Shep Browns sold?

Garcia · 08-09-2017, 09:57 AM

I heard rumors - and that is all it might be! - that Shep Browns is sold or in the process of being sold to another marina. I am not sure which other marina might be involved. Does anyone know if there is any truth to this?

Biggd · 08-09-2017, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Garcia

I heard rumors - and that is all it might be! - that Shep Browns is sold or in the process of being sold to another marina. I am not sure which other marina might be involved. Does anyone know if there is any truth to this?

I hope not, I like Shep Browns.

dave603 · 08-09-2017, 10:57 AM

Maybe who you heard it from confused it with Channel Marine being bought by Winnisquam Marine?

TiltonBB · 08-09-2017, 12:21 PM

It is not a rumor.

Goodhue Hawkins.

Closing soon.

thinkxingu · 08-09-2017, 12:51 PM

I wonder if these recent sales are good or bad for the lake.

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ishoot308 · 08-09-2017, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

It is not a rumor.

Goodhue Hawkins.

Closing soon.

Wow, Sheps has been around for a long time...Glad to see at least that the marina who bought has also been around for a long time and is reputable.

Well wishes to both parties involved!

Dan

Taz · 08-09-2017, 01:37 PM

Who is closing? Sheps or Goodhue?

Bootkie2 · 08-09-2017, 01:38 PM

Was at Goodhue + Hawkins recently for service and Sheps came up in convo. Not sure of the details or what stage of negotiation they're in but you can take it from there.

Garcia · 08-09-2017, 01:41 PM

Thank you TiltonBB! I have been going to Shep's for many, many years. This year it has been busier than ever and the renovations look great! I am surprised by the sale - and will wish Bill well when I am back on the lake this weekend. I am sure owning and running a marina is an incredibly stressful and busy way to be on the lake!

Biggd · 08-09-2017, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Taz

Who is closing? Sheps or Goodhue?

I think he may have meant closing as in the closing of the sale.

Taz · 08-09-2017, 03:03 PM

Yup, probably, thank you Biggd

Formula260SS · 08-09-2017, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Wow, Sheps has been around for a long time...Glad to see at least that the marina who bought has also been around for a long time and is reputable.

Well wishes to both parties involved!

Dan

My boat is at Goodhue as we speak getting serviced (first time there), so far I am very impressed with the operation comparatively to some of the other places I've poked around. My impressions so far are organized, helpful, clean (big one for me) and busy. I'm confident they'll be getting my business in the future.

MAXUM · 08-09-2017, 04:01 PM

Well Sheps did loose both Monterey after many years of dealing them, that had to have hurt the business a little bit. They still seem to be plenty busy otherwise though.

TiltonBB · 08-10-2017, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Taz

Who is closing? Sheps or Goodhue?

Closing as in: Sale complete, documents recorded, money changed hands. New owner.

The business will remain open as usual, just with a different owner.

Looks like on or about August 18th

Descant · 08-10-2017, 02:42 PM

"Shep's has been around a long time" Same with Channel Marine and many others. The name doesn't change, but many of the "old" marinas have had several different owners over the years. As I recall, Brian Moriarty sold Glendale Marine and bought Shep's in the late eighties. Then he sold to the present owners and now it is selling again. (Glendale Marine was Goodhue Boat Yard when Brian bought it.) Somebody more familiar can correct me if the details are off, but selling boatyards is no different from selling car dealerships. Happens all the time, but now we have blogs and forums to talk about it with a wider audience. Good luck to the new owners

TiltonBB · 08-11-2017, 05:45 AM

http://www.laconiadailysun.com/newsx...boat-basin-390

Garcia · 08-11-2017, 08:40 AM

Thanks all for the information! I remember Carl (I can pronounce but not spell his last name!) and Brian but am not old enough to have known Shep. Each new owner has brought a new vision while maintaining an outstanding staff, especially in the service department. I look forward to meeting the new owners and want to thank Bill and Charity - good luck in whatever the next step is!

MyDogCusie · 08-11-2017, 10:22 AM

Today's (8/11) Laconia Sun artcle

"MEREDITH — A local marina that has been in operation for 98 years will soon have new ownership. Shep Brown’s Boat Basin is being acquired by Goodhue & Hawkins Navy Yard of Wolfeboro...."

AC2717 · 08-14-2017, 11:00 AM

doesn't G&H also own East Coast Flight Tech?

TiltonBB · 08-14-2017, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AC2717

doesn't G&H also own East Coast Flight Tech?

No, they do not.

AC2717 · 08-14-2017, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

No, they do not.

thank you for clarification

LIforrelaxin · 08-15-2017, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AC2717

doesn't G&H also own East Coast Flight Tech?

While there is a relationship between the two companies... I do believe they remain separate entities...

robmac · 08-29-2017, 01:35 PM

I wish Bill jr and Charity the best, up go the prices

codeman671 · 08-29-2017, 02:05 PM

I heard over the weekend that they are taking on Chapparal and will be seeing boats on the ground in a few weeks.

Little Bear · 08-29-2017, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

I heard over the weekend that they are taking on Chapparal and will be seeing boats on the ground in a few weeks.

