Yarmouth Boat Yard Crew Spotlight: Michael Sullivan

Mike grew up in south Boston and attended UMass Amherst. After college Mike joined the Coast Guard and began his training as a machinery technician and engineer, attended school in Virginia and was later stationed in Portland and Rockland.

"The Coast Guard was a great experience. I traveled from one end of the Maine coast to the other and navigated every river in between," said Michael. "I've seen every lighthouse in Maine. I feel fortunate because most people will never got a chance enjoy those type of experiences."

 

Michael Sullivan has a wealth of experience servicing a variety of boat makes and models.

 

After four years in the Coast Guard Michael began working at Detroit Diesel where he was responsible for overhauling and trouble-shooting diesel engines on large fishing vessels and yachts. Mike went on to work for CB Kenworth in Scarborough. Later, Mike worked at Banforth Marine for five years serving as a mechanic specializing in outboard engines.

 

Michael began his tenure with Yarmouth Boat Yard in 2009 as a certified technician and has become an integral part of the team.

 

"It's a great feeling to be part of an organization that is evolving and changing. New boat lines, a new storage and service center, the acquisition of Moose Landing Marina are all examples of the growth and advances we are making at Yarmouth Boat Yard," said Mike. "I also love being on the river and the crew and customers here are great people."

 

In his spare time good Mike enjoys spending times outdoors with his wife and 9 year old son. Hiking, running and reading historical English fiction are also his favorite pastimes. In March, Michael and his wife celebrated the birth of their new son Keilen.

Kennebunkport Yacht Sales Open for Business

The newly formed Kennebunkport Yacht Sales is open for business and encouraging customers to stop by to check-out the latest Pursuit and Eastern boats for sale. Located on the Kennebunk River with a brokerage office at the beautiful Kennebunkport Marina, Kennebunkport Yacht Sales is open Monday through Friday until Memorial Day and Tuesday through Saturday from Memorial Day on. Kennebunkport Yacht Sales is a subsidiary of Yarmouth Boat Yard.

The current inventory at Kennebunkport Yacht Sales includes the Pursuit C 260 and Pursuit DC 235. Both are currently available for inspection and sea trial. The inventory also includes an extensive brokerage list of lightly used boats from 13' to 45'.

Kennebunkport Yacht Sales is located at 67 Ocean Drive on the Kennebunk River.

“We are very excited to be involved with Kennebunkport Marina and the excellence they bring to the marine industry here in Southern Maine. The Marina has first rate facilities with a ship's store, showers and a full time Mercruiser Master Mechanic as on staff. They also have a fully stocked fishing section with bait, so if fishing is your game you can stock up on all your needs and be at Jeffery’s Ledge in approximately one hour," said Steve Arnold, owner of Yarmouth Boat Yard.

 

Located within a short walk of the popular Dock Square, Kennebunkport Marina offers dock space, boat rentals, and Parts & Service, among other amenities are available for both seasonal and transient customers.

"We had success with our Pursuit Boats here at Kennebunkport Yacht Sales last year and are looking to build on that success this year," said Matthew Camp, Sales Associate for Kennebunkport Yacht Sales. "We are off to a great start this year having already sold a Pursuit S 280 and a new Eastern 27' Islander."

For more information about the boat's available at Kennebunkport Yacht Sales call:

 

Matthew Camp

Kennebunkport Yacht Sales

67 Ocean Avenue

Kennebunkport, Maine 04046

Office: 207-967-3411

Cell: 207-809-9306

matthew@ybyboats.com.

Captain Jack Stewart Joins Yarmouth Boat Yard Sales Team

Yarmouth Boat Yard recently announced that Jack Stewart has been hired as a Sales Associate.

"We are thrilled to add someone with Jack's vast nautical experience and know-how. He is a huge asset to our customers and crew," said Yarmouth Boat Yard owner Steve Arnold.

Captain Jack Stewart has been an avid boater most of his life. He bought his first boat at the age of 17 and has owned numerous power boats from 14-35 feet in length.  He holds a US Coast Guard Master, Near Coastal, 50GT Captain's license.

  Captain Jack Stewart has a lifetime of nautical experience and boat sales.

Jack is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy with a degree in Oceanography.  He also has a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire.  Jack served on CG-27 USS Josephus Daniels and a shore tour in Washington, DC, then moved back to New England and has been in various sales and business development positions ever since.  Jack has been on the Board of Harbor Commissioners, Port of Portland, ME since 2006.

Capt. Jack joined the Yarmouth Boat Yard team in March 2013.  If he isn’t cruising the coast of Maine with Paula and their water dog, Olive, Jack can found enjoying virtues of living in Greater Portland.

"I am pleased to be affiliated with Yarmouth Boat Yard," said Jack. "With the acquisition of Moose Landing Marina, the addition of our new boat lines and our new Indoor Storage and Service Center, we are well-equipped to help boaters of all kinds have a  safe and enjoyable boating experience."

Yarmouth Boat Yard and Moose Landing Marina Become Authorized Dealers for Parker and Regal Boats

Yarmouth Boat Yard and Moose Landing Marina announced today that they are the newest authorized dealer for Parker Boats and Regal Boats. The two new boat lines complement their existing new boat inventory. Both Parker and Regal boats will also be available through Moose Landing Marina, located in Naples, Maine and Yarmouth Boat Yard, located on the Royal River.

Regal Boats offer a wide range of quality-made and dependable boats. The 42' Sport Coupe is pictured here.

