The little barge of Little Bay Marina hauls a mooring that is comprised of two 750-pound train wheels and a 1 1/4 bottom chain out of the water, with co-owners Ryan Rose (LEFT) and Evan Pereira. Submitted photo.
By Beth David, Editor
A couple of “Fairhaven guys” from Sconticut Neck are putting their knowledge of the marine industry to work. Tugboat Captain Evan Pereira and boat engineer Ryan Rose spent many an hour in the quiet of the night on the boat, discussing ways to make more money.
“Let’s do something on the water,” said Mr. Pereira. “We know how to do stuff on the water.”
An idea was born.
The partners got their hands on a 20×10 deck barge that they outfitted with an A-frame, winches, and hydraulic power pack on deck: the equipment they would need to be marine contractors. Anyone passing the 200 block of Sconticut Neck Road this spring most likely saw them working on the little barge the yard at 219. The bright red working boat sports the company name, “Little Bay Marine,” and is good for hauling moorings and a host of other things that need to come out of the water, or go in.
The company provides all marine services, including mooring services and inspections, dock building, float installations, and dive work.
Little Bay Marine was busy when they first opened in the spring, then the big lull hit in the summer.
This old set-up of multiple mushroom anchors and a heavy grate all chained together is certainly not up to code, Little Bay Marine, with co-owner Ryan Rose pictured, switched out the broken down mooring with fresh, up-to-spec weight and hardware. Submitted photo.
Things are starting to pick up again as owners are taking their boats out of the water for the winter. They will all need winter sticks.
So, if you’re about to haul out, contact the newbies, who have lots of experience.
“We’re just two Fairhaven guys trying to make a buck,” said Mr. Pereira.
You can find them on Facebook, email littlebaymarinellc@gmail.com, or call 774-930-9850 or 508-991-1511.
Little Bay Marine is busy inspecting moorings, including this one consisting of two 750-pound train wheels and a 1 1/4 bottom chain. Submitted photo.
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