Channel Marine Being Sold

ishoot308 · 07-06-2017, 10:41 AM

Just found out that Winnisquam Marine has bought Channel Marine.

This now puts Winnisquam Marine on the big lake which is great for many of us and for them.

Good luck to both parties involved in this transaction! Looks like a win win situation for all involved!

Dan

codeman671 · 07-06-2017, 11:58 AM

That would be awesome! I hope it comes through. I heard that another dealer on the lake was trying to buy it recently but that fell through.

Winni_Bay · 07-06-2017, 12:18 PM

i thought irwin bought it months ago
i will find out im sure dan knows
i just bought a tritoon from ryan and a waterfront home on winni
that will be a great deal if it goes through

dave

ishoot308 · 07-06-2017, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codeman671

That would be awesome! I hope it comes through. I heard that another dealer on the lake was trying to buy it recently but that fell through.

It's a done deal... trust me!

Winni_Bay · 07-06-2017, 02:56 PM

yes it true talked with ryan
thats great news thanks for info
taking down the big channel marine letters could the be a landmark change

Dave

BroadHopper · 07-06-2017, 03:02 PM

Grew up with Eddie, Ryan's dad. Both go-getters. Use to buy my 4-winns from them.

Since the Liitlefields sold the property, Channel Marine been going downhill fast! Sure miss the days Vinny was in charge!

Descant · 07-06-2017, 03:04 PM

Over the course of several owners, the name hasn't changed, nor has the sign. Often a big part of the purchase is getting the name. How long has it been since there was a Shep Brown? Or a Goodhue and Hawkins?

codeman671 · 07-06-2017, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ishoot308

It's a done deal... trust me!

I talked to Ryan, its in the works. I had been told recently by a realtor that Goodhue and Hawkins was trying to buy it but that deal went south.

Winni-Retired · 07-06-2017, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Grew up with Eddie, Ryan's dad. Both go-getters. Use to buy my 4-winns from them.

Since the Liitlefields sold the property, Channel Marine been going downhill fast! Sure miss the days Vinny was in charge!

I got my first " real boat " from Mr. Callahan way back in 1973. It was a 1973 dark blue and white Century Raven 17 foot outboard with a big black merc ( for the day) - I sold a 1969 Glass-Par, G-3 to buy the Raven. Over the years, I upgraded to a green 19 ft I/O then to a 21 foot Raven - just like the patrol boats of that era.

Mr. Callahan was a good man, in my opinion

tis · 07-06-2017, 06:33 PM

We loved Vinny too. We bought a 1983 Century from him! He had the best stories.

TiltonBB · 07-07-2017, 06:03 AM

I bought a 1972 22 foot Century from Vinny Callahan at Channel Marine.

The first day on the lake we picked the boat up at Channel and a friend with ocean experience navigated while I drove the boat. We were going about 30 MPH and he asked me to slow down for a minute because he wasn't sure of the markers. Just as the boat stopped we settled on top of a large boulder in an area full of them. We both got out and stood on boulders and walked the boat backwards out of the area. There was no damage but if we had slowed 10 seconds later it would have been a lot different. Lucky, because I had not put insurance on the boat, but I did the next day!

TiltonBB · 07-07-2017, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winni_Bay

i thought irwin bought it months ago
i will find out im sure dan knows
i just bought a tritoon from ryan and a waterfront home on winni
that will be a great deal if it goes through

dave

It wasn't Irwin that was buying Channel Marine, it was the people that own Goodhue-Hawkins in Wolfeboro but that sale fell through. If the sale had closed Channel was going to be managed by East Coast Flightcraft.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Since the Liitlefields sold the property, Channel Marine been going downhill fast! Sure miss the days Vinny was in charge!

I agree. Excellent point. The Littlefield's are good people with a real customer friendly attitude.

MalibuResponse · 07-07-2017, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Just found out that Winnisquam Marine has bought Channel Marine.

This now puts Winnisquam Marine on the big lake which is great for many of us and for them.

Good luck to both parties involved in this transaction! Looks like a win win situation for all involved!

Dan

Channel Marine has not been sold to Winnisquam Marine at this point. They are interested in making the purchase as well as other buyers.

Rattletrap · 07-07-2017, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MalibuResponse

Channel Marine has not been sold to Winnisquam Marine at this point. They are interested in making the purchase as well as other buyers.

