You can take your boat to any marina for gas on Lake Travis, but the Northshore Marina fuel docks are the most convenient, safe, and welcoming.
Boaters and their family and friends can count on a supportive and safe experience when fueling up at Northshore Marina. While visiting boat fuel docks is a frequent occurrence for boaters, it’s still important to remember how to be safe when docking and filling up at any marina. It’s easy to let unexpected distractions deter you from following the best safety practices, especially while getting gas.
By filling up your tank at Northshore Marina, the risk for accidents is reduced immensely with our well-maintained docks and fuel equipment. Though, what really makes a difference is our responsible team of expert dockhandlers to guide and support you through this weekly errand. This combination of supervised equipment and elite customer service makes Northshore Marina one of Lake Travis’s safest marinas.
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Safety tips for getting gas on Lake Travis
Having a team of dockhandlers assist you as you juggle fueling up the boat, your kids running around on the dock, and the dog barking does set you up for success. However, there are things you can do on your own to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your vessel from potential danger.
America’s Boating Club Houston has several recommendations for practicing the proper safety while fueling up on gas on Lake Travis:
- Keep a fire extinguisher near the vessel’s cockpit area or by the fueling accessories area. View the Coast Guard’s federal requirements for fire extinguishers, here.
- Look out for leaks. Clean up spilled fuel, and dispose of any used absorbent material pads responsibly and appropriately.
- Monitor your vessel’s fuel gauge as you’re pumping gas. When warmer weather arrives, fuel in your boat’s tank can expand if left unattended for a period of time – causing expensive and avoidable damage.
So, as you make your way to the fuel docks, keep these precautions in mind to ensure you, your loved ones, and your vessel are safe from the rare but potential dangers of gasoline.
Northshore Marina’s boat fuel docks on Lake Travis
As a six-time Marina Association of Texas “Outstanding Marina of the Year” award winner, Northshore Marina offers high-end services to visitors and boaters fueling up at the gas station.
What to expect
A smiling employee and four fuel pumps welcome boaters pulling up to the closest marina to Devil’s Cove for boat fuel. Once properly tied to the dock, our dockhandlers help you fill up your tank.
This means as we’re pumping your gas, you or your company can make their way to our clean and air-conditioned amenities and explore our abundant Ship Store. If you see your kids make a beeline for the Ship Store, expect to leave with a full tank of gas and a full stomach with all the drinks and snacks they’ll request from the store.
Plan your trip by fueling up during our operation hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Centrally located near Austin on Lake Travis, TX
The Northshore Marina fuel docks are located in the center of all the fun things to do on Lake Travis.
The marina is the closest gas pump station for those letting loose at Devil’s Cove. Or, after you’re done filling up and snagging sunscreen at the Ship Store, you can easily make your way over to Starnes Island on Lake Travis to party with the double-decker boats anchored nearby. Though, if you’re looking for some real fun — just a bit further around Hudson Bend, is the adults-only Hippie Hollow park.
Lake Travis Northshore Marina gas prices
Currently, Northshore Marina sells 94 octane fuel with ethanol up to 10 percent at $4.999 per gallon. Keep in mind that this price is subject to change.
Are you a VIP Marina tenant at Northshore Marina or any of the other VIP Marinas on the lake? Then you get 10 percent of the price of boat fuel at all participating marinas.
Tips for better boat fuel efficiency
It’s no secret that boat fuel is expensive. Owning a boat in general is expensive, but those weekly fuel runs add up quickly. If it feels like you’re going through gasoline like water, there are a few things you can do to possibly help.
According to Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine, there are a few simple ways to help with managing your boat’s gas efficiency:
- Take your outboard engine in for a tune-up: Well-maintained and summerized engines work smoother than an engine that just came out of dry storage.
- Choose the optimal propeller: TSFM says the right propeller can potentially help your vessel’s fuel efficiency by 10 percent.
- The best piece of advice: “If you have four friends big enough to play defensive lineman for the Cowboys, maybe don’t take them all fishing on the same day.”
Purchasing gas is an expensive necessity for all boaters. Luckily, these few considerations could help with the cost of owning a boat.
Other reputable boat fuel docks on Lake Travis
Too far from Northshore Marina? With the limited gas you have, take your boat over to one of Northshore Marina’s sister marinas nearby.
VIP Lake Travis Marina
Right by Hippie Hollow Park is VIP Lake Travis Marina, offering boaters everything from pontoon boat rentals, double-decker tour boat rentals, storage, a ship store, and most importantly, a full-service fuel station. Learn more about all of VIP Lake Travis Marina’s services here.
Sandy Creek Yacht Club Marina
Sandy Creek Marina is located a bit more north than VIP Lake Travis Marina and Northshore, but it still offers the same VIP service. Whether you’re looking for gas on Lake Travis or just a convenient store for unexpected errands, Sandy Creek Yacht Club Marina excels at keeping boaters safe and supported.
Remember, regardless if you’re at either of these locations, if you are a VIP Marinas tenant on Lake Travis, receive 10 percent off your visits to the gas pump!
Safe and sound on Lake Travis
Visiting fuel docks is as dangerous as it is frequent, so sometimes we can forget to maintain best safety practices when navigating around fuel docks.
No matter if you visit Northshore Marina, or any of the other VIP Marinas on the lake for gas, refresh yourself with these safety tips to support your family, vessel, and well-being at any boat fuel pump station you visit.
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