A LAKE WALLENPAUPACK STORY
Built on the lake. Carried by family.
The names, boats, and technology have changed over the decades. The goal has not: take care of people, do the work correctly, and help families enjoy more time on the water.
Thanks for letting our family serve yours.
MORE THAN A BUSINESS
A marina shaped by generations.
The roots of The Boat Shop were established in 1958, when the Bonisese family of Bangor, Pennsylvania, decided to open Quality Marine on Lake Wallenpaupack. The business opened in 1960 as Wallenpaupack Marina and quickly became part of the lake community.
Roy Finney Sr. joined the staff in 1962 and never looked back. Over the years, the marina grew, boating changed, and the Finney family became closely tied to the business and the customers it served.
“The boats changed. The tools changed. Taking care of the customer never did.”
OUR DOCKSIDE TIMELINE
A few important stops along the way.
From wooden hulls to modern surf boats and WaveRunners, every era brought something new to learn—and another generation of boaters to serve.
The idea takes shape
The Bonisese family begins planning a marine business on Lake Wallenpaupack under the Quality Marine name.
Wallenpaupack Marina opens
The marina officially opens and begins building its place in the local boating community.
Roy Sr. joins the crew
Roy Finney Sr. joins the staff, beginning a family connection to the marina that continues today.
The next generation leads
Roy Finney Jr. assumes leadership and continues the family’s focus on professional, welcoming marina service.
Still growing on the same lake
The Boat Shop now supports customers through sales, service, storage, moorage, rentals, lessons, parts, and seasonal boating needs.
THEN
Wooden hulls and hands-on fixes.
Early marina work looked very different. Wooden boats needed caulking and swelling, systems were simpler, and much of the work relied on practical knowledge passed from one person to the next.
NOW
Modern boats. Same attention to detail.
Today’s boats use advanced engines, electronics, surf systems, and specialized equipment. The work has evolved, but the expectation to be thorough and stand behind it remains the same.
WHAT HAS NOT CHANGED
The values behind the name.
Take care of people
Boating should create good memories. Our role is to make the process clearer, safer, and easier for the families we serve.
Do the details well
Small details matter—whether we are preparing a new boat, servicing an engine, launching a storage unit, or helping a first-time renter.
Keep learning
Boats and systems continue to change. We keep building our knowledge so the service behind the dock keeps moving forward too.
COME SEE US AT THE LAKE
Be part of the next chapter.
Whether you have been with us for decades or are visiting for the first time, we appreciate the opportunity to help you enjoy Lake Wallenpaupack.