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Fall 2021
Duck
Island Raft Party 2021 Recap
Sneak Peak
2022 Pursuit & Robalo
Recipes
Dock & Dine Spots
Captain Dan’s Report
and more!
See you on the Sound!
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FROM THE HELM What a year 2021 has been! Our entire team has been working to ensure all boat deliveries went out on schedule...We’ve seen unprecedented demand for our products, and because of that, unprecedented back-orders. Our world-class parts and service team worked extremely hard to find parts all over the country. We had a fantastic year here at Atlantic Outboard. In lieu of the Mohegan Sun Boat Show, we had a very successful open house in January. We launched our new state-of-the-art website which is a huge resource center for all of our customers. In August, we had our second annual Duck Island Raft Party. This year was another huge success. We had over 300 boats and 1,000 people in attendance, live music, and great giveaways. We raised over $5,000 for the Friends of Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge! Read more about the day on page six. We’re excited for the 14th Annual Atlantic Outboard/Bill’s Seafood Blackfish tournament. The Tournament runs from October 10th through the 31st. If you enjoy fall fishing, this is not a tournament to miss! Follow us on facebook or check out our website for updates and registration! We have a busy 2022 planned. Tournaments, raft-ups, education seminars, and much more. At our marina, Westbrook Marine Center, we have plans for updates and projects this winter. Be sure to keep an eye out for next quarter’s Atlantic Outboard Magazine coming in January. When I started Atlantic Outboard in 1988, the goal was quality service at an affordable price. 33 years later, we still hold true to that. If I can ever enhance or improve your boating experience, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly. Paul Cusson, President /Founder paul@atlanticoutboard.com 860-399-6773 22
CONTENTS
2 Presidents Letter
3 Save the Date
4 Our Story & 2021 Updates
5 Smart Buyer Program
6 Duck Island Raft Party Recap
8 2022 Pursuit New Arrivals
10 2022 Robalo New Arrivals
12 Recipes & Dock & Dine Spots
13 Captain Dan Wood’s Report
14 Winter Service & Contact Info
SAVE THE DATE
September 16-20, 2021
Newport International Boat Show
September 23-26, 2021
Norwalk Boat Show
October 10-31, 2021
Bill’s Seafood & Atlantic Outboard
Blackfish Tournament
January 20-23, 2022
Hartford Boat Show at Mohegan Sun
January 29-30, 2022
Open House at Atlantic Outboard
August 6, 2022
Duck Island Raft Party
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Atlantic Outboard 1992 Learn more about OUR STORY Atlantic Outboard was started by Paul Cusson in 1988. For over 30 years, we’ve provided New England with the finest in fishing boats and boat service. 1996 Built current facility 2009 Named largest Evinrude dealer in the world 2010 Owner Paul Cusson purchased Westbrook Marine Center, the former Ritt’s Marine, and completely revamp the marina. Improvements include brand new docks, new power stations, new filet tables, new aluminum gangways, and much more. 2012 Picked up the Robalo and Pursuit line 2016 Purchased the former Kelsey’s Marina and completely revamp marina with dredging, new docks, and more. Our latest acquisition expands our Westbrook Marine Center Atlantic Outboard & facility across the Patchogue River! Westbrook Marine Center 2021 2018 Built new state of the art service facility 2019 Renovated and added to our showroom Reflecting on our 2021 UPDATES March Added Wiggins Marina Bull Forklift April Launched new AtlanticOutboard.com August Received Flagship Dealer Award from Pursuit 4
The best way to buy
$MART BUYER PROGRAM
Best Selection Best Trade Value
With Covid delays continuing to Avoid an additional year of
wreak havoc on the boat industry, depreciation. Your trade-in
it’s imperative you order your value will be one year older next
dream boat now. Buyers who wait year! Plus, we need to restock our
until the winter boat shows will not pre-owned inventory for the
get their boats for the 2022 summer. next season.
Priority Service & Storage Savings
Launch in the spring when you order Trade now and we absorb the
your new boat in the Fall. You get cost of your current boats
priority launching in the Spring and winterization, service, and
we’ll have it in the water, ready for storage. Once your new boat
you and your family. arrives, we store it at no cost!
