Service Your Boat
McMichael Yacht Yards offers a full range of yacht repair, maintenance, and customization for boats up to 50′ LOA. The following list highlights many of the key yacht services our two McMichael Yacht Yards offer. Larger yachts and sailboats are traditionally serviced at the McMichael Post Road Yard while power boats are serviced by the McMichael Rushmore Yard.
Interior Cleaning & Restoration
If asked, you’d probably name these three priorities for your boat: reliability/performance, appearance, and being clean. Regardless how diligent you are about cleaning your boat after every use, there are still nooks and crannies that you just never get to. Under the sink in the head, behind the garbage bucket in the galley, down deep in lockers and the anchor chain well.
Dirt and dampness in these areas can create mildew and mold – two things no owner wants on a boat. McMichael can help you avoid these conditions during the season, at decommissioning (so small problems don’t become large ones over the winter), or during a spring commissioning. We offer the following services in our yard, and, is some instances, can travel to clean and restore your boat:
- Deep cleaning services – interior and exterior
- Cushion repairs and replacements
- Interior woodwork cleaning and refurbishment
- Engine compartment cleaning
Schedule Service:
Canvas Repair & Replacement
The majority of your boat’s canvas is exposed to the elements most of the time. On a mooring or a dock, your cockpit and sail covers must withstand the damaging forces of UV rays, rain, cold, and heat. Canvas eventually dries out and, if not repaired or replaced, the part of your boat the canvas was designated to protect is left exposed.
McMichael has partnerships with canvas professionals who will come to your boat, take custom measurements, present to you your canvas and trim options, create new pieces, and install them. Keep your boat looking good and operating properly by always having quality protective canvas covering in place.
McMichael and its partners can also assist with decorative canvas work including new cushion covers for the interior and cockpit as well as accent cushions and other accessories.
It's often the interior and exterior wood trim that enables a boat to standout. Having woodwork that is worn, chipped or missing can deliver the wrong message about a boat and its owner. The skilled carpentry and woodcare team at McMichael can bring new life back to your boat.
Our carpentry and woodcare solutions include:
- Replacing broken woodwork
- Fixing and replacing cabinetry and lazarette covers
- Cleaning and renewing unvarnished teak decks and accessories
- Replacing/repairing floorboards
- Full varnish services
- Adding new components (handrails, hatch covers, trim pieces)
Electronics
Some of the electronics on your boat are simple, and you can figure them out yourselves; however, the majority of them are sophisticated, computer-driven digital readouts that are as complicated as the computer on your desk. Rather than risk damaging your instruments (or your computer), you call in a trained electronic technician when needed. For your boat, the electronics team at McMichael has no peers.
Installation We will replace antiquated or broken electronic instruments with state-of-the-art systems from all the major suppliers including B&G, Garmin, and Raymarine. We will expertly connect them to sensors on your mast, through your hull, on your engine, or throughout your boat to provide you accurate and dependable information always.
Repair Should you have a problem with one of your electrical systems, the McMichael electronics team will diagnose, fix or replace the broken instrument, sensor, or system. We work quickly and often the only delay for repairs is awaiting receipt of the replacement parts.
Interior & Exterior Lighting While not as complex as digital instrumentation, having properly installed lighting systems will allow you to enjoy your boat to its fullest.
Nothing is more frustrating than going below in your boat in the dark and your cabin lights don’t work. We will test your lighting system, replace faulty bulbs, connectors, fittings, and switches so the next time you need illumination, the lights go on.
Your on-deck and navigational lights also need regular maintenance and, at times, repairs/upgrades. Nothing is worse than one of your navigational lights not working when making a passage in the dark. We fix these systems all the time.
And, if you’re in the mood for some custom underwater or on-the-mast display lighting while at anchor, we will help you design and then install decorative lighting systems to make your boat standout in the fleet.
Engines & Mechanical
Regardless of whether you have a power boat or a sailboat, having a well-maintained engine that you can rely upon is the foundation of any boating season. McMichael provides professional engine and mechanical services for all manufacturer’s products. We also service inboards, outdrives, and outboards at both of our yards.
