It's Fall / Winterization time

Can you believe that it is already the first of November? Wow what a quick September and October. Here in the Northern Neck you know its fall when all of a sudden it is �Oyster Festival �weekend!  Yes that means Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. It also signals the time of year when folks have to think about putting away their boats. Many of us will continue to enjoy the fall season, whether it be cruising, fishing, enjoying the foliage or just taking a leisurely cruise out on the rivers and bay! Rock Fisherman will hopefully have a bountiful season as the water cools and the fish get into a feeding frenzy.

Now is the time to take some preventive measures to insure your investment makes it thru the cold weather months.  Those of you who are finished using your boat now is the time to do the winterization before freezing temperatures occur.  That�s right �BEFOR �. Both outboards and inboard outboards need to be winterized to prepare them for sitting extended periods of time and in the case of inboard / outboards it is imperative that this be done as they hold water and can freeze and crack. I cannot stress how important this is. In addition to winterizing engines it is also necessary to winterize fresh water systems, heads, wash down pumps, air conditions and heaters. If these components freeze and burst it means big headaches down the road alone with unnecessary expenses. All of this can be avoided.

If you have any questions regarding winterization of your watercraft please do not hesitate to call us. We are more than happy to give you advice and assist with the care of your rig. We are professionals who have been doing this right here in one location for over 50 years! We treat  your boat the way we take care of our own. We consider it a privilege in taking care of your boat!  Do not hesitate to call our service department. 804-443-2573

The Copenhavers!

All the way from Glade Spring, Virginia, Jim Copenhavers and his dad
hope to enjoy some warm fall days on the water!! They are riding
their new Glastron SX 195.

Classic Chesapeake Bay dead rise !

You don't see many like this anymore ! She's a beauty !

Key West / Garrett's Marina

Captain Rick Wilkerson from Oak Island NC and hunting buddy Hill Muse
from Rock Hill SC aboard Ricks 211 Key West out at the Cape at
Beaufort NC ! Rick just had to see how she handles in the Atlantic
Ocean! Another satisfied boat owner from Garrett's Marina !

Garrett's Marina does great bottom paints

Garrett's crew Hunter Brooks and Wayne Webb apply fresh bottom paint
to a 32 Elzey . This fine craft is owned and operated by Captain Em
Hughes. She's named the "Tail Wagger"....

Sandy Williamnson 219 FS Key West

Sandy Williamnson with his new 219 FS Key West - Key West's entry
into the coastal center console market is the 219 FS has all of the
basics and will handle power from 150 to 250-hp. Key West will pre
rig for nearly any outboard brand. Because she is designed for family
use as well as fishing she comes standard with padded cushions and
changing room/head and has a long list of other options that mom and
the kids will like. Most of the important fishing features are standard.

219 FS Key West

Garrett's Marina features Key West boats - here is 219 FS Key West -
the latest and largest boat in Key West's "Family Sportsman" series,
she has an LOA of 21'9" (6.62 m), beam of 8'6" (2.59 m) and draws 14"
(35.33 cm).

NEW WHITE PARKER

New for 2014 is the standard White parker hull color.

SAGE GREEN PARKER BOATS

New Sage green hull color as an option on Parker Boats

New from Parker - new blue hull color

New blue hull color on a 2300 SE Parker

Ron Dewer with his Parker !!

Welcome Ron... to the Garrett's Marina Parker Boats club...

Beaufort NC

Area guest from Tappahannock enjoying the Beaufort Inn by boat ! Ahhh
a lot of Key West Boats !

The Boat Dock

College kids enjoying a nice ride to Urbanna along with some Rivah cuisine !

Chilling on the pier !

Jojo with guest from Danville Va !! They talk funny out there !!

"Urbanna"

This was a evening sunset cruise on Urbanna Creek ! You just can't
see this on the highway . If you have never been on the Rappahannock
now is the time to enjoy a precious resource we have right here at us !!

Manitou tri-toon Vee-toon 2013

Here is a short video of John Pender and Louis Muse at the 2013 Manitou dealer meeting. We are demonstrating the latest in V-toon technology. These boat have a patented design that has a center toon drooped down 10 inches to form a Vee . These boat handle like a traditional mono hull boat .This was a 23 foot vee-toon boat with a 200 HP outboard running 53 mph and will bank in a turn. You get the best of all worlds in the fact the in the fact that it will go fast but still seat a lot people. Wow this was incredible !! Not your everyday pontoon boat I can tell you !!

Key West boats

Sent from my iPhoneThe Regansburg coming in from a day on the Rappahannock River in
their new 203DFS Key West boat ! It was a beautiful day !

FW: Prepping for bottom paint

Garrett's Marina crew prepping the bottom for a coat of anti-fouling
paint. Like all painting, the most important part is the prepping.
This is crucial to the paint adhering properly. It is a very labor
intensive process the first time a boat is getting bottom painted.