"We are thrilled to announce our new partnerships with Parker Boats and Regal Boats. Both of these boat lines are synonymous with quality and dependable boats ideal for cruising the coast of Maine," said Steve Arnold, owner of Yarmouth Boat Yard and Moose Landing Marina. "Adding Parker and Regal Boats to our existing new boat lineup doubles our inventory of new boats and provides our customers with the largest selection of new and pre-owned boats in the region."

Parker offers 20 models dedicated to their mission of simplicity, strength and seaworthiness. The three major styles of boats feature Center Consoles, Walkaround and Sport Cabin. Click here for an online factory tour of the Parker manufacturing facility. A complete lineup of their new boats is available by clicking here.

There are a wide variety of models available in the Parker lineup.

Regal boats are known for their groundbreaking hull design, commitment to quality and beauty. With 25 models the fleet at Regal boats includes Bowriders, Cuddy Cabins, Deck Boats, Express Boats and Sport Coupe’s. Click here to design your Regal boat online.

Steve Arnold Acquires Moose Landing Marina

Yarmouth Boat Yard owner Steve Arnold announced today that his company has acquired Moose Landing Marina, located in Naples, Maine. Moose Landing Marina is the largest on-water facility in Maine with 15 acres and 1,000' of frontage on Brandy Pond with access to Long and Sebago Lakes. Moose Landing Marina offers new and used boat sales, 200 deep water slips, storage, dockage, valet, parts and service, launch ramp and boat rentals.

Moose Landing Marina is located in Naples, Maine.

"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to acquire Moose Landing Marina," said Steve Arnold, owner and president. "To have a fresh water marina operation to complement our coastal, saltwater location in Yarmouth is very exciting. We already have a great team in place at Moose Landing so our goal will be to maintain the high standards of customer service and continue to strive to offer the best possible customer service."

The new boats available for purchase at Moose Landing Marina include Godfrey, Moomba, Glastron, Monterey and Kawasaki Jet Ski’s. Moose Landing also is a certified dealer for Yamaha, Honda, Evinrude and Mercury Outboard engines as well as Volvo Penta.

Moose Landing Marina has the capacity to store over 1,200 boats.

"We are working on the details of a customer slip reciprocity program between Yarmouth Boat Yard and Moose Landing Marina, which we will announce to our customers this spring" said Arnold. "Our existing customers can still expect the same great service from both facilities, with some enhancements. My team at Yarmouth Boat Yard has been preparing for this acquisition for quite a while and we’ve brought on some additional staff as well as some other internal management changes. The former owner, Dan Craffey, has already assembled an excellent group and we're grateful for the opportunity to build on their successes."

Crew Spotlight: Bailey the Boat Yard Dog

This month we spotlight the most popular member of the Yarmouth Boat Yard crew: Bailey, the Boat Yard Dog. Bailey is a graduate of the Westminster obedience school and attends Camp Bow Wow day care in order to maintain his continuing education when he is not fulfilling his duties at Yarmouth Boat Yard. 

Bailey enjoys greeting the boat yard customers, following Steve around, chewing his favorite discarded white bumper and encouraging guest to throw the tennis ball for him. You will find Bailey 'working' at the boat yard most days during regular business hours.

Bailey the Boat Yard Dog

Crew Spotlight: Shawn Dumas, General Manager

Shawn's training in the marine industry began at a young age working as a yard hand for his family business doing grunt work like stripping the hull of boats, removing grime and prepping boats for the technicians for his family business Southern Maine Marine. For 14 years Shawn worked his way through the ranks in the Parts and Service department and as a technician working with Johnson, Evinrude and Mercury engines. Shawn is pictures here with his family attending the "Make a Wish" Walk. "My time with the family business at Southern Maine Marine helped me learn the marine industry from the ground up," said Shawn. I'm fortunate for the hands-on training I received." Shawn attended college at the Montana School of Mineral Science and Technology in Butte, Montana. Working towards a degree in mining and geological engineering provided him with the physics, chemistry, math and earth sciences background he desired. "Montana was beautiful but there was no ocean," said Shawn. After Southern Maine Marine, Shawn began his tenure at Yankee Marina. For five years Shawn worked on marine systems and spent considerable time working on diesel engines and marine systems for boats up to 58 feet. Through the years Shawn has served in a variety of positions at YBY including technician, head technician, service manager, parts and service manager to general manager today. "My goal is to support the vision of Steve and Yarmouth Boat Yard of helping generate new boaters and to making the boating experience simple and enjoyable for our customers." Over the years Shawn has received specialized training from the Maine Marine Dealer's Association, Evinrude, Mercury, MerCruiser, Honda, Yamaha, Crusader, Pleasure Craft Marine, Yanmar, Westerbeke, Westerbeke Generator, Fisher Pander and Pursuit Technology, ABYC, among others. "I enjoy the fact that the industry is always changing. We've grown rapidly and it's been necessary to adapt and change with the market," said Shawn. Working to improve customer service and working to implement new systems and new ideas such as the drive-up service center are the goals that keep Shawn motivated. "I love boating in Maine and enjoy the variety of work at Yarmouth Boat Yard. There are many different challenges and different activities. I like being part of a team and feel fortunate that Steve has enabled me to assist and help develop and carry out his vision for Yarmouth Boat Yard. Through this opportunity I like to think I am learning how to become a good leader. It's the hard work of from our entire crew that has helped Yarmouth Boat Yard grow and prosper." Shawn lives in Dayton, Maine with his wife Heather and their two kids Jack who is six and Mikayla who is nine. Shawn enjoys spending time with his family and working on his property in Dayton.