June 2025 Newsletter

Dear Valued Customer,

The official First Day of Summer will be here before you know it! Longer days, warmer water and “school’s out for summer”. I was not in town for the Memorial Day Holiday weekend, but by all reports the beaches, sand bars, and spoil islands were at peak capacity. There’s nothing quite like a day on the water! 

Over in the Service Department we’re “over the hump” decommissioning and moving boats to our warehouses. At his writing we’re down to 20 or so boats to prep for storage…some folks stay a little longer than others and that’s okay with us! Right now, the majority of the service work is routine maintenance, making boats ready for summer fun, and of course new boat rigs and repowers. There’s never a shortage of things to do around here! If your boat needs a little love or if it’s time for annual maintenance, give Kris or Nick a call and we’ll get you on the schedule. Summer is here, don’t delay!

It’s obvious in our Sales Department that summer is here. It seems like everyone is planning a Keys or a Bahamas trip! Of course, at this time of the year the “year-round” local boater is ready to go boating. We’re in the water test/demo mode and Artie and Bobby have been active in the fun part of our job…getting out on the water. Yamaha’s Ride the Wave Sales Promotion was just extended to June 30th so, if you’re interested in extended warranty at no additional charge now is the time! We also have some additional savings on Grady White and Robalo boats so…if savings and extended warranties make sense, what’s holding you back?  As always, we’re appreciative of all of you who’ve put your trust in us to help you and your families get the most out of your time on the water. This month we would like to welcome aboard our newest customers Mr. James Taylor, Mr. John Prentice, Mr. Salvatore Salvia, Mr. & Mrs. Tom O’Connell, Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Comeau, and ARK Marine. All of us here at “The Busy Marina” THANK YOU for your business. We look forward to seeing you out on the water! It’s all about value and that’s something that we understand. We work hard to make sound recommendations to deliver the best products and the best service both before and after the sale. We enjoy what we do, and I hope that it shows!

Now is the time of the year that the Grady Bunch is getting it together for our Annual Bahamas trip. This year’s trip will be another one for the books, well, they all are for one reason or another! This year we’ll be departing on July 7^th and heading to Old Bahama Bay for a one-night stand before heading down to Hopetown. In Hopetown the group will do something that we haven’t done in a while and half of the group will head up to one of our favorite places at The Green Turtle Club while the other half continues Southbound to Highbourne and Staniel Cays in Exuma. On the way back the Exuma group will spend time on Spanish Wells and then a stop at The Green Turtle Club before heading home. The Grady Bunch adventures continue! If you’ve joined in on any of our Grady Bunch outings this year, whether it be near or far, we thank you for being part of it all!

The July 4th Holiday Weekend will be the next big boating event along the waterfront so make sure that you're prepared. Check your boat's safety equipment and make sure your flares are up to date, check your fire extinguisher, and most importantly make sure that you have a life jacket for everyone aboard. I'm certain that on-water law enforcement will be watching! Our Ship's Store is well stocked and our prices competitive. Please practice safe and sane boating. Of course, there will be a fireworks display from Memorial Island and the best place to view it is from the water. Get out there early to get a good spot...we'll see you out there!

As our little town grows it’s hard to tell where “season” starts and finishes but to me June is the turning point. I see less out of state license plates and more parking spaces at our favorite restaurants. What I don’t see less of are boats on the water! This time of year is the icing on the cake for anyone who loves the water with longer days, warmer water, and generally calmer seas…summer is here! “We’re happy to be who we are, where we are”! Thank you all for your business, your loyal support, your kind referrals and most of all your friendship. 

See you on the water,

Brian Cunningham

“It isn’t that life ashore is distasteful to me, but life at sea is better”. ~ Sir Francis Drake

John Chianis & Brandon O'Brien Have Another Great

Day in the Bahamas Fishing Aboard Nona's Ride

Mike & Cindy Aboard Their New 415 Freedom at the GW Factory

with President of Grady-White Boats, Kris Carroll