Blackbeard Marine buys Lake Life Marine and opens Tulsa location

Blackbeard Marine has acquired Lake Life Marine and opened a new Tulsa, Oklahoma, location to expand sales and service for boaters in northeast Oklahoma. The move adds a larger inventory, certified marine technicians and a showroom on South Mingo Road serving nearby lakes including Keystone, Grand and Eufaula.

Why it matters: - Blackbeard Marine is expanding its reach in northeast Oklahoma with a Tulsa base that adds sales, service and parts in one location. - Boaters in the region gain easier access to boats, personal watercraft and maintenance services closer to major local waterways.

What happened: - Blackbeard Marine officially acquired Lake Life Marine. - The newly transitioned Blackbeard Marine Tulsa location is on South Mingo Road at 4424 S Mingo Rd, Tulsa, OK. - The Tulsa showroom is now serving customers as a destination for boat sales, service and parts.

The details: - The Tulsa location carries performance fishing boats, family-friendly pontoons and premium personal watercraft. - The lineup includes SunCatcher, Yamaha Boats, Tige Surfboats, Skeeter, G3 and Yamaha WaveRunners. - The acquisition is designed to strengthen service for boaters on Keystone Lake, Grand Lake and Lake Eufaula. - The Tulsa site has full-service bays staffed by certified marine technicians. - Services include routine outboard maintenance, fiberglass hull repair, boat winterization and repowering. - Blackbeard Marine also says customers can visit the company's website for inventory and service scheduling. - Clint Stoffels, CEO of Blackbeard Marine, said the company is combining Lake Life Marine’s local expertise with Blackbeard Marine’s inventory and resources. - Daniel Smith, GM, said the goal is to be a one-stop shop for seasoned anglers and first-time pontoon buyers.

Between the lines: - The Tulsa deal gives Blackbeard Marine a deeper local footprint in a boating market where service access can be a deciding factor for customers. - The emphasis on both premium brands and repair capability suggests the company is competing on convenience as much as selection.

What's next: - Blackbeard Marine is positioning the Tulsa store as a long-term hub for sales, maintenance and customer support in the region. - The company is inviting customers to stop by the showroom or schedule service as the new location ramps up.

The bottom line: - Blackbeard Marine is betting that a bigger inventory and a full-service Tulsa shop will make it a stronger destination for Oklahoma boaters.