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HISTORY

Running the River since 1996.

  • 2016
  • Present

    Present – Western Rivers Boat Management is the largest, independently owned tow company in the United States with over 300 people employed and 34 vessels running the river.
    February 14, 2016Read More
  • 2010
  • 2010

    2010 – SMS Machine and Fabrication is added to the list of services under Western Rivers Boat Management.
    December 14, 2010Read More
  • 2008

    2008 – Charles L. Strait purchases the First Marine repair facility to add more versatility to Western Rivers Boat Management.
    January 15, 2010Read More
  • 2007
  • 2007

    2007 – Western Rivers Boat Management heads down south to Paducah, KY to take advantage of the booming river industry and adds a Diesel Division to their services.
    December 15, 2007Read More
  • 1996

    1996 – Charles L. Strait starts Western Rivers Boat Management out of his kitchen in Ash Flat, Arkansas.
    January 14, 2007Read More