Maritime Solutions (MSI) is a leader in the sales, service, and repairs of inflatable boats and outboard motors.

Maritime Solutions Inc.

Maritime Solutions

Your power and inflatable experts! Service, Sales and Fun!

Capt. Pete Sauer

In 1999, Captain Pete Sauer assumed ownership of the company then expanded the scope to include yacht delivery and brokerage of larger yachts. Today Big Sky Yachts specializes in providing exceptional service to yacht buyers, both sail and power, in the greater northwest. Pete holds a 100 ton master certificate with the US Coast Guard and has completed deliveries to and from Mexico, Alaska, Caribbean, US East and West Coasts, and across the Atlantic. 
Pete and Amy own and sail the Ocean Flyer 55 "Big Sky", a custom aluminum long distance cruiser built in New Zealand.

Office: 90 Sunnybrook Lane, Somers, MT 59932. 

Big Sky Yachts offers new yachts from J Boats and RS Sailboats.   Contact us for assistance in ordering, commissioning and delivering your new boat.

For larger power and sail vessels, we work with one of the premier yacht brokerages in the country, Swiftsure Yachts of Seattle, WA.  

For local and regional listings, we maintain a network of relationships and contacts of interested buyers. Our minimum fee to list a boat is $1,500 or 10%, whichever is greater.  

As a buyer's broker we work hard to locate the ideal boat for a customer's needs. We have assisted clients in purchasing yachts from all corners of the continent, including Puerto Vallarta, Vancouver, Ft. Lauderdale, Newport, RI, Annapolis, Chicago, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and many points in between. We have the experience to negotiate a fair deal, and to arrange for survey, delivery and commissioning. A buyer should seriously consider having an expert on their side of the deal.  As in real estate, the seller pays the commission. 


We offer a complete line of custom racing and cruising sails from Ballard Sails, including custom carbon membrane sails for Grand Prix programs.    We will measure your boat and offer suggestions to provide the most value for your sail investment.

Big Sky Yachts is also a dealer for North Sails One Design.

Make your sail investment go further, and buy your sails in Montana where there is no sales tax!

Big Sky Yachts

New Sailboats from J/Boats and RS Sailboats
Quality Brokerage Yachts

RI Yachting

RI Yachting is a dedicated online platform serving the Rhode Island yachting community with the latest news, updates, and information. It is a comprehensive resource for enthusiasts and professionals alike, providing insights into local yachting events, marina directories, lifestyle features, and technological advancements within the maritime sphere. As a hub for the regional maritime community, RI Yachting fosters a sense of connection and community through interactive forums, expert opinions, and a calendar of events, while also advocating for sustainable boating practices. Powered by MarineMotion's BoaterBase technology, RI Yachting ensures an engaging and user-friendly experience, making it the premier digital destination for Rhode Island’s yachting aficionados.

Since its inception in 1995 Maritime Solutions (MSI) has established itself as a leader in the sales, service, and repairs of inflatable boats and outboard motors. Currently, MSI is a stocking dealer for some of the strongest and most respected brands.

# Honda Premier Dealership
This program is designed to recognize top performing dealerships in the areas of sales, service, training, and brand representation. 


# Expert Service
We sell and service the world's most reliable and efficient engine lines: Honda, Yamaha, and Tohatsu. Then, our factory trained technicians keep them running in tip-top shape for your worry-free boating.

# Factory Trained Technicians
Our technicians are factory trained and are regularly brought up to speed on the latest and the greatest tools and techniques to keep you on the water instead of in the shop (or worse, parked in the backyard).

# Freedom Boat Club
This boating season, we want you to embrace your free time. Weekends don't have to be about yard work, and rest doesn't have to mean sitting on the couch. As a Freedom Boat Club member, you can head for the water, where we'll always have the boats ready and waiting.  Our courteous staff takes care of all of the hassles of boat ownership for you, including maintenance, docking fees, fuel and cleaning, so that you can enjoy your free time out on the water. With a wide variety of boats and locations to choose from, we make it easy to spend time on the water!

# Rhode Island Marine Trades Association 

(RIMTA) represents all aspects of the recreational boating industry in its home state. We are dedicated to growing Rhode Island’s marine trades through advocacy, education, and promotion and positioning the Ocean State as a worldwide leader in the marine industry.

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# Engines

We supply and service engines from the leading manufacturers such as Honda, Mercury and Tohatsu.

