York Harbor Marine Service

Dock Talk

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    October 2009                             

                                          Volume IV No. 4

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In This Issue
Travel Alert!
Winter Services
Sales News
Dockage 2010
Fall Hours

Closed Weekends

Store
Mon-Sat 8 - 4:30

Parts and
Service Dept.
Mon-Fri 8 - 4:30

Gas Dock
Closes at 4pm

Sales
Anytime! Email or call
Dave on Ext. 13
Quick Links

travel alert imageTravel Alert!!!
Route 103 Bridge Closed
On October 13, the State began work to replace the Route 103 bridge over the York River. Travel to York Harbor Marine Service, Dockside Guest Quarters and Restaurant, both town docks, and the residences on Rivermouth Road will only be possible from the south side of the river. There will be no access to Harris Island Road from Route 1A/Lilac Lane. The bridge closing is expected to last at least 12 months. After the main bridge is replaced and reopened, two smaller bridges along Route 103 south of the river will also be worked on, extending the project out to late spring 2011.

>Small Detour MapAs you can imagine, this bridge project is going to present some major challenges to our business, the most important of which is the resulting inconvenience to our customers and vendors in getting to us. As the months go on, we will do everything we can to reduce these challenges and to keep you updated on the situation.

We plan to be open on our regular schedule throughout the project period. For this fall, our post Columbus Day schedule has now taken effect. We are open Monday through Friday from 8 - 4:30 and closed on weekends. We will close for our winter shutdown on December 22 and reopen January 25, 2010.

If you are bringing your boat in for winterization or storage, do not hesitate to call us for a road status check before you come that day. We have posted alternate driving routes to Harris Island on our website. Please feel free to share this information with friends and family who may be inconvenienced by the bridge closing when coming to York for whatever the reason.

View Detour Map to Harris Island During Route 103 Bridge Closing.
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Getting Your Boat Ready for Winter
Winterize-to make ready for winter, make resistant against winter weather. At YHMS we can winterize most makes and models of outboard engines. We also winterize I/Os and inboard engines. When shopping for "winterization" service for your boat, make sure you ask what is included in the service;  the definition of engine winterization varies from one service facility to another. For pricing and description of YHMS winterization services, view our current rate sheet (pdf format).

Boat with Shrink WrapWe alo offer shrinkwrap and winter storage at YHMS. There are many reasons to cover your boat prior to winter storage. The principle reason is to keep out the rain and snow. Water can accumulate under rail fittings, hatches, hinges, rub rails and the like. When the weather drops below freezing the ice that forms may break or loosen fittings enough to create one or more leaks in the boat. Also by covering your cleaned boat it will remain clean and protected from the harsh elements of Mother Nature, including sun fading. We recommend always covering your boat as soon as possible to protect your investment during the off season. 
 
Winter storage is now underway.  Our Storage Plus service includes hauling, bottom washing, blocking, stands, storage through May 30, 2010, and your spring launch.   
 
If you are winterizing your engine yourself, we stock....
  • fuel treatmentsStabilizer
  • Fogging oil
  • Gear oil
  • Gear oil pump
  • Fuel filters
  • Oil filters
  • Gearcase washers

Special order items are generally available in 1-5 days depending on the manufacturer.

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From the Sales Department
The 2010 Boston Whaler catalogs will be arriving soon.  Request one now and build your dream BOAT.  Also check out the redesigned 130 and 150 Super Sports.  All New and All Fun!!!   Request a 2010 Boston Whaler Brochure
 
used whaler 17 Don't forget to look at our selection of fine pre-owned boats on our website. Now's a great time for a test drive or two before things get wrapped up for the winter.  YHMS Pre-Owned Boats Listing
 
 
Honda MotorIn the market for a new engine? We sell Honda Marine and Evinrude E-tec outboards. Purchase one of our in-stock models by December 31st and receive 20% rigging parts and labor for repowers performed by March 31, 2010. See coupon below.
 
Whether you are in the market to buy or sell a boat, give YHMS a call.  Contact David our Sales Manager on extension 13.
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Summer 2010 Slip and Rack Openings
If you are looking for a home base for your boat, YHMS currently has a few openings for 2010 in our valet rack service for boats up to 25 feet.  We also have a few slips available. If you sign up for one of our current openings, you can still opt for our annual plan which includes winter cover and storage at our package rates. Our 2009 dockage season finishes at the end of October.  In early November, after all of our current customers confirm their intent to return or not, we will know if there will be additional slips open for next year.  If you would like more information about our slip and rack services, visit our website at www.yorkharbormarine.com/dockage.
 Customer Photos
 
Lisa Amarosa sent along these shots of her and her family enjoying the 2009 Dockside Striper Tournament at the end of June.  Lisa had a very successful tournment, placing in three divisions including winning the Women's Open category just added this year. Why not plan to join us in 2010!
  
2009 Tournament Photos 
 
 
We'd love to get pictures from YOU showing the fun, joys, and beauty of boating out of York Harbor. 
Email photos to:  office@yorkharbormarine.com
Save 20%
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End of Season Repower Special
Special SavingsPurchase a new Honda or Evinrude outboard between now and December 31, 2009 and receive 20% off parts and labor on rigging completed by March 31, 2010.
Offer Expires: December 31, 2009
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