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InTheBite Dock Talk: Grand Slam Sportfishing Supply

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Have you ever wanted to know the most popular lures used around the Bahamas, the Gulf of Mexico and the Mid-Atlantic? Take a minute and listen in to Grand Slam Sportfishing Supply owner Jim McGrath as he showcases the best lures for 2019. Lures include the recent World Cup and the Mid-Atlantic winner. Don’t wait and order yours today!

The Carolina Classic–Albemarle Boats Holds 2018 Model Year Awards

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 Albemarle Boats, The Carolina Classic held their 2018 Dealer Sales Meeting in Edenton, NC on November 13-14.  The event was well attended, and the dealers toured the 103,000 square foot manufacturing facility, sea-trialed several models including the new 27 Dual Console, gained in-depth product knowledge, and enjoyed the camaraderie of the Albemarle Family.  The event concluded on Wednesday evening with a 40th Anniversary Dinner at the 1767 Chowan County Courthouse.  The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the 2018 Model Year Awards.
 
Albemarle General Manager Burch Perry addressed the group.  Perry remarked on the history of Edenton and the significance of its courthouse.  He also spoke of North Carolina’s rich boatbuilding heritage, and he thanked the dealers for their contributions to the continued success of Albemarle Boats.  Perry stated, “Tonight we are here to celebrate 40 years of Albemarle Boats, and to recognize you, the dealers, for the critical role you play in the Albemarle Family.  You are the face of Albemarle in your home areas, and we have you to thank for the effort that went into each one of the 3800 boat sales that are a part of our history.  We salute you and thank you for your loyalty and hard work.  We are proud to be represented by the best dealers in the business.”
 
Albemarle commissioned renowned marine artist Steve Goione to create an illustration featuring the Albemarle 29 Express and the company’s icon logo overlaid on a map of North Carolina’s Outer Banks and the Albemarle Sound.  The original and prints made from it were awarded to the dealers during Wednesday’s event.  Keith Privott, Albemarle’s Director of Sales and Product Development, assisted Perry with the presentation of the awards.  Blaine Richmond of Oyster Harbors Marine in Osterville, MA was awarded 2018 Salesman of the Year.  Oyster Harbors also took home the 2018 Dealer of the Year and the Outstanding Customer Service Awards.  Clemons Boats of Sandusky, OH was recognized as the 2018 Outstanding New Dealer.

Captain Training Classes Offered by MTU

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MTU offering Series 2000 M96L Captain Training classes

 It’s free!

MTU is pleased to continue offering interactive and informal classroom style Captain Training classes at various East Coast Distributor locations.

Participants will have the opportunity to meet local service personnel and learn from MTU factory personnel about the following topics:

  • Series 2000 M96 Engine Overview & Maintenance
  • BlueVision | NewGeneration control & monitoring system
  • Extended Warranty Coverage and other benefits available from MTU’s Premium Yacht Service

    The next complimentary class will be offered September 13, 2018 from 9:00am – 3:30pm at Johnson & Towers, located at 2021 Briggs Rd, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054.

    Interested captains, brokers, or vessel owners can register here.  Note class sizes are limited and preference is given to current and future Series 2000 M96 captains.

  MTU Offering Series 2000 M96L Captain Training Classes

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It’s free!

MTU is pleased to continue offering interactive and informal classroom style Captain Training classes at various East Coast Distributor locations.

Participants will have the opportunity to meet local service personnel and learn from MTU factory personnel about the following topics:

  • Series 2000 M96 Engine Overview & Maintenance
  • BlueVision | NewGenerationcontrol & monitoring system
  • Extended Warranty Coverage and other benefits available from MTU’s Premium Yacht Service

The next complimentary class will be offered June 28, 2018 from 9:00am – 3:30pm at Johnson & Towers, located at 2021 Briggs Rd, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054.

Interested captains, brokers, or vessel owners can register here.  Note class sizes are limited and preference is given to current and future Series 2000 M96 captains.

 

East Coast Dolphin Movements to Date

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As of June 11th, 2018, 656 dolphinfish have been tagged and released throughout our tagging zones by 66 captains in 170 outings.  Of those releases, 8 are recaptures recorded along the U.S. East Coast, 2 are return migrants from fish released last August, and 4 are satellite tags movements.  In the first week of June alone, the Killin’ Time IIFishing Team, led by Captain Don Gates, tagged and released 207 dolphin, 5 of which have been recaptured (as of 6/11).  This effort alone represents a 2.4% recapture rate.  To read more about movements of dolphin along the U.S. East Coast over the past few months, click here.  

Courtesy of Dolphin Research Program