We helped this customer reconfigure his Bertram 25 from twin engine installation to single. This entailed cutting out the old (rotted) twin engine beds, replacing this structure and installing new engine beds to suit the new Volvo inboard stern-drive engine. Internally not only did we discover that the old engine beds were rotted but also […]
Chase Custom Swim Platforms – Boat Modifications Medowie NSW
We were asked if a pair of swim platforms could be added to this American made Chase 580. Almost anything can be done with modern composites and this was no exception. Although the mounting surface on the stern of this boat was a complex shape requiring the surface to be prepped with mould release and […]
Update on 40ft Catamaran Refit – Boat Modifications Medowie NSW
Another update on this catamaran refit, the hardtop is structurally built with new foam/epoxy front supports and inbuilt bolt rope track for clears. All wiring has been run inside the structure for lights and solar panels. The main sheet system has been moved onto the back of the hardtop with composite support posts glassed in […]
Whittley Custom Bait Tank – Custom Boat Work Raymond Terrace NSW
This Whittley is a boat we worked on awhile ago when we replaced both main hull stringers. The owner was planning on finishing the work himself as this was a long term project but never got to it. The next stage he wanted us to work on was a custom in-built bait tank positioned in […]
Kids Racing Boat Refurb – Boat Modifications Medowie NSW
Kids need boats too! This is a special racing class of design for just for kids. The owner of the boat bought it for his daughter as an entry level racing boat. Part of the refurbishment was to include a composite screen forward of the driver shrouding the steering wheel. A new design was decided […]
Caribbean Windscreen – Custom Boat Modifications Medowie NSW
This customer asked if we could fit a new windscreen to this little Caribbean that he was refurbishing. We suggested an epoxy composite frame with tinted acrylic bonded to the front. As an improvement to the old style alloy framed method, this design not only looked better and more modern but was much stronger and more […]
Ex Commercial Fishing Dory Custom work – Boat Modifications NSW
Now for something a little different… this boat was fitted with foam extensions to the hull. The owner fitted these as an experiment to see the effect on the hull’s performance. The result was quite amazing with extra stability underway as well as at rest. He was so impressed with the new additions to his […]
Haines 445 put to the test!! Quality Boat Repairs NSW
The owner of the Haines 445 we modified to a centre console has finished the fit-out and has taken the boat out for its first run. He is thrilled with the boat and its performance, he had this to say: “Very happy with it. Really impressed with the ride. My daughter fell asleep at 40km/hr […]