April 2024 Newsletter

Dear Valued Customer,

Happy April everyone…Spring has certainly sprung! Between the warmer weather and the extra daylight at the end of the day, I know that I’m ready for summertime boating and hope that you are too. It’s amazing how a week or two of sunny, warm weather brought the Indian River to life! This is the time of year that many of our friends and customers are thinking about heading North and some of the best boating of the year is right around the corner. Although there’s no doubt that each year more and more seem to stay a little later and head out just in time to escape the heat of summer, by leaving too early some great boating time gets missed. As far as the boat business is concerned, it seems like we’re back to business as usual after an unprecedented 3 or so years of challenges and uncertainty. We have inventory with all brands and special order lead times are back to what I would call “reasonable”. The pace at “The Busy Marina” remains steady….

April will be starting with a bang as we have a few events right out of the gate. First, the Grady Bunch will be off on a close to home adventure. We’ll be leaving on April 2nd for a 2-night stand at the Dockside Inn and Marina in Fort Pierce. The weather forecast is looking perfect and we have a great group signed up for this easy getaway. Both Grady Guys and Grady Ladies luncheons will be pushed back one week to accommodate for the Fort Pierce trip so we’ll see you at the Vero Beach Yacht Club the second week of the month.

If you’re thinking about a new boat, don’t forget that the 41st Annual Vero Beach Spring Boat show is coming up on April 13th and 14th in Riverside Park. For the first time in a while we will have a very complete selection of Grady White and Robalo boats at the show so make it a point to stop in and take a look at what we’ll have on display. We still have a few more boats coming our way and it looks like they will be here in time for the show. Our plan is to have a little something for everyone! If you’re thinking about a new boat for the coming summer boating season….now’s the time!

Artie and Joe are keeping things moving as usual. Between new Grady White and Robalo deliveries, Yamaha re-powers and pre-owned boat sales, they’ve kept the service department on their toes! I have big respect for the product knowledge these two guys have. Being the boaters that they are it comes pretty easily for them and if you’re just getting started in boating, these guys are the best 'boating advocates’ you could have. They know the products, the technology, the local waters and most importantly how to get the most out of your time on the water. We fully appreciate that what we do is helping people get involved in a lifestyle that’s healthy fun for the whole family. As always, we want to say thanks and welcome aboard to the newest members of the Vero Marine Center Crew and this month we welcome aboard Beck Brothers Enterprises, Mr. & Mrs. Ted Malone, Dragonfly Boat Works, Mr. & Mrs. Scott Walker, Mr. & Mrs. William Hudson, Mr. & Mrs. Joel Levin, Mr. Brad Halverson, and Mr. & Mrs. Tom Fields. We appreciate your confidence in us to help you find the right boat and to help you enjoy your time on the water in our little slice of paradise.

As I’ve mentioned, the Northbound Migration is just beginning but usually May will end up being the peak so….if you’re in need of any routine maintenance, a re-power or any service related work, don’t delay….it’s about to get even busier! Hopefully we’ll have a few more new boats to rig after the boat show but that means an even busier service department…..that's not a complaint…it’s a goal! If your boat is heading in to one of our summer storage warehouses, make sure to return your reservation form ASAP. If you have already sent your form in, thank you and if you haven’t, don’t delay as we will definitely be sold out again this year.

There is no question that these are busy times at “The Busy Marina”. There is also no question that we continue to enjoy what we do and are “happy to be who are, where we are”! Spending time around the waterfront reminds us to relax and enjoy life…..a little sun and salt is good for all of us! We thank you all for your business, your support and of course your kind referrals. Now let’s all get out on the water and enjoy the warmer weather and the longer days!

Sincerely,

Brian Cunningham

“There is no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.” ~ John Ruskin

Guy Getting Some Shots of a Spectacular Night Launch

A Great Grady Bunch Lunch at Conchy Joe's