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 […]
Jet Ski Repair – Gelcoat Repairs Newcastle NSW
Black is always the most difficult colour to repair. This Jetski had a small chip on the corner of the topsides which was filled and primed for final gloss finish. With it blended and polished in the repair disappeared.
Malibu Response Hull Detail – Gelcoat Repairs Port Stephens NSW
This Malibu Response wake-board boat had some gelcoat damage on the underside of the hull. To do this properly the boat was lifted off its trailer onto work stands. First the underside repairs were done and then it was returned to its trailer where we detailed and polished the topsides. With all the work done […]
Catamaran Repairs – Steering Repairs Medowie NSW
This catamaran suffered some rudder and steering damage after running aground. Most of the damage was caused on the Starboard side with the bottom foil off this side rudder broken clean off. The other foil was still attached but badly damaged requiring it to be glassed back on. The rudder pintal fittings were leaking and […]
New engine sea trialed – Boat Repairs Port Stephens NSW
As promised, here is an update on the engine replacement we did. You may recall an earlier post on this job where we re powered this boat with a 33hp M4 Vetus diesel engine. We now have the engine running and have performed sea-trials to test the shaft alignment and engine rpm under load. Part […]
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 […]
Cruise Craft Keel-line Repairs – Boat Repairs Newcastle NSW
This 6m Cruise Craft was in like-new condition however the keel forefoot had caught on something and created some nasty damage. A strip about a meter long had been flattened off requiring glassing to build back up. We suggested a ‘Keel-guard’ strip be applied over this area to protect this area from future damage. Although […]