a year in review
We are grateful to the community of yacht owners, management companies, brokers, and Captains who have trusted us with their yachts over the decades. We are proud to share these highlights with you, and we look forward to tackling new projects with our top-notch team.
WE’RE KEEPING YOU COOL ALL YEAR ROUND
Gillen Yacht Services is a factory authorized Dometic dealer which offers a complete line of Marine Air Conditioners.
Let our specialized AC service team help you keep cool and comfortable.
Are you in need of AC repair or installation? Are you in need of AC repair or installation?
GILLEN YACHT SERVICES BECOMES DEALER FOR ELECTROSEA
ElectroSea’s ingenious solution to the barnacle problem is not to remove them—but to prevent them growing in your raw water lines in the first place. This new, patent-pending CLEARLINE™ System uses electrochlorination technology to create an environment where barnacles, biofilm, algae and marine growth simply can’t live. With the CLEARLINE System, your pipes stay clean, […]
WHEELS UP!
A hurricane heading towards the Bahamas, a pickup crew ready to bring the vessel back to the states, but no commercial flights are allowed to fly into the islands – what is a customer to do? Yacht Delivery of America who regularly partners with Gillen Yacht for servicing their customer vessels took advantage of the […]
DAVE SENIOR’S BOATING TIPS: GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR AC AND PROLONG ITS LIFE
DAVE SENIOR’S BOATING TIPS How do you get the most out of your AC and prolong its life? The key is flushing your system before it reaches the critical stage and keeping your air handlers clean. PRESERVING YOUR VESSEL’S AIR CONDITIONING In another scenario, a vessel anchored in deep water verses one tied behind a […]
DELTA “T” SYSTEMS APPOINTS SALES AND SERVICE PROVIDER
Delta “T” Systems has appointed Dania Beach, Florida-based Gillen Yacht Services as its newest authorized sales and service provider. Lynn Oien, owner and president of Delta “T” Systems, made the announcement. The agreement formalizes a relationship the two companies have had in working together on high-profile projects. It authorizes Gillen Yacht Services and its certified […]
INTRODUCING GENERAL MANAGER AND BUSINESS PARTNER, RALPH HALL.
GILLEN YACHT SERVICES INTRODUCES GENERAL MANAGER AND BUSINESS PARTNER, RALPH HALL. Dave Gillen Sr, President of Gillen Yacht Services, Inc is pleased to announce the appointment of Ralph O. Hall, who will be joining the Executive Team as a partner and General Manager. Ralph brings more than 25 years’ experience in managing full-service yacht repairs […]
DAVE SENIOR’S BOATING TIPS: MAINTAINING YOUR STABILIZER SYSTEM
HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR STABILIZER SYSTEM? One of the most common failures of stabilizers is when the external seals start to leak. When this occurs, it takes some time, if ever, to show up inside the boat. Because this is unknown to the operator, severe corrosion damage can be taking place. This is why it […]
IT’S A WRAP! SIDE-POWER VECTOR FINS INSTALLED ON MEGAYACHT.
The Gillen Yacht team just completed the installation of a Zero Speed Vector Fin Stabilizer on this 105’ yacht. This Side-Power product was selected due to the need to minimize drag to maintain the 24-knot performance speed of this yacht. Also, the attractive price point, as well as the technical support provided by the company […]
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT – CARLOS VICHES OUR LEAD MECHANIC AND JOB FOREMAN
Carlos Viches has been with Gillen Yacht Services for over 7 years. As Job Foreman, he is lead on all of our highly technical jobs. Carlos brings with him decades of field service, starting with Star-Kist Tuna as chief engineer on their fleet of fishing vessels in Guam where he was responsible for keeping large […]