Strong's Marine - 75th Anniversary Edition Newsletter

FOUR GENERATIONS ON THE WATER 1945 - 2020

Mattituck Bay Marina Jeff and Dave Strong, 1972

Jeff and Ryan Strong, 2019

our 75th year FOUR GENERATIONS ON THE WATER

Dear friends, We take great pride in marking our family’s 75th year in the marine business in 2020. Now in our fourth generation, it has been an incredible journey! We’ve grown our reach across the region as we’ve built an amazing team, fulfilling families’ dreams and creating lasting memories together.

We are so grateful to the clients who’ve supported our business as they’ve grown their love of boating.

Many of you have been with us spanning your own family’s generations; we are humbled to continue to serve you.

We are thankful to our longtime team members, some who have been with us 20 years or more! Your passion for delighting clients continues to inspire us.

Our family was raised on “Super Service.” Stewart Strong set the standard in 1945, handing it down to his son Dave, who passed on this spirit to his son Jeff. Ryan and I have made Super Service the cornerstone of our business, instilling this high standard in the entire Strong’s Marine team as it has grown. We remain the “Home of Super Service” today, as we will in the years and decades to come. Looking ahead, we will always seek new ways to deliver a caring and personal level of service to you and your family.

Because nothing is more important than safety on the water, we’ve made the commitment that every Strong’s full-time team member will become boating safety certified by the end of 2020 -- and as always, we offer a full slate of safety certification classes to our region’s boaters.

Strengthening our longstanding commitment to the boating community, we’ve grown our support of organizations that help keep our waterways safe and clean. Because we believe time on the water enriches lives, we are building opportunities for less fortunate children and families to spend time boating with Strong’s team members and clients. We invite you to join us in supporting these important causes! You can learn more at strongsmarine.com.

We treasure our memories from years building relationships with clients while building our business. We welcome you to join us as we celebrate our history, and we look forward to making many more memories with you and your families over the next 75 years and beyond.

Know that our values of truth, honesty, integrity and pride, along with making every possible effort to enhance your boating experience, will always remain.

JEFF, RE & RYAN STRONG jeff@strongsmarine.com ryan@strongsmarine.com 631.298.4480 Jeff with grandchildren Eliza, Bradley and Skyelar

75 YEARS STRONG - THEN & NOW

Strong's Mattituck Bay Marina, 1975

Fun with Strong's, 1985

Jeff Strong on his first boat, 1961

Strong's Water Club & Marina, 2019

Fun with Strong's, Robins Island Cove Raft Up, 2019

Ryan Strong with cousin, Kyle, bottom painting their first boat, 1992

Stewart Strong, Strong & Holland Boats, Lindenhurst NY, 1945

Jeff & Re Strong, 2002

Jay & Ryan Strong, Strong's Marine, 1992

Strong's Team, #5 Dealer Award, 2018

A LOT HAS CHANGED AS OUR COMPANY HAS GROWN, BUT ONE THING HAS ALWAYS REMAINED THE SAME. OUR VALUES OF TRUTH, HONESTY, INTEGRITY AND PRIDE THAT BUILT OUR BUSINESS.

Longtime

TEAM MEMBERS

Strong's Team, 1994

Jeff's First Employee, 1987

Strong's Team, 2012

Strong's Team, 2019

CLIENT DELIGHT

THE HORAN FAMILY BOATING ACROSS THE GENERATIONS

The Horans 2001

In Nantucket with the Horans through the years, 2001 – 2019 Many Strong’s clients share their love of boating across the generations. Jim & Sue Horan have been Strong’s clients since 2000, joining Strong’s when we opened the Southampton Showroom and Marina locations. The Horans and their two children, James, 26 and Brianna, 23, have enjoyed countless adventures together on their boat, “SUMO.” One of their favorite boating stories took place at the 2003 Strong’s Rendezvous to Martha’s Vineyard. Jim recalled all the boating families had young children, and they were inseparable that weekend. The highlight of the trip was in the middle of the night, when Hurricane Juan was on its way towards the island. Jim, Jeff Strong, and others labored out in the darkness, trying their hardest to move and secure all the boats out of the storm’s path. They succeeded – and as an added bonus, they all got to extend the rendezvous an extra day!

