South Jersey Yacht Sales announces capital improvements

Set to break ground in early February with completion due by mid-November, plans call for a new 10,500-square-foot showroom with floor space sufficient to display boats from center console up to 60 feet long.

will provide an opportunity to learn more about equipment and service available from South Jersey Yacht Sales and its affiliates.

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By Rich Baehrle

South Jersey Yacht Sales has announced plans for capital improvements to its showroom and service area at 680 Bay Ave. in Somers Point.

George C. Robinson III, president and owner, said the improvements are a continuation of the company’s commitment to upgrade the 12-plus-acre facility after acquiring the site in late 2020.

“Our vision when we purchased the showroom and marina two years ago, was to upgrade the property and transform it into a state-of-the-art sales office and best-in-industry service center,” Robinson said.

The new showroom and corporate headquarters and other improvements will fulfill that goal, he said.

Customer parking will be located directly across from the new showroom. The design and engineering of the building will feature energy efficient mechanical, lighting, insulation, roofing and climate control systems. A specially heated flooring system for winter climate days will also be installed.

Additionally, 12 offices are planned for South Jersey Yacht Sales administrative and sales professional staff. Office space will also be provided for Dynamic Stabilizer Company, New Jersey’s authorized SeaKeeper sales and installation leader.

Video display boards for all boat lines including Albemarle, Invincible, Jupiter, Valhalla Boatworks, Viking Yachts and Yellowfin will allow clients to view all models at a glance.

Product display areas for Electrosea, SeaKeeper, Spot Zero, Release Marine, Yamaha and Mercury as well as equipment and services offered by Chart House Marine Electronics and Outfitting

In addition to the new showroom, several major capital improvements are planned for the service center and the marina. Among the upgrades to be completed over the winter is a thorough dredging of the entire 42-slip marina to accommodate larger vessels. New composite bulkheading and a new marina outer breakwater are also being installed.

A rebuild of the 24-by-75-foot liftwell has been completed to accommodate a 70 metric ton Travelift.

A new concrete forklift launch/haul pad has been completed and a remodeling of the service center office building includes the addition of a kitchen and a customer waiting lounge.

Other improvements either already completed or scheduled include a Boat Lift self-propelled remote operated trailer, and installation of new security cameras and lighting around the facility.

“Boaters in the Mid-Atlantic region recognize South Jersey Yacht Sales as the preferred lifetime source for premium recreational boats, unmatched service, and support,” Robinson said. “These improvements to our facility in Somers Point will help us continue to be the leader in sportfishing yacht sales and service in the region for many years to come.”

For more information see www. southjerseyyachtsales.com.

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Rich Baehrle of Berkshire Hathaway Fox and Roach. Can be reached at 609226-6680 or 609-641-0011 richardbaehrle@gmail.com www.getrichinrealestateSJ.com