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 NMBA's 31st ANNUAL CONFERENCE
SAN DIEGO, CA
NOVEMBER 6-9, 2010

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NEW! A Fresh Look at Marine Lending
Comprehensive review of marine lending assesses impact of the 2007-2009 recession, provides latest data, and focuses on the need to replace funding.
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Marine Lending White Paper
Outlining unique opportunities in today's marine finance landscape.
To view, click HERE

WEBINAR: Finding New Funding Sources and Building Lender Relationships
Guiding marine businesses to find loan sources and selling them on serving the boating industry is the subject of this new tutorial developed by the NMBA. It’s a 15-minute review of basics of uncovering prospective lenders on a local or regional basis, how to approach and what to request to encourage them to extend credit services to consumers and businesses. To view the program, click here.

CURRENTS Newsletter
NMMA weekly e-newsletter developed to keep members and industry stakeholders up to date on association activities, legislative and regulatory updates, economic reports, as well as general news that impacts the boating business.
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NMMA BOAT SHOW INFORMATION
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NMBA Conference and Workshop Sponsors

ABOS MARINE BLUE BOOK
9800 Metcalf
Overland Park, KS 66212
Contact:  Tom Fournier
Phone:  (913) 967-1724; Fax:  (913) 514-6724
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Website: http://www.abos.com

The ABOS Marine Blue Book has been publishing vessel valuation and identification in formation for 60 years.  The latest products contain more than 1,000,000 price adjustments to reflect the latest market conditions.  ABOS.COM is a new web-based interactive valuation product.

 

ADESA SPECIALTY SALES
11600 Fruehauf Drive
Charlotte, NC 28273
Contact:  Jane Morgan
Phone: (704) 405-5730; Fax: (704) 504-5682
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Website:  http://www.adesa.com

ADESA offers a full range of auction, reconditioning, logistical and other vehicle-related services to meet the remarketing needs of both its institutional and dealer customers.  With 62 auction locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico, strategically located near metropolitan areas with a large concentration of used vehicle dealers, the company is well positioned to host physical and Internet auctions as well as specialty auctions.  ADESA specialty auctions provide dealers a better way to stock their lots with a wide range of specialty units.  And, through its related subsidiaries of AutoVIN and PAR North America, ADESA is also able to provide additional services including inspections, inventory audits and remarketing outsourcing solutions including a network of repossession agents, titling and auction sale representation. 

 

ADORNO & YOSS, LLP
888 SE 3rd Avenue, Suite 500
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Contact:  Robert D. McIntosh
Phone: (954) 523-5885; Fax: (954) 760-9531
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Website:  http://www.adorno.com

Adorno & Yoss LLP and its affiliates is an international law firm providing a full range of interdisciplinary services to its clients throughout the Western Hemisphere.  Our 280 professionals in 18 locations throughout the United States and Latin America are recognized as leaders, not only in the legal profession, but in the communities they serve.  Our commitment to diversity is second to none.  Adorno & Yoss is not only the largest certified minority-owned firm in the United States and the only law firm member of the National Minority Supplier Council’s Corporate Plus Program, but also the most diverse law firm in the country.

Founded in 1986 by three attorneys, Adorno & Yoss has been one of the fastest growing law firms in the hemisphere.  To further serve our clients, Adorno & Yoss is very active in three networks.  It is a founding member of The National Minority Law Group and the Law Firm of the Americas and an active member of the State Capital Global Law Firm Group.

 

AMERICAN MODERN INSURANCE GROUP
P.O. Box 5323
Cincinnati, OH 45201-5323
Contact:  Mike Bowen
Phone: (513) 947-5573; Fax: (513) 947-4789
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Website:  http://www.amig.com

American Modern Insurance is a national specialty insurance company offering a full array of insurance products – from PWCs to yachts, through multiple distribution channels.  Dedicated specialists handle all marine policies and claims.


AMERICAN VESSEL DOCUMENTATION ASSOCIATION
833 Dover Drive, Suite 15
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Contact:  Kathi Krencik
Phone: (888) 832-2832; Fax: (888) 832-2832
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Website:  http://www.americanvessel.com

American Vessel Documentation Association, Inc. (“AVDA”) was established in 1995 in response to the centralization of the Coast Guard documentation offices and the need to recognize the professional stature of the U.S. Documentation services.  As the only organization representing vessel documentation services in the United States, AVDA has 40 Active Members from 21 states as well as 21 Affiliate/Associate members from other marine-related industries.


