Admiralty Yacht Sales History - Tacoma, Seattle, Spokane Yacht Sales

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Admiralty Sailboats was established in July 1981 in Tacoma, Washington as a dealer for Catalina Yachts by Carl and Mary Lou Rafello.

In 1984 we became the exclusive dealer for Morgan Yachts. In 1988 Admiralty purchased Sailboats Unlimited in Seattle.

In 1989 we opened a third location in Spokane and added Bill Moore as the Owner of Admiralty Sailboats of Spokane.

All new boats delivered from our offices are commissioned in accordance with the manufacturers', USCG, National Marine Manufacturers' Association, and American Boat and Yacht Council recommendations, and our own check list. Delivery of your new boat will only be done after we have taken the time to make it right. We attend to the details that contribute to your ultimate satisfaction -- spreader boots, shaft zinc, and full fuel, water and propane tanks just to name a few. When commissioning is complete, you receive a thorough run check out covering all the systems on your boat.

ADMIRALTY

At Your Service

Service to our clientele has been second to none since 1981. Along this line, AYS was given dealer of the year award from Catalina yachts in 1983, 1986, and 1989. We focus on employee knowledge and expertise as well as longevity. Wouldn't you want this kind of expert working on your boat?

In summary, we do the job right the first time and we stay with you for as long as you own your boat. You are not just buying a boat you are buying a dealer who will be there to support all your boating needs for years to come.

July 1969 - Catalina's first model, the Catalina 22, is built in North Hollywood, CA. Company owner Frank Butler hopes to build 100 boats if all goes well.

March 1970 - Catalina's second model, the Catalina 27, is premiered following the success of the Catalina 22.

December 1974 - Catalina's third model, the Catalina 30 is introduced; the trend-setting design is an immediate success and wins its class in the Newport to Ensenada Race.

February 1980 - Sail Magazine names the Catalina 22 "trailerable boat of the decade."

March 1980 - The Catalina 38 is selected as the match-racing boat for Congressional Cup.

September 1980 - Catalina 22 number 10,000 is completed. C22s are being built at Catalina's East and West Coast plants and in England, Australia, and Canada.

July 1981 - Carl and Mary Lou Rafello open Admiralty Yacht Sales, Inc. in Tacoma as brokers for all lines and dealers for Catalina Yachts.

January 1982 - Patrick Childress completes his 2 1/2 year, singlehanded circumnavigation in a C-27.

July 1982 - The first Catalina 36 is completed at the Woodland Hills, CA plant.

October 1983 - Catalina Yachts names Admiralty "Dealer of the Year".

May 1984 - Catalina acquires Morgan Yachts in Largo, FL, specializing in cruising and charter boats and building many Catalinas on the East Coast.

July 1984 - Admiralty becomes the Northwest Morgan dealer, showing the center cockpit line of cruising boats

May 1985 - Catalina 27 number 6,000 is built in Woodland Hills, making the C-27 the largest class of keelboats in the world.

August 1985 - Admiralty shows Catalina 34 Hull#3 at the Boats Afloat Show, Shilshole Bay Marina

October 1986 - Catalina Yachts again recognizes Admiralty Sailboats as "Outstanding dealer of the year" for exceptional customer service.

October 1987 - Catalina 30 number 5,000 is completed. Catalina 30s are being built at the East and West Coast plants, as well as in Canada and England.

July 1988 - Billy Peterson supervises the installation of the largest (70ft.) computerized sail-plotting and cutting machine in the U.S. at Catalina's California plant.

September 1988 - Admiralty purchases Sailboats Unlimited in Seattle.

January 1989 - The first Catalina 42 is built. 100 hulls are delivered in the first year, breaking U.S. production records.

January 1989 - Admiralty displays Catalina 42 Hull #5 in the Kingdome show.

July 1989 - Bill Moore begins Admiralty Sailboats of Spokane, serving inland Northwest sailors year round for the first time.

October 1989 - Catalina honors Admiralty as "Top Coronado 15 dealer of the year".

February 1990 - Catalina 22 hull number 15,000 is delivered.

March 1990 - The Catalina 37 is selected for the Congressional Cup, replacing the ever popular Catalina 38. The first time a fleet of 11 has been designed especially for the Congressional Cup.

September 1990 - Catalina 30 number 6,000 is completed, setting a new keelboat production record.

August 1991 - Catalina's Morgan Division completes Procyon, a 65-foot test boat for new concepts in yacht design and construction.

October 1992 - Admiralty moves to larger quarters, 1966 Westlake Ave N. and renames the Company Admiralty Sailboats.

December 1992 - The Catalina 270 is introduced, replacing the C-27 and wins a "boat of the year" award.

January 1993 - Admiralty displays the Morgan 38, at the Kingdome Boat Show, the first all-new Morgan model in a decade.

August 1993 - The Catalina 320 is introduced at the in-the-water-show by Admiralty and is received enthusiastically by new owners.

February 1994 - The Catalina 400 is introduced at Sail Expo, the only twin-wheeled boat built in the U.S.; it's the hit of the show.

January 1995 - Admiralty shows Catalina 400's Hull# 6 and 17 in the Kingdome and Boats Afloat Shows.

January 1995 - Admiralty Sailboats of Spokane purchases land on I-90 at Greenacres, WA to establish a full service sailing center.

1996 - Catalina yachts awards Admiralty Sailboats the outstanding dealer of the year award.

ADMIRALTY YACHT SALES

Seattle At Shilshole Bay Marina north of Ballard map to location	(206) 783-9654 - (866) 627-1529 - Fax (206) 838-7366 7001 Seaview Ave. NW Suite 160 - On the street side Seattle, WA 98117

Tacoma - Tyee Marina On the northeast side of Commencement Bay at Tyee Marina map to location	(253) 272-3700 - (866)-585-6304 - Fax (253) 272-3980 5620 Marine View Dr. NE Tacoma, WA 98422

Tacoma - Foss Waterway
At Johnny's Dock Restaurant -- Below downtown Tacoma
map to location

(253) 590-3370 -- Fax (253) 295-6119
1900 East "D" Street, Tacoma, WA 98421



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