Shep Brown's

rick35 · 05-20-2019, 05:08 PM

Found Steve online and he had been at Sheps since 1993. That’s a lot of happy customers.

Taz · 05-21-2019, 10:39 AM

I called Sheps today to find out who to contact when service is needed since Steve is no longer there. I always called Steve and he would take care of it. When I asked the woman who do I contact now that Steve is gone, she said "hold on a minute while I figure that out" She comes back on the line and said "contact Chris." I pointed out he is the parts manager now and asked if he has moved from parts and she said "yes." Website still has Chris listed as the parts manager and there is no one with title of service manager.

Hope this will not be a problem.

rick35 · 05-21-2019, 11:05 AM

I've worked with Chris in the past and he's a good guy too. I don't think there will be any issues. If they lost their techs we'd be in trouble.

radioman · 05-21-2019, 12:41 PM

I am shocked to learn that Steve has elected to leave after so many years!! I do hope that he has found something that will be rewarding in all ways, he most certainly has earned that.Chris hopefully will be promoted and will continue the great service that has marked Sheps over the years.
I have known and worked with these guys for, the past 15 years and I will tell you that it will not be easy to find a replacement for either.
Their new GM is a great guy, a real people person, I am certain he will be a shining star in the years ahead.

Good luck Steve

garysanfran · 05-21-2019, 05:07 PM

It's shocking news to me. My family has done business with Shep's since 1961 and Steve was the best.

He spent time in Florida and Myrtle Beach over the winter...Hope he found something in the sun.

GUD 2 GO! · 05-28-2019, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by garysanfran

It's shocking news to me. My family has done business with Shep's since 1961 and Steve was the best.

He spent time in Florida and Myrtle Beach over the winter...Hope he found something in the sun.

I hear Steve is back at Lakeport

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Taz · 05-29-2019, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by GUD 2 GO!

I hear Steve is back at Lakeport

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Lakeport Landing, where the new building is being built in place of the old fire station?

SAMIAM · 05-31-2019, 06:09 AM

I've known Steve since he worked for Tup Goodhue in center Harbor.....no nicer guy on the planet.......I'm sure he'll do well at Lakeport

garysanfran · 05-31-2019, 06:24 AM

Some people are well suited for their careers and have, not only the needed skills, but the personality also.

Steve has both...

garysanfran · 06-13-2019, 10:30 AM

Chris Ireland is doing a great job.

I had a last minute issue before my launch and Chris took care of it on a very tight schedule. They are backed up two weeks for service.

ericnh · 06-14-2019, 03:41 PM

I purchased my boat at Lakeport Landing and they also serviced it.... very good people and ownership. A great place to add a talent like Steve!

Cobalt 25 · 06-16-2019, 07:34 AM

Is Ronnie still the service manager at Lakeport?

Frdxplorer · 09-04-2019, 03:33 PM

Has anybody on this thread returned their boats for the year yet? Sounds like a lot of people here who knew and liked Shep's and the people who worked there.

We just returned our boats yesterday and it is far more expensive than it used to be under old ownership and you seem to get far less for your money.

Also, I did not see Chris around yesterday. Granted, he might have had the day off, but the "Crew" as they are all called, just didn't seem to have their acts together like Steve and Chris always did. Once again, paying more and getting less. We might rethink our marina choice moving forward.

Hillcountry · 09-04-2019, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Frdxplorer

Has anybody on this thread returned their boats for the year yet? Sounds like a lot of people here who knew and liked Shep's and the people who worked there.

We just returned our boats yesterday and it is far more expensive than it used to be under old ownership and you seem to get far less for your money.

Also, I did not see Chris around yesterday. Granted, he might have had the day off, but the "Crew" as they are all called, just didn't seem to have their acts together like Steve and Chris always did. Once again, paying more and getting less. We might rethink our marina choice moving forward.

The trend is for prices to increase each season until people leave their respective marinas. Trouble is, there will be a line of people waiting for your spot when you leave. Best find a good marina and ride the increase wakes! Business, especially seasonal, as a marina is, does not have a “NIZ” (no increase zone). Charge what the market will bear and hold on.

Descant · 09-04-2019, 07:47 PM

Shep's pretty much has the Bear island market. You need to deal with that as a group, not as individuals. Include other Meredith Islands as Gilford has done with GIA.

rick35 · 09-04-2019, 10:07 PM

Just checked their web site and Chris is no longer included on their staff page.

radioman · 09-05-2019, 02:01 PM

Both Steve and Chris have been gone for 2 months or so. This is a major loss for the marina!! Both have found jobs at marinas on the lake and hopefully are very happy. In addition, two sales people are also gone.
Whatever, do not give up on Sheps as their new GM is a great guy and will be a shining star given the opportunity.
Word has it that Goodhue has serious plans and is ready to make a serious financial commitment down the road given permission from town and voters.

