Gulf Coast Boating Updates: Turner Marine Yacht Sales
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Issue: #6  January 13th, 2010
Happy New Year to all our boating friends!
 
Big Year Ahead for Turner Marine!
 
We, at Turner Marine, are looking forward to a great new year in the boating world.  Beginning our second half-century in the boating industry, we look forward to many planned marina improvements, a great new boat lift and a revitalization of boating interest.
 
I would like to take a brief moment to talk to those of you who are contemplating a boat purchase in the next few years.  There is no better time than right now!  If you are looking at new boats, manufacturers and dealer inventories are the lowest they have been in the 15 years I have been in the industry.  The manufacturing pipeline has been very active in encouraging their dealers to discount and sell inventory to keep the plant at a good production level.  Dealers who do have left-over models, such as our two Ranger Tugs, have marked them down to a point where they are near or at cost.  Nice boats in the brokerage market which are priced competitively for the economic conditions are selling well.
 
 
Many inquiries we receive talk about buying 1 or 2 years down the road.  Consider as the economy gets stronger, so will boat prices.  Now is the time to buy.  Save your depreciation hit and make the move to that great boat you have always wanted.  They won't cost less ever!
 
Catalina Yachts
 
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Catalina 445 wins "Best Full Size Cruiser"  (click our logo for more information on Catalina Yachts)
 
As we announced last month, the Catalina 445 is already an award winner and the market is showing it.  Backlog on these boats have grown greatly, so if you want one for this sailing season, you better order now.  We have one available and the line is really busy, so buy now.  
 
Our first one is coming a long nicely and , in person, this is even better than all it's press.  What a great interior and the cockpit is magnificent for big time sailing.  You have to  get one of these! 
 
        (Click  on the picture to learn more about this boat)
 
Catalina a445 
 
 
 
Marina and Yard News
 
Time to start getting your boat ready for the spring sailing season!
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Well, here we are in the dead of winter, no better time than this to haul your boat and let the bottom dry out a bit.  Then, setup your bottom paint job so that the boat will be ready to go back into the water in April.

Remember, the Dauphin Island Race isn't that far away, so now is the time to get in line with us and your sailmaker to be ready for the race. 
 
 
Plenty of room on the yard now so get your boat out of the water and let it dry out for a while.  Remember, several hundred gallons of water in your hull effects performance. 
 

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 Don't forget we now have Wifi and a courtesy car for your convenience. 
 
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Ranger Tug News
 
ranger logo Check out the bottom line prices on our 2009 Ranger Models.
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In an effort to make room for new year inventory, we had previously marked down our Ranger 25, 2009 model to $139,950.  This price included trailer, freight, generator, bow and stern thrusters, trim-tabs, washdown pump, reverse cycle heat and air, and much more.
 
Well now, get all these same items, commissioned and ready to go with the 150 hp Yanmar for just $129,950.  (This is another $10,000 off our already low markdown price. Buy now for the best savings you will ever realize on these boats.) 
 
Our fully loaded 2009 Ranger Tug 29 is also marked down.  You just can't beat $209,950 for a fully loaded 29 with trailer and all the extras!  CALL NOW FOR THIS GREAT DEAL! 
 
 
Ranger Tug 25 
Don't miss this special, it won't be around long!
Island Packet Yachts
 
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Time to Bargain 
 
 
 Congratulations to Island Packet on their  Estero Yacht which is the winner of this years Cruising World mid-sized "Yacht of the Year" award.    Hats off to Bob Johnson and  all of the great employees at Island Packet for another job well done. 
 
Island Packet has some great deals on in plant inventory at this time.  Call us to determine if your particular Island Packet model is available for one of these specials.
 
(click on the pictures and check out  new Estereo)
101 Estero 

 

Brokerage Boat Updates
 
turner logoBrokerage Listing Updates
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Right here in the marina we have a great stock of pre-owned Catalinas waiting  for you to inspect.  This  includes a Catalina 380 equipped for racing, a loaded Catalina 350, a nice Catalina 34, two newer Catalina 320's, an extremely well equipped Catalina 310 and a Catalina 30 trade, all waiting for you right here on the Dog River.  
 
New Listings in December
 
    2001 Hunter 450 Passage Center Cockpit    $189,900
    1978 Grand Banks 42                                  $119,900
    1980 Navigator Center Cockpit                    $  85,000
    1987 Catalina 36 Wing Keel                         $  58,000
    1986 Monk 36 Trawler (Twin Engines)         $118,500
    2007 Mainship 34 Trawler                            $195,500
    1988 Catalina 34                                          $  39,900
     
We have a couple of nice, new listings in both sail and power.
 
First is a nice 2001 Hunter 450 Passage Center Cockpit.  now located at our marina in Mobile. This beautiful, well equipped boat is available for your viewing now. 
  (Click on the picture for full information) 
 
Hunter 450 Passage
 
 
For you Trawler enthusiasts, check out this great 1986 Monk 36.  This was a specially built Monk with twin Yanmar Engines.  I have checked around, and finding a twin engine Monk is just about impossible.  This is it.  (Check out the full specs by clicking on the pictures)
 Monk 36
 
 
 A beautiful 2007 Mainship 34 Hard Top is now at Turner Marine's marina.   It was traded in on another boat by a meticulous owner.
 
Click on the picture for specifications and more details. 
Mainship HT 
 
 
 
Turner Marine Supply, Inc.
5010 Dauphin Island Parkway
Mobile, Alabama 36605
Phone: 251-476-1444
 
Thanks for your time!
Rick