We just had another Southwind in our shop with hull repairs, this one was taking on water from an old keel repair that had let go. Once we put this boat up on work stands the repair was ground back which revealed a large area. What we found was that the old repair wasn’t fully […]
Haines Signature Project – Restorations Port Stephens NSW
Why buy a new boat when your current one is not only a good design and brand but is also in structurally sound condition. This Haines Signature was very original in condition and just needed a good face-lift and tidy up. The job list started as not much more than a thorough detail and colour […]
Bayliner gets a full makeover! – Boat Refurbishments Medowie NSW
The wake-board tower on this Bayliner was about to collapse and putting stress on the mounts. The owner asked for a new Indy tower to be fitted which was mounted in a different position and required the old mounting areas to be repaired and refinished. There were no backing pads fitted to the old tower […]
Whittley Refurb – Boat Repairs Newcastle NSW
The owner of this older Whittley Monterey bought the boat knowing it needed some TLC. Nothing serious but just some cosmetic work to bring it back up to near original condition. The work included some glass repairs around the bowrail bases where there was damage and also a section near the helm console, extensive gelcoat […]
Haines Signature Refurb – Boat Refurbishments Newcastle NSW
Certainly worth the effort, this Haines Signature was recently purchased but had been let a go a little and in need of some TLC. With good bones, all that was needed was mostly cosmetic things. The list started with a general health check, repairs to damaged area below the VHF antenna base, this ended up […]
Seafarer Repairs – Boat Repairs Newcastle NSW
This little Seafarer came in for a few gelcoat repairs and new decals. The owner was complaining of water getting into the hull. The worst affected area was on the forefoot of the bow hiding under the front keel roller. When moved back we found some quite serious damage which could be very likely where […]
Seaspirit 5.5m refit – boat refits Medowie NSW
This job started off as a relatively simple tidy up. The brief, copper coat epoxy antifoul coating below waterline, structural repairs to Port side gunnel, replace gunnel rubber, add extra fuel tank, various gelcoat repairs, enlarge hole in wet well for steering arm, new carpet, new radio antennas and full detail. As we progressed the […]
Four Winns Detail – Boat Detailing in Medowie NSW
An all too common problem, boats that are left to the elements… This Four Winns had bad gelcoat fade above the gunnel especially the black section. Its good to know that if caught in time the gelcoat can be restored as can be seen in the before and after photos below. The entire boat was […]