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Irish Boat Shop Announces New President

By April 17, 2026No Comments
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Michigan’s Irish Boat Shop has named a new president. A Harbor Springs, Michigan native, Latimer “Lat” Spinney returns home with decades of leadership experience in the marine industry. Spinney previously worked as GM of Hinckley Yachts’ largest facility in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

Spinney will lead the Irish Boat Shop organization with Michigan operations in Harbor Springs, Charlevoix and Traverse City. He will oversee new and brokerage boat sales, boat service and repair, dockage and boat storage.

“I grew up in Harbor Springs and learned how to sail at Little Traverse Sailors,” says Spinney. “Irish Boat Shop has long stood as a fixture of the community I’ve always considered home. I am delighted to return home to Harbor Springs and become president of this industry-leading organization.”

Learn more at irishboatshop.com.