October 2025 Newsletter
Dear Valued Customer,
It’s hard to believe that October is upon us. As many of you know, my favorite season is summer. Warm air, warm water and the best time of the year for crossing to one of my favorite places… those islands to the Southeast of us! Although you couldn’t ask for a better Bahama run than we had this July, I’ve remained hopeful to sneak over one more time. We’ve remained fortunate so far when it comes to tropical weather and hopefully the trend continues! Our friends the sea turtles appear to be done nesting, but they’ve been forecasting good things all season… may they continue to be right!
As I mentioned last month, “warehouse season” is starting. The early birds are preparing for mid-October arrival and we’re starting to make warehouse runs and prepping boats for the season ahead. By the end of the month there is no question that this place will be in high gear! If your boat is in one of our summer storage warehouses, please don't forget to let us know your return date. We want to be certain that your boat is ready when you are!
Over the month of September we’ve begun to receive new models from both Grady White and Robalo. We currently have a great selection and variety of models for both brands and we’re happy to get one ready for you and your family. The Grady Days Sales Promotion is still in effect and as a result, the savings on new Grady White’s keeps things busy in the rigging department! Now is the time to enjoy big savings on the boat you’ve been dreaming about! The promotion applies to both in-stock models and custom orders as well, so let us know what we can do to help you enjoy some quality time on the water! Both Artie and Bobby have been on a roll with both new boat sales and re-powers. As I’m writing this I’m looking out my window at the three re-powers in process. If a new boat isn’t in your future a re-power helps make the boat you know and love like new again. Last month I mentioned that we had earned a Top Dealer and Top Customer Service Award at the Robalo meeting and this month I’m extra proud to announce that we’ve just received Grady White’s Admiral’s Circle Award for the 17th time, as well as a Service Excellence Award. The “extra proud” part is that we also received the Bronze Anchor Award for customer satisfaction. It’s an honor to win any one of these awards so to win all three makes me Extra Proud! I’m lucky to be surrounded by a crew that “Takes Your Boating Fun Seriously”. I must also thank all of you for your continued support and returning such positive surveys! We like what we do and I hope it shows.
Just because I haven't mentioned Yamaha doesn't mean that we're not proud to remain one of their oldest exclusive dealers in the U.S. This year we'll be celebrating our 42nd year as a full line, full service Yamaha Outboard Dealer which is no small feat. I'm confident that we represent some of the finest names in the boating business and I'm equally confident that we have the right boat for you and your family. We look forward to providing convenient services to make your boating fun. Remember, “The worst boat you can buy is the wrong one”! As always, we want to welcome aboard those of you who have put your trust in us and made us your boating headquarters...Mr. & Mrs. Joe Biedenharn, Mr. Kevin Healy, and Vero Beach Rowing. We thank you all for your business and look forward to seeing you out on the water!
Even though September is our quietest month of the year, there’s no question that Vero Beach is getting back into the swing of the Fall Season as things quietly get a little busier. I’ve even seen a couple of car transports in the last week which is a sign that the migration is about to begin. To those of you returning over the month of October, welcome back. You’re a part of what makes us who we are. Your loyalty, advice and business are what keeps us moving forward. The times might be a changin’ but we keep moving in the right direction. For 67 years we have served the waterfront and are proud to be your Boating Headquarters. We will continue to work hard and keep your best interests in mind. To all of you who are on your way South, we look forward to seeing you soon!
See you on the water,
Brian Cunningham
“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” ~ Dr. Seuss
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