Have it on good authority its a done deal.

joey2665 · 07-07-2017, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rattletrap

Have it on good authority its a done deal.

In my vast experience in buying and selling businesses, nothing is a done deal until it is actually signed and the deal closed. I have been involved in many transactions that were supposed to be "done" but fell apart close to the closing date or actually at the closing.

Rattletrap · 07-07-2017, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joey2665

In my vast experience in buying and selling businesses, nothing is a done deal until it is actually signed and the deal closed. I have been involved in many transactions that were supposed to be "done" but feel apart close to the closing date or actually at the closing.

Maybe it is "closed' already?

joey2665 · 07-07-2017, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rattletrap

Maybe it is "closed' already?

Did it close?

Dave M · 07-07-2017, 04:27 PM

Just curious. Why does joey2665 initial response say "done" but FELL apart while Rattletrap copy over shows "done" but FEEL apart.

Dave M

Rattletrap · 07-07-2017, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave M

Just curious. Why does joey2665 initial response say "done" but FELL apart while Rattletrap copy over shows "done" but FEEL apart.

Dave M

that is strange Dave M

joey2665 · 07-07-2017, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave M

Just curious. Why does joey2665 initial response say "done" but FELL apart while Rattletrap copy over shows "done" but FEEL apart.

Dave M

Because I corrected my spelling error when I had seen the quote by rattletrap, no mystery really.

WinniMarine · 07-07-2017, 06:26 PM

Just to jump in and clarify we are working towards the closing. That process takes time but was far enough along that it was announced to the employees at both dealerships. This allows us to tour the Channel facility during the day to get a much better understanding of the marina.

There is a lot involved in a purchase as such but it's been great working with Vin towards something that will work for both parties.

We don't plan on "Making Waves" with the facility and it's employees, they have a bunch of dedicated and talented individuals that we hope can work with us and help make the place even better. There are definitely some improvements to the facility that we feel can be made that will benefit customers and employees.

We are very excited to have a location on Winnipesaukee and feel that it can only benefit all our great customers.

Stay tuned and happy boating!!!

Ryan Crawford
VP/GM
Winnisquam Marine

ishoot308 · 07-07-2017, 06:35 PM

Congratulations Ryan and all of Winnisquam Marine!

It will be great to have you here on the big lake! Looking forward to many years of continued business with you and the rest of your crew!

Dan

joey2665 · 07-07-2017, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WinniMarine

Just to jump in and clarify we are working towards the closing. That process takes time but was far enough along that it was announced to the employees at both dealerships. This allows us to tour the Channel facility during the day to get a much better understanding of the marina.

There is a lot involved in a purchase as such but it's been great working with Vin towards something that will work for both parties.

We don't plan on "Making Waves" with the facility and it's employees, they have a bunch of dedicated and talented individuals that we hope can work with us and help make the place even better. There are definitely some improvements to the facility that we feel can be made that will benefit customers and employees.

We are very excited to have a location on Winnipesaukee and feel that it can only benefit all our great customers.

Stay tuned and happy boating!!!

Ryan Crawford
VP/GM
Winnisquam Marine

Congratulations and good luck in your new location. These deals can be very stressful and emotional.

T15 · 07-07-2017, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WinniMarine

Just to jump in and clarify we are working towards the closing. That process takes time but was far enough along that it was announced to the employees at both dealerships. This allows us to tour the Channel facility during the day to get a much better understanding of the marina.

There is a lot involved in a purchase as such but it's been great working with Vin towards something that will work for both parties.

We don't plan on "Making Waves" with the facility and it's employees, they have a bunch of dedicated and talented individuals that we hope can work with us and help make the place even better. There are definitely some improvements to the facility that we feel can be made that will benefit customers and employees.

We are very excited to have a location on Winnipesaukee and feel that it can only benefit all our great customers.

Stay tuned and happy boating!!!

Ryan Crawford
VP/GM
Winnisquam Marine

Congrats! We bought our first boat from Winnisquam Marine this year, and the experience with your staff has been top notch. Nice to hear you're expanding onto Winnipesaukee!