Did Fay's lose (or get rid of) the Chaparral line?

codeman671 · 08-29-2017, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Little Bear

Did Fay's lose (or get rid of) the Chaparral line?

Not sure, but the info came from a sheps employee.

MAXUM · 08-29-2017, 06:27 PM

I heard the same thing as well.

ishoot308 · 08-29-2017, 06:31 PM

I find it hard to believe that Chaparal would have two dealers on the same lake...Me thinks Fay's lost out.... Let's face it, Fays isn't exactly known for their stellar advertising or pushing their product lines.

Dan

noreast · 08-30-2017, 02:52 PM

Yeah I have a feeling boat sales isn't where they make their $$$.

Kerk · 08-31-2017, 06:12 AM

My 1st experience was there was about 63 or 64 years ago at the M.P. site. kerk

upthesaukee · 09-01-2017, 08:16 AM

From the Laconia Daily Sun 9-1-2017. A notice from Fay's re: Chaparal
http://edition.pagesuite-professiona...er/production/

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upthesaukee · 09-01-2017, 08:21 AM

Link didn't work. It's on page 7, upper right corner.

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Just Sold · 09-01-2017, 09:43 AM

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Link didn't work. It's on page 7, upper right corner.

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Try this link: http://edition.pagesuite-professiona...4-f3c1ee69f46e

Very sorry to hear they have lost the Chaparel franchise. They are a great boat yard.

Barney Bear · 09-01-2017, 11:10 AM

The item in the LDS by Fay's notes their concern for their customers. We strongly second this thought. We have been at this boat yard since 1963 when we brought our first boat east from the Midwest after our wedding. Merrill, Jeff, and the entire staff have been great. In tough times, they have worked with folks through their issues. The loss of the Chaparal franchise will not affect us, or our pleasure of Fay's being our home port for our trips out to East Bear Island. 🐻

GodSmile · 09-02-2017, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Barney Bear

The item in the LDS by Fay's notes their concern for their customers. We strongly second this thought. We have been at this boat yard since 1963 when we brought our first boat east from the Midwest after our wedding. Merrill, Jeff, and the entire staff have been great. In tough times, they have worked with folks through their issues. The loss of the Chaparal franchise will not affect us, or our pleasure of Fay's being our home port for our trips out to East Bear Island. 🐻

Sad that they lost the Chaparral line but we are loyal Fay's customers and will continue to be.

webmaster · 09-20-2017, 11:02 AM

http://www.fosters.com/news/20170905...bine-ownership

joey2665 · 09-20-2017, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by webmaster

http://www.fosters.com/news/20170905...bine-ownership

I do not believe Cobalt is "the most popular Runabout on the lake". I obviously have no stats but if I had to venture a guess I would say Sea Ray just from my observation.

bousquety · 09-20-2017, 12:53 PM

I notice that Fays is now listed as a Rinker dealership. Is this the replacement to Chaparral?

GodSmile · 09-20-2017, 05:22 PM

Yes, Fay's plans to sell several lines now including Rinker. They mentioned a few others to me, but I don't remember what they were. One is a center console line, though.

Glendale Girl · 09-20-2017, 08:08 PM

They will also have Wellcrafts including the scarab jet boats!! Those are awesome boats!!

08-09-2017, 09:57 AM	#1
Garcia Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 712 Thanks: 149 Thanked 336 Times in 205 Posts	Shep Browns sold? I heard rumors - and that is all it might be! - that Shep Browns is sold or in the process of being sold to another marina. I am not sure which other marina might be involved. Does anyone know if there is any truth to this?

08-09-2017, 12:21 PM	#4
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,159 Thanks: 749 Thanked 2,277 Times in 986 Posts	Not a rumor It is not a rumor. Goodhue Hawkins. Closing soon.

08-09-2017, 01:37 PM	#7
Taz Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 347 Thanks: 3 Thanked 70 Times in 47 Posts	Tilton bb Who is closing? Sheps or Goodhue?

08-09-2017, 01:41 PM	#9
Garcia Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 712 Thanks: 149 Thanked 336 Times in 205 Posts	Thanks! Thank you TiltonBB! I have been going to Shep's for many, many years. This year it has been busier than ever and the renovations look great! I am surprised by the sale - and will wish Bill well when I am back on the lake this weekend. I am sure owning and running a marina is an incredibly stressful and busy way to be on the lake!

08-09-2017, 03:03 PM	#11
Taz Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 347 Thanks: 3 Thanked 70 Times in 47 Posts	Closing Yup, probably, thank you Biggd

08-09-2017, 10:57 AM	#3
dave603 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Nashua/Winnisquam Posts: 282 Thanks: 106 Thanked 96 Times in 49 Posts	Maybe who you heard it from confused it with Channel Marine being bought by Winnisquam Marine?

08-09-2017, 12:51 PM	#5
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,545 Thanks: 1,184 Thanked 2,180 Times in 1,355 Posts	I wonder if these recent sales are good or bad for the lake. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

08-09-2017, 01:38 PM	#8
Bootkie2 Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 36 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Was at Goodhue + Hawkins recently for service and Sheps came up in convo. Not sure of the details or what stage of negotiation they're in but you can take it from there.