McMichael provides trained and certified service for: Yamaha, Volvo Penta and Yanmar.
Maintenance The ideal time to perform routine maintenance on your engine is in the spring before the boat is fully commissioned. We will check and replace as necessary all fluids, filters, and belts.
We will also conduct manufacturer-recommended diagnostics as required to identify and address any potential issues before they become on-the-water problems.
Repair Nothing is more frustrating than when your boat’s engine breaks down. The mechanical team at McMichael has “seen it all” and stands at the ready to diagnose and correct whatever malfunction is keeping your engine from operating properly.
Our customers appreciate the special relationships they have developed with our service team over the years and often call us when away on a cruise to help them diagnose and correct an engine problem. This is the high-touch service that McMichael is known for.
Replacement When an engine has reached the end of its life, you don’t have to scuttle the boat. For over 80 years, McMichael has been putting new life into customers’ boats by repowering them with new, state-of-the-art engines and components.
Fiberglass Repair
Chances are that the majority of your boat’s hull and interior are made of fiberglass. This strong, lightweight material is ideal for boat building, however, over time it can craze or crack and, thanks to the occasional mishap, become punctured or otherwise damaged.
It’s a true art to be able to repair, refresh, and renew the structure or surface made of fiberglass. McMichael has the best fiberglass repair team in the northeast and has decades of experience making tired, worn, or damaged fiberglass surfaces look new. Topsides, decks, interiors made to look as they were the day your bought the boat will let you enjoy your time one the water even more.
There may be many systems in your boat you know how to fix yourself, but hydraulic systems are probably not one of them. Have McMichael inspect your boats’ hydraulic systems, report on any problems detected, and make the necessary repairs. These would include hydraulics controlling:
- Backstay and headstay rams
- Mast lifters
- Steering controls
- Floor/deck lifting systems
- Drop-down swim platforms
- Pumps, lines, connectors, and pressure indicators
Making sure your boat’s topsides and bottom are properly painted will deliver benefits on many levels. Obviously, having proper bottom paint on a boat stored in the water all summer will help deter a fouled bottom. Fouled bottoms not only look unsightly, but they dramatically reduce your boat’s performance (speed capabilities and fuel economy). And, if your topsides look tired and worn, a new coat of paint can give your boat a new lease on life.
Talk to McMichael about the painting needs of your boat including:
Racing Bottoms For performance sailboat racers, having a smooth, clean, and fast bottom can put you on the podium…or keep you off it. Some of the area’s fastest racers have had McMichael put our custom “racing bottoms” on their boats. With a choice of paint colors and ablative characteristics, our racing bottoms are custom sprayed, faired, and sanded down to 800 grit paper. A racing bottom will cost you a bit more, but it will pay for itself multiple times over with the performance improvements you’ll experience
Club Bottoms Even if racing isn’t your thing, you still want to have a clean, well performing bottom so you can cruise more efficiently and burn less fuel when under power. McMichael offers a broad range of bottom paints that will help fight algae build-up that will accumulate over the summer. Talk with us about your plans for your boat and where you store it. Then, we’ll recommend a bottom paint option that will fit your needs and your budget.
Topsides Clean, shinny topsides make are a positive reflection of your boat and you as its owner. If your topsides are dull and oxidizing, you have two options:
- You can repaint your topsides in the current or a new color, or,
- If appropriate, McMichael can polish and buff the current topside paint to possibly renew its luster.
Decks You and your on-board companions are usually the only ones to get a close-up look at the condition of your deck paint. Regardless, your deck paint is important for both cosmetic and moisture-prevention purposes. If your deck paint is getting flaky, dull or is starting to crack and craze, talk to McMichael about the benefits of having your deck paint renewed, particularly if the underlying surface has shown signs of cracks that would allow damaging moisture between the deck and the interior’s overhead.
Plumbing Systems
A boat’s plumbing systems are probably the least thought-about parts of a boat…until they don’t work. McMichael’s plumbing systems team can repair any damaged system on your boat and, importantly, the team is trained to routinely inspect the condition of your plumbing systems performing preventative maintenance so you can avoid those awkward and embarrassing situations when your boat’s plumbing goes foul.