Rattler · 07-08-2017, 10:01 AM

It's good to see that the new owners are contemplating some improvements. I have been a boathouse renter there for four years. Unfortunately, the current owners spend little, if any, money on maintenance -- yet alone any improvements. It's in dire need of some TLC.

WinnisquamZ · 07-08-2017, 02:10 PM

Will you bring Crest Pontoons over to Winnisquam?

Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

codeman671 · 07-08-2017, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WinnisquamZ

Will you bring Crest Pontoons over to Winnisquam?

Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

I do not believe so.

thinkxingu · 07-08-2017, 03:26 PM

They do a rollicking business with Bennington, so I don't see a benefit for them to take on Crest.

Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

farechofisherman · 07-08-2017, 03:48 PM

My father bought a boat from Mr Callahan in the late 60's, I always thought that he was just a super nice regular guy. As a fifteenish year old I thought he resembled John Wayne every time I saw him, too funny.

AC2717 · 07-10-2017, 11:13 AM

is it possible the name will change?
would hate to loose the awesome neon lights and signs

good luck and I hope it works out, would love to see you guys on the big lake

LIforrelaxin · 07-10-2017, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WinniMarine

Just to jump in and clarify we are working towards the closing. That process takes time but was far enough along that it was announced to the employees at both dealerships. This allows us to tour the Channel facility during the day to get a much better understanding of the marina.

There is a lot involved in a purchase as such but it's been great working with Vin towards something that will work for both parties.

We don't plan on "Making Waves" with the facility and it's employees, they have a bunch of dedicated and talented individuals that we hope can work with us and help make the place even better. There are definitely some improvements to the facility that we feel can be made that will benefit customers and employees.

We are very excited to have a location on Winnipesaukee and feel that it can only benefit all our great customers.

Stay tuned and happy boating!!!

Ryan Crawford
VP/GM
Winnisquam Marine

Ryan,

Thanks for jumping in and taking away in questions... I am sure it will be a interesting transition for all involved.... And over time it will be interesting to see what boat lines you decide to maintain......

WinnisquamZ · 08-09-2017, 04:17 PM

Irwin Marine has posted a photo of a Crest Pontoon on its Web Site. Could they be taken the Crest line? Would like to have seen Winnisquam Marine grab it. Benn's are very good boats also very expensive.

Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

Rattletrap · 08-10-2017, 08:12 AM

Congrats to Winisquam Marine ..........We are on our second boat from you and we couldn't be happier !!

codeman671 · 08-10-2017, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WinnisquamZ

Irwin Marine has posted a photo of a Crest Pontoon on its Web Site. Could they be taken the Crest line? Would like to have seen Winnisquam Marine grab it. Benn's are very good boats also very expensive.

Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

It does look like they picked up the line. Premier has been going through some shakeups lately, but I hope they keep the line as I have been very happy with Premier. I don't think there was any interest from Winnisquam in picking up Crest.

thinkxingu · 08-10-2017, 11:19 AM

I really liked my Crest and think they have some of the best layouts and philosophies.

Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

noreast · 08-10-2017, 05:48 PM

I agree, they make great boats from entry level to $$$. Innovative and stylish.

ACME on the Broads · 09-11-2017, 09:16 PM

Have been boating on LW for over 25 years, now with a growing family the wife wants a pontoon; visited your showroom late last season and now that you are on the big lake will definitely be purchasing a new Bennington next year. Just never could get comfortable not having the selling dealer on the same body of water.

On our visit to your Winnisquam , your salespeople were terrific and Bryan you even stopped and spoke to us about Bennington...we were impressed.

Wishing you and your team the best.

Winnisquamer · 09-11-2017, 10:20 PM

Is this absolute fact?? Hearing rumors again

Phantom · 09-12-2017, 07:13 AM

Phantom is hearing similar as well ............. done deal ? perhaps not.

Did notice that Channels satellite building over at Winnisquam has been rented or perhaps sold off
.

ishoot308 · 09-12-2017, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantom

Did notice that Channels satellite building over at Winnisquam has been rented or perhaps sold off
.

Mentioned here...https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums...ad.php?t=22603

Dan

codeman671 · 09-12-2017, 09:26 AM

I haven't heard anything, but the building in question is next to Joe's property, not at the Weirs location. That has been vacant for some time, and even if Winnisquam is still moving forward with the purchase they probably would have no need for that building. They have multiple over there now.

ishoot308 · 09-12-2017, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codeman671

I haven't heard anything, but the building in question is next to Joe's property, not at the Weirs location. That has been vacant for some time, and even if Winnisquam is still moving forward with the purchase they probably would have no need for that building. They have multiple over there now.