Best Warranties Best Pricing
Engine manufacturers offer their We provide our largest discount
best warranty programs in during the Fall even better
the fall. pricing than Boat Shows.
BEST Selection of New Boats | BEST Trade Value | BEST Savings
i Order NOW to ensure you are on the water
for 2022! Call or text our sales team at 860-399-6773
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2021
More than 300 boats and 1,000 people
attended the Duck Island Raft Party on
August 7th, 2021 which included live
music and giveaways.
Special Thanks To: Kellogg Marine
Supply, West Marine, Leon’s Pizza
Restaurant, Duck Island Shop, Bill’s
Seafood, Deep River Snacks, Wise Chips,
The Red Planet: Acoustic Duo and
Ranger Russ for making this year’s
event a success. Thank you to
everyone who donated to the
Friends of Stewart B. McKinney
National Wildlife Refuge! Thank
you to the Westbrook, CT
Police Department and
Westbrook, CT Fire Department
for making sure everyone was
safe during the event.
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Atlantic Outboard proudly presented $5,050 to
the Friends of Stewart B. McKinney National
Wildlife Refuge on August 11, 2021. Shaun
Roche accepted the donation on the Friends
behalf. Over $2,500 was raised, and Atlantic
Outboard matched the amount to bring the
total donation to over $5,000!
The McKinney National Wildlife Refuge is vital
to protecting and preserving the habitats, like
Duck Island, that our wildlife, including many
endangered species, need to survive.
i Check out the digital recap with videos and photo gallery
at: atlanticoutboard.com/duck-island-raft-party/
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Introducing the all New
2022 PURSUIT S358
Designed to hook your eye and make it easy to
haul in the perfect catch, the all-new S 358 is
Pursuit’s first-ever 35’ center console. Not only are
you getting a boat that has best-in-class amenities,
you’re getting a boat in the highly coveted Pursuit
Sport family.
Competitively speaking, this has the largest cabin
and the most aft cockpit seating and
social zone configurations.
This gives you the freedom to
adjust these ample spaces
to maximize your time on
the water.
Experience luxury, comfort
and performance in your
next Pursuit.
37’ 4” 11’ 4” 340 850 22°
LOA BEAM FUEL MAX HP DEADRISE
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Blending fishing & family comfort
2022 PURSUIT DC246
As latest dual console in the Pursuit lineup, the
DC246 offers a perfect blend of fishing and family
amenities.
First, she will turn your head. Then you’ll discover
how the design and fit feel second-nature. The
thoughtful accommodations and unique social
zones will seem like they were made just for you
and your family.
The DC 246 adapts to your
preferred pastimes—
competitive and lively or
reflective and tranquil.
It’s your choice, you only
need to take the helm.
25’ 8” 8’ 6” 118 300 21°
LOA BEAM FUEL MAX HP DEADRISE
?
Our sales team is ready to answer all your
questions on the latest updates from Pursuit
Call or text us at 860-399-6773.
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Introducing the all New
2022 ROBALO 266 CAYMAN
Ideal for offshore adventures and those seeking coastal cruising, the
new 266 Cayman is set to deliver. The 266 Cayman features both
bow and aft seating areas that have the ability to convert to casting
platforms. The impressive helm setup features the space to add up
to 2 large Simrad displays between the stainless steel LED push
button switches.
Overall, the 266
Cayman is packed
with innovations that
serious fisherman
won’t be able to
resist as well as the
comfort features
you’ve come to
expect from Robalo.
26’6” 9’4” 110 425 18°
LOA BEAM FUEL MAX HP DEADRISE
10Setting new standards in its class
2022 ROBALO R360
The Biggest Robalo to have
ever hit the water is finally here,
introducing the R360. Coming
in with an LOA of 36’ 6” and a
beam of 11’ 4”, this boat is out
to set new standards in its class.
Available with Triple or Twin
engine power, 350 gallon fuel
capacity, twin 100 gallon fish
boxes, a cabin, and plenty of
seating; this boat brings a whole
new meaning to the words
capable and comfortable.