08-09-2017, 04:01 PM	#13
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 244 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	Well Sheps did loose both Monterey after many years of dealing them, that had to have hurt the business a little bit. They still seem to be plenty busy otherwise though.

08-10-2017, 02:42 PM	#15
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,596 Thanks: 1,418 Thanked 1,705 Times in 1,109 Posts	"Shep's has been around a long time" Same with Channel Marine and many others. The name doesn't change, but many of the "old" marinas have had several different owners over the years. As I recall, Brian Moriarty sold Glendale Marine and bought Shep's in the late eighties. Then he sold to the present owners and now it is selling again. (Glendale Marine was Goodhue Boat Yard when Brian bought it.) Somebody more familiar can correct me if the details are off, but selling boatyards is no different from selling car dealerships. Happens all the time, but now we have blogs and forums to talk about it with a wider audience. Good luck to the new owners

08-11-2017, 05:45 AM	#16
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,159 Thanks: 749 Thanked 2,277 Times in 986 Posts	Article in the Laconia Daily Sun http://www.laconiadailysun.com/newsx...boat-basin-390

08-11-2017, 08:40 AM	#17
Garcia Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 712 Thanks: 149 Thanked 336 Times in 205 Posts	Thanks all for the information! I remember Carl (I can pronounce but not spell his last name!) and Brian but am not old enough to have known Shep. Each new owner has brought a new vision while maintaining an outstanding staff, especially in the service department. I look forward to meeting the new owners and want to thank Bill and Charity - good luck in whatever the next step is!

08-11-2017, 10:22 AM	#18
MyDogCusie Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	News article announcing the sale Today's (8/11) Laconia Sun artcle "MEREDITH — A local marina that has been in operation for 98 years will soon have new ownership. Shep Brown’s Boat Basin is being acquired by Goodhue & Hawkins Navy Yard of Wolfeboro...."

08-14-2017, 11:00 AM	#19
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,616 Thanks: 755 Thanked 369 Times in 277 Posts	doesn't G&H also own East Coast Flight Tech? __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

08-29-2017, 01:35 PM	#23
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 950 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	I wish Bill jr and Charity the best, up go the prices Last edited by robmac; 08-30-2017 at 07:16 AM.

08-29-2017, 02:05 PM	#24
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,604 Thanks: 223 Thanked 856 Times in 519 Posts	I heard over the weekend that they are taking on Chapparal and will be seeing boats on the ground in a few weeks.

08-29-2017, 06:27 PM	#27
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 244 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	I heard the same thing as well.

08-29-2017, 06:31 PM	#28
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,533 Thanks: 2,455 Thanked 5,468 Times in 2,143 Posts	I find it hard to believe that Chaparal would have two dealers on the same lake...Me thinks Fay's lost out.... Let's face it, Fays isn't exactly known for their stellar advertising or pushing their product lines. Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

08-30-2017, 02:52 PM	#29
noreast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 648 Thanks: 316 Thanked 120 Times in 93 Posts	Yeah I have a feeling boat sales isn't where they make their $$$.

08-31-2017, 06:12 AM	#30
Kerk Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 87 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	G & H used to own the M.P. site ! My 1st experience was there was about 63 or 64 years ago at the M.P. site. kerk

09-01-2017, 08:16 AM	#31
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,616 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,483 Thanked 1,988 Times in 1,088 Posts	From the Laconia Daily Sun 9-1-2017. A notice from Fay's re: Chaparal http://edition.pagesuite-professiona...er/production/ Sent from my SM-T580 using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

09-01-2017, 08:21 AM	#32
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,616 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,483 Thanked 1,988 Times in 1,088 Posts	Link didn't work. It's on page 7, upper right corner. Sent from my SM-T580 using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

09-01-2017, 11:10 AM	#34
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 961 Thanks: 488 Thanked 274 Times in 175 Posts	Loyal Fay's Customers The item in the LDS by Fay's notes their concern for their customers. We strongly second this thought. We have been at this boat yard since 1963 when we brought our first boat east from the Midwest after our wedding. Merrill, Jeff, and the entire staff have been great. In tough times, they have worked with folks through their issues. The loss of the Chaparal franchise will not affect us, or our pleasure of Fay's being our home port for our trips out to East Bear Island. 🐻

09-20-2017, 11:02 AM	#36
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,494 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 467 Thanked 4,031 Times in 864 Posts	http://www.fosters.com/news/20170905...bine-ownership

09-20-2017, 12:53 PM	#38
bousquety Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 3 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Fay's and Rinker I notice that Fays is now listed as a Rinker dealership. Is this the replacement to Chaparral?

09-20-2017, 05:22 PM	#39
GodSmile Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 192 Thanks: 94 Thanked 58 Times in 38 Posts	Fay's Yes, Fay's plans to sell several lines now including Rinker. They mentioned a few others to me, but I don't remember what they were. One is a center console line, though.

09-20-2017, 08:08 PM	#40
Glendale Girl Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 48 Thanks: 5 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Fays They will also have Wellcrafts including the scarab jet boats!! Those are awesome boats!!