AYS January Specials on Stock Boats!

There are only a few days left to take
advantage of our fantastic January promotion...

Share the passion!

Below is a link to a great article by Barrett Canfield of South Coast Yachts who reminds us to share the passion of sailing with those we love. 


Watching his youngest daughter steering a Beneteau First 30, Barrett recalls, "That was one of those moments where you realize that life is at it's best...and you smile. It's a gift to be aware of those moments."


Click Here for the article in Latitudes & Attitudes January 2012 

Photo from South Coast Yacht Sales

Annapolis Yacht Sales Power

Annapolis Yacht Sales is pleased to announce that Patrick Hopkins has joined the AYS team as our dedicated Powerboat Sales Coordinator.

After 4 years of service in the US Coast Guard, Patrick worked his way from Assistant Yard Manager to Head of Sales and Brokerage at a large marina in Rhode Island selling Pursuit Boats and Glacier Bay Catamarans as well power brokerage boats.   

Annapolis Yacht Sales has always maintained a great reputation for taking care of their customers so when we were looking for someone to head up the Power division, Patrick’s experience in both service and sales was a great fit for us.  Patrick will be looking after our fleet of Beneteau Swift Trawlers, Greenline Hybrids and the soon-to-arrive exciting Beneteau Grand Turismo Express Cruisers. He will also bring to the sales staff at AYS a person dedicated to Power and will be actively selling new and brokerage boats and looking for good listings for sale.

Patrick Hopkins can be reached at 410-267-8181 x216 or Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

Bon Voyage!

Alex Kilmon, owner of the 2011 Beneteau Sense 50 "French Kiss", with a captain and 2 crew, headed out of the Chesapeake Bay to round Cape Hatteras on Saturday, November 19. First stop is Charleston, SC for Thanksgiving and then down to Key West until after Race Week. Thereafter, plans are cast in water...

Bon Voyage!
Thanks to Warren Green for these fantastic photos!

Harbor 20 Fall Special!

  The leaves are falling and so are the prices! 
Special offer from the factory on fully equipped Harbor 20, loaded with select premium upgrades ($4,440 value) at No Charge! 
Order yours now and wrap her in a bow in time for the holidays!  

Call for more information!

410-267-8181 MD

804-776-7575 VA

harbor@annapolisyachtsales.com 

Congratulations Alex Kilmon!

Congratulations to Alex Kilmon who took delivery of 'French Kiss' on Saturday!  Alex was the first customer in North America to purchase the new Beneteau Sense 50 during the US Boat Show last year.  It's very obvious how much she loves her boat and looks forward to lots of entertaining aboard!

Alex is ready to celebrate!

This is such a gorgeous light and airy boat!

Alex worked with her good friend and our trusted 

salesman, Jonathan Hutchings from our Deltaville Office

Tips on how to prepare your boat for a hurricane...

Hurricane Irene is threatening to hit the Mid-Atlantic in the next 72 hours. Here are some great tips from our Service Manager, Chris Humphreys, to help you prepare your boat for a hurricane:

• First and foremost- make sure your insurance policy is paid up to date and that you follow any requirements your insurance provider may have with regards to hurricane preparation.

• Haul boat if at all possible- especially if your slip is in an unprotected marina or harbor.

• Pull mast if possible (rarely done due to time constraints and cost/hassle factor).

• Remove all canvas and sails. (Roller furling mainsails can be left inside mast but remove outhaul and wrap the clew of the main around the mast and tie off securely).

• Remove dinghy and outboard motor from deck or davits and store in a secure place.

• Tie all halyards up tight so they do not swing in the wind.

• Secure boom so that it does not swing violently back and forth (secure traveler to one side and then tie rope to rail on opposite side the traveler is pulled towards).

• Charge up batteries and disconnect shore power cords and store away (it is likely that the power will go out so there is no need for them).

• Turn off refrigerator and freezer and empty perishable food.

• Add dock lines as necessary to allow for tidal surge - Hurricane Isabel gave us an 8 foot surge and long dock lines were the key to a boats survival. Add chafe gear to dock lines. If possible make sure that someone can monitor the boat and adjust lines as necessary as long as it is safe to do so.

• Make sure bilge pump is in good working order to handle any rain water that may find its way into the bilge.

• Regardless of whether you keep your boat in the water or haul it to dry land, it is important that you follow the suggestions outlined above.
  
  
• Remember: Boats are replaceable, human lives are not. Whatever you do keep this in mind. (Might not be a good idea to stay on your boat)