Ownership
Comstock Yacht Sales and Marina has been a family owned and operated business since 1973. Larry Gahr purchased the marina from the original owner, Bucky Comstock, who was at the helm since the 1940's. The Gahr family is very proud of their 50+ years on the Beaver Dam Creek and you will still find 3 family members on-site over seeing the daily functions.
Chip Gahr
Phone: 732-899-2500
Thank you for looking at our employee page. Without employees past or present our business wouldn't survive, so we feel it's important to showcase them. These are the men and woman who work hard for us every day and do their best to help where needed. A little about me, In 1973 my father Larry Gahr purchased Comstock Marina from "Bucky Comstock" I was 10 years old at that time. This year we are proud to say we lasted and celebrated our 50th anniversary 2023! That is amazing for sure and should make you feel comfortable buying and selling a boat with us, or wondering if we can repair your boat the right way. I have worked in many areas here at the marina over the years, painting boat bottoms on spring breaks in high school where I attended Point Boro HS, so yes I'm a true local, then working in the yard hauling boats, moving my way up to the Service Dept for a couple years, only to find my niche in the sales department where I sold boats for over 25 years meeting hundreds of amazing customers along the way, and I thank them all!.. About 10 years ago I became President of Comstock and still handle our Sales Department and our 6 fulltime sales team. We are a true 3rd Generation business with my son, niece and god son working for us here currently. It doesn't get better than that! My dad would be proud to see this progression. I have been married to my beautiful wife for 34 years, and we have 2 wonderful kids. Ashley, who recently got married, is a local teacher, and my son Dane has worked here with us for the last 8 years and is now part owner of the business. I can be found boating and golfing here in the summers and also enjoying South Florida golf in the winter months. We also just opened our 2nd sales location in Sea Bright NJ, located at Navesink Marina, We are selling all of our New Boat brands there. Now it's even easier to buy a New or Pre owned boat from us with two great locations in Ocean and Monmouth Counties. If there is anything you need at all, my door is always open please feel free to contact me via email or phone. Thank you for the opportunity to earn your business!
Don Ditzel
Phone: 732-899-2500
I started out in my early teens working in the yard, painting bottoms, cleaning boats and working the Fuel Dock like most marina kids. After a few years in the yard, I moved inside to the Parts Department. I worked in the Parts Department all throughout Highschool and part of College, studying Computer Science and Criminal Justice. After College I left the family business and worked for a Computer company for about 5 years installing Dealer Management Software & Hardware and Marine & Motorcycle dealerships across the country. After 5 years of travel got old, I came back to the Marina and joined the Sales Department in 2000, selling new and pre-owned boats, and eventually became the Vice President & Sales Manager of the company. After 10 years in Sales, I came back to the Service and Marina Side of the business to Manage Service, Parts and the Marina where I currently am today. When I’m not at work I enjoy cooking, shooting, fishing and spending time with my wife Jen and my 3 amazing children. Jacob, Jeremy & Mallory. We enjoy travelling & camping in our Motorhome with our 2 dogs, Belle & Maisie. I am also an active Member in the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey. Having Served as Vice President & President of the association for several years, I’m now an active board member helping insure the needs of the boating community are heard at the local, state and federal level. Thanks for reading my short bio, please feel free to reach out me to me if I can assist you with anything!
Debra Gahr
Phone: 732-899-2500
Sales Department - Brick 732-475-9211
Let our full time sales staff find the boat of your dreams! Thinking of selling? Let us help! Our sales staff is factory trained on all brands
John Eskow
Phone: 732-330-2970
Raised in Point Pleasant, some of John's first memories of fishing and boating are on the Beaver Dam Creek. John spent family afternoons crabbing and catching blowfish onboard his family's 1967 Grady-White 174 Hatteras, years, fish, and many family memories later, John is now selling Grady-White boats right here on the very same water in front of our marina where for him it all began. A long time friend of the Gahr family, John first joined our sales team in 2002 and along with making our customer's waterborne dreams come true his duties also include advertising/marketing. Previous to joining Comstock John was an 18 year veteran of the Action/Winter Sports Industry. When time permits he enjoys fly fishing and being out on the water with family and friends. Onboard Since - 2011 Promoted to Sales Manager in 2019
Hannah Kerrigan
Capt. Ralph Munsie
Phone: 732-600-8255
Onboard Since - 2006 Ralph is one of those fortunate individuals who truly loves what he does as a profession. Leaving a 23 year career of corporate information technology sales at Total Tec Systems Inc., joining a family business in 2006 to pursue a lifelong dream of spending every day on the water. Captain Ralph's knowledge of the water deepens from a lifetime of fishing trips which span the inshore back bay waters to the far reaching offshore canyons of the continental shelf. Cruising from New England ports to Florida's Treasure coast have well prepared him to assist you in finding the right boat for your needs. Ralph's favorite pastime is spending time with his 2 Grandson's Oliver and Charlie, showing them all the joys and rewards that our local waters have to offer. Ralph is also heavily involved in local fishing organizations, being past President of both the Bay Head Shores Fishing Club and the Manasquan River Marlin & Tuna Club. Lean on his experiences to assist you in turning your dream into a reality.