- Electric or manual
- Hardware/fittings
- Hoses and connectors
- Holding tanks and pump-out connectors
Water Pumps
- Actual pumps
- Hot and cold-water systems
- Water tanks
- Deck fill fittings
- Washdown systems
Running Rigging On sailboats, the running rigging incurs the wear and tear during normal use. It’s not your fault that the covering on a halyard or sheet is worn, it’s just part of sailing. McMichael will check your running rigging, let you know if any lines need replacement, and then do the work for you including:
- Inspecting sheets and halyards for worn spots
- Rewhip frayed ends of lines
- Inspect running backstay systems
- Check that all control lines (vang, cunningham, etc.) are in serviceable condition
Standing Rigging On your sailboat, perhaps the last things you routinely check for wear and tear are the various component’s standing rigging. If one or more parts of your standing rigging should fail, you could be facing major problems…and expenses. Contact McMichael and have us check your standing rigging. If any parts need servicing or replacement, we’ll contact you immediately with a recommend plan of attack. Let us check for the following:
Mast and Boom
- Signs of pitting around where fixtures are attached
- Blocks’ sheaves not worn and leads in working condition?
- Spreader attachment points signs of wear or fatigue
- Paint chips
- Stress cracks
Shroud Servicing
- Swage attachment point condition
- Spreader endcaps padded
- Failing wire shroud at swage points
- Condition of turnbuckles
Headstay Furlers
- Roller furler bearings condition – top and bottom
- Furler line condition
- Headstay foil condition
- Installation of proper luff feeder
- If any stanchions are wobbly and need to be reseated
- Bent stanchions or pulpits
- Are lifelines fraying or wearing
- Do some of the lifelines require padding
Furling Systems
- Dutchman lines are still serviceable
- Permanent boom sail covers are in good shape
- In-boom furlers are properly lubricated and aligned
- All control lines are in satisfactory condition
Racing Prep
If you race your sailboat, you know there’s a lot that goes into preparing a competitive program. Many of the boats that have come to McMichael for racing prep have made it to the podium in club, regional, national, and international regattas.
McMichael offers racing sailors top-of-the-line sailboat racing prep in a range of areas:
- Ratings measurements – ORC, ORR, PHRF
- Racing bottoms (photo)
- Upgraded standing rigging
- Upgraded running rigging
- Grand-prix navigational instruments
Position Title: Service Advisor
Position Type: Full-time / Part Time
Reports to: Sales Manager
Job Description and Summary: In this position you will be responsible for providing support to the Service Writer, Service Team, and Customers. Responsibilities include working with the customer to get the information required to perform the work on the boat, following through to make sure the work is completed correctly and in a timely manner.
- Assist Service Writer in day-to-day operations, including scheduling and distribution of work for technicians and yard team, utilizing DockMaster and other tools as required to generate and manage work orders.
- Communicate with customers by phone, email an text to determine needs, providing clear and precise instructions on the work order for the technician.
- Answer incoming calls and emails in a professional manner, returning all customer calls and emails prior to close of business each day.
- Promote the sale of additional labor services, part and accessories in a professional manner for each customer.
- Obtain Customer approvals for work order, and collect payment for work prior to releasing customer boat. In the event the repair cost is unknown initially, obtain customer approval on work order to diagnose issues, and then contact customer with estimate for repairs as soon as determined, and obtain approval.
- Review and input technician timesheets into DockMaster.
- Inspect quality of work performed as required, prior to delivery to the customer.
- Communicate with the customer during repairs and coordinate customer pick-up.
- Finalize and invoice work orders.
- Provide prompt, detailed and timely flow of all paperwork.
- Other duties as assigned.