The LED sign on the vacant Channel Marine building is flashing "future home of the Tilton Trailer Outlet" so I would presume Joe now owns it or rents it...

Dan

codeman671 · 09-12-2017, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ishoot308

The LED sign on the vacant Channel Marine building is flashing "future home of the Tilton Trailer Outlet" so I would presume Joe now owns it or rents it...

Dan

Not surprised he picked it up, my point was it is kind of a useless building for Winnisquam to aquire but its a good location for Joe. People seem to be questioning whether the full deal is still on for the purchase of Channel, I can tell you after making a phone call on something else and asking the question, the Channel deal is still on!

TiltonBB · 09-12-2017, 08:35 PM

Closing the end of this month. Closing, as in purchase complete.

meredith weekender · 09-26-2017, 08:59 PM

Spoke with someone at winnisquam today who stated closing was near. Very excited to have Winnisquam Marine on the big lake. The Crawford family runs a top notch business.

Reilly · 09-27-2017, 06:18 PM

Sounds like deal went south 2nd hand info but very reliable

WinniMarine · 10-01-2017, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reilly

Sounds like deal went south 2nd hand info but very reliable

We are still on-track to purchase Channel Marine and hoping that the closing will be this week.

Bank of New Hampshire has been great to work with on this transaction and they have gone above and beyond to assist in the purchase.

Cybertron has also been an unbelievable partner in getting the 2 locations linked together with our software systems going in early next week before the close. We want to be as ready as we can be for the day the ownership changes.

We look forward to welcoming the crew at Channel Marine to the Winnisquam Marine family. Bob, Elaine, Chip and everyone else at Channel have been great to work with as we have been there the last few weeks. We hope to add some more employees to their crew where they need them to help get everything done during the busy winterize season.

We are looking forward to the close and what the future holds for both our Winnisquam and soon to be Winnipesaukee locations.

Ryan Crawford
Winnisquam Marine

Reilly · 10-02-2017, 04:49 AM

Great to hear, & best of luck

codeman671 · 10-06-2017, 04:38 PM

Looks like it is closed, done deal!

Congrats Ryan and crew!

WinnisquamZ · 10-06-2017, 05:03 PM

This afternoon I saw a used Crest pontoon being placed in front of Winnisquam marine

Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

Outdoorsman · 10-06-2017, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reilly

Sounds like deal went south 2nd hand info but very reliable

Originally Posted by WinniMarine

Quote:

We are still on-track to purchase Channel Marine and hoping that the closing will be this week.

Bank of New Hampshire has been great to work with on this transaction and they have gone above and beyond to assist in the purchase.

Cybertron has also been an unbelievable partner in getting the 2 locations linked together with our software systems going in early next week before the close. We want to be as ready as we can be for the day the ownership changes.

We look forward to welcoming the crew at Channel Marine to the Winnisquam Marine family. Bob, Elaine, Chip and everyone else at Channel have been great to work with as we have been there the last few weeks. We hope to add some more employees to their crew where they need them to help get everything done during the busy winterize season.

We are looking forward to the close and what the future holds for both our Winnisquam and soon to be Winnipesaukee locations.

Ryan Crawford
Winnisquam Marine

You just have to love the internet. Everyone has a "reliable source", enough to post rumors on the internet, yet they do not have first hand knowledge of what is factual.

Thankfully we have a venue (the internet, not this site in particular) to throw speculation and gossip without repercussion.

TiltonBB · 10-07-2017, 06:45 AM

Good move and an improvement for Channel Marine. I'm not sure I would have changed the name, but the sale is still a positive change.

http://www.laconiadailysun.com/newsx...m-channel-deal

GodSmile · 10-07-2017, 07:24 AM

Best wishes to Winnisquam marine!
They are also building what appears to be a storage building on 106.

