Every boater has a story. This is ours, and we look forward to learning yours.
Hughes Marine didn’t start by selling boats. It started by fixing them. What began as a dedicated marine service shop quickly became one of the most trusted names on Table Rock Lake. Not because of marketing, but because of honest work, clear communication, and a commitment to doing things the right way. Over time, customers kept asking the same thing. Why don’t you sell boats too? That demand was not created. It was earned. Today, that same service first mindset drives everything we do. Whether you are buying, maintaining, or upgrading, our goal is simple. Take care of you long after the sale and keep you on the water without the headaches.
Hughes Marine was built by Kyle and Dana Hughes, not just as a business, but as a way to build a life.
Family has always been at the center of that journey. From working side by side every day to raising their children around the shop and the water, it is a foundation that runs deeper than business. Their three children are part of that story. Kannon, whose impact is still felt every day, and Lakyn and Hutton who are growing up with the same passion for the water that inspired Kyle and Dana. That perspective changes how they operate. It is a reminder that time matters. That moments on the water matter. And that the people you share them with matter most. When you walk through our doors, you are stepping into a place built on those values. One where relationships come first and where you are treated like more than just a customer.
You do not grow into a multi location dealership by cutting corners. Every step of Hughes Marine’s growth has been built on doing right by people. No shortcuts, no runarounds, and no sacrificing quality for the sake of speed. It is a standard that shows up in both our service work and the boats we stand behind. That is why our customers spend more time on the water and less time dealing with problems. And when something does come up, they know they have a team that stands behind them.
For us, boating is not just what we do. It is part of how we live. Table Rock Lake is not just where Hughes Marine was built. It is home. It is where relationships were formed, trust was earned, and a reputation was built over time.
What started as a small service shop has grown into something much bigger. A name people rely on when it comes to taking care of their time on the water. Now, that same approach is expanding to Lake of the Ozarks, bringing the same level of care, consistency, and commitment to more boaters across Missouri. At the end of the day, this is not just about boats. It is about building something that lasts.
Some souls come into this world and leave a mark so deep that no amount of time could ever erase it. Kannon Chael was that kind of soul.
In just two and a half years, he packed in more life, more laughter, and more love than most people find in a lifetime. He was our first, the one who made us parents, and from the very beginning, he showed us what it meant to see the world with wonder and joy.
Kannon loved the lake. He loved the boats. He loved being right beside his daddy, little hands ready to help with whatever needed doing, because that’s just who he was, present, eager, and full of purpose. And when the day was done, there was nothing sweeter than falling into his mama’s arms, safe and loved and right where he belonged.
What made Kannon so extraordinary was his spirit. He could walk into a room full of adults and hold a conversation like he’d been here a hundred years. Bright beyond his years. Funny in the way that catches you off guard and makes your whole chest warm. He loved people, and people loved him right back, because it was impossible not to.
Losing him in 2017 left a hole in our hearts that will never fully close. But Kannon never really left us. He’s in every sunrise over the water, every boat that leaves the dock, every laugh that sounds a little too familiar.
And he’s in our logo, an anchor bearing his name, because that’s exactly what he is to us. Our anchor. The thing that keeps us grounded, keeps us going, and reminds us every single day why we love this lake, these boats, and this life we’ve built.
Kannon Chael — forever two and a half, forever ours, forever with us.
Kyle establishes the business foundation, licenses, permits, and logistics, while simultaneously launching mobile boat repair and service across Table Rock Lake.
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Kyle had the vision and got to work on demolition
Hughes Marine expands its capabilities, taking on large yacht servicing and bottom paint. A crucial service for Table Rock boaters
Dana leaves her nursing career behind to join Hughes Marine full time. With the business growing fast, Kyle needed his secret weapon and now he’s got her full time.
Kyle establishes the business foundation, licenses, permits, and logistics, while simultaneously launching mobile boat repair and service across Table Rock Lake.
Hughes Marine built such a loyal service following that customers naturally wanted to purchase their boats there as well. 2019 marked the launch of the sales department with Sylvan and Four Winns leading the way.
Kyle wasn’t going to add just any surf boat to the lineup. Then he spotted a Centurion RI257 out on the water and had to know what it was. A call to a friend led to a conversation with Centurion’s president himself, and Hughes Marine had found its surf boat.
Table Rock Lake loved what Hughes Marine had built. Kyle brought that same level of service, expertise, and product north to Lake of the Ozarks, giving the community a trusted Centurion and Supreme dealer they could count on.
Table Rock Lake loved what Hughes Marine had built. Kyle brought that same level of service, expertise, and product north to Lake of the Ozarks, giving the community a trusted Centurion and Supreme dealer they could count on.