36’6” 11’4” 350 1200 23°
LOA BEAM FUEL MAX HP DEADRISE
?
Our sales team is ready to answer all your
questions on the latest updates from Robalo
Call or text us at 860-399-6773.
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11Captain Dan Wood's
RECIPES
Bluefish Dijonnaise
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
4-6 ounce bluefish fillets (skin & bones removed)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Place a large cast-iron griddle or oven-proof
skillet under the broiler and preheat until very
hot, at least 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine
mayonnaise, mustard and thyme in a
small bowl.
Generously season the fillets with salt and
pepper. Paint one side of each fillet thickly
with the mustard mixture. Place the fish in
the skillet, painted side up, and broil until the
coating is brown and bubbling,
3 to 4 minutes. Serves 4.
Favorite spots to
DOCK & DINE
Block Island: The Oar
Tie up at Block Island Boat Basin or
Payne’s Dock.
Lat: 41.1820° N | Long: 71.5774° W
Clinton: Aqua
Tie up by the Fuel Dock at Cedar
Island Marina.
Lat: 41.2689° N | Long: 72.5312° W
Montauk: Salivar’s
Tie up at Montauk Marine Basin and a
short walk to Salivar’s restaurant.
Lat: 41.0738° N | Long: 71.9389° W
Mystic: Red 36
Tie up at one of their reserved spots.
Lat: 41.3510° N | Long: 71.9701° W
More Recipes Available at
captdanwood.com/recipes.aspx
12From the slip of
CAPTAIN DAN WOOD
The 2021 Fishing Season has been a good one so far and the fishing continues to improve. After over
40 years of being a guide on Long Island Sound, It looks like the fishing should be strong through the
end of October. More and more bait fish seem to be showing up in good numbers and the fall
migration is right around the corner. The Striped Bass, Bluefish and False Albacore will be on the
move. Bait has been peanut bunker, baby squid and small butterfish. Just recently in late August,
the slammer bluefish have started to show up. Talk about a thrill! When they get north of 10 lbs,
Bluefish have some serious strength, and my clients love hooking up to a sizable bluefish. As most of
you know, I do primarily top water, light tackle fishing. This season, poppers and soft baits have been
the go-to lures so far.
Mornings and late evenings have been the most action packed times. When Tropical Storm Henri
was going to pass through, I was very nervous that the fishing would get thrown off for a few weeks.
However, just the opposite happened. A large number of Bass and Blues got pushed into the local
reefs. Since then, we even have success during the hot, sunny calm days.
I’m running a 2021 Robalo R302 powered by twin 300 Yamaha Outboards. What a great package.
This boat is PERFECT for the Long Island Sound. With an LOA of 29’2’’, it’s big enough to handle the
poor sea conditions that we all can encounter where we fish. However, I can still get into the shallow
water to chase a school of fish. Since we do a lot of drifting through rips and reefs, I need a stable
platform. With a 10’6’’ beam, the largest in its class, I can be confident, regardless of the sea
conditions, that my clients will be stable and safe while we fish. One more added benefit which I love
about the entire Robalo line is their weight over the competition. As the heaviest boats in their class,
their ride is far superior than other brands out there. Dry and smooth, two words you always want to
use when describing your boat.
Good luck to everyone for the remainder of the year. Remember, September and October are the
greatest fishing months in our area. Just because Labor day has come and gone, don’t write off
the season yet.
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See you on the water, As a member of Atlantic Outboard Pro Staff, Dan is
Capt. Dan running Robalo’s flagship 2021 R302 powered with
captdanwood.com twin Yamaha 300s.
13475 Boston Post Road
Westbrook, CT 06498
860-399-6773 (texts also welcome)
www.AtlanticOutboard.com
info@atlanticoutboard.com
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday
8:30am - 1:00pm
Year Round
SERVICE & PARTS
Our factory trained service technicians offer a
huge selection of services for prepping, winterizing
and storing your boat over the winter! Spaces are
limited, secure your space today!
Call or text 860-399-6773
See you on the Sound!
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