Descant · 10-07-2017, 02:57 PM

Welcome to the Crawfords. I'm sure they be successful.
Despite the new name on the letterhead, I expect a lot of folks will still speak of it as "Channel Marine". It seems like it was 15 years before people accepted that Gilford Marina was Mountain View Yacht Club, and Gilford Marina hadn't been there anything close to 75 years. Who else remembers when it started out as "Port Lauderdale"? Nostalgia ain't what it used to be (YB)

Hillcountry · 10-08-2017, 04:50 PM

Just moved our toon over to the new Winnisquam Marine at Winnipesaukee for winter storage (great prices) and next season’s valet services.
Excited to be at a more central marina on the lake!
I’m happpy for their new presence on winnipesaukee and wish them luck in their new marina venture!

AC2717 · 10-10-2017, 08:37 AM

congrats, but I hope we don't lose the Neon signs on the channel

Hillcountry · 10-10-2017, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AC2717

congrats, but I hope we don't lose the Neon signs on the channel

They are talking about “new signage” so my guess is bye bye neon! It is a nostalgic, piece of channel history though...be nice to see them utilize it as such.

Descant · 10-10-2017, 09:16 AM

That classic sign was just completely rebuilt a year or two ago. It's a landmark, like the sign on Rt 3 that is the entrance. "Winnisquam at Winnipesaukee" will get abbreviated to WAW. Awful.

Phantom · 10-10-2017, 11:34 AM

Temporary signage was up on Saturday ................

.

WinniMarine · 10-15-2017, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Descant

That classic sign was just completely rebuilt a year or two ago. It's a landmark, like the sign on Rt 3 that is the entrance. "Winnisquam at Winnipesaukee" will get abbreviated to WAW. Awful.

Thanks everyone for the positive comments!!!

We are calling the new location WOW not WAW. Winnisquam on Winnipesaukee. Much better abbreviation for sure...

Stay tuned for many great things to come!!!

Ryan Crawford
VP/GM
Winnisquam Marine

Major · 10-16-2017, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WinniMarine

Thanks everyone for the positive comments!!!

We are calling the new location WOW not WAW. Winnisquam on Winnipesaukee. Much better abbreviation for sure...

Stay tuned for many great things to come!!!

Ryan Crawford
VP/GM
Winnisquam Marine

Hi hope you keep the iconic sign. (or ionic as a great mayor of Boston once said!)

AC2717 · 10-16-2017, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Major

Hi hope you keep the iconic sign. (or ionic as a great mayor of Boston once said!)

second this!!!

07-06-2017, 10:41 AM	#1
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,367 Thanks: 2,422 Thanked 5,349 Times in 2,093 Posts	Channel Marine Being Sold Just found out that Winnisquam Marine has bought Channel Marine. This now puts Winnisquam Marine on the big lake which is great for many of us and for them. Good luck to both parties involved in this transaction! Looks like a win win situation for all involved! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

07-06-2017, 12:18 PM	#3
Winni_Bay Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 50 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	channel marine i thought irwin bought it months ago i will find out im sure dan knows i just bought a tritoon from ryan and a waterfront home on winni that will be a great deal if it goes through dave

07-06-2017, 02:56 PM	#5
Winni_Bay Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 50 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	channel marine yes it true talked with ryan thats great news thanks for info taking down the big channel marine letters could the be a landmark change Dave

07-06-2017, 03:02 PM	#6
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,615 Thanks: 3,245 Thanked 1,115 Times in 801 Posts	Great News. Grew up with Eddie, Ryan's dad. Both go-getters. Use to buy my 4-winns from them. Since the Liitlefields sold the property, Channel Marine been going downhill fast! Sure miss the days Vinny was in charge! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

07-07-2017, 04:27 PM	#18
Dave M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 395 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	wording ? Just curious. Why does joey2665 initial response say "done" but FELL apart while Rattletrap copy over shows "done" but FEEL apart. Dave M

07-06-2017, 11:58 AM	#2
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,551 Thanks: 222 Thanked 834 Times in 504 Posts	That would be awesome! I hope it comes through. I heard that another dealer on the lake was trying to buy it recently but that fell through.

07-06-2017, 03:04 PM	#7
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,476 Thanks: 1,387 Thanked 1,667 Times in 1,086 Posts	Over the course of several owners, the name hasn't changed, nor has the sign. Often a big part of the purchase is getting the name. How long has it been since there was a Shep Brown? Or a Goodhue and Hawkins?

