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Discover expert insights and tips on all things boat related at Marina Bay Harbor’s blog.

Our informative articles cover everything from safe storage practices to maintenance tips, helping you keep your vessel in top condition.

Explore our latest posts and ensure your boat is always ready to set sail!

A Texas Gulf Coast guide to a Garmin Marine GPS purchase and installation

Nov 8, 2025 | Marine Electronics

From picking the right Garmin chartplotter to nailing the install, this Texas Gulf Coast guide covers STRIKER, ECHOMAP, and GPSMAP features, LiveScope, and DIY steps. Prefer a clean, pro setup? Marina Bay Harbor in Clear Lake Shores is an authorized Garmin reseller and installation center, ready to outfit your boat for your next trip offshore.

The CCA Texas STAR Tournament brings joy (and new trucks) to Texas anglers

Jul 16, 2025 | Fishing

Inside the 2025 CCA Texas  STAR as tagged redfish landed at Marina Bay Harbor earn anglers trucks, boats, and scholarships while supporting coastal conservation.

The ultimate Clear Lake guide for Galveston Bay fishing

Jul 16, 2025 | Fishing

Plan a Galveston Bay fishing trip with our Clear Lake guide: best spots, live bait, redfish and trout tactics, charters, gear, and Marina Bay Harbor tips.

How to store your boat during a hurricane

May 27, 2025 | Boat Protection

There’s one aspect of summer planning on the Gulf Coast that boaters and summer enthusiasts easily overlook in all the excitement: hurricane preparation for your boat.

How to know if your boat has suffered freeze damage

Apr 11, 2025 | Boat Maintenance, Boat Repair

Learn how to spot freeze damage on your boat after a Texas cold snap. Watch for leaks, cracks, and signs of fluid expansion after freezing temps.

Your Gulf Coast sportfishing fuel guide: Ethanol-free gas pros and cons

Sep 10, 2024 | Boat Maintenance, Our Marina

In this article: why use ethanol free gas? Is non ethanol gas better? Pros and cons of ethanol free gas.

Marina Bay Harbor Virtual Tour

Aug 5, 2024 | Our Marina

Explore Marina Bay Harbor from wherever you are with our virtual tour. This tour offers a simple way to experience what Marina Bay Harbor has to offer.