Spring 2007
Well Spring has officially sprung! Chaparral and Cobalt are all but sold out for the model year but we have plenty of inventory in most cases to handle the customer’s needs. The boat shows as a whole were slightly up from last year sales-wise. Attendance seemed the same or a little lighter at DC—Chantilly, for some reason, was heavier. We received notice from the DC show not only of the dates for the 2008 February show but also for the first ever in the water show at the National Harbor in September 2008! That’s got us excited, not just because of the boat show but also because it reminds us that the National Harbor will be up and running sometime next year. What a great new opportunity for us boaters. There will be restaurants, transient slips and hotels. Check it out at www.nationalharbor.com.
Spring Kickoff party
Sorry if you missed the Spring Kickoff party! Everybody had a terrific time. We cooked up a storm and had a great turnout of customers past, present and future. Here’s DB waiting for his balloon animal.
Around the Marina
The major work to be done this spring is starting as I write this. Marine Works is replacing the piling on the walkouts for B and C pier, the crossover piers that connect C pier to D piers and run along B and C piers and all of the piling inside the sportboat slip area as well as a smashed piling on D pier and the sheared piling at 24B. The estimated cost will be $150,000 and we hope to have the work completed by mid-April.
We’ll also be repairing C pier roof from winter storm damage and repainting the store and showroom. The travelift will be down for a few days starting approximately April 11th for refurbishing.
The Paradise Grille snack bar will open Saturdays and Sundays starting April 14.
May 12 events
You may want to circle May 12th on your calendar as there are several events:
- The Blessing of the Fleet from 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.. Download the pdf here.
- Hoffmaster's Anniversary Party—we have clowns and a moonbounce lined up for early in the day followed by live music from 3–7 p.m. and catering by Pit Pirates.
- The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be holding Courtesy Boat Examinations May 12,
13, 19, and 20th. Sign up for your spot on the list by calling Tracey at 703/494-7161 M–F 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Sat. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. or by filling out the signup sheet at the parts counter. Tracey will also have specials on the parts you need to be legal (if you’re not now). Click here to check if you meet the Coast Guard requirements.
Last but not least, stay tuned for more information about Cobalt Demo Day on May 19th. We’ll have Cobalts in the water to run and factory incentives to work with.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Joe Hoffmaster—Sales Manager, General Manager, Sales Specialist new boats; M, T, W, and F
8 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Martha Hoffmaster—Head Mom
Judy Chilcot—Accounts Receivables, billing questions, and boat sales; M–F 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Terry Verity—Service Writer, parts and service questions; M–F 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Jeff Atwood—Sales Specialist; T–F 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. or by appointment
Charles Hedrick—Sales Specialist; M, W, Th, and F 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sun. noon–4 p.m. or by appointment
Tracey Crowell—Parts and Accessories; M–F 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sam Childress—Lead Tech/Foreman; M–F 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
David Brigante—Delivery Specialist, compliance, ship's sytems; M–F 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
John Louisor—Marine Coatings specialist, lead lift operator, ship's systems; M–F 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Dave McMillan—Volvo Penta Certified Tech, Fiberglass Repair, ship's systems; M–F 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Jon Hanner—Volvo Penta Certified Tech, Electronics and Electrical Specialist; M–F 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
For Service and parts orders and follow-up, call Terry or Tracey. On the weekends leave Terry notes. Parts order forms and work order forms are located on the parts counter or online. Anybody in the store can assist you with this.
To put your boat up on brokerage or to get a value call Chuck.
If you have a question about your bill call Judy.
