Dave's boat shoppe ?

[posas]

Believe Daves' Boat Shoppe, Gilford was sold this winter-haven't seen any notice by new owners as to plans-got notice that Champlain was to take over, apparently that fell through-now what ?

[LIforrelaxin]

Just did a little looking, this seems like a sticky situation. Not a lot of information out there other than that it sold.... The assumption is that there are multiple boats in storage, I would look to organize the boat owners, and hire legal representation....

The purchase agreement should have, had details about how owners where going to get their boats back I would hope.....

[tis]

Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

Just did a little looking, this seems like a sticky situation. Not a lot of information out there other than that it sold.... The assumption is that there are multiple boats in storage, I would look to organize the boat owners, and hire legal representation....

The purchase agreement should have, had details about how owners where going to get their boats back I would hope.....

Oh my. We have friends who have their boat there.

[Slickcraft]

We drove by today, two vehicles there and Dave's sign still up. I don't know what to make of that. There are a lot of boats stored there.

Alan

[LIforrelaxin]

Another thought just ran through my mind, for boat owners that are having trouble retrieving them... would be to call the State Atty. General.... The office should be interested in this, as part of their charter is to protect the consumer.

At the end of the day, this might be a miserable start to the season for some boaters...

[chachee52]

Yes it sold. My understanding is that everything was running as planned from multiple inside sources. My friend got his notice about the sale from the new owners and that everything will carry out the same. I haven't heard from him since that letter.
Have you tried calling the location?

[tummyman]

Looks like the property was sold in January 2024 to a newly formed company.....was previously Dave's Motor Boat Shoppe....and was transferred to a new business named Dave's Boat Shoppe. It is in an LLC and the registered member is listed as a Nickolas E. Tamposi in Laconia NH.

[tis]

Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

Another thought just ran through my mind, for boat owners that are having trouble retrieving them... would be to call the State Atty. General.... The office should be interested in this, as part of their charter is to protect the consumer.

At the end of the day, this might be a miserable start to the season for some boaters...

Has anybody had trouble retrieving them or is this speculation?

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by tis

Has anybody had trouble retrieving them or is this speculation?

Sounds like speculation to me Tis….

Dan

[tis]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Sounds like speculation to me Tis….

Dan

Me too. I hope so for people that have boats there. I am sure it will be fine.

[gravy boat]

Had heard through grapevine Tamposi bought it …was the grapevine so expected could be true or false. Tamposi family are real estate developers from down south. They own lakefront properties in Laconia.

They also own the former site of Arlberg across from Gunstock main entrance. Received approval for rezoning of adjacent property they bought so can develop. Could be an inn and restaurant. Could be multiple residential dwellings. Guess time will tell on all fronts.

They are developers so the former Dave’s may change and condos get built.

Seems to be the new normal up here, doesn’t it?

[smith point boater]

Funny this thread started yesterday. I just called there yesterday to make an appt to get my boat thinking it was Champlain Marine. A nice young man answered and informed me that deal fell thru but he had no details. He was a little unsure of when but was confident everything would be straightened and signed soon (I had the impression he will be running the place or heavily involved). It will be called Beacon Marine

In the mean time he gave me the appointment I wanted to get my boat. Said it would be the same service as Dave provided. Asked if I needed any extra work done etc as well as offered a few extra (detailing, boat cleaning etc).

Very Nice. Doesn't sound like deal is totally done but I'm not worried

[jst_4_kiks]

Hello all to the past and current customer's of Dave's Motorboat Shoppe.

It is true that Champlain Marine is no longer here unfortunately. I know no specifics of that deal but I am working with the new leasee working as the mechanic here. Everything has not been finalized in stone/signing paperwork.

We're doing what we can in the meantime to progress into the season so that everyone can get their boat's eventually. The weather so far between the last couple snow storms leading up to this week with rain has put a halter on trying to move a 30000 lb piece of equipment in the soft ground and not get it stuck trying to get boats out of storage so they can be prepped for the owner's.

As far as contacting the business, the current phone number for Dave's is still active (6032938847) and an answering machine is available for when we can't get to the phone.

Thank you

Kyle Cosselman

[retired]

I'll miss Dave and Katie. Wonderful people and he is a great mechanic.
Happy Retirement.

[LIforrelaxin]

Originally Posted by tis

Has anybody had trouble retrieving them or is this speculation?

This is indeed speculation.... And something I certainly hope doesn't become a problem. Just want to let people know there are reasonable steps to take.

The problem when you see things like this, is that it is really unclear who is in control. it sounds like there is still some uncertainty. Although from Kyle's post, it sounds like there is staff, and they are trying to move forward, with getting the season started.

Time will tell..... Transitioning a business to new ownership sometimes isn't for the faint of heart....

With all this said, there is a Bob's Beacon Marine, over on Sunapee I believe.... I wonder if they are trying to branch out....