AQUA MARINE PARTNERS
2890 NE 187th Street
Aventura, FL 33180
Contact:  Andrew Sturner
Phone: (954) 374-2782; Fax: (786) 513-2332
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Website:  http://www.aquamarinepartners.com

Aqua Marine Partners is a marina investment company that owns, develops and manages marinas in the United States for itself and its equity partners.  AMP is also founder and strategic investor to a portfolio of leading marine industry companies.  AMP has created a vertically integrated organization focused exclusively on the marine industry, encompassing areas such as: construction, development, investments, management, consulting, and brokerage.  Our expertise and knowledge of the marina marketplace, coupled with integrity and professionalism, establish and maintain a full-service approach to enhancing marina properties and service lines.


BSC AMERICA/BSC POWERSPORTS
1300 Business Center Way
Edgewood, MD 21040
Contact:  Joe Finall
Phone: (410) 652-3010; Fax: (410) 893-4137
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Website:  http://www.bscamerica.com

Monthly Marine & RV Auction held the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m., featuring major bank repossessions.


CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION
2120 West End Avenue, 10th Floor
Nashville, TN 37203
Contact:  Jayme Yates
Phone: (615) 341-8017; Fax: (615) 341-3826
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Website:  http://www.catfinancial.com

Cat Financial has been offering marine vessel financing for more than 23 years. Financial products include construction and term financing for shipyards and end-users. Caterpillar offers the world’s broadest power range of marine diesel products for Mega Yachts, Performance Yachts, Cruising Yachts, Sport Fishing, and other pleasure craft vessels. And Cat Financial supports the full line, offering financing for Cat-powered vessels.


COX, WOOTTON, GRIFFIN, HANSEN & POULOS, LLP
190 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105
Contact:  Rupert Hansen
Phone: (415) 438-4600;  Fax (415) 438-4601
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Website:  http://www.cwghp.com

Cox, Wootton, Griffin, Hansen & Poulos, LLP is the largest all maritime law firm in California.  Our services cover the full spectrum of marine finance, including review and perfection of security interests, U.S. Vessel documentation and offshore registration, loan workouts, vessel foreclosures, Carl Moyer Program funding, and lender/broker regulatory compliance.  We provide our litigation and transactional services to lender and creditor clients with interests in California, Hawaii, and throughout the Pacific Rim.

EUGENE J. McDONALD LAW FIRM
170 Broad Street
Matawan, NJ 07747
Contact:  Eugene J. McDonald, Esq
Phone: (732) 583-8485;  Fax (732) 583-9739
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Website:  http://www.mcdonaldmarinelaw.com

With more than thirty years of experience, the Law Firm of Eugene J. McDonald engages in the general practice of law with special emphasis in Maritime Law.

Clients include owners and operators in the construction, acquisition, documentation and financing of vessels, ranging in sizes from small pleasure craft to large container ships and oil tankers.  Clients also include domestic and international marine underwriters as well as onshore shipyards, terminals, marinas, boat builders, marine bankers, marine construction contractors, marine manufacturers, ship agents, shippers and freight forwarders.

Our firm is widely experienced in arresting vessels throughout the world.  The various types of actions include those for cargo claims, bunker and ship chandler recoveries, ship repair claims, foreclosure of ship mortgages, and for possession, partition or determinable title of a vessel.

Our goal is to provide aggressive yet intelligent handling of matters on behalf of our clients.  We believe each case is unique and deserves individual attention, investigation, analysis and reasonable resolution.


FIRST AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
510 Bienville Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Contact:  Gayle Poole
Phone: (800) 247-4035;  Fax (800) 648-5021
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:  http://www.firstam.com

First American, a leader in the real estate title industry, brings its experience and financial strength to the marine industry.  The vessel title division provides insurance protection for owners and lenders.  Our loan policy insures the validity and enforceability of the lender’s security interest, priority of that interest and many more coverages.


GLOBAL MARINE INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.
12935 S. West Bayshore Drive, Suite 205
Traverse City, MI 49684
Contact:  Mike Smith
Phone: (231) 932-4021;  Fax (231) 947-7301
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Website:  http://www.globalmarineinsurance.com

Global Marine is one of the country’s largest boat/yacht insurance specialists and a 24 year supporter of NMBA.  Global represents all the major marine insurance companies and provides custom insurance referral incentive programs for marine lenders throughout the US and is licensed in 49 states.  For more information, contact Mike Smith.


HAILING PORT SERVICE, INC.
19 Schofield St.
Bronx, NY 10464
Contact:  Jane LaScala
Phone:  (718) 885-2137; Fax:  (718) 885-2427
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Website:  http://www.hailingport.com

Hailing Port Service, Inc. offers experienced and professional documentation and registration/title services to facilitate boat closings.  Services include working with buyers, brokers and finance institutions to coordinate Coast Guard documentation, abstract ownership searches, preferred ship mortgages and state titling & registration.


HARRISON MARINE, INC.
32575 S. River Rd.
Harrison Twp., MI 48045
Contact:  Jeff Henderson
Phone: (586) 465-3054; Toll Free:  (1-888-H2O-TOYS)
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Website:  http://www.harrisonmarine.com

Harrison Marine, Inc., is the Midwest’s largest firm specializing in marine collateral repossession and remarketing.  Originally introduced in 1989, we have developed a proven track record.  Harrison Marine has been featured on national television and in regional newspapers.  We are equipped to handle any size vessel our clients need recovered nationwide.  Our remarketing reaches both national and international sectors, and our website generates thousands of hits per month.  Our corporate mission is to pick it up fast, keep costs down, and liquidate in a timely manner.


INTERNATIONAL RECOVERY GROUP
391 Herndon Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803
Contact:  Ken Cage
Phone: (407) 481-0500:  Fax:  (407) 481-0502
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Website:  http://www.irggroup.com

IRG is the world’s premier recovery and remarketing company, specializing in boats, airplanes, RVs, and other specialty assets.  We have recovered over 40,000 units since 1972 and have built a large client base to sell collateral for top dollar.  We are known throughout the industry as the best at finding the hard to find collateral.  We are the only recovery company able to handle assignments worldwide.


LAB MARINE
48 Skinners Neck Road
Rock Hall, MD 21661
Contact:  Bryan Braley
Phone: (800) 308-6798; Fax (866) 308-6798
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Website:  http://www.labmarineinc.com

Operating out of Rock Hall, Maryland and their new office in Stuart, Florida, LAB Marine continues to rank as one of the leading full service vessel recovery and remarketing firms in the country.  Offering a national and international coverage area LAB Marine specializes in locating, seizing, transporting, storing, maintaining and selling commercial and recreational vessels of any size.  Among their services, LAB Marine actively performs as substitute custodian during the arrest of federally documented vessels and has been a proud sponsor of the NMBA for the past nine years.  For further information about our services, please refer to our website.


M&T BANK
1100 Wehrle Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221
Contact:  Mike Ryan
Phone: (716) 630-4804;  Fax (716) 630-4913
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Website:  http://www.mandtbank.com

M&T Bank, a $65 billion Eastern U.S. super regional bank holding company, offers a full range of financial services including indirect consumer and floor plan financing for marine dealers and select service companies.  Our experienced team of sales, underwriting and closing professionals ensures that you receive fast and convenient service.  M&T offers competitive rates, advances, terms, and flexible down payment requirements on both new and used vessel financing.


MANHEIM
6205 Peachtree Dunwoody Road 
Atlanta, GA 30328
Contact:  Kevin Cooper
Phone: (678) 645-2615
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:  http://www.manheimspecialtyauctions.com

Manheim, the largest provider of vehicle remarketing services, began hosting Manheim Specialty Boat auctions to meet the growing needs of customers looking for used vehicles other than the traditional automobile.  Today, Manheim offers access to over 85 locations in North America, with 15 dedicated to selling specialty units including boats, RVs, motorcycles and PowerSports vehicles.

By offering services such as full-service reconditioning, electronic condition reports, certification, distribution centers, title management, inspections, vehicle transportation, financing and dealer floor planning, Manheim helps customers realize the full value of their vehicles.

Customers can also take advantage of Mobile Specialty auctions that provide convenient, onsite sales and support at any location in North America.  All vehicles are sold “in-lane” or “online” via Manheim Simulcast and OVE.com.  A complete list of Manheim Specialty boat auctions can be found on our website. 

For more information please call 877-704-4636 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


MARINE BANKING SERVICES
16335 S. Harlem Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Contact:  Dennis J. Spoljaric
Phone: (708) 489-0588; Fax: (708) 489-0599
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:  http://www.boatloanspecialist.com

Marine Banking Services is a marine and RV loan origination company based in the Great Lakes region in Tinley Park, IL.  Our services include marine and RV loans from $25,000 and up, as well as marine insurance and Coast Guard documentation services.  We are experienced in all phases of the recreational lending marketplace.  Our primary goal is to use our extensive bank experience to provide the highest levels of service, integrity, and confidence.


MARINE DOCUMENTATIONS, INC.
34 West Queens Way
Hampton, VA 23669
Contact:  Trish Williams
Phone: (757) 722-3240; Fax: (757) 722-1664
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Website:  http://www.cgdocument.com

Our staff is known for our professional, timely and accurate work.  Marine Documentations, Inc has served the financial and marine industries since 1979.  We provide the full range of services you and your clients may need.  We are also founding members of AVDA.


MARITIME CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
25802 Victoria Boulevard
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
Contact:  Peggy Bodenreider
Phone: (949) 429-4737; Fax: (954) 602-9512
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Website:  http://www.maritimecaptialgroup.com

Maritime Capital Group, a leading provider of boat and yacht lending, offers financing from $50,000 on purchases of new and used boats. Maritime Capital Group is committed to providing everything needed to finance and take possession of a boat, including loans, title or USCG documentation, insurance coverage and title insurance. With decades of experience in marine lending, our team is prepared to provide expert advice.  Our goal is to provide the most personal, responsive and thorough service in the industry.


MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
N14 W 23800 Stone Ridge Dr.
Waukesha, WI 53188
Contact:  Lauren Paul
Phone:  (262) 548-9880; Fax:  (262) 548-9790
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:  http://www.markelmarine.com

From airboats to yachts and everything in between, Markel Marine provides the most comprehensive focus and depth of knowledge in marine insurance today.  With more than 30 years of experience and a track record of success, we are committed to this market and to the future.  We consistently price and underwrite our programs to provide value to the customer while maintaining our strong financial security.  Our nationwide programs include Markel Boat (boats less than 26’), Helmsman Yacht (boats over 26’), High Performance (boats over 75 mph) and Commercial Marine.  All insurance products are backed by our expert and service-focused staff.  A.M. Best Co. financial strength ratings (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+.”


NATIONAL LIQUIDATORS
Fort Lauderdale & Fort Myers, FL  * Newport Beach & Capistrano Beach, CA  * Cleveland, OH
Contact: Matthew J. Amata
Phone: (954) 990-1087, Fax (954) 602-0858
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Website: www.natliquidators.com

Founded in 1988, National Liquidators (National) is one of the world’s leading marine vessel recovery and remarketing firms, and has seized, transported and auctioned more than 23,000 vessels. We are the only company of our kind that is equipped to manage the seizure, transportation, care & custody, and resale of vessels of all sizes and purposes, from pleasure boats to ocean-going luxury yachts, cruise ships, tankers and cargo vessels. National generates more than 5 million page views per month by advertising its inventory through two dozen domestic and foreign language boater and marine Web sites and publications. The company Web site has more than 2 million unique visits each year, and more than 1,000 boat buyers visit National’s marinas/full service facilities each week. We are proud supporters of the NMBA conference.


NORTHEAST MARINE LIQUIDATION, INC.
P.O. Box 144
Stonington, CT 06378
Contact: W. Bradford Ferguson
Phone (860) 599-0123, Fax (860) 599-0192
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Website:  http://www.northeastboatsales.com

Northeast Marine Liquidation, Inc. has been servicing the banking industry for over a decade.  We specialize in the repossession and remarketing of marine vessels and recreational vehicles.  We are proud to be a sponsor of the NMBA annual conference.


PETER KEHOE & ASSOCIATES
101 N. Riverside Drive, Suite 123
Pompany Beach, FL 33062
Contact:  Peter Kehoe
Phone (954) 767-9880;  Fax (954) 767-9884
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Website:  http://www.peterkehoe.com

Our Yacht & Ship Brokerage is located in the heart of the Florida Gold Coast area and boating capital of the world.  Peter Kehoe, with 38 years in the boating industry along with 20 brokers offers a combined experience specializing in yacht sales, new construction, yacht management, including refits, repairs, financing and marine insurance.  We are worldwide corresponding brokers with a network of contacts on every continent.  We have worked closely with marine lenders acting as your substitute custodian and agents for the successful liquidation of your collateral.  Visit our website for further information.

