Work boats take on a different role in boating, this is not a play thing but a means to make a living. This net boat had been lying derelict for some time but the solid glass hull was still sound so the owners asked for a full hull rebuild with new stringers, bulkheads and floor. […]
Boston Whaler Frontier Restoration Complete – Boat Repairs Medowie NSW
We promised an update on this project, and we are delivering the final chapter with it now all finished. Although there is more to do, the owner is taking it from here, with all the back-breaking sanding, painting done and main components installed, all that’s left is the fitting up of deck gear, lights and […]
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 […]
Sailfish Custom Windscreen – Boat Modifications Medowie NSW
This Sailfish 2660 custom enclosed windscreen project has now been completed. We have been waiting for the custom-made side and center panels from the supplier since our last post. The panels were made from our Cad templates and fitted perfectly. With the top and bottom flanges screwed in position and all surfaces bonded in with […]
Motor Home Bumber Modifications – Fiberglassing Medowie NSW
Our fiberglass work is often not limited to boats, in this case the motor home’s bumper was too low for the owners driveway and had already caused damage. Can this be re-modeled, the owners asked and after inspection being fiberglass, yes it can! We cut a 100mm section out of the vertical wall and sleeved […]
Sailfish Windscreen – Boat Modifications Medowie NSW
This US made Sailfish 2660 had the original low half windscreen mounted at an awkward height. The owner could not see well due to the top bar being set at eye-height and he complained that it was a safety hazard. We discussed options, one of which was to make a composite bottom mount plate to […]
Ex Pro Work Boat Extensions – Custom Boat Modifications Newcastle NSW
This is a repeat customer’s boat we worked on some time ago. We glassed the foam band around the hull after he had it fitted. Now he wanted a couple of swim platforms custom made off the back of the transom. He had some of the foam material left over which we incorporated into the […]
40ft Catamaran Refit – Boat Modifications Medowie NSW
We are currently underway on this large catamaran refit. The owners of this 40ft Simpson cat are planning to live-aboard and requested some extensive modifications to have it remodeled to their liking. A few of the major changes are walk-through access into the cockpit, new aft steps, full width foam/epoxy duckboard, foam/epoxy extension of the […]