When Capt. Dan and first mate Vicky Schade semi-retired from the big boat business, they wanted the Harbor Commission to know how appreciative they are of the Commission, the office staff and the employees at the Harbor throughout the time the Navesink, Queen has been moored in Atlantic Highlands.
In a letter to Harbor Manager Lou Fligor and read at last week’s meeting of the Harbor Commission, the Schades wrote:
We just wanted to thank you and the office staff as well as the Harbor Commission for all of your help over the years with our charter boats and slips.
I know you had to go above and beyond to assist with several of our requests, like a new pile cluster for the Navesink Queen and to allow us to have a charter boat slip for the Mariner in head boat row. We do appreciate all your efforts and assistance.
Anytime we have a problem, your staff in the office and in the yard are always very helpful and willing to quickly resolve and correct the problem. Special thanks to your service friendly office staff Jessica and Dillon. A huge Thanks to the yard team, especially Dan and Ozzy.
As my wife Vicky and I attempt to semi retire we are selling the big boats. As you know, the Mariner has been sold and moved out of the harbor. She is now in Providence, RI. The Navesink Queen has been for sale but there are no serious buyers as of now. I suspect we will be running her for the 2026 season and are happy to have a slip for her on Frank’s Pier. If things change in that regard we will let you know.
We also currently have two six passenger charter tour boats.. Our 30’ boat named Jenny Girl, is based at the Molly Pitcher in Red Bank, Our most recent purchase is a 38’ Grand Banks named Serendipity. It’s our hope that something will become available for her on Pier 1 for the summer of 2026. We will check back with you around Dec. 31 to see if anyone has declined to renew their slip.
It’s been a pleasure having charter boars in the harbor for the past 20 or so years. Thank you.
Dan and Vicky Schade
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