I knew that the Spellman family had a sterling reputation on Long Island. Bud Spellman Sr., the companies founder, has been workings with small boats on these shores since 1958, when Elvis was doing the “Jailhouse Rock” and Dwight Eisenhower was president.
my specific needs. They know, too, after years of experience, that even though someone walks into the showroom with research in hand, there still might be a better fit for that person’s situation. They consider which engine will give the boater the optimum experience, and then take budget into consideration. If the answer is to go smaller, they go smaller. With their showroom located right on Shinnecock Bay, the next step is key- test drive! When Brian took me out, I fell in love with the Yamaha’s weight, power and, quite frankly, its lack of noise. I knew this was the one! Although I knew that I could come back to their full service marina at any time with any maintenance or repair issues, Brian wanted me to know how to maintain it himself. He took the extra time to show me ways to save money in the future. As I turned to leave, I was struck by the repeated accolades hanging on the walls that had come the way of the Spellmans, perennial members of the Grady White Admiral’s Circle for excellence in sales and service. I knew that he had made the right choice, of both engine and dealer. And I knew that if, in 15 years, I needed another engine for Splash, I could turn to the Spellmans, as they’d still be there!
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