Quick History

Toledo Beach Marina is known as being one of the largest marinas on Lake Erie. However, to older residents who recall the WW1 days, the early 20s, 30s, and 50s, the mention of Toledo Beach brings back memories of a sandy beach, dance hall, picnic grounds, and other amusements. In 1907, Toledo Rail Light and Power Co. had gained popularity and it was known as the city’s most exciting attraction. That era ended in 1922. Revived in 1932 by C.O. Miniger, President of Electric Auto-Lite Corp, but failed to reopen in 1943.

In 1950, the amusement park again came back to life when Toledo brothers Virgil and Nelson Gladieux leased and then bought the 254 acre tract and invested some $200,000 in what they referred to as the New Toledo Beach.

In 1962, Virgil Gladieux had purchased a boat, but due to low water, had no place to keep it. In turn, he created the marina after dredging out the channel to provide deep water entry.

One section was leased and later sold to North Cape Yacht Club which maintains headquarters and docks for 150 boats and shares the channel with the Gladieux operation, which has over 600 docks and 350 dry racks in addition to shops, repair space, deli, and other facilities.

In 1970, due to erosion problems arising in Lake Erie, the amusement park was eventually closed. Today, Toledo Beach Marina is owned by Virgil Gladieux’s son, Timothy Gladieux and has been managed for the past thirty years by Paul Reed.

Facility Information

Toledo Beach Marina is the Great Lakes oldest and most experienced Hatteras Yachts dealer. They are located on Lake Erie between Detroit and Toledo and offer Hatteras Yachts authorized sales and service and brokerage sales.

Toledo Beach Marina has over 600 docks in their protected deep water harbor. Convenient drive up parking, year round 24-hour security, modern bath house and laundry, deli, marine store and 30' x 50' pool are just some of the amenities that make Toledo Beach Marina your place on the lake.

Service Department

Toledo Beach Marina's service department is an authorized service center for all of the following:
-Hatteras Yachts
-Mercruiser engines and stern drives
-OMC engines and stern drives
-Volvo Penta engines and stern drives
-Detroit Diesel engines
-Naiad stabilizers

Toledo Beach Marina's service department also employs experts in the following fields:
-Factory trained personnel on duty 7 days a week
-Complete repair and installation
-Full service and commissioning on all types of yachts (Power and Sail)
-Complete engine repair - Gas & Diesel
-Full carpentry, fiberglass, aluminum service and fabrication
-Imron and Awlgrip applications
-Interior redesigning and decorating
-Hinged arches and davits
-Stabilizers and bow thrusters
-Half towers
-Electronics and appliances
-Three hoists: 20, 35 and 60 ton capacities
-Two open-end hoists able to lift boats to 74' with the masts up

Rack & Launch Center

Toledo Beach Marina offers year-round, 7 days a week, inside rack storage. Their three lift trucks provide speedy, safe and reliable service. The Rack & Launch Center has 24 hour security, 24 hour restrooms and showers and overnight dockage is available. Toledo Beach Marina also has inside heated and outside storage as well as shrink wrapping service.

If you would like more information on Toledo Beach Marina and the many services they offer, please give them at call at 734-243-3800 or send an e-mail to tbm@toledobeachmarina.com

Toledo Beach Marina, 11840 Toledo Beach Rd. LaSalle, MI, 48145

Tel 734-243-3800 Fax 734-243-3823 Email tbm@toledobeachmarina.com