Capt. Jim
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| Industry | Maritime |
|---|---|
| Location | Maryland, United States |
| Introduction | A-1 Sailboats was founded in June of 1972 when Cap't Jim decided to follow his heart and abandon a promising career as a federal employee for the risks and rewards of self-employment. Over thirty years, 3000 boats, 2 children, and 1 dog later he is still at it. The first seven years as Brandywine Trail and Sail, at the intersection of Rt. 5 and 301, in Brandywine, MD; and then as A-1 Sailboats in Mayo, MD. Along the way A-1 has been a dealership for Sunfish, Laser, Snark, Seafarer, Newport, Windjammer, Windrose, American Fiberglass, Continental and Galaxy powerboats, John Dory, Lancer, Almand 31, Cabo Rico 38, Hunter, and MacGregor to name a few. Many of these manufacturers foundered on the shoals of the recession in '81-'82. Others faded along with the waning popularity of older designs. From 1975 to 2008 A-1 Sailboats sold over 1000 new and used boats of all descriptions. |