Jim and Susan share priceless memories of sharing time on the water with James and Brianna -- seeing new places, meeting new people and enjoying time away together. Nowadays, the Horans continue to get together on SUMO, and they always look forward to their next adventure – because that’s what boating is all about: making memories together.

"Our kids share the same boating passion that we do!"

How lucky are we?

Jeff's new work truck , 1995

"Dave Strong hired my brother Tim, in the 60’s. It was Tim’s first job.

Dave was so great. I can still here Dave’s voice calling Tim. Dave was a gem...always fixing a boat. He had the first microwave to heat up those sammies" - Candace A.

"Early memories of working at the gas dock..pumping gas and heating up those Stewart sandwiches and filling out the charge slips. Later years of washing and having fun on the demo boats." - Lorraine M.

"Extraordinary family! Proud to know them" - Fred P.

"My dad used to keep our boats at Strong’s Marina. He always said that Mr. and Mrs. Strong were the hardest working people. The marina was small in those days. Those were simple days... I remember them well."

- Claire H.

"Bike riding to get an ice cream at 9 years old. Then bringing my children at age 9 for Learn to Waterski day which was a success. They each got up that day! Now boat club is the best part of summer" - Leann M.

LIFELONG MEMORIES ON THE WATER

Strong’s Rendezvous to Essex CT, 1999

Nancy Strong, Strong’s Water Club, 2013

Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to share so many adventures with generations of clients, teammates and friends. From our legendary destination rendezvous to adventures at our own Water Club casual resort, Strong’s events on the water enrich lives, build relationships and bring us all closer. Oh, the stories we could tell!

Jeff, Patty, Ryan & Kenny, Hamptons Offshore Invitational Tournament, 2005

Hank with his son at the helm, 2000

Gerry & Brenda, Essex CT, 1999

It's about the Journey

Strong’s Marine has grown over the years, now employing over 100 full-time employees across our locations. We are so fortunate that these longtime team members have guided and grown with us. Here they share highlights of their journey with Strong’s.

Thanks for the memories, and here’s to sharing many more!

Mirek & Dean sharing a laugh, 2002

Marc & Kelly at the docks in Montauk

Top (from left to right): Luis, Romek, Debra, Mirek, Patty Bottom (from left to right): Chris, Jon, Will, Dean 2020

DEAN ELLIOT, Transportation/Yard - 23 years: “It feels good Mirek & Romek, Take a Kid Fishing Day, 2000

to know I have worked 23 years with Strong’s – it feels really good. I am very proud to be a Strong’s team member.”

ROMEK GRZESKOW, Fiberglass Specialist – 22 years: “I am fortunate to have fun with my team members every day– I can always make them laugh and that makes me happy.”

MIREK ZENGOTA, Technician – 22 years: “My favorite memory is of our Take a Kid Fishing days. Once a year, we would take a less fortunate child fishing with us to teach them to fish and watch amazement pour over their faces. Its nice to do something fun while also giving back.”

LUIS CORZO, Technician – 15 years: “Strong’s Marine was my first job when I came to the United States from Venezuela 15 years ago. Today, Strong’s has been my only job and I am now a proud U.S. citizen and consider my team members my

Will with client Mike, 2016

family.”

DEBRA BENI, Warranty Administrator – 20 years: “I am looking forward to the day that Jeff and Re’s grandchildren come to work and learn their future business; just as I watched their son come in and work his way up to be my boss.”

PATTY REEVE, Business Manager – 20 years: “One of my favorite memories at Strong’s is when I went offshore fishing overnight for the first time, on a Pursuit, as part of a tournament. Jeff Strong, Ryan Strong, Tom Troy (Mattituck Bay Service Manager) and I had tons of fun. Everyone caught something. Ryan caught a Wahoo and I caught a Tuna! It was an amazing experience that I will never forget.”

Patty & Re on the water, 2003

CHRIS SUTER, Sales Manager – 17 years: “For our future, I hope we continue to grow – at a realistic, reasonable and sustainable rate – just as we have in the last 15 years. We’ve continually invested in growing our team, our product line, and now even the size of our boats with the addition of yachts to our brand.”

