March 2026 Newsletter
Dear Valued Customer,
Happy March…is winter over?! I know…compared to just about everywhere else we’re still in a great place when it comes to winter weather but c’mon summer! March is one of my favorite months of the year for two reasons. First, Daylight Saving Time begins on March 8th and second, Friday the 20th is the first day of Spring! I’m definitely ready for a little extra daylight at the end of the day and certainly won’t object to warmer weather.
Over in the sales department Artie and Bobby continue to make good things happen. All of us here at Vero Marine Center collectively have thousands of hours out on the water and as the saying goes “experience is the best teacher”. When it comes to helping you select the right boat for you and your family, to us, that’s just the beginning. Form follows function and whether it’s fishing equipment, marine electronics, or creature comforts we’ll make sound recommendations and help you “build a boat” to suit your lifestyle. It’s what we do every day. Whether we’re here in the office or out on the water, there’s no question that we get it. No two boats are the same because no two boaters use their boat exactly the same way and our depth of experience is something we’re pretty proud of around here! I’ve already mentioned the stellar work that Artie and Bobby are doing in the sales department, but I neglected to mention that Grady White and Yamaha still have promotions running until March 31st. The savings apply to in-stock and custom orders as well as extended engine warranty so…don’t miss the boat! As always, we would like to welcome aboard the newest additions to the “Busy Marina” crew and this month we welcome Mr. & Mrs. Steve Furnary, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Kelso, Mr. Thomas Capezza, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Parks, Mr. Phil Kilmer, Mr. Richard Thacker, Mr. & Mrs. Edward Abare, Mr. Bob Riordan and Mr. Ralph Terrell, and Diamond Marine. We thank you for your business and we look forward to helping you and your family enjoy your time on the water!
We are still in the “in between” period in the service department. What does that mean? It means that we’re in between our two peak seasons and as a result our turnaround and lead time on most service work is as short as it will be all year. The moral to the story is that if you’re thinking about anything from a re-power to routine service, now is the time! When we get to the end of the month and the Northbound migration starts, there’s no question that lead times will stretch way out again. Also, warehouse season is coming so keep an eye out for your warehouse storage reservation form as they will be going out by email in the near future. As always, don’t delay as I’m certain that we’ll be at full capacity. We’ll do our very best to squeeze as many boats inside out of the weather as we did last year, which was a record breaker!
In the “new news” department you may have heard a new voice answering the phone and that’s because we have a new crew member. Please join us in welcoming Ryan Kenny. Ryan will be heading things up in the ship’s store and although he’s only in week two he has started off on a good foot. As a result of having Ryan in the store, Ian will be handling things in the parts department and working closely with Kris. I’m convinced that our crew is second to none!
For those of you in the Grady Bunch keep an eye on your calendars and join us when you can. The first Wednesday and Thursday of each month are always the Grady Guys and Grady Ladies lunches at the Vero Beach Yacht Club and then we’ll be doing a St. Paddy’s Day cruise up the North Fork of the Sebastian River and then raft up for lunch. This is always a fun getaway up into the wilderness of Sebastian. March 22nd through 27th we’ll be heading up to St. Augustine and staying right in the heart of the “Old Town”. As always for any Grady Bunch event, let Laura know your plans!
Time spent on the water is still the best way I know to unwind and bring some focus to the high-speed world that we live in. After spending time in Miami this past month it’s pretty easy to appreciate how good we have it here in Vero Beach! The big city can be a fun place to visit but there is no denying that we live in a great place. As the days get longer take the time to get out on the boat and enjoy what our waterfront has to offer. The clock is only wound once so get outside and go boating. A little sunshine and salt air goes a long way! All of us here at Vero Marine Center thank you for your business and your loyalty. We will continue to “Take Your Boating Fun Seriously”!
See you on the water!
Brian Cunningham
“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is a success.” – Henry Ford
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