Gulf Coast Boating Updates: Turner Marine Yacht Sales
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Issue: #8 March 31, 2010
Special Upcoming Events
 
Gulf Coast Boat Show March-
 
 
The Gulfcoast Boat Show held at the Wharf in early March was a well attended event.  As usual, the Ranger Tug 29 was an extremely popular and well received boat.  The price on the 2009 leftover Ranger Tug 29 was knocked down quickly to $199,950.  Lots of interest in this boat and if you are in the market, you won't find a new one lower priced than this. 
 
Dauphin Island Race Schedule
 
 Buccaneer Yacht Club will be sponsoring the Dauphin Island Race this year.  The warm-up race is scheduled for Sunday, April 18th, while the big show will be Saturday, April 24th, with a return race on Sunday, April 25th. 
 
 Turner Marine invites all you racers to stay at our marina, with a special discount rate offered.  Call now for your reservation and we will  give you a 25% discount on the daily or weekly rate.  Make sure you tell them you are here for the race.
 
 
Catalina Yachts
 
 
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Construction is Everything.....
 
Last month we included a link to Gerry Douglas's explanation of the construction of a Catalina Yacht which I left below. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIeUQSks8IM

 
On April 2nd on the Discovery Science channel the Program "How It's Made" is going to have a segment ,filmed in the Catalina plant on the construction of Catalina Yachts.  The program is on at 9:00 P.M. Eastern time.  Check  your schedule if you have cable or Direct TV.  It is really interesting to see the science that goes into the construction of one of these beautiful yachts.
(Click on the crew for Discovery Channel Schedule)
How It's Done Discovery Film Crew
Catalina Plant Film
 
The Catalina 309 is the popular choice now for the more manageable Catalina's in the market today.  Basically a replacement for not only the Catalina 30, it is a great choice for those interested in the Catalina 28 currently not in  production.  A lot more bang for your buck, the Catalina 309 includes much more space, many more standard items and is a great step up into a full size yacht.  Checkout the features including standard mainsail furling on this great yacht.
 
        (Click  on the picture to learn more about this boat)
 
Base Price MSRP $105,411 Call us for a complete quote with the options and discounts you want!!
Catalina 30 aft shot
 
 
 
 
Marina and Yard News
 
 
New Discounts From Turner Marine: 
 
In response to today's economy, we hope this helps!
 
We have trimmed our rates for full bottom jobs by $10 to $15 per foot in all categories.  This rate includes haulout, pressure wash, blocking, 2 coats of quality bottom paint (Seahawk), a zinc and back in the water.  Remember, a cheap bottom paint application is just that-"Cheap".  Go with quality to protect your bottom properly.
 Sailboats:
    20' to 29'    $40 per boat foot
    30' to 39'    $50 per boat foot
    40' to 45'    $55 per boat foot
 
Call for quotes on larger boats or power boats.  
   
Progress on New Travelift:
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Our new 50 Ton travelift is coming together.  We are repainting, servicing and replacing as new nearly all systems and parts so that the machine will be "as new" when finished.  Also, we are constructing a completely new travelift slip beside the old one which allows us to run the 25 ton travelift and the 50 ton travelift at the same time using a common center walkout specially reinforced to handle up to  70' power vessels.

Our new 50 ton travelift is 23' wide....which means we will be able to pickup vessels with very large beams.  In fact, we will be able to lift a fair number of the larger cruising catamarans, which will be unique to this area.
 
 
Ongoing projects include numerous grindoffs, bottom epoxy work and racing bottom finishes.  I think we have the entire Gulf Coast fleet of Pearson Flyers on the yard currently.  A couple of complete flybridge bimini and side glass replacements on some larger power vessels.  Generator replacement, autopilot installation and a rash of battery charger failures are keeping the tech guys busy as they change out the old dated equipment for new.  The used boat rehabilitation business is keeping us very well occupied and is what we are best at so please call us to schedule your work ASAP to avoid any more delays than we are already having due to all this bad weather.  
 
 
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Ranger Tug News
 
ranger logo Check out the bottom line prices on our 2009 Ranger Models.
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The Ranger Tug 29 was a welcome sight at the Gulf Coast Boat Show.  It is always a big show stopper and we had a lot of interest in it.  Here is the bottom line on both of our stock 2009 model Ranger Tugs.
 