07-06-2017, 06:33 PM	#10
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,841 Thanks: 764 Thanked 1,474 Times in 1,029 Posts	We loved Vinny too. We bought a 1983 Century from him! He had the best stories.

07-07-2017, 06:03 AM	#11
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,060 Thanks: 726 Thanked 2,235 Times in 955 Posts	I bought a 1972 22 foot Century from Vinny Callahan at Channel Marine. The first day on the lake we picked the boat up at Channel and a friend with ocean experience navigated while I drove the boat. We were going about 30 MPH and he asked me to slow down for a minute because he wasn't sure of the markers. Just as the boat stopped we settled on top of a large boulder in an area full of them. We both got out and stood on boulders and walked the boat backwards out of the area. There was no damage but if we had slowed 10 seconds later it would have been a lot different. Lucky, because I had not put insurance on the boat, but I did the next day!

07-07-2017, 06:26 PM	#21
WinniMarine Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: 12 Sunset Dr. Belmont, NH 03220 Posts: 20 Thanks: 2 Thanked 62 Times in 10 Posts	Winnisquam Marine Just to jump in and clarify we are working towards the closing. That process takes time but was far enough along that it was announced to the employees at both dealerships. This allows us to tour the Channel facility during the day to get a much better understanding of the marina. There is a lot involved in a purchase as such but it's been great working with Vin towards something that will work for both parties. We don't plan on "Making Waves" with the facility and it's employees, they have a bunch of dedicated and talented individuals that we hope can work with us and help make the place even better. There are definitely some improvements to the facility that we feel can be made that will benefit customers and employees. We are very excited to have a location on Winnipesaukee and feel that it can only benefit all our great customers. Stay tuned and happy boating!!! Ryan Crawford VP/GM Winnisquam Marine

07-07-2017, 06:35 PM	#22
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,367 Thanks: 2,422 Thanked 5,349 Times in 2,093 Posts	Congratulations Ryan and all of Winnisquam Marine! It will be great to have you here on the big lake! Looking forward to many years of continued business with you and the rest of your crew! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

07-08-2017, 10:01 AM	#25
Rattler Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Channel Marine Sold It's good to see that the new owners are contemplating some improvements. I have been a boathouse renter there for four years. Unfortunately, the current owners spend little, if any, money on maintenance -- yet alone any improvements. It's in dire need of some TLC.

07-08-2017, 02:10 PM	#26
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 2,120 Thanks: 215 Thanked 678 Times in 451 Posts	Channel Marine Sold Will you bring Crest Pontoons over to Winnisquam? Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

07-08-2017, 03:26 PM	#28
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,434 Thanks: 1,182 Thanked 2,138 Times in 1,325 Posts	They do a rollicking business with Bennington, so I don't see a benefit for them to take on Crest. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

07-08-2017, 03:48 PM	#29
farechofisherman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough & Harrison, NY Posts: 64 Thanks: 140 Thanked 46 Times in 16 Posts	Channel Marine My father bought a boat from Mr Callahan in the late 60's, I always thought that he was just a super nice regular guy. As a fifteenish year old I thought he resembled John Wayne every time I saw him, too funny.

07-10-2017, 11:13 AM	#30
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,587 Thanks: 756 Thanked 356 Times in 268 Posts	is it possible the name will change? would hate to loose the awesome neon lights and signs good luck and I hope it works out, would love to see you guys on the big lake __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

08-09-2017, 04:17 PM	#32
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 2,120 Thanks: 215 Thanked 678 Times in 451 Posts	Irwin Marine has posted a photo of a Crest Pontoon on its Web Site. Could they be taken the Crest line? Would like to have seen Winnisquam Marine grab it. Benn's are very good boats also very expensive. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

08-10-2017, 08:12 AM	#33
Rattletrap Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sandown/Gilford Posts: 189 Thanks: 80 Thanked 67 Times in 26 Posts	Congrats to Winisquam Marine ..........We are on our second boat from you and we couldn't be happier !! __________________ Captain of the "Day Tripper II" .......There are a lot better people a lot worse off!!

08-10-2017, 11:19 AM	#35
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,434 Thanks: 1,182 Thanked 2,138 Times in 1,325 Posts	I really liked my Crest and think they have some of the best layouts and philosophies. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

08-10-2017, 05:48 PM	#36
noreast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 648 Thanks: 316 Thanked 120 Times in 93 Posts	I agree, they make great boats from entry level to $$$. Innovative and stylish.

