 30, 2012 at Grand View Lodge. If you have items to donate for the silent auction, call Rosemary at 218-963-3542 or togo@nisswa.net. More information to follow later. Hope to see many of you there! E X P E R I E N C E the Difference • Money Management • 1031 Real Estate Exchange Call... 829-5862 or 888-335-5862 For a Unique Experience Securities offered through Pacific West Securities, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC, Investment Advisory services through Pacific West Financial Consultants, Inc., A registered Investment Advisor.
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