Anchored in Tradition: Uihlein’s Marina Stays the Course in Changing Montauk

The Uihlein family and employees at the Marina. Uihlein's Marina is one of the legacy family businesses in Montauk. The marina and hotel have been in operation since the 1950s. Uihlein's is also a platinum stocking dealer of Mercury boat engines. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

The Uihlein family and employees at the Marina. Uihlein's Marina is one of the legacy family businesses in Montauk. The marina and hotel have been in operation since the 1950s. Uihlein's is also a platinum stocking dealer of Mercury boat engines. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Uihlein's Marine is one of the legacy family businesses in Montauk. The marina and hotel have been in operation since the 1950s. Uihlein's is also a platinum stocking dealer of Mercury boat engines. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Uihlein's Marine is one of the legacy family businesses in Montauk. The marina and hotel have been in operation since the 1950s. Uihlein's is also a platinum stocking dealer of Mercury boat engines. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Uihlein's Marine is one of the legacy family businesses in Montauk. The marina and hotel have been in operation since the 1950s. Uihlein's is also a platinum stocking dealer of Mercury boat engines. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Uihlein's Marine is one of the legacy family businesses in Montauk. The marina and hotel have been in operation since the 1950s. Uihlein's is also a platinum stocking dealer of Mercury boat engines. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

A plaque in the office pays homage to Henry and Charlotte Uihlein, the founders of Uihlein's Marina, who opened the marina and motel after moving to Montau from Queens in the 1950s. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Uihlein's Marine is one of the legacy family businesses in Montauk. The marina and hotel have been in operation since the 1950s. Uihlein's is also a platinum stocking dealer of Mercury boat engines. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

From left, Henry Uihlein, his wife, Alena Uihlein, and his sons, Alexander and Henry. Uihlein's Marine is one of the legacy family businesses in Montauk. The marina and hotel have been in operation since the 1950s. Uihlein's is also a platinum stocking dealer of Mercury boat engines. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Uihlein's Marine is one of the legacy family businesses in Montauk. The marina and hotel have been in operation since the 1950s. Uihlein's is also a platinum stocking dealer of Mercury boat engines. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Uihlein's Marine is one of the legacy family businesses in Montauk. The marina and hotel have been in operation since the 1950s. Uihlein's is also a platinum stocking dealer of Mercury boat engines. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Uihlein's Marine is one of the legacy family businesses in Montauk. The marina and hotel have been in operation since the 1950s. Uihlein's is also a platinum stocking dealer of Mercury boat engines. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Uihlein's Marine is one of the legacy family businesses in Montauk. The marina and hotel have been in operation since the 1950s. Uihlein's is also a platinum stocking dealer of Mercury boat engines. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Head mechanic Jeremy Somero (blue shirt) and fellow mechanic John Rutkowski. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Head mechanic Jeremy Somero (blue shirt) and fellow mechanic John Rutkowski. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Head mechanic Jeremy Somero (blue shirt) and fellow mechanic John Rutkowski. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Uihlein's Marine is one of the legacy family businesses in Montauk. The marina and hotel have been in operation since the 1950s. Uihlein's is also a platinum stocking dealer of Mercury boat engines. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Uihlein's Marine is one of the legacy family businesses in Montauk. The marina and hotel have been in operation since the 1950s. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Uihlein's Marine is one of the legacy family businesses in Montauk. The marina and hotel have been in operation since the 1950s. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Uihlein's Marine is one of the legacy family businesses in Montauk. The marina and hotel have been in operation since the 1950s. Uihlein's is also a platinum stocking dealer of Mercury boat engines. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Uihlein's Marine is one of the legacy family businesses in Montauk. The marina and hotel have been in operation since the 1950s. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Uihlein's Marine is one of the legacy family businesses in Montauk. The marina and motel, pictured, have been in operation since the 1950s. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Uihlein's Marine is one of the legacy family businesses in Montauk. The marina and hotel have been in operation since the 1950s. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Uihlein's Marine is one of the legacy family businesses in Montauk. The marina and hotel have been in operation since the 1950s. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS