Employee Spotlight: Justin Connally
Huckins Yacht Corporation prides itself in having some of the most experienced and qualified service personnel in the industry, and every so often an employee will go above and beyond what is expected of them. After less than a year of working with Huckins, Justin Connally, an expert mechanic, has done just this. Tom Jones, head of Quality Control, states, “Justin is extremely good at working with customers, and they have been personally requesting him to work on their boats.”
His main duties as a mechanic involve gas engines, outboard motors, inboard/outboard drive systems, diesel engines, and computer diagnostics on all modern engines. Connally has been working in the marine industry for over 10 years, and has attended two Suzuki Factory schools, and taken several MerCruiser Factory courses.
After making a big move down from Minnesota to join the Huckins team, Connally says the things he enjoys most are, “the warm weather, the crew here, and the variety of work I get to be involved in.”
Thank you for all the hard work Justin! For more information visit the Huckins service department online and join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.
Posted on: January 23, 2012 | No Comments »
Yankee Nomad Receives New Paint Job
A new paint job can really bring a boat back to life, and that is exactly what the Huckins service department did to this 65’ Defever, the Yankee Nomad. The Huckins team worked to completely remove all of the boat’s hardware and repair areas damaged by rotten wood. After repairing the rotting wood, the boat received a full paint job, “making it look like a brand-new boat,” remarked PJ Rogers, the Huckins Paint Foreman.
Rogers has been with Huckins for over 16 years and says, “coming to work is more like a hobby for me. It gives me self-gratification, not to mention, it’s a lot of fun!”
For more information on our service department or if you are interested in a quote for your next project contact service@huckinsyacht.com.
Posted on: January 6, 2012 | Comments Off
In Fair Form
Huckins Yacht Corp. was a perfect fit for the cover of the January 2012 Classic Boat Issue of Yachting Magazine, and Editor-at-Large, Jay Coyle, will tell you why in his special feature article, “In Fair Form”. The article offers readers an inside look at the rich historical background of Huckins Yacht Corp. and their dedication to continue building high-quality custom American yachts.
Yachting is one of the marine industry’s oldest and most respected brands providing passionate boaters with content that educates and entertains.
Visit Yachting Magazine online to view the Huckins Yacht photo gallery and read a copy of the notorious Huckins shirt letter. Of course we’d love to hear what you think about the article too. Share your comments and thoughts with us on Facebook and Twitter!
Posted on: December 19, 2011 | No Comments »
Huckins Repairs Pegasus V Mega Yacht
Huckins recently finished a fiberglass repair job on the famed modern day mega yacht, the Pegasus V. The teak decking surrounding the top deck jacuzzi had been removed and the Huckins service team worked to re-shape the exposed core for a smooth look and finished by glassing and fairing it for a quality finish.
Huckins Yacht Corporation was the top recommendation for this high-priority job and the crew from the Pegasus V had nothing but big thanks for their efforts.
“We were prepared to do what it took to finish that repair before the boat left, which included working late in the evenings and even through the weekend” – Huckins Service Department
To view the repair project photos visit the Pegasus V Repair Gallery.
Posted on: December 9, 2011 | No Comments »
A Boatload of Thanks
The Huckins team wishes you all a Happy Thanksgiving. We are so grateful for our wonderful staff, customers, friends, and family who have supported us throughout the years.
The sign above, in the Huckins’ plant, is a reminder of the thanks we give each day to our hardworking employees, the most skilled yacht builders in the world. Trust us, we’ve been doing it for a while, 83 years to be exact!
Enjoy the holiday weekend and travel safe!
Posted on: November 23, 2011 | No Comments »