Josh Jedry
Phone: 732-433-5660
At 42 years old and securely established in the yacht business, Josh has been in the Marine Trade industry since 2010 joined the Comstock Team in January 2015 as a sales consultant. Coming from a long line of watermen, Josh has been fortunate enough to enjoy a lifetime of experience, knowledge and memories on and in the water that he's currently instilling into his young son Sawyer. As an avid fisherman he has both mated and fished in tournaments all over the world and has extensive knowledge in the sportfishing industry. Josh lives only minutes from the marina and can be found chasing trophy fish both offshore in the canyons or inshore near home. In the off season, Josh enjoys spending time in mountains skiing with his family or playing golf when he's not behind the helm. With a deep connection to the surrounding area and water, Josh has an ability to provide a unique and fresh perspective on the constant changing marine industry to help and make your decision be the correct and appropriate one catered to your specific boating needs. Onboard Since - 2015
Dane Gahr
Phone: 732-597-2676
I grew up in Point Pleasant and was very fortunate to be around the docks at the marina since I was born. I am third generation at Comstock and love coming into work every day. From the time I was old enough to work, you would find me at our fuel dock. Post high school, I went on to play college baseball at Chestnut Hill. After four great years, I immediately wanted to get right back to working full time in the yard. Fast forward to May 2017, I began my new career in our sales department. I currently work in both our Sea Bright and Brick locations! Today not only can you find me in our sales department full time, but you may also see me cruising out local waterways, on the golf course or with my two Great Danes, Chloe and Oakley. I look forward to helping you and your family get into the perfect boat to create many memories out on the water! Onboard since 2015
Sales Department - Sea Bright 732-704-3727
Let our full time sales staff find the boat of your dreams! Thinking of selling? Let us help! Our sales staff is factory trained on all brands. Sea Bright Office now Open!
Dane Gahr
Phone: 732-597-2676
I grew up in Point Pleasant and was very fortunate to be around the docks at the marina since I was born. I am third generation at Comstock and love coming into work every day. From the time I was old enough to work, you would find me at our fuel dock. Post high school, I went on to play college baseball at Chestnut Hill. After four great years, I immediately wanted to get right back to working full time in the yard. Fast forward to May 2017, I began my new career in our sales department. I currently work in both our Sea Bright and Brick locations! Today not only can you find me in our sales department full time, but you may also see me cruising out local waterways, on the golf course or with my two Great Danes, Chloe and Oakley. I look forward to helping you and your family get into the perfect boat to create many memories out on the water! Onboard since 2015
Thomas Heeney
Phone: 732-330-6874
Onboard Since - 2019 Growing up in Point Pleasant, I was fortunate enough to be boating at a young age. I started out as Comstocks detailer for our New Boat inventory. I transitioned to working in the yard where I would Haul, Power Wash, and Block our customers boats, becoming our Yard Foreman in 2021. In July of 2023, I started a new career as a Full-Time Sales Associate in our new Sea Bright office. I look forward to the opportunity to get your family out on the water!
Anthony Falzone
Phone: 732-757-9022
Onboard Since - 2023 I grew up in Staten Island, NY where the boating bug hit me at an early age. I purchased my first boat at 18 years old, and haven't looked back. I am a NYC retired police officer who began in the boating industry in 2005. You will find me on my days off cruising the Two Rivers "Shrewsbury & Navesink" in Monmouth County, close to our Sea Bright Location. I love helping my clients find the right boat that works for them. I love what I do, and will be more than happy to share my knowledge & experience with any of my clients.
