Big splash for 'Quick Launch'

COEUR d'ALENE — The Hagadone Corporation is about to begin its largest project in more than a decade.

Construction of a $15 million dry stack facility is scheduled to start July 1 with a target completion and grand opening of April 1, 2022.

“Thanks to the vision and vigilant planning of Duane and Brad Hagadone, this project will be first class from start to finish,” said Craig Brosenne, president of Hagadone Marine Group. ”It’s our goal that this development meets the same high quality standards that the Hagadone family has required of its other properties.”

The region’s first and only dry stack facility will involve the erection of a 60-foot tall structure, featuring nearly 50,000 square feet of indoor storage space.

The building will have the ability to house 380 boats within a five-story custom racking system.

"There's nothing else like this state-of-the-art dry stack facility in the region, or anywhere in the state of Idaho, Brosenne said.

Two specially designed forklifts, each costing $400,000 and weighing 80,000 pounds, will have the ability to remove and launch, or replace and restack, a boat at a rate of every five minutes.

A custom 36-slip valet dock has already been built for Quick Launch boats waiting to depart onto the lake or to be re-shelved. The top rack, at five stories high, can handle a 6,000-pound boat.

Once a boat is removed from dry stack, a custom fuel truck will be on hand to gas up the boat before it goes in the water, eliminating the need to stop at a gas dock.

Brosenne indicated that Quick Launch customers signing an annual contract will receive full concierge service and will be able to easily schedule boat launches or drop-offs through their Quick Launch App, SpeedyDock.

Rates have yet to be announced and deposits will be accepted this upcoming summer for the 2022 season.

All purchases of new 2022 model boats from Hagadone Marine Group’s premium brand selection – including Axis, Barletta, Chris-Craft, Cobalt, Harris, Malibu, Regal and Coeur Custom – will have a Quick Launch slip available and obtainable for their use.

Adjacent to the Quick Launch building will be a new clubhouse featuring a cafe, cocktails and to-go items as well as a private gated parking area exclusive for Quick Launch guests.

"The company continues to beautify the west entrance to the city," Brosenne said.

In addition, Hagadone Marine Group will be offering a valet concierge service to Quick Launch members. The service delivers boating equipment directly to the tenant’s boat, both from the tenant’s car as well as from the clubhouse.

"This added experience is a first-class amenity and offers a worry-free service for a day out on the lake," the press release said. "The indoor storage provided by the new Quick Launch structure is undoubtedly the best way for customers to protect their investment while their boat is not in use.

The project stems from rising demand for boat slips on Lake Coeur d’Alene. The company’s popular Quick Launch program has about 100 clients. The Hagadone Marine Group has a 900-person waiting list.

Brosenne said the complex project took over four years to plan.

“We’re very excited about the effect Quick Launch will have on the local economy, giving people additional and improved access to not only the lake, but also to the businesses of North Idaho," he said. "We believe this will bring millions of additional dollars to Coeur d’Alene’s community.”

John Barlow will supervise construction of the project. The design team includes Welch Comer Engineering of Coeur d’Alene and architect Kol Nelson of BP Design Works.

The project has been awarded to T.W. Clark Construction of Spokane as the general contractor.

This innovative development aspires to follow Hagadone Marine Group’s company mission statement: “To be the premium provider of the best on-the-water experience.”