No more Wally's Marine after this coming season

neckdweller · 01-17-2023, 01:37 PM

Just got a letter from Wally saying he's going to retire. While I'm happy for him that he's going to be able to set sail into retirement, my selfish side is more than a bit bummed that I've got to start searching for a replacement.

GB Boater · 01-18-2023, 12:02 PM

I certainly will miss Wally. He has been servicing my Century since “93”.

LIforrelaxin · 01-18-2023, 02:26 PM

That is definately a good for him bad for you scenario. The question in will someone come along and buy the business, and continue to run a boat repair / storage facility.....

Finding a new place to store you boat could be problematic, as most marina are at capacity currently for storing boats....

WinnisquamZ · 01-18-2023, 03:10 PM

Would not be surprised if it’s not already sold

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neckdweller · 01-18-2023, 03:22 PM

The letter really didn't sound like he was selling the business but I guess time may tell on that. If push comes to shove I have a place to store the boat so that's not the main concern it's more the finding a new place to get the spring/fall maintenance stuff done.

LIforrelaxin · 01-19-2023, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by neckdweller

The letter really didn't sound like he was selling the business but I guess time may tell on that. If push comes to shove I have a place to store the boat so that's not the main concern it's more the finding a new place to get the spring/fall maintenance stuff done.

PM if you want a recommendation.... I have someone that does a great job, that is local in Moultonborough, they even do storage although I am not sure if they currently have space or not.

puremaple · 03-06-2023, 01:40 PM

Looking form someone in Moultonborough area for spring service, I usually do it myself but want to retire... Used Independent years ago, any recommendation would be appreciated.
Thanks

Loventhelake · 03-15-2023, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by puremaple

Looking form someone in Moultonborough area for spring service, I usually do it myself but want to retire... Used Independent years ago, any recommendation would be appreciated.
Thanks

Send me a message with your phone number, I can help you out!

phoenix · 03-15-2023, 09:56 AM

i use independent for storage and tune-ups and they do a good job for me. Nice to have them take the boat in spring and fall to /from Lee's mill

01-17-2023, 01:37 PM	#1
neckdweller Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moultonborough & Southern NH Posts: 133 Thanks: 6 Thanked 37 Times in 18 Posts	No more Wally's Marine after this coming season Just got a letter from Wally saying he's going to retire. While I'm happy for him that he's going to be able to set sail into retirement, my selfish side is more than a bit bummed that I've got to start searching for a replacement.

01-18-2023, 02:26 PM	#3
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,871 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 892 Times in 524 Posts	That is definately a good for him bad for you scenario. The question in will someone come along and buy the business, and continue to run a boat repair / storage facility..... Finding a new place to store you boat could be problematic, as most marina are at capacity currently for storing boats.... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

03-15-2023, 09:56 AM	#9
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,549 Thanks: 60 Thanked 273 Times in 192 Posts	i use independent for storage and tune-ups and they do a good job for me. Nice to have them take the boat in spring and fall to /from Lee's mill __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

01-18-2023, 12:02 PM	#2
GB Boater Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 11 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I certainly will miss Wally. He has been servicing my Century since “93”.

01-18-2023, 03:10 PM	#4
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 2,048 Thanks: 210 Thanked 652 Times in 435 Posts	Would not be surprised if it’s not already sold Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

01-18-2023, 03:22 PM	#5
neckdweller Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moultonborough & Southern NH Posts: 133 Thanks: 6 Thanked 37 Times in 18 Posts	The letter really didn't sound like he was selling the business but I guess time may tell on that. If push comes to shove I have a place to store the boat so that's not the main concern it's more the finding a new place to get the spring/fall maintenance stuff done.

03-06-2023, 01:40 PM	#7
puremaple Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 9 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Looking form someone in Moultonborough area for spring service, I usually do it myself but want to retire... Used Independent years ago, any recommendation would be appreciated. Thanks

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