Key Results Areas:
- Effective communication with the customer
- Accurate and timely invoices
- Accurate and organized service repair orders
- Minimize aging accounts receivable, timely completion of open work orders
Compensation:
- Pay commensurate with experience
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Retirement Program
- Continuing Education
Experience Level: 1-3 years preferred, or similar industry background
1-3 years preferred
Salary and Benefits: $45 – 55k, Medical, 401K
Email: [email protected]
Position Title: Sales Meeting Setter Position Type: Full-time / Part Time
Job Description and Summary: In this position you will work alongside the McMichael Sales Team to set web meetings, conference calls and boat viewings for the sales team. You will work with an experienced team that specializes in premium racing and sailing yachts, as well as high-performance inboard and outboard day and cruising power yachts. You will work with an existing client database. You will cultivate ongoing communication with our clients and their families that demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism for the McMichael brand.
Core Skills:
- Effective and professional phone communication skills
- Prospect farming
- Active listening
- Influencing with content through digital and social media tools
- Coordinating meeting schedules with Sales Consultants and prospects
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to work collaboratively with other team members
Responsibilities:
- Call boaters to set web or phone meetings for Sales Consultants
- Send emails to prospects for the purpose of setting meetings
- Send texts to prospects with meeting request
The ideal candidate is someone who can consistently and persistently communicate and send reach out messages to boaters in a professional manner to set meetings. This position is ideal for a recent college graduate or someone going to school part-time.
Experience Level: 0-2 Years in Sales
Salary and Benefits: $40 – 60k, Medical, 401K
Email: [email protected]
Brett Lyall A lifelong, passionate boater, Brett brings 26 years of sailing and 18 years of powerboat knowledge to the McMichael team. His background includes Environmental engineering and consulting, along with 7 years of sales and marketing experience in the luxury market. In addition to being an avid fisherman, surfer, and scuba diver, he is a sailing coach and has crewed extensively offshore on a variety of boats from J109, J105, J99 and 112E to a Gunboat 57. His knowledge of all things boating related is second only to his reputation for exceptional customer service and professionalism.
Doug Conner Doug’s life-long love of all things nautical naturally led him to pursue a career in luxury yacht brokerage. His professional background in sales and marketing, combined with his overall experience in and passion for the yachting industry, makes him a valuable asset to his clients for sail and power boats. Doug is committed to providing his clients with honest, professional, knowledgeable, and personal service.
Myles McQuone Myles is a licensed captain from age 18. He is a third Generation Merchant Mariner, operating boats runs deep in his family. Myles has held multiple roles within the marine industry between Marine Towing and Salvage, Marine Technician and Marine Service Manager. Myles’ focus has always had the customers best interest in mind; expect the same attention while consulting with Myles.
Ethan Morawski Ethan grew up in Fairfield CT and has been sailing for 13 years and powerboating for 10 years all over Long Island Sound. He has worked in the marine industry since High School and has an excellent reputation for superb customer service, seamanship, and attention to details. He is a graduate of Bryant University in RI.
Position Title: Boat Yard Crew Member Position Type: Full-time Experience level: 2-3 years preferred
Reports to: Service Manager
Job Description and Summary: In this position you will work alongside a team of supportive and experienced marine industry professionals. Your primary role will be to support the efficient daily operations of the McMichael yacht yard and the satisfaction of our customers.
This will include a variety of functions and tasks including basic property maintenance, launch and recovery of boats, cleaning, crane and forklift operations, blocking boats, and winter storage and other relevant duties as assigned.
- Ability to clearly understand instructions and complete tasks accordingly
- Mechanically inclined
- Able to lift and reposition equipment, tools, and materials
- Basic boat operations – power and sail (will train)
- Focus on customer satisfaction
- Proactive mindset
- Able to work unsupervised
- Ability to collaboratively work well with other team members
- Support of daily operations
- Support clients boating activities, prepping boats, fueling, etc.
- Safe operation of company vehicles, forklifts, and equipment, including trailer handling
- Haul, block and launch boats
- Boat cleaning and detailing
- Bottom paint and waxing boats
- Dock and marina area maintenance
- Shrink wrapping
- Repositioning boats
The ideal candidate is someone who will enjoy the nautical environment of the boatyard, which includes being around boats and being on the water. They will have at least two to three years of experience at a previous boat yard or yacht club. Their background will include a familiarity with boats. They will be someone who enjoys the boating lifestyle and enjoys working outdoors. They value working in a team and being part of a family-owned organization an enhancing part of the local community. We encourage you to apply if you do not have the experience but are dedicated to building a career in the marine industry.
