The family and business associates of Andrew Short Marine have confirmed the company will continue to trade and expand.

The company's founder, Andrew Short, died in a yacht race on Saturday October 10 and a memorial service was held on Tuesday, October 20. Andrew Short Marine is one of the most successful retail operations in the Sydney marine industry.

The business operates from four locations – Taren Point, Yowie Bay Marina, Ferguson's Boatshed Marina and d’Albora Marina The Spit. The outlets have comprehensive sales and service facilities, chandleries, moorings and slipways and a licensed restaurant, Plonk, at The Spit.

General Manager, Liam O'Halloran said Mr Short has built a strong business over 27 years with the support of some of the most important manufacturers in the industry.

Key suppliers to the business – including Brunswick, distributors of Sea Ray, Boston Whaler and Mercury Marine products have issued statements of ongoing support.

"Andrew Short Marine will remain an important part of the Sydney retail boating industry," Mr O'Halloran said. "It is an extremely well established and well supported business and its expansion plans will continue to be implemented".

"Andrew created a robust business which counts many of its customers as friends," he said. "Family, management and staff will continue to operate the business with the same focus on customer service. We've been overwhelmed by the condolences we've received from our customers, who we've always regarded as friends.

It is our determination to continue to focus on customer-service, which has always been a hallmark of our business. Andrew loved boating and it is a passion shared by anyone who chooses to be on the water.

This update on the strength of our position is also an open invitation to drop by and talk boating.