Pier 19

JEEPONLY · 08-10-2018, 02:25 PM

Sorry, but I'm confident the Pier 19 demographic is quite different from the Jo Jo's . I am familiar with both, and because Jo Jo's has such a captive audience they can pretty much charge what ever they want (and do-what ever the market will bear!). Huck's, in Wolfeboro, is closer to Pier 19 than anything similar that's near Jo Jo's. Would you really go to Win'ing Butcher, from MNRoad, in summer traffic?

Their products really aren't any better than a lot of similar places- they have customers who are willing to pay exorbitant prices and then exclaim that they are the best!

What Jo Jo's has going for them (which pier 19 does not) is longevity!

Hey- good for Jo Jo's! They make life easier for those that can afford it.

LIforrelaxin · 08-10-2018, 04:20 PM

Comparing Pier 19 and Jo Jo's is not possible... location location location!!!!...

I think one of the biggest obstacles with Pier 19 right now.....Is the current owner. While they seem to want to sell and not run the business any more, they don't have a attractive price on the facility. Anyone looking at the business has to look at the purchase price, the amount of revenue they will be able to generate etc.

If the price came down I am sure interest would increase... As it is right now... The price is too high.... given the short season etc.....

From its location, I would never envision Pier 19 being more then a season business.... Jo Jo's on the other hand could be... but doesn't choose to be because they simply break even all winter long... All their profits come in the summer...

Pier 19 would be best utilized for the gas pumps, and ice cream... the problem is the building is so much bigger then that.... and the owner once to sell with a price based on what the building could support for businesses....

Bizer · 01-27-2019, 10:13 AM

Has anyone heard anything about Pier 19 lately. Bizer is printing a new edition this year. Unless I hear differently, I'm removing Pier 19 from the list of services accessible to boaters.

Leoskeys · 02-01-2019, 06:28 PM

I just did a search. Looks to still be listed for sale, same price as last year at $900k

C-Bass · 02-01-2019, 10:28 PM

Being in the construction business, I get bid invites. There is an invite out to bid for improvements to 19 mi bay beach area, so expect some improvements this Spring. I doubt it will have any effect on the docks or store.

tis · 02-02-2019, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by C-Bass

Being in the construction business, I get bid invites. There is an invite out to bid for improvements to 19 mi bay beach area, so expect some improvements this Spring. I doubt it will have any effect on the docks or store.

I doubt it too. The town owns the beach and is asking for the bids. The store and gas pump are privately owned. The docks are owned by individuals.

knowit · 03-19-2019, 10:05 AM

Wondering if anyone rents seasonal slips at the Pier 19 docks or if any are for sale. We will be moving within walking distance to the docks this summer.

CowTimes · 03-19-2019, 12:15 PM

A handful of the owners rent slips out (myself included this year, but already rented it), and a slip or two typically come up for sale each year. Watch the classifieds on this site for rentals. If you are interested in purchasing, reach out to Nancy Deporter, who is a great island realtor (and also has a slip there) and she will often have the inside track on slips coming up for sale.

knowit · 03-20-2019, 08:44 AM

Thanks Cowtimes. Won't need it this year as we will be building the house this summer. I will just drop my jet ski in for some quick blasts. Next year for sure I will want to put the big boat boat in. 24 footer. Thanks again for the info. What do they usually rent for?

08-10-2018, 04:20 PM	#2
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,908 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 900 Times in 530 Posts	Comparing Pier 19 and Jo Jo's is not possible... location location location!!!!... I think one of the biggest obstacles with Pier 19 right now.....Is the current owner. While they seem to want to sell and not run the business any more, they don't have a attractive price on the facility. Anyone looking at the business has to look at the purchase price, the amount of revenue they will be able to generate etc. If the price came down I am sure interest would increase... As it is right now... The price is too high.... given the short season etc..... From its location, I would never envision Pier 19 being more then a season business.... Jo Jo's on the other hand could be... but doesn't choose to be because they simply break even all winter long... All their profits come in the summer... Pier 19 would be best utilized for the gas pumps, and ice cream... the problem is the building is so much bigger then that.... and the owner once to sell with a price based on what the building could support for businesses.... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

08-10-2018, 02:25 PM	#1
JEEPONLY Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 701 Thanks: 360 Thanked 179 Times in 141 Posts	Sorry, but I'm confident the Pier 19 demographic is quite different from the Jo Jo's . I am familiar with both, and because Jo Jo's has such a captive audience they can pretty much charge what ever they want (and do-what ever the market will bear!). Huck's, in Wolfeboro, is closer to Pier 19 than anything similar that's near Jo Jo's. Would you really go to Win'ing Butcher, from MNRoad, in summer traffic? Their products really aren't any better than a lot of similar places- they have customers who are willing to pay exorbitant prices and then exclaim that they are the best! What Jo Jo's has going for them (which pier 19 does not) is longevity! Hey- good for Jo Jo's! They make life easier for those that can afford it.

01-27-2019, 10:13 AM	#3
Bizer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 337 Thanks: 0 Thanked 250 Times in 83 Posts	Has anyone heard anything about Pier 19 lately. Bizer is printing a new edition this year. Unless I hear differently, I'm removing Pier 19 from the list of services accessible to boaters.

02-01-2019, 06:28 PM	#4
Leoskeys Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 148 Thanks: 134 Thanked 27 Times in 21 Posts	I just did a search. Looks to still be listed for sale, same price as last year at $900k

02-01-2019, 10:28 PM	#5
C-Bass Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 157 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 17 Posts	Being in the construction business, I get bid invites. There is an invite out to bid for improvements to 19 mi bay beach area, so expect some improvements this Spring. I doubt it will have any effect on the docks or store.

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03-19-2019, 10:05 AM	#7
knowit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mirror Lake NH Posts: 107 Thanks: 2 Thanked 28 Times in 21 Posts	Wondering if anyone rents seasonal slips at the Pier 19 docks or if any are for sale. We will be moving within walking distance to the docks this summer.

03-19-2019, 12:15 PM	#8
CowTimes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 140 Thanks: 9 Thanked 124 Times in 66 Posts	A handful of the owners rent slips out (myself included this year, but already rented it), and a slip or two typically come up for sale each year. Watch the classifieds on this site for rentals. If you are interested in purchasing, reach out to Nancy Deporter, who is a great island realtor (and also has a slip there) and she will often have the inside track on slips coming up for sale.

03-20-2019, 08:44 AM	#9
knowit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mirror Lake NH Posts: 107 Thanks: 2 Thanked 28 Times in 21 Posts	Thanks Cowtimes. Won't need it this year as we will be building the house this summer. I will just drop my jet ski in for some quick blasts. Next year for sure I will want to put the big boat boat in. 24 footer. Thanks again for the info. What do they usually rent for?