What does a typical workday look like? A typical morning could involve arriving and immediately removing covers, prepping several boats to be launched and readied for use by their clients. You could find yourself assisting with changing a large tire on a trailer or rigging and craning a boat onto a truck for transportation. Daily activities will also include basic maintenance of the boatyard facilities which includes painting, building repair, emptying garbage, and cleaning, as well as assisting technicians with boat maintenance.
Salary range: $15 – $30
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Position Title: Fiberglass / GelCoat Technician Position Type: Full-time Experience level: 2-3 years preferred
Job Description and Summary: In this position you will work alongside a team of supportive and experienced marine industry professionals. Your primary role will be fiberglass and gel-coat repair work on sailboats and powerboats. The fiberglass work will include everything from small parts repair to structural repair and rebuilds. The gelcoat work will be similarly inclusive and will also involve spaying hull bottoms and topsides with boat bottom paint and gelcoat.
- Working with vinylester, polyester, and epoxy resins
- Experience working with various coring materials
- Knowledge of gelcoat matching and application
- Cutting, grinding and finish sanding
- Visually spot imperfections in all parts
- Use of buffers, DA’s, pencil grinders etc.
- Finish buffing and polishing
- Exceptional paint rolling and spraying finishing
- Proactive mindset and able to work unsupervised
- Complete fiberglass and composite repair work to the highest possible standards
- Spray gelcoat, clear coat, and metal flake consistently and evenly to desired thickness
- Getting the customer back on the water with a safe operating boat
- Ensuring all repair work structurally and visually exceeds expectations
- Lifting heaving objects
- Assisting the entire service teams with various tasks
The ideal candidate is someone who will enjoy the nautical environment of the boatyard, which includes being around boats and being on the water. They will have at least two to three years of experience in fiberglass and composites fabrication or repair as well as experience with painting and gelcoat work or similar skill sets. Their background will include a familiarity with boats and enjoy delivering exceptional finish work. They will be someone who appreciates the boating lifestyle and working sail and powerboats. We are looking for a person who values working in a team and being part of a family-owned organization that is a respected part of the local community.
Salary and benefits: $50 – 70k, Medical, 401K
Position Title: Marine Service Mechanic Position Type: Full-time Experience level: 2-3 years preferred. Certifications Preferred. Equal skills and high motivation also accepted.
Job Description and Summary: In this position you will work alongside a team of supportive and experienced marine industry professionals. Your primary role will be engine maintenance and repairs for both gas and diesel engine systems as well as service and repair work on a variety of other boat system. A large part of this position will include troubleshooting, engine and drive preventative maintenance, emergency repairs at the yard or at the location of the boat needing service. You will be working on inboard and outboard systems and interacting and communicating with our boaters, so a focus on customer service is an important skill. Certification not initial required but is a plus.
- Effective and knowledgeable mechanic
- Problem solving – engines, drives, control systems and electrical
- Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
- Engine rebuilds, 12v DC systems, machining work
- Gas and diesel engine/generator operations
- Wiring and soldering
- Performing maintenance and repairs safely and quickly
- Have your own set of tools
- Performing functionality checks on engines and systems
- Basic boat operations
The ideal candidate is someone who will enjoy the nautical environment of the boatyard, which includes being around boats and being on the water. They will have at least two to three years of experience as a marine service technician, automotive mechanic, Gen Tech, or similar skill sets. Their background will include a familiarity with boats and enjoy solving mechanical and systems issues. They will be someone who enjoys the boating lifestyle and working outdoors. They value working in a team and being part of a family-owned organization an enhancing part of the local community. We encourage you to apply if you do not have the experience but are dedicated to building a career in the marine service industry.