The town has hired a firm from Mass. to undertake a study on how the parking and town ramps can be improved, this includes Hesky and Cat. Landing.

05-21-2019, 10:39 AM	#2
Taz Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 347 Thanks: 3 Thanked 70 Times in 47 Posts	Steve I called Sheps today to find out who to contact when service is needed since Steve is no longer there. I always called Steve and he would take care of it. When I asked the woman who do I contact now that Steve is gone, she said "hold on a minute while I figure that out" She comes back on the line and said "contact Chris." I pointed out he is the parts manager now and asked if he has moved from parts and she said "yes." Website still has Chris listed as the parts manager and there is no one with title of service manager. Hope this will not be a problem.

05-21-2019, 12:41 PM	#4
radioman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 216 Thanks: 6 Thanked 75 Times in 50 Posts	Shep Browns I am shocked to learn that Steve has elected to leave after so many years!! I do hope that he has found something that will be rewarding in all ways, he most certainly has earned that.Chris hopefully will be promoted and will continue the great service that has marked Sheps over the years. I have known and worked with these guys for, the past 15 years and I will tell you that it will not be easy to find a replacement for either. Their new GM is a great guy, a real people person, I am certain he will be a shining star in the years ahead. Good luck Steve

05-21-2019, 05:07 PM	#5
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,566 Thanks: 661 Thanked 676 Times in 345 Posts	I hope it's a voluntary move... It's shocking news to me. My family has done business with Shep's since 1961 and Steve was the best. He spent time in Florida and Myrtle Beach over the winter...Hope he found something in the sun. __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

05-31-2019, 06:24 AM	#9
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,566 Thanks: 661 Thanked 676 Times in 345 Posts	"No nicer guy on the planet"... Some people are well suited for their careers and have, not only the needed skills, but the personality also. Steve has both... __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

06-13-2019, 10:30 AM	#10
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,566 Thanks: 661 Thanked 676 Times in 345 Posts	So far... Chris Ireland is doing a great job. I had a last minute issue before my launch and Chris took care of it on a very tight schedule. They are backed up two weeks for service. __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

05-20-2019, 05:08 PM	#1
rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 807 Thanks: 58 Thanked 203 Times in 130 Posts	Found Steve online and he had been at Sheps since 1993. That’s a lot of happy customers.

05-21-2019, 11:05 AM	#3
rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 807 Thanks: 58 Thanked 203 Times in 130 Posts	I've worked with Chris in the past and he's a good guy too. I don't think there will be any issues. If they lost their techs we'd be in trouble.

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05-31-2019, 06:09 AM	#8
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,893 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,675 Times in 585 Posts	I've known Steve since he worked for Tup Goodhue in center Harbor.....no nicer guy on the planet.......I'm sure he'll do well at Lakeport

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06-14-2019, 03:41 PM	#11
ericnh Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 96 Thanks: 18 Thanked 120 Times in 37 Posts	Lakeport Landing is VERY good! Great place for Steve I purchased my boat at Lakeport Landing and they also serviced it.... very good people and ownership. A great place to add a talent like Steve!

06-16-2019, 07:34 AM	#12
Cobalt 25 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 217 Thanks: 227 Thanked 36 Times in 20 Posts	Is Ronnie still the service manager at Lakeport?

09-04-2019, 03:33 PM	#13
Frdxplorer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: York, PA Posts: 234 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Returning the Boats - Get Ready for Sticker Shock Has anybody on this thread returned their boats for the year yet? Sounds like a lot of people here who knew and liked Shep's and the people who worked there. We just returned our boats yesterday and it is far more expensive than it used to be under old ownership and you seem to get far less for your money. Also, I did not see Chris around yesterday. Granted, he might have had the day off, but the "Crew" as they are all called, just didn't seem to have their acts together like Steve and Chris always did. Once again, paying more and getting less. We might rethink our marina choice moving forward.

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09-04-2019, 07:47 PM	#15
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,354 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 1,623 Times in 1,055 Posts	Almost monopoly? Shep's pretty much has the Bear island market. You need to deal with that as a group, not as individuals. Include other Meredith Islands as Gilford has done with GIA.

09-04-2019, 10:07 PM	#16
rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 807 Thanks: 58 Thanked 203 Times in 130 Posts	Just checked their web site and Chris is no longer included on their staff page.

09-05-2019, 02:01 PM	#17
radioman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 216 Thanks: 6 Thanked 75 Times in 50 Posts	Shep Browns Both Steve and Chris have been gone for 2 months or so. This is a major loss for the marina!! Both have found jobs at marinas on the lake and hopefully are very happy. In addition, two sales people are also gone. Whatever, do not give up on Sheps as their new GM is a great guy and will be a shining star given the opportunity. Word has it that Goodhue has serious plans and is ready to make a serious financial commitment down the road given permission from town and voters. The town has hired a firm from Mass. to undertake a study on how the parking and town ramps can be improved, this includes Hesky and Cat. Landing.