The steps are as follows:
1. Mark water line with full tank of fuel
2. De wax the bottom to rid it of all mold wax
3. Sand the entire bottom with a dual action sander to (this is the
hardest part and can not be avoided)
4. Wash the bottom to make it dust free
5. Apply two coats of epoxy primer
6. Apply two coats of antifouling paint.

By taking the above action you will get a bottom paint job that will
last for years to come. It must be done RIGHT THE FIRST TIME.

Garrett's computer expert

Garrett's very computer man Sandy Fuller all the way from Florida
enjoys some Rappahannock river crabs!

Hill Muse with daughter Anna

Hill Muse with daughter Anna enjoying a very nice sunset on the
Rappahannock River!

The "MUSE " visits Urbanna

Sent from my iPhoneThe "MUSE " enjoys a trip out to Urbanna for dinner!

Ms. Griggs with her "First" boat! Congrats!

Ms. Griggs will be sporting her first boat on the Potomac in Northern
Virginia !! Thank you and enjoy .

Parker Boat plant visit!

Sent from my iPhoneResidents of Tappahannock along with local Parker dealer Louis Muse,
owner of Garrett's Marina visit Parker Boat Company while vacationing
in Beaufort NC.

Matt Hamilton' Parker 2300 DV

Matt dropped in for his 20 hour service with his new 2300 DV Parker
he recently purchased from Garrett's Marina. Also showing off his
new custom T-Top with a hard top ! Matt loves fly fishing on the
Eastern Shore of Virginia.... Congrats Matt !

Freshwater Flush Your Outboard

Most of us take good care of our marine equipment. We wash and wax our boats and outboards, change the oil and oil filter regularly, and replace the fuel filters, but what about your outboard's cooling system. Unfortunately, it is often overlooked in a maintenance regimen. During the course of normal use, the water pump can ingest mud, sand, and silt, which then flows through the engine. Marine growth can also occur behind the inlet screens interrupting the flow of water to the engine. Over time, debris can accumulate in the outboard's cooling passages. This build up can damage the water pump's rubber impeller and plastic housing. Eventually, the buildup can also restrict the amount of water available to the engine resulting in poor cooling, which will damage the engine. It may even promote corrosion in the exhaust system because increased engine temperatures— along with the effects of using ethanol blended fuels—can cause increased exhaust temperatures. Read more about fresh water flushing your outboard to prolong the life of the engine.

Parker 2012 Sport Cabin XLD 25 to Urbanna....

The Howard's of Urbanna, Virginia getting ready to take home their
new Parker 2012 Sport Cabin XLD 25 foot cruiser powered by a 300 HP
Yamaha... just down river a few miles!

Charlie Hyde's 228 Grady White...

Welcome Mr. Charlie Hyde from Mathews, Virginia. Charlie Hyde is a long time boater residing on Cobb's Creek Virginia off the Piankatank River. Mr. Hyde tells me he is very fortunate that he gets to fish just about every day he is home. What a lucky guy he is !

Mr. Hyde is taking delivery of his 2002 Pre-Owned 228 Grady White. Thank you Mr. Hyde for allowing Garrett's Marina to assist with your boating needs. Sorry about that ! Mr. Hyde insist that we call him Charlie!

Key West 2020DC for the James River!

A welcome from Garrett's Marina to David Moody of Midlothian, Virginia who will be enjoying his new 2012 Key West 2020 DC powered by a Yamaha F150TXR outboard 150HP on the James River! Watch that boat vanish from sight as David turns on the power.....

Gilbert Bonnaure's Key West 203FS

Gilbert Bonnaure and friend of Newburg, Maryland picked up his 2012 Key West 203FS powered by a 150 hp Yamaha at Garrett's Marina this week...

Vernon Spratley takes delivery of a Parker 1801 CC

Vernon Spratley of Richmond Virginia took delivery yesterday of his new 2012 Parker 1801 CC powered with a 115 hp Yamaha. Vernon will be cruising his Parker on the Ware River - he commented to Sonia Muse "You and Louis are a pleasure to do business with - thank you for all your help"

Parker SL 2320 to the Reid's on the North River

Delivering a 2012 Parker Sport Cabin SL 2320 equipped with a 250 hp Yamaha to Jim & Judith Reid of Charlottesville. They will be keeping their boat at their summer cottage on the North River in Matthews county.

Judy said "I knew after our visit with Louis at Garrett's Marina we would be buying a boat--this would be where we buy our boat. This is Jim's "dream" boat. You guys have been so wonderful and made it so easy!"

Rick Wilkerson's KW 211 CC

Rick Wilkerson at the wheel of his Key West 211 cc (powered by a 200 hp Yamaha) bought from Garretts Marina -- speeding on the intercoastal waterway of North Carolina....

Michigan Bound Key West 186

Far and wide they come to Garrett's Marina! Here is Jonathan Sheard and family to pick up his 2004 Key West 108 powered with a Yamaha 115 HP outboard.... and trailering it back to the Great Lakes at Rochester Hills, Michigan.

Parker 2012 Sport Cabin XLD 25 to Urbanna....