[tis]

Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

This is indeed speculation.... And something I certainly hope doesn't become a problem. Just want to let people know there are reasonable steps to take.

The problem when you see things like this, is that it is really unclear who is in control. it sounds like there is still some uncertainty. Although from Kyle's post, it sounds like there is staff, and they are trying to move forward, with getting the season started.

Time will tell..... Transitioning a business to new ownership sometimes isn't for the faint of heart....

With all this said, there is a Bob's Beacon Marine, over on Sunapee I believe.... I wonder if they are trying to branch out....

Thanks. I found out our friend's boat is their old one and they are going to sell it anyway, so if something did happen it wouldn't be a big disaster.

I think transitioning a business is probably never for the faint of heart. But then again owning a business is not for the faint of heart, do you think?

[jst_4_kiks]

Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

With all this said, there is a Bob's Beacon Marine, over on Sunapee I believe.... I wonder if they are trying to branch out....

There is no ties to that business with this one here. Entirely separate.

[TiltonBB]

The current concern for anyone choosing to step in and operate the business is the length of the lease being offered. My understanding is that the short lease is what caused the first deal to fall through.

It will be difficult to find a good management team to take over, hire and retain employees, and grow the business, if they know the window to operate the business is short. Why bother?

[Seaplane Pilot]

Wanna bet that there will be condos built on this property?

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by Seaplane Pilot

Wanna bet that there will be condos built on this property?

I’d almost guarantee it. Much more money to be made than leasing out a boat shop. I saw it hit the market, and was surprised to see how much less it actually closed for. Wishing I had taken a shot at it, but for boat purposes not development.

[codeman671]

Of course we don’t know the particulars of the deal, but I am surprised that there wasn’t some sort of arrangement up front between Dave and Tamposi to have him come back in the spring to at least get people’s boats taken care of and launched for the season. Pretty ****ty if you ask me. Lots of loyal customers are being held in limbo now.

He poked me a bit on a deal once so I haven’t been back.

[Descant]

All of the flats will be condos ("walk to beautiful town beach") someday unless the good people of Gilford zone the area as agriculture.

[John Mercier]

Is there water and sewer nearby?

Flat land without ledge and easy access to utilities holds high value...
But you can also build a commercial operation in a lease or condo variation below the residential lease or condo units.

[ApS]

Originally Posted by codeman671

Of course we don’t know the particulars of the deal, but I am surprised that there wasn’t some sort of arrangement up front between Dave and Tamposi to have him come back in the spring to at least get people’s boats taken care of and launched for the season. Pretty ****** if you ask me. Lots of loyal customers are being held in limbo now.

He poked me a bit on a deal once so I haven’t been back.

Advised the replacement of both magneto modules would make the repair (which I thought was an ethanol issue) not economically feasible, I approved the repair anyway. It was, after all, the prettiest of my three 6-HP Johnson outboards. (All for sale in June).

The bill came to $600 and the modules were the old ones . Handed a bag containing my requested new 15-foot fuel line, I slouched back to Wolfeboro only to find it was five feet short!

[BroadHopper]

Originally Posted by John Mercier

Is there water and sewer nearby?

Flat land without ledge and easy access to utilities holds high value...
But you can also build a commercial operation in a lease or condo variation below the residential lease or condo units.

No. 4 years ago, I assisted an RI developer who wanted to build a mall complex similar to other resorts with commercial as well as residential condos. The sticking point was water and sewage access. Since there is no access, the idea is questionable as to ground sustainability. He shelved the idea. The RI developer is related to the original Gunstock Acres developer, Cherry Valley Road condos, and Pier IV at the Weirs.

Tamposi is related to the Tamposi developers in the Nashua, Bedford area. He also bought Dave's Motorboat Shoppe land and building. I believe he is renting out the space to a marine shop manager. His plan for the property is anyone's guess.

[John Mercier]

I know Winnisquam built a building on 106 just below me. They use that for boat storage... maybe a this will be a mixture of storage and repair/detailing?

Those operations if well orchestrated do not have to be on the same site as a marina with valuable land being used up.

[BroadHopper]

Originally Posted by John Mercier

I know Winnisquam built a building on 106 just below me. They use that for boat storage... maybe a this will be a mixture of storage and repair/detailing?

Those operations if well orchestrated do not have to be on the same site as a marina with valuable land being used up.

Lakeport Landing has boat storage off Lily Pond Road in Gilford. Irwin Marine has boat storage in the back of Gilford CVS at the former Grosman site and in Laconia at the former Texwood plant.

[John Mercier]

Where is West Alton's?

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by John Mercier

Where is West Alton's?

All of their storage is on site. They have a huge amount of acreage down there.

[John Mercier]

Maybe seeing an opportunity to buy, move the storage offsite, and develop the lot in other ways?

Lots of parts moving in that area... possibilities seem endless.