Strong's Marine Adds New Location in Mattituck

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Strong's Marine, which has a location at Brewer Capris Marina West in Port Washington, is adding a new site to its roster of locations – this time in Mattituck. On April 14, the family-owned Strongs Marina purchased a 9-acre, 43-year-old facility formerly known as Matt-A-Mar Marina and renamed it Strongs Water Club and Marina. 

Jeff Strong, co-owner of 59-year-old Strongs Marina with his wife and two sons, said his family is excited to offer a new facility to existing customers and new-comers. 

The Strongs Water Club and Marina has a lot to offer, said Strong, including an Olympic-size, salt water indoor pool and a two-acre park-like area that feeds right to the water. 

That area, said Strong will feature a fire pit and chairs for members to be able to sit and watch the sunset. 

The marina itself, said Strong, has 135 in-water slips for boats up to 75 feet, as well as a 25,000-square-foot indoor facility that will be used for winter storage as well as for valet dockage. 

"Customers can call an hour ahead and we will put their boat in the water for them," Strong said.

To help transition Matt-A-Mar Marina's customers, Strong said he has decided to keep slip rates the same as offered by the previous owner. 

"We are hopeful that they will want to stay here with us," Strong said. "We bring a lot to the table — we are very professional and are working to bring the facility up to our standards." 

The property also features a restaurant, which has been closed for the past two years. However, Strong said he is currently working to find a company to take over the restaurant. 

"We are in talks for the right fit," he said.

In addition, Strongs will host live music and has teamed up with Adventure Paddleboards of Hampton Bays to offer paddleboard rentals to members, as well as those just looking to rental paddleboard for the day, take lessons or a tour.

Cherryl Bradley, co-owner of Adventure Paddleboards, said she and her business partner are looking forward to their second location in Mattituck. 

"I always thought there is a need for paddleboards on the North Fork. There are so many beautiful waterways that are perfect for paddleboards," she said. "This is so timely with this new club and marina opening."