# Honda

Honda was among the first manufacturers to offer 4-stroke outboards in America, and the first to offer a full line of lightweight 4-stroke outboards. Honda continually perfects our marine engine line by incorporating technologies from our highly advanced automotive and racing heritage.

### HONDA provides a full 5 YEAR recreational warranty

Honda Marine also sets the industry standard for customer satisfaction. We are proud to have received the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award six years in a row.

# Tohatsu

The Tohatsu tradition began by building reliable motors for commercial Japanese fishermen. They needed a motor that could run for days on end, no matter what the weather. The ocean-tested engineering that enables Tohatsu motors to work under these demanding and often harsh conditions makes Tohatsu one of the toughest, most reliable engines available to you.

Tohatsu knows that when it comes to owning an outboard motor, one thing is most important to you: reliability. Whether you're fishing at dawn or watching the sunset with your family, you need a motor that will get you back, every time.

# Mercury

Nobody makes a more reliable, powerful, and efficient lineup of outboard motors than Mercury: Verado, Pro XS, FourStroke, SeaPro, and Jet. Backed by decades of innovation and leadership, Mercury outboards are built to go the distance, delivering legendary performance driven by forward-thinking technology.

We supply and service engines from the leading manufacturers such as Honda, Yamaha and Tohatsu.

Boat Engines

Aquidneck Mooring Company

The premiere mooring company in New England

# AMC has 2 service vessels: 

A 40' aluminum boat and our second and main service vessel is a 23’ Pacific Skiff equipped with several capabilities to provide a wide array of services. Aquidneck Mooring Company (AMC) services over 1,000 moorings throughout Narragansett Bay including Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Jamestown, Bristol, Tiverton, Little Compton and more. We have the solution to your mooring problems and needs. Our number one priority is making sure your mooring is safe. 

When AMC services your mooring, it is checked, measured and recorded on a regular basis. As a family run business, since 1995, AMC has built a distinguished reputation for honesty and customer satisfaction. We offer traditional Mushroom anchors, Ferro-cement block systems and newer technologies such as Helix Embedment Anchors and the Hazelett Elastic Conservation Mooring System. AMC also offers custom designed and in-house manufactured mooring pennants and other products.

Welcome

2017 Key West 239 Dual Console 

The best sailing regatta in the Southwest for J/Boat owners, sailors, friends, and family.

J/Fest Southwest

We look forward to hearing from you!

For questions about the event, please contact the **[J/Fest Regatta Chair](mailto:scott@jboatssouthwest.com)**

For questions about the venue, you should contact [**Lakewood Yacht Club**](mailto:lyc@lakewoodyachtclub.com)

And for J/Boat Southwest, send [**Inquiries Here**](mailto:scott@jboatssouthwest.com)

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## The J/Fest Southwest Regatta is celebrating its 14th Anniversary and is becoming a popular tradition among the J/Boat owners throughout the region with over 70 J/Boats and avid J/Boat competitors from around the country. 



The NOR, Registration, Who's racing, Event items can be found at YachtScoring.com

https://yachtscoring.com/event_documents/16904/2024_J_Fest_Regatta_NOR_r_1.0.pdf


# J/Fest Southwest Using Yacht Scoring

This year J/Fest Southwest is using Yacht Scoring to manage [registration](https://yachtscoring.com/event_registration_email.cfm?eid=16904), online purchases, crew waivers and scoring.  A few things you need to know.  You will establish an email address (username) and password and all your data will be kept in the Yacht Scoring database so you only need to enter once for all future regattas in their system.  The layout is quite different and there are many fields, but not too many more than before.  The skipper is responsible for entering boat info, handicap rating, crew names, and emails. It is a little more work the first time you register, but it will pay off at the event as your registration will be complete and provide you with more time to socialize! 

# Seabrook, Texas
Enjoy the small town waterfront of Seabrook, Texas just minutes from the bustle of Houston, the relaxing waters of Galveston Bay, the Kemah Boardwalk, shopping, and many more attractions!

# Lakewood Yacht Club
Located on the shores of Clear Lake near the Kemah Bridge, with direct access to Galveston Bay, Lakewood Yacht Club is one of the country’s finest racing destinations, and was recently named among the Top 10 yacht clubs in the United States.

Home of the 2024 J/Fest Southwest Regatta

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