During my 2,500-mile canoe trip down the Mississippi River, I visited many Iowa towns and experienced the local boating culture firsthand. Iowans are famously polite and helpful, but whether you are navigating the limestone bluffs of the river or spending a summer day at the Iowa Great Lakes, you need a boat that is performing as expected. From the deep basins of West Okoboji to the shifting sandbars of the Mississippi, having reliable equipment is the only way to ensure your family stays safe and on the water.

Whether you’re running a high-performance wake boat on Coralville or a 60HP fishing boat on Saylorville, I know that Iowa boating requires specialized local knowledge. I built this resource to bridge the gap between Hawkeye boaters and the specialists who keep them afloat—from the precision mechanics in Spirit Lake to the river-hardened experts in the Quad Cities. My goal is simple: to make sure that when you back down the ramp, your boat is ready for the water before you even turn the key.