The Howard's of Urbanna, Virginia getting ready to take home their new Parker 2012 Sport Cabin XLD 25 foot cruiser powered by a 300 HP Yamaha... just down river a few miles!

James Carleton takes delivery of a Parker 1801 CC

James Carleton of Richmond Virginia takes delivery of his 2007 Parker 1801 CC powered by a 115 hp Yamaha. "I wanted to thank you again for all the time you've taken to counsel and advise me on my first boat purchase! I've enjoyed getting to know the folks at Garrett's Marina and hope this is the start of a long term business relationship." Another Garrett's Marina satisfied customer!

Captain Kelly McAteer takes Cobia 217 to Roanoke Virginia

The McAteers ! Captain Kelly McAteer and his Dad from Roanoke Virginia! Good Luck on your fishing adventures! Sporting a new 217 Cobia Center Console just purchased from the crew here at Garrett's Marina Inc. on the Rappahannock River.

The McGee's from Cold Harbor, Virginia.

Welcome to the McGee's from Cold Harbor, Virginia....

The McGee's own a farm that borders the Rappahannock at the mouth of the Corrotoman River. The 1801 Parker should serve them well entertaining folks on the river! We would like to extend a warm welcome to both Freddie and Gail to the Garrett's Marina family.... By the way Gail fed us the most delicious lunch that day. All good old fashion Northern Neck Food. Thank you so much Gail.

Charlie Hyde's 228 Grady White...

Welcome Mr. Charlie Hyde from Mathews, Virginia. Charlie Hyde is a long time boater residing on Cobb's Creek Virginia off the Piankatank River. Mr. Hyde tells me he is very fortunate that he gets to fish just about every day he is home. What a lucky guy he is !

Mr. Hyde is taking delivery of his 2002 Pre-Owned 228 Grady White. Thank you Mr. Hyde for allowing Garrett's Marina to assist with your boating needs. Sorry about that ! Mr. Hyde insist that we call him Charlie!

Welcome to the McKenney's of Warsaw Virginia

Welcome to the Garrett's Marina family : " THE MCKENNEY'S " with their pre-owned 2020 CC Key West.

We would like to welcome to our family here at Garrett's Marina the McKenney's of Warsaw , VA. Local boats for local folks. The McKenney's have a beautiful daughter named Haley and living pretty close to the head waters of Totuskey Creek boating is only a step away. They plan on enjoying the summer and introducing Haley to the beautiful Rappahannock River. They should be able to get out on the water and enjoy the river with some summer fun. Tubing and fishing should be a breeze.

Everyone here at Garrett's Marina appreciated your business. Welcome to the Rivah !!

Crowder modified Parker 2300SE

Mike Crowder of Richmond, Virginia emailed Louis Muse after taking home his Parker 2300SE "It was certainly a pleasure doing business with you! We're really enjoying the Parker 2300SE! Here's the T-Top we put on. Thank you for working with us and we'll definitely refer everyone to you!!" .....Mike

Another Key West find a base in Urbanna

Steve Esbach of Manakin Sabot, Virginia hauls off his 2008 Key West 186 DC powered by 115 hp Yamaha. Steve plans on basing his cruising and fishing area using Urbanna as his port of call....

Walters Enjoy their Crest Pontoon

The Walters enjoying their new Crest on the Rappahannock out of Harborside Storage at Garrett's Marina Inc.

McElroy's 2008 Century 1801 CC

Stephen McElroy of California, Maryland is delighted to take possession of his 2008 Century 1801 Center Console from Garrett's Marina this week.

Key West 211 DC Home to Hudgins!

Brian Moore of Hudgins, Virginia takes home his new 2012 Key West 211 DC powered by a 250 HP Yamaha - thanks to Louis Muse and the folks at Garrett's Marina

John Pitts of Montross acquires a Parker 2120 SC

2004 Parker 2120 Sport Cabin powered by a 150 hp Yamaha purchased by John & Tracey Pitts of Montross, Virginia

Larry Allen's new custom Cobia 21

Ask anybody Larry Allen knows fishing ! Mr. Allen is an avid in shore angler with a reputation of being able to catch speckled trout ! He was so impressed with the 21 Bay Cobia that once he found out Garrett's Marina was a new dealer for them in the state he headed on over to discuss it with owner / salesman Louis Muse. Louis was able to work with him and the factory to customize the rig just the way Larry wanted it. As an avid angler everything had to be just right and when you are spending over 40K you cannot blame him. Mr. Allen was most appreciative of how Cobia handled the entire process from start to finish. It did take some persuasion to do some of the things he wanted done but through a collective effort of Louis and the factory Mr. Allen was well pleased with the end result. Garrett's Marina was proud to be able to offer our service and expertise to another fine customer. It was a privilege to handle Mr. Allen's request and purchase, Louis said. Many thanks to him and our many loyal customers !

Walkers take off in a Classic 230 ER Crest pontoon

Garrett's Marina welcomes the "Walkers" to our family of fine customers. They are taking delivery of their new Classic 230 ER Crest pontoon boat powered by a Suzuki 115 HP four stroke.