April 2025 Newsletter
Dear Valued Customer,
Happy April everyone, Spring has sprung! Between the warmer weather and the extra daylight at the end of the day, I’m warming up for some summertime boating and I hope that you are too! I know that the wind hasn’t slacked off too much yet, but there certainly have been some beautiful days offshore as well as inside on the Indian River. This is also the time of year that many of our friends and customers are beginning to plan their move to the North. It’s too bad really because some of the best boating weather of the year is just around the corner. Thankfully, each year more folks tend to stay a little longer and head out just in time to escape the summer heat. I like the heat of the summer mostly because there is no better place to be than out on the water!
If you’re a part of the Grady Bunch don’t forget that Grady Guys will meet on Wednesday, April 2nd at the Vero Beach Yacht Club for a waterside lunch and the Grady Ladies will do the same on Thursday, April 3rd. These are always fun get-togethers, and the Vero Beach Yacht Club does a great job hosting us. Also on Thursday, April 10th will be our annual “Backwater Cruise”. We’ll be heading along the shallows of the Lagoon at a leisurely pace and I’ll do my best keeping anyone from running aground. I’ve always said that if you don’t bump bottom every once in a while, you’re not using your boat enough! At the end of the cruise we’ll raft up for lunch on the water. As always with all Grady Bunch events, make sure you let Laura know if you’ll be joining us.
For those of you considering a new boat, get ready for the 42nd Annual Vero Beach Spring Boat Show on April 12th and 13th in Riverside Park! We’re planning to have a great selection and now is the time to get ready for the summer boating season! Our pace in the sales department remains solid and Artie has done a fantastic job as usual and continues to make good things happen. From new boats to re-powers to used boats to trailers, we’re reminded every day that we’re in the FUN lifestyle business. When you have the best brands in the business and a great team, it's easy to have fun doing what we do. We fully appreciate that what we do is help people get involved in a lifestyle that’s healthy fun for the whole family. For those who noticed that I didn’t mention Joe Ruppert’s name, it’s because he has officially retired. We wish him the best in the future. As always, we welcome aboard the newest members of the Vero Marine Center crew and this month we welcome Diamond Marine, Mr. John Morrow, Mr. & Mrs. Carl Gwinn, Mr. Blades Robinson, Mr. & Mrs. Ray Procunier, Mr. Jack Albert, and Dragonfly Boats. We truly appreciate your confidence in us to help you find the right boat and to help you enjoy your time on the water. Thank you for your business!
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! Our plan is to 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 into 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
“Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.” ~ Walt Whitman
Jim Stanley Accepting the Coveted Guiding Light Award
Will Willauer Aboard His Robalo 246 Cayman
