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RUSSO MARINE APPOINTS NEW SALES MANAGER

russomarine — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:04:59 +0000

Russo Marine announced today that it has appointed Ryan Glad as Sales Manager for its new, pre-owned and brokerage boat sales operations.

Mr. Glad brings with him a wealth of experience from outside and inside the marine industry. He was a sales representative with the Guidant Corporation from 2003 to 2005, and was most recently with Sea Ray Boats in Knoxville, TN as a regional sales manager.

“We are very fortunate to add a person with Ryan’s knowledge, experience and expertise to our team to assist us in executing our marketing and sales strategies”, said Larry Russo, Jr., General Manager of Russo Marine. Mr. Glad will be based in Russo’s main store in Medford, MA as of September 2, 2008.

Russo Marine, New England’s leading powerboat dealer, is a third generation family owned and operated business founded in 1940. The business is headquartered in Medford, MA with additional sales and service locations in Boston, MA and Wakefield, RI. Russo Marine specializes in the sales and service of products from Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, and Mercury Marine. To learn more about Russo Marine, visit the company online at: www.russomarine.com.

Sea Ray and Russo Marine Host World’s Largest Boating Party

russomarine — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:56:07 +0000

Aquapalooza, the world’s largest boating party, is coming to Perry Cove in Boston Harbor on July 19, 2008 from 1pm-5pm. Hosted by Russo Marine in Medford and Sea Ray Boats, Aquapalooza expects to draw a record number of guests this year to Boston Harbor, as well as to 150 other waterfront venues nationwide and internationally.

Aquapalooza began in 2006 as a Sea Ray Owners Club event, exclusively for customers of the world renowned marine brand. It has since grown to include boat lovers and party lovers alike. Last year, the marine festival attracted over 10,000 boats and 30,000 guests to 120 events worldwide. All boat owners are invited and encouraged to experience this party, which kicks off on July 18th in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. Musicians such as Everclear, Soul Asylum, and Matt Gary are scheduled to appear. 150 other Aquapalooza party sites will be filled with food, fun, games, and special events.

Russo Marine is New England’s leading powerboat dealer and a third generation family owned and operated business. The company sells the best quality new and pre-owned boats from industry leading brands such as Sea Ray and Boston Whaler. Russo Marine operates from three full-service facilities in Medford, MA, Boston, MA and Wakefield, RI.

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Russo Marine and Sea Ray’s “Demo Days” to be Held at Marina Bay, Boston Harbor

russomarine — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:28:48 +0000

Russo Marine and Sea Ray invite you to “Demo Days” on Marina Bay, Boston Harbor. Here, avid and potential boaters can experience the brand new Axius and Zeus propulsion technologies. Featured boats include: 310 Sundancer with Axius Gas SeaCore Sterndrives and 44 Sundancer with Zeus Diesel Pod Drives. These technologies are revolutionary 360 degree control piloting systems that make docking and maneuvering stress-free by utilizing pinpoint joystick control.

Russo Marine Headquarters and Superstore is a 42,000 square foot sales and service facility, with its main headquarters in Medford, MA. There is a location on Boston Harbor which is licensed to sell Sea Ray brand. With 50 boats on display, it is essentially a boat show every day. Russo Marine only sells the highest quality brands such as Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, and Sea Pro. Service centers also provide the highest quality work on a wide array of products including Mercury Outboards, MerCruiser and Volvo Penta marine engines.

Russo Marine is a third generation family-owned and operated business and New England’s leading powerboat dealer. It provides a full display of boat displays in-water for demonstration on Marina Bay; a 686-slip marina renowned as New England’s premier full service marina and waterfront complex.

Sea Ray Demo Days at Marina Bay in Boston Harbor takes place in June on the following dates: Friday, June 27^th from 4pm-8pm, Saturday, June 28^th from 10am-8pm, and Sunday, June 29^th from 10am to 5pm. The Marina is easily accessible by land or sea, and there is plenty of free parking and free daytime, transient dockage. Please call ahead to Marina Bay for slip assignment at: (617) 847-1800. Bring in invitation and enter for a chance to win a new Sony nav-u portable satellite navigation system. To reserve personal demo time with an expert, contact Maribeth Pochini at: (781) 475-1122 or mpochini@russomarine.com.

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Sea Ray and Russo Marine Bring World’s Largest Boating Party to Boston Harbor

russomarine — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:19:41 +0000

Aquapalooza began in 2006 as a Sea Ray Owners Club event, exclusively for customers of the world renowned marine brand. It has since grown to include boat lovers and party lovers alike. Last year, the marine festival attracted over 10,000 boats and 30,000 guests to 120 events worldwide. All boat owners are invited and encouraged to experience this party, which kicks off on July 18^th in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. Musicians such as Everclear, Soul Asylum, and Matt Gary are scheduled to appear. 150 other Aquapalooza party sites will be filled with food, fun, games, and special events.

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AquaPalooza 2008 on Boston Harbor a Huge Success

russomarine — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:05:01 +0000

AquaPalooza 2008 on Boston Harbor proved to be a huge success with beautiful weather, great fun, and a record number of attendees. The event, sponsored by Sea Ray, Russo Marine, and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, took place July 19^th from 1pm-5pm on the north side of Peddock’s Island. An estimated 300 boats were present; carrying approximately 1,500 people. This year’s AquaPalooza, which commenced nationwide July 18^th in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, anticipated an unprecedented amount of guests. Sea Ray, Russo Marine, and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, succeeded at achieving this goal locally with the Boston Harbor event.

This year’s party on Boston Harbor kicked off with three bands performing on the “Blues Boat.” This all-day summer party united boaters of all types in celebration of the boating lifestyle. Last year’s event attracted over 100 boats of all makes and models. Although it is a Sea Ray-inspired event, AquaPalooza has grown to include party lovers and across the board brand loyalists. A film crew from Allen Roche Group Advertising and Production agency was onsite to film the event. “As a boater myself, I was excited to see the amount of people coming together to celebrate this great way of life,” says Gene Allen, CEO of Allen Roche Group.

AquaPalooza began in 2006 as a Sea Ray Owners Club event, exclusively for customers of the world renowned marine brand. It has since grown to include boat lovers and party lovers alike. Last year, the marine festival attracted over 10,000 boats and 30,000 guests to 120 events worldwide. This year, 50,000 guests are expected to attend 150 party sites filled with food, fun, games, and special events. The Boston Harbor event, also brought to you by Russo Marine and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, was just one of these specially designated marine experiences.

Russo Marine is New England’s leading powerboat dealer and a third generation family owned and operated business. They sell the best quality new and pre-owned boats from industry leading brands such as Sea Ray and Boston Whaler, and operate from three full-service facilities in Medford, MA, Boston, MA and Wakefield, RI. Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is a Boston-based advocacy group dedicated to creating cleaner waters for swimming and fishing in Boston Harbor.