Salary and benefits: $60 – 80k, Medical, 401K
Position Title: Yacht Sales Consultant Position Type: Full-time Experience level: 2-3 years preferred
Reports to: Sales Manager
Job Description and Summary: In this position you will work alongside the McMichael Sales Team to consult with our client boaters, guiding them to find and purchase the best yacht for their modern boating needs. You will work with an experienced team that specializes in premium racing and sailing yachts, as well as high-performance inboard and outboard day and cruising power yachts. You will work with existing clients as well as being responsible for identifying, nurturing, and closing new clients. You will cultivate relationships with our clients and their families that demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism for the McMichael brand. You will be supported by the team to help you locate, acquire, and nurture prospective new client boaters. You will be a part of a sales and service team that caters to the all-encompassing boating needs of the McMichael community of boaters.
- Conveying key features and distinguishing selling points of a given boat model
- Ability to close high-value sales from $500k – $3M
- Excellent negotiating skills
- Consulting with and guiding clients effectively
- Proactive mindset that fosters successful unsupervised work
- Close deals on new yacht sales
- Deliver world class service in the form of professionalism, knowledge, and customer service
- Acquire and develop prospects into leads, then into new boat sales
- Attend boat shows and events to meet with and engage boaters
- Use digital and social media tools to engage with boaters
- Secure used boat listings
- Close used boat sales
- Guide boaters through the research, selection, specification, closing, delivery, and commissioning process
- Work with the Sales Team to constantly increase brand and model knowledge
- Influence your client boaters to choose McMichael Yards for their boat servicing and storage needs
The ideal candidate is someone who will enjoy the nautical/boating lifestyle and has grown up around boats. They will have previous experience selling in the corporate environment, in addition to a strong boating background and several years of selling yachts over 30 feet and over $500K. They will be an excellent communicator who is able to convey information clearly and concisely. They will be motivated to constantly learn more and achieve more regarding new boats and sales goals. They will be a person who can collaborate with all the members of the sales team to find creative solutions to barriers and issues.
Experience Level Experienced as a sail or power boater or similar industry background 2-3 years preferred
Salary and benefits: Base of $50 – $70k, commissions, Medical, 401K
John Glynn John brings to McMichael more than three decades of sailing, boating and sales experience. In addition to his time at BEYC, Glynn’s resume includes years as an Associate Editor (and Contributing Editor) for Sailing World magazine, where he was part of the team that created both the “Boat of the Year” awards and the NOOD Regattas. Over the years he has raced aboard C&C 40s, New York 36s, J/35s, Express 37s and Farr 40s, as well as his own J/30 and Soverel 33 Grey Seal. He boats with his family out of Captain Harbor in Greenwich, CT.
“John brings a wealth of experience as a racer, boat owner and industry professional,” said Michael Beers, McMichael Sales Manager. “He will be a fantastic resource for his clients in buying and selling boats. We’re proud to have him on our team, and his background will help us continue to fulfill our motto, ‘Experience Counts!’”
“I’ve been fortunate enough to spend my career in and around the sailing and boating community, enabling me to love the various jobs I’ve held,” said Glynn. “In joining McMichael Yacht Brokers I’ve found another fresh, new outlet from which to apply my knowledge of and passion for yachting. Moreover, I’m able to do that while working in the company of some of the finest yacht brokers in the business. It is my hope to bring to my brokerage customers a sense of confidence and satisfaction as they make yacht transactions, both from the buyer’s and seller’s sides.”
Cameron Campbell Cameron has been boating his entire life, starting as a toddler on Great South Bay on Long Island. He grew up in Connecticut and spent every summer on Long Island Sound. In college he was a member of the University of Rhode Island Sailing Team and also ran operations at the URI Waterfront Center. After college he was an ASA Sailing Instructor at the New York Sailing School on City Island and then for Olympic Circle Sailing on San Francisco Bay. He participated in many regattas on both coasts in both small and large boats. He owned a Sabre for many years which he cruised from Annapolis to Maine. Cameron also has experience with power boats ranging from center consoles though larger cruisers.
Cameron has been working with clients preparing for Bermuda races, extensive blue water cruising, and many that are new to boating.
