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 […]
Masters 34 Transom Door – Boat Modifications Newcastle NSW
When you get a bit older you find that you need a few comforts. This couple recently purchased this Masters 34 power cruiser but it had no transom door to access the boat from the generous duckboard behind it! Luckily this was a single skin transom making the fitment of the new door easier. The […]
Stratus Trailer Sailer Refurb – Boat Repairs Medowie NSW
As with a lot of boat projects, they sometimes get put on the back burner. This trailer sailer project was started a number of years ago and had been sitting for a long time. The first thing we did was go right over the boat to give it a thorough health check. Surprisingly it was […]
Refurb & Customize Project – Boat Modifications Port Stephens NSW
We are currently working on re-modelling and refurbishing this unbranded 18ft half cabin that is a family favourite. Being of the vintage of when the hulls were built pretty solid, this oldie has good bones and the owner tells us that she is a great sea boat. So rather than scrap it the owners want […]
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 […]
Windscreen Refurb – Boat Windscreens Medowie NSW
Windscreens are an important part of a trailer boat but they only have a limited life span. This windscreen is off a Nipper 525 we refurbished last year and after tidying up the boat it showed up the condition of the old windscreen. The owner asked to get it refurbished which involved disassembling it and […]
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 […]
Boston Whaler Restoration – Boat Refurbishments Medowie NSW
Boston Whaler is an iconic American made brand that most experienced seafarers know of and it comes highly regarded. Our customer found this old hulk lying in a backyard totally neglected. He is a die-hard fan of these boats and asked us to undertake the restoration of this rough diamond. The first step was to […]