Captain Larry Kaplan
Phone: 732-915-1110
Onboard Since ~ 2024 I grew up in Monmouth County, NJ and have spent over forty years on the water. After graduating from Syracuse University, I spent about 25 years on Wall Street, managing a hedge fund, performing investor relations, raising capital and assisting in bringing companies public. Back in 1983, a friend of our family took us out on their boat for a day on the Navesink River. I was hooked. My parents purchased our first boat the next season, a Sea Ray 26 Sundancer, which at the time seemed huge for me, my parents and two brothers. From that point, we grew considerably to a 55' sportfish. In the early 2000's, I started buying my own boats and have owned a number of boats over the years from a 13' AB RIB to a Hatteras 60 Convertible. In 2011, I decided I wanted to follow my passion of boating and be part of this exciting industry. Through sales, I could help my clients have a better experience in the purchase of their first or next boat because I've been on their side of the desk. I understand that it's not just the sale, but also about being taken care of after the sale by professionals. My favorite part of each season is hearing from my clients about all the memories from the past season. I look forward to helping you make your own great memories out on the water. I currently live in Ocean, NJ with my wife, son, daughter and our Bernese Mountain Doodle, Bailey. When I'm not at home or at work, you can usually find me on the water Captaining a 70' Sportfish.
Service Department 732-475-9189
Our Award Winning Service Team has the knowledge and experience to get you back on the water fast!
Service Department Text #
Phone: 732-607-4763
Text our Service Department
Dave Kennedy
Capt. Tony Miller
Michele Demont
Adam Scirrotto
Robert Iliescu
Onboard Since - 2006 | Yamaha Master Tech | Mercury/Mercruiser Certified
Larry Clarici
Onboard Since - 1995
Shane Rodrick
Onboard Since - 2018
Tyler Goldsmith
Onboard Since - 2020 Mercury Outboard & Marine Systems Certified
J. Antonio Flores
Onboard Since - 2011
Bryan McKee
Onboard Since ~ 2023
Armando Flores
Onboard Since - 2008
Carl Diaz
Onboard Since ~ 2023
Brian Wilson
Onboard Since - 2023
Andrew Hydrusko
Onboard Since ~ 2023
Parts Department 732-475-9188
OEM or Aftermarket, Comstock Parts Department is fully stocked and has what you need! Special Orders arrive next day in most cases.
Parts Department Text #
Phone: 732-585-1969
Text our Parts Department
Bill Strother
James Spranger
Onboard Since - 2009
Accounting Department 732-475-9192
Debra Gahr
Phone: 732-899-2500
Donna Patterson
Suzanne Ten Broeck
In Memoriam
These are some of the folks that got us where we are today, but are no longer with us.
Larry Gahr (LG)
Leonard "Larry" F. Gahr, Jr., 75, of Brick, NJ and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, passed away peacefully at his home, Sunday, February 19th, 2017. Larry was born on July 30, 1941, in Newark, NJ. His family lived in Verona, moved to Manasquan and then to Point Pleasant when he was 12. He graduated from Point Pleasant Beach High School in 1960. Larry was an entrepreneur at age 18 opening Gahr's Bay Avenue Esso on Bay Ave. & Rt. 88 in Point Pleasant, May of his senior year. After selling his business, Larry sold cars at Surf Chevrolet and he then become the youngest Chevy Sales Manager in the U.S. In 1973, Larry, his 1st wife and his best friends purchased Comstock Boat Works in Brick - a Full Service Marina for Sales, Service and Parts. His keen business sense and caring heart landed him some of the most loyal employees, wonderful customers and several of the most prestigious boat lines! He was the President and CFO until turning the business over to his children in 2004. Larry then retired, spending most of the year in Palm Beach Gardens playing golf. Larry was a past member of the Elks in Point Pleasant Beach and has hosted the Elks - Special Needs Children's boat ride day at Comstock since 1973. He was a founding member of the Marine Trades Association of NJ, a member of Manasquan River Golf Club for 25 years and of East Point Golf Club in Florida. Larry is predeceased by his father, Leonard F. Gahr, Sr., his mother, Charlotte Buddington-Gahr, his eldest brother, Ronald Gahr, and his brother, Richard Gahr. He leaves behind his wife Patricia, his son Leonard F. "Chip" Gahr, III and his wife Susan, his daughter Debbie Gahr, his stepson Donald Ditzel and his wife Jen, his grandchildren; Ashley, Hannah, Dane, Andrew, Jacob, Jeremy & Mallory, his sister in law Betsy, lots of nieces and nephews, friends and his sweet canine companion Kayla.
Andy Buppert
Andy started with Comstock Boat Works in 1975 and worked here until is passing in 2013. Andy was talented mechanic and great mentor to many employees over the years, many of whom are still working here today
Adam "Fred" Gernsbeck
Fred held various jobs and Comstock for over 20 years, until his passing in 2010
Mark Cawley
Mark was an extremely talented technician and worked until his passing in 2014