JON ACOSTA, Shop Foreman (Mattituck Bay) – 16 years: “Owning a boat was a dream of mine as kid. To be in the marine business 22 years and now working for the premier dealership on Long island for the past 16 has given me the ability to share my dream as a child with my parents, my friends, extended family and now to my wife and 4 kids.”

KEVIN MILLER, Shop Foreman (Southampton) – 18 years: “My favorite memories over the years include having lunch with Jeff in Sag Harbor, our company get togethers for the holidays and at the Pridwin (Shelter Island) in the summer, and becoming a certified Yamaha Master Technician. I take great pride in my job because Strong’s has a great reputation in our industry.”

WILL BARTESCH, General Manager (Mattituck Bay) – 15 years: "My proudest moment as a Strong’s team member was when I was promoted from Parts Manager and entrusted to be the first ever General Manager of our Mattituck Bay facility. I enjoy working with my team and seeing them strive for success."

Mirek & Jon at a Client Appreciation Party, 2004

Luis at the Bay, 2016

Chris celebrating at the Cobalt Dealer Meeting, 2018

Boating is our Passion

For over 20 years, Strong’s Marine has represented Cobalt Boats in Nassau & Suffolk Counties and the five boroughs. Cobalt Boats is the perfect day boat for the East End lifestyle – from cruising to water sports – Cobalt delivers with ease and luxury. The strong bond between Strong’s and Cobalt has led to Strong’s Marine’s top Cobalt dealer status year after year.

Strong’s Marine and Pursuit Boats have been making boating dreams come true together for over 20 years. Strong’s Marine is the Platinum Flagship dealer of Pursuit Boats in Nassau & Suffolk counties and the five boroughs. As the #5 Pursuit Dealer worldwide, be assured that Strong’s Marine is your destination to get on the bite today.

Regal Boats has been part of the Strong’s Marine family since 2011 and has been delighting our clients ever since! With the introduction of the popular outboard models like OBX and XO series, Regal makes boating on Long Island a breeze. Regal Boats recently celebrated 50 years of boat building in the USA and, like Strong’s Marine, has generations of family at the helm – then and now.

Strong’s Marine and Grady-White partnered in 2016 to bring their iconic brand to Nassau and Westchester Counties and the Five Boroughs.

Strong’s Marine is proud to represent this brand through our Port Washington location and our partnership with Al Grover’s High and Dry Marina, Strong’s at Grover’s in Freeport.

Strong’s Marine is the exclusive Northeast dealer and distributor for Sunseeker, the world’s leading brand for luxury performance motor yachts. Recently awarded the Sunseeker Global Distributor Award for highest sales growth, we are building our yacht business as we developed a thriving boat business, with a generations-long commitment to supporting our owners.

Since 2019, Strong’s Marine has been the exclusive New York, New Jersey and Connecticut dealer for Cruisers Yachts, a premier provider of American-made luxury pleasure yachts. With an ongoing commitment to acquiring, restoring and expanding premium yacht facilities, and hiring and training certified yacht technicians and the finest craftsmen, we are on a journey to become the Northeast’s largest and most well appointed yacht resource.

2020 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

ROBINS ISLAND COVE RAFT UP 2019

UNLOCK THE SHINNECOCK - MAY 3 Learn to navigate the Shinnecock Locks with an expert captain.

RENDEZVOUS TO SAG HARBOR - JUNE 12 Invite friends on your boat and join us for a lovely dinner in Sag Harbor. We’ll take off from Mattituck Bay Marina and be back before sunset.

LIVE MUSIC

GIVING BACK

Join us on our annual rendezvous. This years destination is Newport, Rhode Island!

Concerts from 4-8pm at Strong’s Water Club & Marina 2255 Wickham Ave, Mattituck

ROBINS ISLAND COVE RAFT UP - AUGUST 9

Sat, July 4th

NEWPORT RENDEZVOUS - JULY 24 - 26

Watersports, grilling on your boat, blenders – the Robin’s Island Cove Raft up is a perennial favorite with our boaters. Join us!

Sat, August 1st Sat, August 29th

BOATING LICENSE COURSES Join Strong’s Marine and Safe Boating America to take the NYS Safe Boating class and receive your boating safety certificate.