09-11-2017, 09:16 PM	#37
ACME on the Broads Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 111 Thanks: 501 Thanked 106 Times in 49 Posts	Visited Your Showroom LY Have been boating on LW for over 25 years, now with a growing family the wife wants a pontoon; visited your showroom late last season and now that you are on the big lake will definitely be purchasing a new Bennington next year. Just never could get comfortable not having the selling dealer on the same body of water. On our visit to your Winnisquam , your salespeople were terrific and Bryan you even stopped and spoke to us about Bennington...we were impressed. Wishing you and your team the best.

09-11-2017, 10:20 PM	#38
Winnisquamer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Winnisquam Posts: 408 Thanks: 72 Thanked 115 Times in 73 Posts	Is this absolute fact?? Hearing rumors again

09-12-2017, 07:13 AM	#39
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Phantom is hearing similar as well ............. done deal ? perhaps not. Did notice that Channels satellite building over at Winnisquam has been rented or perhaps sold off . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

09-12-2017, 09:26 AM	#41
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,551 Thanks: 222 Thanked 834 Times in 504 Posts	I haven't heard anything, but the building in question is next to Joe's property, not at the Weirs location. That has been vacant for some time, and even if Winnisquam is still moving forward with the purchase they probably would have no need for that building. They have multiple over there now.

09-12-2017, 08:35 PM	#44
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,060 Thanks: 726 Thanked 2,235 Times in 955 Posts	Yes it is Closing the end of this month. Closing, as in purchase complete.

09-26-2017, 08:59 PM	#45
meredith weekender Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Meredith / Manchester Posts: 373 Thanks: 87 Thanked 84 Times in 57 Posts	Spoke with someone at winnisquam today who stated closing was near. Very excited to have Winnisquam Marine on the big lake. The Crawford family runs a top notch business.

09-27-2017, 06:18 PM	#46
Reilly Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 191 Thanks: 695 Thanked 56 Times in 40 Posts	Deal ?? Sounds like deal went south 2nd hand info but very reliable

10-02-2017, 04:49 AM	#48
Reilly Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 191 Thanks: 695 Thanked 56 Times in 40 Posts	Teriffic Great to hear, & best of luck

10-06-2017, 04:38 PM	#49
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,551 Thanks: 222 Thanked 834 Times in 504 Posts	Looks like it is closed, done deal! Congrats Ryan and crew!

10-06-2017, 05:03 PM	#50
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 2,120 Thanks: 215 Thanked 678 Times in 451 Posts	This afternoon I saw a used Crest pontoon being placed in front of Winnisquam marine Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

10-07-2017, 06:45 AM	#52
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,060 Thanks: 726 Thanked 2,235 Times in 955 Posts	It is a done deal Good move and an improvement for Channel Marine. I'm not sure I would have changed the name, but the sale is still a positive change. http://www.laconiadailysun.com/newsx...m-channel-deal

10-07-2017, 07:24 AM	#53
GodSmile Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 192 Thanks: 92 Thanked 58 Times in 38 Posts	Best Wishes Best wishes to Winnisquam marine! They are also building what appears to be a storage building on 106.

10-07-2017, 02:57 PM	#54
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,476 Thanks: 1,387 Thanked 1,667 Times in 1,086 Posts	Welcome to the Crawfords. I'm sure they be successful. Despite the new name on the letterhead, I expect a lot of folks will still speak of it as "Channel Marine". It seems like it was 15 years before people accepted that Gilford Marina was Mountain View Yacht Club, and Gilford Marina hadn't been there anything close to 75 years. Who else remembers when it started out as "Port Lauderdale"? Nostalgia ain't what it used to be (YB)

10-08-2017, 04:50 PM	#55
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	Just moved our toon over to the new Winnisquam Marine at Winnipesaukee for winter storage (great prices) and next season’s valet services. Excited to be at a more central marina on the lake! I’m happpy for their new presence on winnipesaukee and wish them luck in their new marina venture!

10-10-2017, 08:37 AM	#56
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,587 Thanks: 756 Thanked 356 Times in 268 Posts	congrats, but I hope we don't lose the Neon signs on the channel __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"