ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25, 2009 – Even though the budget for family fun is being pinched this summer, here are ten ways boaters can still rely on a BoatUS membership to save them money:

Boat Fuel:  Save money on fuel by getting up to 10 cents per-gallon discount at select BoatUS Cooperating Marinas .

Overnight slips:  Save 25% on transient slips at select BoatUS Cooperating Marinas.

Boat repairs:  Save 15% on repairs at select BoatUS Cooperating Marinas.

Boater education certification:  Boating safety courses can set you back almost $45 if taken online, or up to about $100 for a classroom-based course.  Or, you can take the BoatUS Foundation’s free Online Boating Safety Course which is recognized as boater certification in 32 states.

Boat insurance premium discount:  Save money on your insurance premium by getting a discount after completing the BoatUS Foundation Online Boating Safety Course.  Or, call the BoatUS Foundation Courseline at 1-800-336-2628, or go online to www.BoatUS.com/courseline to let us show you where the next boating safety classes are being held in your area.

Low cost insurance options:  Now may be a good time to investigate some lower-cost options with BoatUS Marine Insurance.  Get a free quote at www.BoatUS.com/insurance .

Fishing guide services, bait and tackle:  The BoatUS Angler Fishing Services Locator will show where to find member discounts of up to 20% at bait and tackle shops as well as up to 30% off fishing guide services.

Borrow a kid’s life jacket:  If you’re expecting young guests aboard and have a temporary need for the right-sized life jacket, the BoatUS Foundation has over 500 Kids Life Jacket Loaner Program locations across the country where you can borrow one for free.

Offshore EPIRB rental:  Instead of spending $750, you can rent an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) for offshore passages from the BoatUS Foundation for as little as $40 week plus shipping.

Shopping for boating supplies: All new BoatUS members get a $10 West Marine reward certificate for joining, and also earn a $10 reward certificate for every $250 spent at West Marine.

For more information on these and other discounts as well as to join BoatUS at a special online rate of only $19 annually, go to www.BoatUS.com/membership .

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About BoatUS:

BoatUS – Boat Owners Association of The United States – is the nation’s leading advocate for recreational boaters providing its 600,000 members with government representation, programs and money saving services.  For membership information visit http://www.BoatUS.com or call 800-395-2628.