Galati Yachts Archives

At The Helm – May Issue

Team,
Below is the May At the Helm online, which is scheduled to go out Wednesday.  Please
contact me with any changes immediately.
Thank you,
Jacqueline
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NEWS FROM GALATI YACHT SALES
We want to hear from you! Please send us your stories and/or photos of your
adventures on the water. We keep our website constantly updated and we would love
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Galati Yacht Sales Events
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Ladies at the Helm
Located at the beautiful Sarasota Yacht Club was a huge success! We had a classroom
of 25 ladies! Starting the day with some classroom instruction, next we took them
out in a 52 Cruisers, 43 Tiara Sovran and 39 Tiara Open so they could practice driving
and docking. Everyone had a turn and they were thrilled with their patient teachers
and their new skills! We had a wine and cheese while handed out diplomas and drew
names for a handful of Galati prizes.
The day was a huge success and the ladies were very thankful to have us there!
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Cape Harbour Open House
Beautiful yachts, great weather, wine & cheese and marvelous company all enjoying
the Galati Open House held Friday April 23rd at the Cape Harbour Marina in Cape
Coral, Florida.  On display were:
New Grand Banks 41 Heritage Europa with Zeus Drives
2010 Ocean Alexander 60′ Trawler
2010 Ocean Alexander 58′ Pilothouse
2009 Ocean 58′ Enclosed Bridge
2001 Grand Banks 49 Eastbay HX
Everyone had a great time viewing the boats and talking with our Galati brokers:
Dan Howland, Dianne Stigall & Brian Duffy.
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South Seas Island Rendezvous
Held April 23-25 with 13 yachts and 35 people attending!
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Sandestin Rendezvous
Helm April  23-25 at the Sandestin Marina. Great weekend, we had 3 new christenings
and wonderful camaraderie.
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VIKING 2 By 42’s
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Viking is busy developing a pair of new 42-footers, the first of which will be launched
in time for the upcoming fall boat show season. A vertically integrated company,
Viking designs and produces in-house virtually every part used in the manufacture
of each model, save for hardware items like engine, generators, running gear, etc.
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The Loop Tournament Memorial Day Weekend
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Yes, It Has Arrived!
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Grand Banks 2010 72′ Aleutian SC
Galati Yacht Sales is proud to now be representing Grand Banks Yachts. They have
just shipped their fist 72SC to the US!   Please contact your local sales professional
to find out where this boat will be on display and make arrangements to sea trial
this fantastic new model!
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Maritimo Yachts Visit Galati
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Spring is here and we’re enjoying a very successful start to our new relationship
with Maritimo of Australia.  Owner Bill Barry Cotter along with 2 of his team members;
John McCarthy and Dave Northrop visited our Destin location and met with Joe Galati
and his team!
Maritimo sales worldwide have been brisk!  Without a doubt, Maritimo is being recognized
as a new leader in quality cruising boats with innovative styling, sensible accommodations
and unique layouts that offer the yachtsman something different and fresh.  You
can see what Maritimo has to offer by calling one of our sales staff, or by going
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Calling All Tiara Owners!
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Tiara Yachts will be hosting a Tiara Yachts Southeast Owners Rendezvous this year
Bimini Bay Resort, Bimini, Bahamas.  Our west coast boaters are planning to meet
in Miami Beach on Tuesday the 29th of June, making the crossing to Bimini together
on Wednesday morning, and having fun in the sun until Saturday!
For information, please call Brian Dekkinga at 850-654-1575.
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News From Coastal Marina Management
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Now Open – Malibu Jack’s Marina Grill!
Looking for a new waterfront restaurant to travel by boat??? We have your spot….
Malibu Jack’s Marina Grill is located at the new North Light Marina in Niceville,
Florida. Located just north of Destin and the Choctawhatchee Bay on Boggy Bayou.
  Depth is not an issue and get your diesel and ethanol free 93 octane gas while
you have lunch. The grill is open for lunch and dinner with great daily specials
in a casual setting.  Plenty of dockage is available, so please come by boat and
check it out! www.malibujacks.com Plan to fish the 1st Annual North Light Swordfish and Tuna Challenge held  June 17 -20. With a low $750 entry fee – this tournament will be a can’t miss event to
participate in! www.northlightchallenge.com Contact: Chris Miller (850) 348-1498
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Bradenton Yacht Club Special
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FREE TRIAL MEMBERSHIP for GALATI CUSTOMERS ONLY!
You are invited to a 30-day “Test Drive” of the Bradenton Yacht Club. Live your
yachting lifestyle by enjoying the many services and activities at this beautiful
facility!  BYC offers many amenities including: discounted member fuel sales, a
pool with beautiful deck overlooking the Manatee River, tennis, outdoor bar, themed
parties, a wine society and great food to name a few.  After the “Test Drive”, BYC
Regular Members will enjoy reciprocity with the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs,
summer golf reciprocity with a number of private golf & country clubs, plus slips,
trips and MUCH MORE!
As added value, you’ll receive a $500 discount on the regular member’s initiation
fee if you decide to join! For information in regards to this Galati Customer Special please contact your representative or Gregg Somerville at  813-495-0301 for information about the Bradenton Yacht Club.
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Upcoming Events
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FISHING TOURNAMENTS

M a y
27-30: Old Salt Loop
Anna Maria, FL
J u n e
13-18: Treasure Cay Billfish Tournament- Abaco, Bahamas
22-27: Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic- Sandestin, FL
26-29: Houston Invitational Billfish Tournament- Houston, TX
6/30-7/4: Pensacola International Billfish Tournament- Pensacola, FL

RENDEZVOUS
M a y
14-16: Tampa Bay Rendezvous, Marriott, Tampa, FL
28-31: Orange Beach Rendezvous
J u n e
6/30-7/2:
Tiara Bahamas Trip

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Bank Owned
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BANK OWNED SPECIALS
Galati Yacht Sales provides an excellent selection of Bank Owned Yachts for your
viewing.

With a click of the mouse you can preview all of our Bank Owned listings then select
a model that you have most interest in.  If any vessels meet your needs, let us
know as all our Bank Owned vessels are available for your personal viewing.
We encourage you to take advantage of these purchase opportunities as these special
valued vessels will not last.
Contact your Galati Sales representative for more details about our
Bank Owned Listings.

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Featured Trade
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OUR TRADE
2007 74′ Viking
Recent MAJOR price reduction!

From the initial launch, this design has grown more and more popular with cruising
yachtsmen who wanted Viking’s well-documented performance with a climate-controlled
helm.

In essence, a Viking Enclosed Bridge Convertible is a fast, long range motoryacht
with the speed, handling and sea keeping ability of an offshore proven tournament
sportfisherman with great looks to match.