In 1947, Ken Gallup, saw a need for a company that would cater to the small commercial fishing fleet in Galilee. He sold his Warwick gas station, moved to Snug Harbor and founded Point Judith Engine and Supply. When Ken’s son Barry took over the reins in 1965, the company’s name changed to Rhode Island Engine Co., Inc. (RIE). Over the next 25 years Barry ran the business and added Caterpillar, Cummins, Northern-Lights and Lugger engines to the lineup. As time went on Barry’s sons Barry Jr. (Jay) and David were phased into the business and RIE grew and added more engine lines and different products. Today, RIE is a factory-authorized full sales and service dealership for every major marine diesel engine brand.
RIE has a modern 8,000 square foot facility equipped with the latest tools and technology to install and repair today’s sophisticated marine diesel engines, transmissions and AC generators. In addition to engine and transmission parts, they stock thousands of marine-related products such as oil, filters, electrical supplies, hoses, belts, antifreeze, pipe fittings in a variety of materials, hydraulic adapters and make custom hydraulic hoses on site. If they don’t have it, they can get it overnight if necessary.
There is also a retail store open to the public that carries foul weather gear, boots, gloves, knives, paint, tools, and safety supplies and more! They even sell Clam Rakes!
Located on the water in the Port of Galilee in Narragansett, RIE has room to dock 4-100 foot and 2-50 foot vessels for dockside service or they can send one of their certified road technicians to you. They can repair or rebuild just about any marine diesel engine, transmission, hydraulic system, and generator made and they are justifiably well known up and down the New England Coast for new installations and re-powers. In addition to overhauls and repowers, they also design and install new electrical, exhaust, hydraulic systems and deck machinery. Their customers range from large commercial fishing vessels, tug Boats, ferry Boats, and barges to smaller lobster and tuna boats. RIE’s main focus is on commercial vessels as opposed to pleasure boats.
RIE’s owners, Jay and David’s job is to get the customer back to work as quickly as possible with the least amount of down time. They both started working for the company while they were in high school so the fact that they learned from the bottom up has provided a unique perspective to managing the business. As President, Jay developed a company culture from the top down whereby satisfying customers is the number one priority. He feels if this happens everything else will fall into place. Jay and Dave take pride in providing personal and direct service to customers and make repair recommendations and suggestions as if it’s their own vessel and money. RIE’s goal is customer satisfaction. Jay & David’s dedication is one of the reasons RIE has grown and survived so long!
With 70 plus years in the commercial marine business, if they don’t have the answer they personally know the people that do.
Here are some of the companies they represent:
Marine engines:
Caterpillar, Cummins, John Deere, Scania, FPT, and Detroit Diesel
Marine Generator Set:
Caterpillar, Cummins/Onan, John Deere, Northern Lights Marine, and Kohler
Marine Transmissions:
Twin Disc, ZF, Reintjes, Masson
Hydraulic manufactures:
Pull Master, KYB, Hagglunds, Charlynn and Aeroquip
RIE is truly a One-Stop-Shop for the Marine Industry! Come by Monday- Friday 7-4:30, Saturday 8-12 and see what they have to offer.
www.riengine.com
79 State Street
Narragansett, RI
401-789-1021