 

ROE TAROFF TAITZ & PORTMAN, LLP
31 Oak Street, Suite 20
P.O. Box 352
Patchogue, NY 117722
Contact:  Steve Taitz
Phone:  (631) 475-4400; Fax:  (631) 475-9882
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:  http://www.rttplaw.com

Roe Taroff Taitz & Portman, LLP is a full service law firm located in Patchogue, New York, on the south shore of Long Island.  We represent various financial institutions in both transactional and recovery matters.  Our location and expertise has enabled us to assist the Marine Banking community transactional and recovery matters throughout the state of New York.

 

SEAFUNDS, INC.
128 Douglaswoods Terr SE
Calgary, AB T2Z 2E6
Contact:  Lee Thomas
Phone: (403) 689-3863 (FUND)
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:  http://www.seafunds.com

The SeaFunds Solution offers a complete platform for managing all aspects of the loan process, including marketing, prequalification, origination, automated underwriting, and processing.  Developed with the guidance of mortgage professionals, SeaFunds products combine the latest technology with the functionality that mortgage brokers need.  SeaFunds is the only software company at the conference with solutions written specifically for service companies.


SEVERSON & WERSON
1 Embarcadero Center, 26th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Contact:  Shannon Manuel
Phone:  (415) 677-5644; Fax:  (415) 956-0439
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:  http://www.severson.com

Severson & Werson has been providing reliable, unwavering support to its financial institution and maritime clients for more than sixty years from its offices in California. Severson recognizes that reliable and timely advice and service are the keys to long-term relationships, and to the economical resolution of our clients' problems.


SOCIETY OF ACCREDITED MARINE SURVEYORS
4605 Cardinal Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32210
Contact:  Stuart McLea
Phone:  (904) 384-1494; Fax:  (904) 388-3958
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:  http://www.marinesurvey.org

Mission:

• Provides an organization that complements the marine industry
• Cooperates and encourages communications among and between members and other marine organizations
• Assists other marine organizations in technical matters
• Provides information and training for persons interested in the profession of Marine Surveying
• Suggests standards for technical procedures for all members
• Educates the publics


STERLING ACCEPTANCE
One Melvin Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
Contact:  Karen Trostle
Phone:  (800) 525-0554: Fax:  (410) 268-3755
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:  http://www.sterlingacceptance.com

Sterling Acceptance, A Marine/RV loan originator is celebrating its 23rd year in the recreational finance market.  We pride ourselves in efficient and quality service.  Sterling Acceptance is a full service company offering financing, Coast Guard documentation and yacht insurance services.

 

SUNTRUST BANK
4020 University Drive, Suite 101
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact:  Don Parkhurst
Phone:  (703) 691-4479; Fax:  (703) 691-4472
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:  http://www.suntrustmarine.com

SunTrust Bank is a $189 billion financial services institution with offices throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.  SunTrust Marine & RV Finance has provided retail direct and indirect financing for recreational boats nationwide since 1980 and has been a proud NMBA member since 1981.  Our experienced staff works closely with marine finance industry partners to help deliver superior and efficient service to your clients.


TIERRA VERDE YACHTS
18 Madonna Blvd.
Tierra Verde, FL 33715
Contact:  Jim Memet
Phone:  (727) 867-3191; Fax:  (727) 867-5762
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:  http://www.tierraverdeyachts.com

Tierra Verde Yachts/Absolute Recovery & Marketing is a premier operation that has been assisting marine lenders for over 17 years.  We make the transition from reclaimed assets to liquidity smooth and simple; have your own recovery agency deliver your vessel to us or we can arrange transport for retailing.  Located in a high population area on the intercoastal of west central Florida with deepwater slips and high & dry, we are licensed/bonded yacht brokers and Coast Guard master Captains.

VERTISOL, INC.
JUSTBOATLOANS
222 Severn Avenue, Suite 3D
Annapolis, MD 21403
Contact:  Larry Reagan
Phone:  (410) 263-6032; Fax:  (410) 263-6058
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:  http://www.justboatloans.com

JustBoatLoans by Vertisol, Inc. is a marine finance service company that originates consumer marine finance transactions for its funding partners.  With management providing over 50 years in combined marine lending experience, JustBoatLoans delivers a high level of expertise in marine financing, insurance and registration services to both its customer base and funding partners.