Gulf Coast Boating Updates: Turner Marine Yacht Sales
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Issue: #2 October 20,2009 
Turner Marine Celebrates 50 years
 
50 Anniversary50 year Milestone Reached 
 
October, 2009 was the anniversary for three generations of the Turner family in the boating business.  This is a considerable feat in today's boating world and our celebration of this event focused on Mrs. Kathy Turner and Mr. Prince Turner Jr., the founders of Turner Marine.  Beginning in Montgomery, Alabama in 1959 Turner expanded to the Gulf-Coast in 1973.  Having handled a variety of sailboats including Sunfish, Columbia, Pearson, Hunter, Endeavour and many  more, they were ideally suited to establish a repair yard and marina facility. The current line of boats including Island Packet, Catalina  and Ranger Tugs are some of the most popular in the industry. The tradition lives on with the third generation of Turners, so Thank You very much to our customers for continued support!
Catalina Yachts
 
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Catalina 375 delivered this week!
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Joanna and I had another pleasurable week with the  delivery of our 2009 Catalina 375, which always leads to the best part of being a sailboat broker, getting to sail!  The  morning looked dead  calm but as we cleared the Dog River  bridge,  the winds introduced themselves from the southeast at 12 knots and the  sailing  was great.  We put the  375 through all points of sail with Rod and Elizabeth both at the helm cruising around at 5 and 6 knots with a nice grin on their face.  What a fun boat!  (Click  on the picture to learn more about this boat)
 
 
 
 
Ranger Tug News
 
ranger logoRanger Closeout Season is here and now!
 2009 Ranger Tug Specials
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Now is the time to buy your Ranger 29 or Ranger 25 at a great discount.  Our 2009 Ranger Tug 29 loaded with options has been discounted 25% to $223,950 while our Ranger Tug 25 is  marked down equally low to $139,950.  These prices include trailers, bottom paint and commissioning.  Hard to believe you can get these great boats at these  great prices, but we need to make room for the 2010 models.  Call now!
 
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Don't miss these specials, they won't be around long!
Marina and Yard News
 
 
turner logoSnowbirds in full migration! 
 
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 It looks like this year's transient traffic is starting early and in earnest.  This week already  has  seen 5 boats arrive for dockage and some mast stepping work orders.  We have just finished several major boat repairs so we have plenty of time for bottom paint work and any installations of new equipment you may be considering.  Call now as we have several new boat commissionings right around the corner!

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Don't forget we now have Wifi and a courtesy car for your convenience. 
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Loopers, stop by and talk  to us at our booth  at the AGLCA fall rendezvous October 25 at Joe Wheeler State Park in Northern Alabama! 
 
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!!Red Alert!!
 
Increased demand for our first class yacht repair and maintenance services from the "larger yacht owners" has convinced us to add a second travelift to our yard.  We have a 50 Ton Marine Travelift coming soon.  It should be operational in early 2010 and will give us much needed ability to handle vessels to 100,000 lbs for their repair, survey or storage needs.
 
Aside from our  long time skills  in sailing yachts  sales, service and storage, we now have multiple 1st  class outside contractors on site....Fiber Plastics, Island Canvas, Davison Marine (marine diesel specialists) and others, all of whom are long  time proven resources for first class warrantable marine repairs and installations.
 
There are very few yards, nationwide, that have the  complete range of products and skills that are  available  to our customers.  Please visit us for  all your marine maintenance needs and be assured we will provide quality work and  great money savings.  
 
Island Packet Yachts
 
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Time to Bargain 
 
Island Packet's fiscal year ending is October 31, which makes them even more receptive to accommodating customers on boats still in their plant inventory.  If you are thinking about purchasing a great Island Packet, call now and let us see what we can do for you. 
 
As we said last week, we have our SP Cruiser marked down to be the deal of the century.  You need to jump on this deal now!
 
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Check out all the new Island Packets including the Estero, IP-370, IP-460, IP-465 and the flagship IP-485 by clicking on the Island Packet emblem above.  
         
Brokerage Boat Updates
 
turner logoBrokerage Listing Updates
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We have added several new boats to our brokerage list  including a really nice Catalina 380 Cruiser/Racer, 2000 model and a nice 1978 CSY 44 ready for the Caribbean Cruise. Our newest trade is a 2003 Catalina 310.  Get in early on this boat as it is a well equipped vessel in great condition.
 
Several owners have reduced the price on their listing with us including:  
    2006 Beneteau 473           $249,900
    2001 Island  Packet 420    $339,900
    2004 Beneteau 423           $145,000
    1990 Island Packet 38       $119,900
    1997 Catalina 34               $  74,950 
    
The Beneteau 35 S 7 and the Catalina 28 are sold, two really nice boats. Congrats to the new owners.
 
If it is really exceptional quality and condition you are looking for you really need to explore our 2001 Island Packet 420.  Reduced in price by $10,000, this boat spent 75% of its life in the fresh water on a northern Alabama lake where it still is located.  The electronics on the boat were all new in August 2006 including E-80 radar/charts, autopilots, depth, wind, speed, stereo, vhf radio, refrigeration, and much more.  The boat includes bow-thruster, great  canvas, generator, air-conditioning-just  every extra you would  want.  Click  on the picture and see all the details of this fine Island Packet.
Reed IP-420
 
 
 
Turner Marine Supply, Inc.
5010 Dauphin Island Parkway
Mobile, Alabama 36605
Phone: 251-476-1444
 
Thanks for your time!
Rick