 
The fully loaded Ranger 29 with an MSRP of $274,827 has been marked down to $199,950. 
 
 The Ranger Tug 25, 2009 model with an MSRP of $169,211 has been marked down to $124,950.
 
Neither of these boats have ever been in the water, no engine hours, brand spanking new!
 
Ranger Tug 25 
Don't miss this special, it won't be around long!
Island Packet Yachts
   
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Lots of talk on the new Estero and great accolades also!
 
Last month we announced the Estero by Island Packet had won the "Cruising World Mid-size boat of the year. Well, Sail Magazine has voted the Estero the "Best Boat Winner for Accommodations" for 2010.  They also have a two page review of the boat in their February issue. Check it out...this is a great new boat!  Order one today! 
 
Quote: "Life is good in the Estero Cockpit....and Bob Johnson has rethought the interior and wrapped it up in a package that will please the cruiser who values peace of mind"
 
(click on the pictures and check out  new Estereo)
101 Estero 

 

Brokerage Boat Updates
 
turner logoBrokerage Listing Updates
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We continue to work hard to re-stock our brokerage listings to be ready for the spring buying season. Again, we will provide  special incentives for qualified boats listed in our brokerage.  Give Rick Johnson a call and we can discuss your boat and the best way to list it. 
 
We especially need to re-stock our list of Island Packet Yachts.  We have sold almost all of our IP's having only two left.  Call us now for "Dealer Specials" on selling your Island Packet!
 
We, as you probably know, are Catalina Yacht Dealers also.  Check out the choices we have now in Catalina's and, if you are an owner, add your boat to the list for sale. 
 
     Catalina 470,    2000 model 
     Catalina 380,    2000 model
     Catalina 36,      1987 model  (new listing)
     Catalina 350,    2005 model  Sold
Two to Choose From 
     Catalina 34,      1997 model
     Catalina 34,      1989 model  (new listing)
 Three To Choose From
     Catalina 320,    2006 model
     Catalina 320,    2003 model
     Catalina 320,    1994 model
 Two to Choose From
     Catalina 310,    2003 model
     Catalina 310,    2003 model (new listing) 
Two to Choose From
     Catalina 30,      1994 model
     Catalina 30,      1987 model
 
 
We have a great new listing on a well equipped 1990 Island Packet 32, a really popular cruising size.  Check out this boat on line.  She is located in North Florida now but will be coming to Turner Marine in about a month.  If you are serious before then, just call us and we will setup an appointment to show you the boat now.
 
A very good retrofit in 2006 with Garmin Radar/Chart, new Raymarine instruments, XM Weather, Autohelm 4000 and much more.  This is a boat that is just ready to go sailing!
 
New Brokerage Island Packet 32
Island Packet 32
 
 
 
 If you are looking for a great island boat with a good draft, easy to sail, and well equipped, checkout this 1986 Nonsuch 26.  Great quality, full live aboard equipment in great condition and ready to go.  Living  on the Gulfcoast, this boat is a wonderful island hopper, great mast height and a good single hander.  Call now, owner is ready to sell!  Great price reduction in March to $39,500.
 
  (Click on the picture for full information) 
 
Nonsuch 26 
 
Our 1987 Heritage Trawler has just been reduced in price by $10,000 to $129,500.  A twin engine trawler, nicely maintained includes all the extras in air conditioning, electronics, generator, twin engines for speed and ease of handling and a great layout including a spacious sundeck to lounge your time away.  This is a really nice boat.  You need to make an appointment to see it.    (Check out the full specs by clicking on the pictures)
1987 Heritage Trawler-$129,500
Heritage Trawler
 
 
 
 This 1999 Maxum 46 is a rare dual station cruiser with great accommodations, brand new canvas and fresh bottom paint.  With all the extras one expects in a cruiser, you can't go wrong with this price.  The price was just reduced to $199,000, well below its competition for a great boat.  New Price----Just dropped to $189,000.  Great Boat!
 
Click on the picture for specifications and more details. 
Maxum 46 
 
 
 
Turner Marine Supply, Inc.
5010 Dauphin Island Parkway
Mobile, Alabama 36605
Phone: 251-476-1444
 
Thanks for your time!
Rick