Mar 21, Strong's Bay Marina Apr 22 & 23, Strong's Bay Marina May 16 & 17, Strong's Bay Marina

4TH ANNUAL MATTITUCK MADNESS FISHING TOURNAMENT SAT JUN 13 STRONG'S WATER CLUB & MARINA TO SEE OUR FULL EVENT CALENDAR WITH MORE THAN 60 EVENTS GO TO STRONGSMARINE.COM OR EMAIL EVENTS@STRONGSMARINE.COM FOR MORE DETAILS.

, STRONGS LOCATIONS

MATTITUCK BAY - EST. 1965

YACHT CENTER - EST. 2016

WATER CLUB & MARINA - EST. 2013

SOUTHAMPTON SHOWROOM - EST. 2000

SOUTHAMPTON MARINA - EST. 2000

EAST HAMPTON SALES & SERVICE - EST. 2020

PORT WASHINGTON - EST. 2008

STRONG'S AT GROVERS, FREEPORT - EST. 2017

2400 Camp Mineola Rd., Mattituck, NY 11952 (631) 298-4770 - Will Bartesch, General Manager A well appointed home base with quick and easy access to the Shinnecock Canal and Peconic Bay. Offers in-water and valet dockage, service and storage, along with boat sales and brokerage. View a large indoor and outdoor display of Cobalt, Regal, Pursuit and pre-enjoyed boats.

2255 Wickham Avenue, Mattituck, NY 11952 (631) 298-4739 - Tim Norton, General Manager Our 135-slip, 9-acre destination resort off Long Island Sound features a saltwater pool with cabana, Pace’s Dockside restaurant and tiki bar and a popular summer concert series. Seasonal and transient dockage, service and storage available for boats up to 75’ in length with a 7' draft; on-site boat and yacht sales and brokerage offering Sunseeker and Cruisers Yachts, along with Cobalt, Pursuit, Regal and pre-enjoyed boats and yachts.

1810 North Sea Road, Southampton, NY 11968 (631) 283-4841 - Jessica McCarthy, General Manager Our Southampton Marina, located in a cozy, protected harbor just one mile from Southampton Village, accommodates boats up to 40’ in length with a 3’ draft. Service and storage, in water and valet (dry stack) dockage is available.

86 Orchard Beach Blvd, Port Washington, NY 11050 (516) 304-5376 We welcome you to visit our newly-renovated sales office and display at Brewer Capri Marina West, located off the Long Island Sound, to view the latest models from Sunseeker and Cruisers Yachts, along with Cobalt, Pursuit, Regal and Grady-White boats.

5780 W Mill Road, Mattituck, NY 11952 (631) 298-4480 - Sal Messina, General Manager This 16-acre home base for our yacht division offers expert yacht service and custom work; 45 slips and 7 indoor storage buildings accommodate yachts up to 110’. On-site yacht sales and brokerage offering Sunseeker and Cruisers Yachts.

781 County Road 39, Southampton, NY 11968 (631) 283-6736 - Jessica McCarthy, General Manager Visit our large indoor showroom and outdoor displays to see the latest models from Cobalt, Pursuit and Regal. To inquire about Sunseeker and Cruisers yachts., please call to make an appointment.

At Harbor Marina, 39 Gann Road, East Hampton, NY 11937 (631) 283-6736 Our relationship with Harbor Marina offers boat sales and Yamaha engine service. Cobalt, Pursuit and Regal boats are on display in-season, with sea trials available by appointment.

435 South Main Street, Freeport, NY 11520 (516) 771-7020 Strong’s Marine has partnered with Al Grover’s Marina in Freeport to service Nassau County’s vibrant boating community. Visit our large outdoor displays to see the latest models from Cobalt, Regal, Pursuit, and Grady White at our Strong's Freeport location.

Dave & Dottie Strong

Mattituck Bay Marina, 1975

Dedicated to the memory of Dave Strong, friend to all.

P.O. BOX 1409 MATTITUCK, NY 11952

MATTITUCK BAY 631.298.4770

WATER CLUB 631.298.4739

YACHT CENTER 631.298.4480

FREEPORT 516.771.7020

SOUTHAMPTON SHOWROOM 631.283.6736

SOUTHAMPTON MARINA 631.283.4841

PORT WASHINGTON 516.304.5376

EAST HAMPTON 631.283.6736

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