Goodhue in Moultonborough no longer servicing boats.

LIforrelaxin · 04-24-2024, 10:42 AM

Overall this isn't that surprising. I formerly used Goodhue marine for service and storage. Unfortunately after they lost the contract at Harrilla Yacht club, things started down this road. And over the last 3 to 4 years, the focus has not been on the marine business but rather the Gun Shop.

Knowing people that worked as Marine Technicians there, it was not and ideal situation after the Harrilla Yacht club separation, as those that I knew left after repeatedly being layed off every year, because the content yacht club money was there for the off season, left for more stable situations. In fact my last year with Goodhue, the situation was much as it is now. Although they at least had the ability to charge the battery and start the boat before I picked it up.

I don't have any negative feelings toward, the owners and wish them well however you either want to be in the marine business or you do not. I think the time has finally arrived where the separation needs to occur, hopefully the gun shop will continue to live on, and someone can come in and take over the Marine operation and facility.

LIforrelaxin · 04-24-2024, 10:59 AM

So Wally's is gone, and now Goodhue is having trouble.... is this a trend that it is telling us that it is getting to costly for the smaller Marinas to stay in business.....

John Mercier · 04-24-2024, 11:17 AM

Finding qualified help is quite difficult at this time...

I know the notice that I will be retiring soon didn't go over that well.

With the failure of Legacy to meet the requirements of Regent funding, it opened a whole new door for me to complete projects with the grants and funding that I wanted in my town.

04-24-2024, 10:42 AM	#1
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,876 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 892 Times in 524 Posts	Overall this isn't that surprising. I formerly used Goodhue marine for service and storage. Unfortunately after they lost the contract at Harrilla Yacht club, things started down this road. And over the last 3 to 4 years, the focus has not been on the marine business but rather the Gun Shop. Knowing people that worked as Marine Technicians there, it was not and ideal situation after the Harrilla Yacht club separation, as those that I knew left after repeatedly being layed off every year, because the content yacht club money was there for the off season, left for more stable situations. In fact my last year with Goodhue, the situation was much as it is now. Although they at least had the ability to charge the battery and start the boat before I picked it up. I don't have any negative feelings toward, the owners and wish them well however you either want to be in the marine business or you do not. I think the time has finally arrived where the separation needs to occur, hopefully the gun shop will continue to live on, and someone can come in and take over the Marine operation and facility. __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

04-24-2024, 10:59 AM	#2
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,876 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 892 Times in 524 Posts	Is this a trend So Wally's is gone, and now Goodhue is having trouble.... is this a trend that it is telling us that it is getting to costly for the smaller Marinas to stay in business..... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

04-24-2024, 11:17 AM	#3
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,477 Thanks: 3 Thanked 610 Times in 504 Posts	Finding qualified help is quite difficult at this time... I know the notice that I will be retiring soon didn't go over that well. With the failure of Legacy to meet the requirements of Regent funding, it opened a whole new door for me to complete projects with the grants and funding that I wanted in my town.