Ward Walstrom and Paul Griffeth purchased Melching Garage & Boat Works
It’s no secret that Walstrom Marine has been around for over 75 brilliant years! Walstrom has made a name for itself within the boating industry, one that comes with a reputation of dedicated service and hospitality. Join usin taking a look back at where it all started.
Ward Walstrom and Paul Griffeth purchased Melching Garage & Boat Works
Walstrom Marine grows by digging out the basin; installing a break wall, bulkhead, and haul out slip
Walstrom expands to Cheboygan, adding an 18,000 sq. ft. heated building, haul out slip with a 70-ton lift, and 40 deep-water slips on the Cheboygan River
Walstrom Marine became the first marina operation in Bay Harbor
The original downtown building and 65 slips were converted to what is now The Boathouse of Harbor Springs
A new 10,000 sq ft heated showroom with sales offices was built at 500 E Bay Street, Harbor Springs
Walstrom Marine Charlevoix’s sales office is added
Walstrom Marine purchases the old Traverse Bay Marine in Traverse City’s Chum’s Corner location bringing the total locations to 5
Continuum Ventures takes on majority ownership stake in Walstrom Marine with Colony Marine, owned and operated by the Pete Beauregard family, The James Mestdagh family will assume a minority ownership stake. The Ward Walstrom family will remain actively involved