Strong's Marine to Sell Grady-White Boats on North Fork for First Time

Mattituck-based marine business expands East End presence with top boat brand

Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:07pm

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Strong's Marine, a family-owned marine business founded in 1945, announced it will now carry Grady-White boats at its Mattituck location on the North Fork, expanding the company's presence on the East End with one of the industry's top boat brands.

Why it matters

The move to add Grady-White boats to Strong's Mattituck marina builds on an existing relationship with the manufacturer and allows the company to leverage its network of marinas and service facilities to support both new and longtime customers across the East End as the marina industry undergoes significant consolidation.

The details

Strong's Marine, which has been part of the local boating scene since 1965, will now offer Grady-White boats at its original marina location in Mattituck near James Creek. The company, which sells around 200 boats per year and operates multiple marinas, service centers and storage facilities across Long Island, was approached by Grady-White to expand their partnership beyond Strong's western Long Island locations.

  • Strong's Marine was founded in 1945.
  • The company moved its family business from Lindenhurst to Mattituck in 1965, establishing its original marina.
  • The deal to add Grady-White boats to the Mattituck location was announced on Thursday, April 17, 2026.

The players

Strong's Marine

A family-owned marine business founded in 1945 that operates multiple marinas, service centers and storage facilities across Long Island, selling around 200 boats per year.

Jeff Strong

The president of Strong's Marine who grew up in the business founded by his parents and is now leading the company into its third generation of family leadership.

Ryan Strong

The 41-year-old vice president of Strong's Marine who will oversee the expanded Grady-White operations at the company.

Grady-White Boats

A major boat manufacturer that approached Strong's Marine about expanding their partnership to the company's Mattituck location on the North Fork.

Todd Leggett

The director of sales and customer relations for Grady-White Boats.

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What they’re saying

“We've built our business around service and long-term relationships. That's really what this is about — supporting customers wherever they are.”

— Jeff Strong, President, Strong's Marine

“Strong's Marine has consistently demonstrated a commitment to customer satisfaction and a deep understanding of the boating lifestyle. We're excited to continue growing the brand with a partner that shares those values.”

— Todd Leggett, Director of Sales and Customer Relations, Grady-White Boats

What’s next

As Strong's Marine prepares to add Grady-White boats to its Mattituck location, the company will work to integrate the new brand into its existing lineup and leverage its network of facilities across the East End to support both new and longtime customers.

The takeaway

This expansion highlights the ongoing consolidation in the marina industry and Strong's Marine's strategy of partnering with top boat brands to meet the evolving needs of East End boaters. The move allows the family-owned business to deepen its presence on the North Fork while maintaining its commitment to customer service and long-term relationships.