Rick Fleig Rick grew up on Long Island spending many years sailing on the Sound in everything from J/22′s to J/105′s, Custom C&C 41′s and many other boats, competing in all the major Northeast events. This experience and passion for sailing led him on a path to sail in the 1987 America’s Cup in Perth, Australia with both the Courageous and USA Syndicates. He has sailed in many major international regattas, including the Swan World Championships in Sardinia, the World 6 Meter Championships in Portofino, Italy, and several Newport Bermuda races.
Rick combines his extensive sailing background with both the marine and sports industry, having worked as a regional sales manager at SunfishLaser and Vanguard Sailboats, and prior to that as a regional sales representative with sporting goods giant Nike. He believes that building relationships and understanding the clients’ needs are essential in helping customers have a great experience with their boats. He works out of the McMichael Yacht Broker’s Newport office at the Newport Shipyard.
Rick resides in Portsmouth, RI, with his family, having fallen in love with the Newport area during his many sailing events there. He recently retired as the director/coach of the Portsmouth High School Sailing Team after many years, and along with his wife, Carline, now enjoys his time proudly following their youngest son, Tyler, who just finished his second year at the US Naval Academy. Tyler is a very accomplished sailor himself, and a member of the nationally ranked USNA dinghy sailing team. Rick is a member of Sail Newport and can be seen racing many weeknights and weekends in all the local events in a variety of boats.
Michael Beers Michael is a licensed captain and active racer who began his sailing career in Boston on the Charles River. As someone who did not grow up sailing, he especially enjoys introducing new boaters to the sport. Michael has a proven track record of working tirelessly for his clients, and enjoys working directly with buyers to identify the best possible “next boat” from the many options available. He is an active racer, recently racing in the J/70 fleet at Quantum Key West Race Week and aboard the J/130 Dragonly in the 2012 Newport Bermuda Race.
Prior to joining McMichael in 2007, he captained the 80′ schooner Adirondack II in Newport, RI and was an instructor at Offshore Sailing. In his free time, he enjoys cruising his Sabre.
Todd Williams Todd started sailing on his family’s cruising boat before his memory serves. His love of racing was cultivated through sailing Blue Jays and Lasers in Pequot Yacht Club’s junior program. Since then he has actively raced in the J105 fleet, J109 fleet, and helped form the J122 class. He also developed and helped launch the LIS IRC 35 class. Todd is an experienced distance sailor and was involved with winning the Vineyard race class and IRC overall aboard the J122 Partnership.
Todd enjoys using his extensive knowledge of boating to find his clients the boat that best suits their needs. He is dedicated to providing the best possible service to all his customers. Todd can often be found racing with clients and helping them build their racing programs. Through the years, he has custom built many J/Boats, Alerions, and MJM power boats for clients, many of whom he now considers personal friends.
During the winter season you may spot the Williams family on the slopes at Okemo where they have a ski house.
Andy Kaplan Starting October 4, Andrew (Andy) Kaplan has joined the brokerage team at McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers. The addition increases the McMichael roster to seven full-time yacht brokers serving customers up and down the east coast with a concentration on the Long Island Sound and Narragansett Bay. He will work primarily out of the McMichael Mamaroneck, NY, office as well as Martha’s Vineyard.
“Andy is bringing to McMichael a lifetime of experience in sail and power boating with a keen focus in the sailboat racing world,” said McMichael President Steve Leicht. “His broad familiarity with offshore and one-design sailboats combined with his powerboating experience makes him an ideal addition to our brokerage team.”
Kaplan spent the majority of his career in finance including helping create the Quattro Global Capital, LLC where he was a principal and head of operation and marketing. “I believe that my financial sales and management experience is a great asset as I transition to yacht brokerage,” noted Kaplan. “While they are different industries, to succeed in either you need similar disciplines when matching buyers with the right product. That’s what creates and maintains long term customer relationships.”
Kaplan grew-up in Mamaroneck and has been a member of the Larchmont Yacht Club for over 30 years where he has been active in the Club’s leadership. He lives in New Rochelle, NY, and on Martha’s Vineyard, MA.
