One downside of aluminium boats is the risk of corrosion. This Stacer tinnie looked pretty good below gunnel however above this were widespread areas of corrosion bubbling the paint. The owner had started the task of stripping and sanding the top deck and parts of the console and back seat. We took over and etch […]
Trailer Sailer Keel Install – Boat Repairs Newcastle NSW
You may remember this job from a previous post, where we removed the swing keel and the owner took it away to get it sandblasted and recoated. Now that all that work has been done, we have the boat back in to replace the keel. This became more work than expected as we had to […]
Silverline Hull Crack – Boat Repairs Port Stephens NSW
We often are asked, “How much water should my hull be taking on after a day out on the water”, in a perfect world the answer should be “none”! But in reality, the average fiberglass runabout will always take on at least some water. It can be a mystery as to where the water is […]
Trailer Sailer Keel Removal – Boat Repairs Medowie NSW
The working parts on any boat need constant attention. This RL24 trailer sailer yacht had a very rusty keel which needed removal to undergo sandblasting and re-paint. It is common to have swing keels made from a heavy material like cast iron or lead to provide stability while sailing. We lifted the yacht onto stands […]
Haines Bottom Repairs – Boat Repairs Newcastle NSW
This Haines suffered damage along the keel line due to a bad grounding. To undertake the repairs the boat was lifted onto work stands for full access. After some temporary patching was removed and the laminate grinding had been done, the task of rebuilding the hull keel section in glass reinforced with epoxy was carried […]
Ski Boat Repairs – Fiberglass Hull Repairs Port Stephens NSW
This Sidewinder ski boat had some serious hull problems that had been repaired before but kept breaking. The owner asked us to fix it once and for all! Upon inspection it became apparent that the rear mounted engine beds ended abruptly at a partial hull bulkhead at the front of the engine bay which caused […]
Yamaha Jetski Hull Repairs – Boat Repairs Medowie NSW
Modern Jetskis get up to high speeds and because of this its not difficult to cause hull damage. This Yamaha Waverunner had some deep hull damage that required rebuilding with glass and epoxy in two areas near the keel line. Because of the high speeds from these craft, the water pressure can delaminate the hull […]
Whittley Mods – Boat Repairs Port Stephens NSW
Sometimes things need modifying on a boat, this Whittley had a bait tank below the duckboard in a small hull extension. However the owner was complaining that this somehow leaked into the hull when at sea and he requested this area sealed up. The two hatches on the back deck, one to access the tank […]