Lake Tahoe represents the finest powerboating experience in the world. The water in Lake Tahoe is amazingly clear and clean, with stunning visibility exceeding 60 feet in many areas. Powerboating on Lake Tahoe has a long history, reaching back to the 1890s. Early adventurers sent back news of amazement with the region, and  reports of Lake Tahoe's beauty did not go unnoticed by the wealthy families of San Francisco. By the turn of the century, the lake had become a haven for the well-to-do. Popular hotels of the era included the Tallac House, Tahoe Tavern and the Glenbrook Inn. This period marked the heyday of steamship transportation around the lake, with mail and supply delivery around the lake, and lavish transport for visitors. During the '20s and '30s, the roads through the mountains were paved, bringing in greater numbers of people and sparking growth of smaller, middle-class lodges. Many boats such as the Tahoe, Nevada, and Meteor provided weekly supply and transportation to the Lake’s year-round residents.

Development at Lake Tahoe began in earnest in the 1950s. Roads to the Basin began to be plowed year-round, enabling permanent residence. The 1960 Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley put Lake Tahoe firmly on the map as the skiing center of the western United States. Through the 1950s and 1960s, many Gold Cup racing events were held here.

Today, Lake Tahoe continues to offer visitors a bit of many historic eras. While hotel/casinos and ski resorts draw millions of guests each year, the main attraction continues to be the quiet beauty of the Sierra and the timeless inspiration of the lake itself, little changed from the days of the Washoe Indians.

The Tahoe Powerboat Company is located at the Tahoe Keys Marina, Lake Tahoe’s only inland, full service marina. Tahoe Keys Marina offers modern slips, the south shore’s deepest launch ramps, Marina Bull forkilifts for quick haulouts, a 30 ton Travel Lift, dry dock storage for the winter, gas/diesel and pumpout facilities, full repair facilities, chandlery, and The Fresh Ketch restaurant.

At Tahoe Powerboat Company, we provide the ultimate in personal attention to our customers. The extensive racing, sales, and design experience of our staff translates into a superior boat buying experience for you. All of our new boat buyers are guaranteed a slip space at the Tahoe Keys Marina, quite a perk with slips ands moorings becoming increasingly more rare at the Lake. Whether it is making sure your boat is in the water at your slip (or home dock in Tahoe Keys) for your opening day in the spring, or a quick dash out on the lake to attend to any problem you may have, we simply try harder than other boat sales companies. We sell boats of superior quality and performance, with friendly and respectful service.

Please visit Tahoe Region Local's Information for more information on our extraordinary home, Lake Tahoe.