New Ownership
We would like to thank all of you in the years past that have been faithful customers of Cerino’s Marine and B&B Realty. At this time we would like to announce the opening of Connecticut Marine One, LLC with new spirit and new beginnings. The faces of our great staff are still the same as you have come to know. We have now taken ownership with total dedication to customer service. As of March 1, 2008 Connecticut Marine One, LLC has commenced and we look forward to a great relationship as Clinton Yacht Havens management team and also serving all your boating needs in the future. With one team, one commitment, and one goal for our customer’s satisfaction.

In addition to the purchase of Cerino’s Marine we have also purchased B&B Realty’s assets as of March 25th, 2008. This team for the B&B’s purchase is a little different group then that of the Cerino’s. There will be a name change to this company also, and will now be HBM Holdings, LLC. Its members will include John Holmes, Debbie Holmes, Mike Brooke and Anthony Mastracchio. We look forward to a wonderful future with all of our great customers.

The Principals:
Mike Brooke - Having forty plus years of experience on the technical side, as he owned his own service and repair business in the past and now with 20 plus years related to the marine business, retail and customer relations. With seventeen years here at Clinton Yacht Haven with great respect and passion for this business environment as he has his own personal vessel slipped here at the marina. Mike is also an Elk’s club member for over thirty-four years.

Lee Redmond - Starting as an auto technician at Madison Dodge and Plymouth in Madison, Connecticut. Working and schooling for years certifying in Hydraulics, Electrical, Heating and Cooling, and Transmissions and continuing to further advanced classes receiving awards. In 1994 moving to Madison, Maine continuing to work in the technical repair/service fields which also included boats and personal watercrafts. Building, owning, and operating a very successful business named Madison Automotive and Recreation in Maine for 5 years. Then selling his business to an employee and moving back to Connecticut starting working here in the marine business. Also Lee is keeping his vessel slipped here at the marina.

John Holmes - John’s past includes being a volunteer firefighter for the town of Avon and also an Army Veteran. Including bring accomplishments from a successful past business partnership now retired after 25 years, President and owner of Holmes & Bahre Paint and Body Inc. And, the business is still located and operating in Canton, Connecticut. The auto body shop has painted two Nascar and many modified race cars, placing them on covers of a number of racing magazines. Always having a great passion for automobiles and now the boating industry has hooked him, loving the marine environment and working management for the past few years at the marina.

Debbie Holmes - who has many present and past passions. Handling the marine business management and bookkeeping for a few years now and also presently treasurer of the Avon Taxpayers Association. Having had ten years in banking for Hartford Federal Savings, while employed working as a head teller and computer operator. Also working fifteen years for an online banking company Connecticut Online Computer Co. in Avon, Connecticut. Taking care of elderly family became a very big job in the past ten plus years. Also now becoming an Elks club member. John and Debbie, have the pleasure of having their own vessel slipped here at the marina.

Anthony Mastracchio - A graduate of Porter and Chester Institute of Technology for computer aided Drafting and Design graduating in one year. The next two years employed working for Applied Engineering Products. Drafting and designing for the making of cable connectors. Within three years promoted to senior draftsman of his department. On September 11, 2001 the World Trade Center bombing hurt a lot of businesses. This company was one of them. After three layoffs, Anthony was one of the last two remaining in the department and was the one to be laid off as being the highest paid. Then employed by Prime Technology in North Branford, Connecticut as the lead draftsman/designer. This company had received contract to redesign the control panels for the Trident Class Submarines. After sitting behind his desk for three years he decided to make a career change. In 2006, Anthony started as lead salesman here at our marina. He is young, and energetic and loving the marine business. He also has his own vessel slipped here at the marina and is a member of the Elks club. 

Boat Shows
Norwalk In-Water Boat Show. 
Norwalk, CT 
September 2008

Connecticut Marine Trade Assoc.- CMTA
Hartford Boat & Fishing Show
In the new Connecticut Convention Center
www.hartfordboatshow.com
January 2009