June 19, 2026
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McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers
For over 85 years, McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers has been serving sailors in the western Long Island Sound. With two full-service yards in Mamaroneck, NY and brokerage offices in Mamaroneck, Newport, RI, and Huntington, NY, McMichael has provided boats, race preparation, and technical support to scores of Bermuda Race competitors over the decades.
A customer’s relationship with McMichael starts with the purchase of a new or pre-owned boat and continues as they return to McMichael to maintain, repair, and store their boat. This exceptional service and professionalism has enabled McMichael to become an industry leader. With two full-service yards in Mamaroneck, NY, McMichael performs Newport Bermuda Race preparation ranging from applying custom racing bottoms and installing state-of-the-art instruments to servicing standing and running rigging and weighing boats for rating certificates.
A third-generation, family-run business, McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers has represented J Boats and MJM Yachts from their beginnings, is a regional dealer for Hanse and Dehler Yachts, and is the U.S. dealer for the Amel line of luxury passagemakers (excluding the west coast). Our yards have teams of riggers, fiberglass experts, and electronics specialists plus factory-trained and certified technicians servicing Volvo-Penta, Yamaha, and Yanmar engines.
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McMichael Yacht Yard
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We have been serving the boating community in the Northeast since 1935, and today we are proud to represent a full spectrum of new and brokerage yachts, both power and sail. From our Mamaroneck, NY and Newport, RI sales offices, we offer the highest level of customer service and represent the most respected brands on the water. Our two service yards on Mamaroneck Harbor maintain over 300 boats. Our Rushmore Avenue yard has a marina for power boats up to 40 feet and our Boston Post Road yard primarily services sailboats up to 50 feet. You can use our website to search for brokerage & new boats, set up alerts for new listings, and learn more about our company history and services. We are committed to helping you get the most out of your time on the water and look forward to working with you!
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McMichael Yacht Brokers
Founded in New Rochelle in 1935 by Howard and Jacqueline McMichael, the company provided services to the boating public, including fuel and provisioning. Many of their customers were from nearby Larchmont Yacht Club. They built the business over the following years believing that “providing good service in a friendly manner is the key to success”.
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Starting October 4, Andrew (Andy) Kaplan has joined the brokerage team at McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers. The addition increases the McMichael roster to seven full-time yacht brokers serving customers up and down the east coast with a concentration on the Long Island Sound and Narragansett Bay.
Your primary role will be to support the efficient daily operations of the McMichael yacht yard and the satisfaction of our customers. This will include a variety of functions and tasks including basic property maintenance, launch and recovery of boats, cleaning, crane and forklift operations, blocking boats, and winter storage and other ...
McMichael Yacht Yards and Brokers, Mamaroneck, New York. 1,494 likes · 9 talking about this · 265 were here. Since 1935 McMichael has served the boating community with expert sales and service.
For 85 years, McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers has been serving sailors in the western Long Island Sound. With two full-service yards in Mamaroneck, NY and brokerage offices in Mamaroneck, Newport, RI, and Huntington, NY, McMichael has provided boats, race preparation, and technical support to scores of Bermuda Race competitors over the decades and is proud to be an official sponsor of the 2020 ...
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McMichael Yacht Yard is a NY marina in Mamaroneck with discounts, deals and promotions available on Marinalife. Destinations. find a marina. ... Our Rushmore Avenue yard has a marina for power boats up to 40 feet and our Boston Post Road yard primarily services sailboats up to 50 feet.
447 E. Boston Post Rd. Mamaroneck, NY 10543, United States. Toll-free (877) 606-0401 Tel (914) 381-5900 Fax (914) 381-5060 Email Us [email protected]
McMichael Yacht Brokers. Founded in New Rochelle in 1935 by Howard and Jacqueline McMichael, the company provided services to the boating public, including fuel and provisioning. Many of their customers were from nearby Larchmont Yacht Club. They built the business over the following years believing that "providing good service in a friendly ...