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Lou Wendell Marine Sales

418 1st Ave, St Albans, WV 25177
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Lou Wendell Marine Sales is a trusted marina located in St. Albans, West Virginia, offering convenient access to the Kanawha River. This marina provides a variety of services for boating enthusiasts, including docking, boat storage, and a fuel dock. Whether you’re looking for a secure place to store your boat or need to refuel for the next adventure, Lou Wendell Marine Sales ensures your boating experience is smooth and enjoyable.

The marina is equipped with modern amenities designed to meet the needs of the boating community. With easy waterfront access, boaters can enjoy seamless navigation and explore the picturesque surroundings of the Kanawha Valley. Lou Wendell Marine Sales is not just a place to dock but a community hub for boat lovers in the region, offering a welcoming environment and exceptional service to all its visitors.

Features

  • Secure year-round dockage
  • Prime waterfront location
  • Deep-water access
  • On-site maintenance team
  • Friendly professional staff

Amenities

  • Boat storage
  • Fuel dock
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking
  • Picnic area
  • Pump-out station
  • Restrooms and showers
  • Security lighting
  • Ship store
  • Wi-Fi

Why book with us

  • Relax in a secure docking environment
  • Enjoy reliable and friendly service
  • Dock at premier Kanawha River location
  • Access convenient fuel dock services
  • Experience the vibrant boating community

Frequently Asked Questions

How old do you have to be to rent a boat in West Virginia?

In West Virginia, you must be at least 18 to rent a personal watercraft; for other motorboats, legal operating age depends on horsepower and supervision. Under 58 CSR 25, unsupervised operation generally begins at 15. Ages 12 through 14 may operate a motorboat up to 10 horsepower alone, but a person over 18 must be aboard for a higher powered motorboat. Personal watercraft operators ages 12 through 14 need someone 18 or older aboard.

Under West Virginia Code §20-7-12b, operators born on or after December 31, 1986, need a boating safety education certificate, subject to listed exceptions. Rental operators may set their own minimums, so confirm the age requirement when booking.

Source: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (apps.sos.wv.gov)

Do you need a boating license in West Virginia?

Yes, for many operators. In West Virginia, anyone born on or after December 31, 1986, must carry a boating safety education certificate when operating a motorboat or personal watercraft. Operators generally must be 15; ages 12 through 14 may operate with a person over 18 aboard, or operate a motorboat of 10 horsepower or less without an adult. A renter without a card must complete the facility’s safety orientation and receives a temporary certificate valid for the rental period; personal watercraft cannot be rented to anyone under 18. Exemptions include qualifying visitors, commercial operators and eligible recent boat purchasers. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources administers the program.

Source: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (wvdnr.gov)

What are the best places to go boating in West Virginia?

West Virginia’s best boating choices are its large mountain reservoirs and contrasting river corridors. In the Mountain Lakes region, Summersville Lake offers expansive water and more than 60 miles of shoreline, while Stonewall Jackson Lake is suited to pontooning, kayaking and paddleboarding. In Mountaineer Country near Morgantown, Cheat Lake is a reservoir used for motorboating, waterskiing and wakeboarding. For moving water, the New River and Gauley River offer everything from family oriented upper New River trips to challenging whitewater in the New River Gorge area.

Source: West Virginia Department of Tourism (wvtourism.com)

What are the most popular boating destinations in West Virginia?

West Virginia’s most popular boating destinations include Summersville Lake, Sutton Lake, Cheat Lake, Tygart Lake, Bluestone Lake and Beech Fork Lake. Summersville draws boaters with broad water, long shoreline and cliff scenery; Sutton offers quiet coves and room for waterskiing, wakeboarding and tubing; and Cheat Lake near Morgantown is known for motorboating, paddling and watersports.

Tygart Lake near Grafton combines boating with swimming, kayaking, canoeing and fishing. Bluestone Lake by Hinton is suited to boating, fishing, tubing, paddleboarding and swimming, while Beech Fork Lake near Huntington offers pontoon, fishing boat, canoe and kayak options.

Source: West Virginia Department of Tourism (wvtourism.com)

Location

418 1st Ave, St Albans, WV 25177

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