Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays from All of Us at MathewsBros!!

We certainly hope that everyone enjoys this festive time of year!  

As of Noon on Friday December 21st, MathewsBros will be closed until after the New Year.
Please Call Pete with any emergencies at 443-786-2079

As it is the end of our year, we looked back on all of the brokerage boats we've sold this year because it seemed like there was always a contract pending or someone looking at them!  We sold a total of 9 brokerage boats this year with 7 of them being Mathews Boats.  We've welcomed many people into the Mathews family this year and are excited to have them on board!  We only have 2 Mathews Boats left in our Brokerage Category so Who's Ready to Build One?

Captain Snag was our most recent Settlement and will be fixed up by  the owner & his father

Dreamtime was settled on in November

Pegasus soon to be named Chessie

Triton now named Relish

Nancy Lou, soon to be named Brindisi

Barbara A now named Blackwatch in her new home

Madeline was sold to a couple from New York

Bay Tripper was sold to a couple from Annapolis

JWB now Flora B

Here, There & Everywhere!

This has been one of those weeks that we did a little bit of everything - everyone has those don't they?  We hauled one more boat for the winter, Pete trailered one here for repairs.  The guys are still winterizing boats both here at the shop and at owner's docks.  Here in the office, we had settlement on the Mathews 22' that we had for sale.  In between everything, Pete found time to head up to NJ to look at a boat for an estimate on repairs.  I'm sure that we'll have plenty of those to put estimates in on, unfortunately.   Otherwise, we're gearing up for a cold winter and a Happy Holiday Season!

Yes we Ship!

MathewsBros Delivers Boats!

That's Right!  We've added to our available services with shipping boats!  Pete has just delivered one of our Patriot 29's to its winter home in Florida.  While we try to accommodate our customers as quickly and best as we can, please understand that interstate deliveries cannot be done on last minute notice.  There are a few exceptions but there is a permitting process involved which takes a business day or so to get straight.

While Pete has been on his way to and from Florida, everyone here at the shop has been setting up several boats for the winter work that their owners have requested.  So far we have an AC and generator job set up, several varnish jobs, some refits as well as all of the little things that wear out over time.

Legacy 28' refits & appreciation

While we strive to provide the best quality service that we can for each and every single customer, we are humbled and honored when a customer writes us to show their appreciation.  You'll see a testimonial below from the owner of a Legacy 28' that we did a few things on and then delivered her down to Florida.

"Scout", Legacy 28'

"You can't always build the new boat you want. Sometimes you have to refit an older one, which is what we did with Mathews Brothers. It just makes sense that a builder of great boats would have the range of capabilities to manage a project on any boat. In our case the project included Awlgrip, thru-hulls, varnish, new canvas and an electronics upgrade, all delivered on time and budget. Oh, and the delivery was made in Florida while we oversaw the project from Boston. We had complete faith in the team at Mathews Brothers and we couldn't be happier with the results."

Don and Kay

aboard SCOUT in SW Florida

Happy Thanksgiving!

This Holiday week finds us almost completely done shifting boats around from the hurricane and into their respective storage spaces for the winter.  If you've been following our blog you know that we always have a couple of other projects going.  The wooden cruiser that Pete has been working on is coming along very nicely - the new steering system is ready to be installed, the new windshield has been built & all is ready for varnish!  Another big project that we've been working on for some time is a Pearson 35' complete interior & exterior refit with extensive design changes.  The owner is here almost on a weekly basis making final decisions on placement and functionality of the final touches.

Indoor Boat Storage

We have so much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving Season - and that Includes all of our Customers - we appreciate your Business & Loyalty!  We Sincerely hope that everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!!

Busy Busy Busy!

Here in the office, Annie and Pete have been busy with brokerage settlements as well as getting contracts signed for new deals!  We currently have contracts on 3 different boats with one of those settlements scheduled for tomorrow.  They had a settlement on the Cape Dory 28, Dreamtime, last week and another settlement already scheduled for next month!!  We have three MathewsBros Boats for sale currently - Who's ready for a NEW one?  FREE Maintenance for 2 years with the purchase of a NEW MathewsBros Boat!!

Outside, in the shop, and in storage the guys are busy preparing for winter between moving boats around into their respective storage spaces and/or winterizing all of the boats that we have for the winter.

Why Winterize your Boat?  

Winterizing your boat is an important preventive maintenance process which maintains the integrity of your engine, and any other kind of plumbing you may have aboard.  Winterization prevents damage from water expanding when frozen and also prevents corrosion from damaging anything else over the winter.

Dodgin Bullets & Boats

We sure did dodge a bullet from Sandy!  The most damage that was done to our properties was one of our ramps that go down to the floating pier at the Landing - Pete had to cut it off to prevent the floating dock from getting stuck under the stationary dock and causing havoc.  Meanwhile, the boats that were hauled were all put inside and stayed high and dry for the duration of the storm.  We know that we are very fortunate that the storm made landfall north of us and are very sorry about all of the damage that NY and NJ have experienced.

Floating Dock Ramp Cut away from Stationary Dock

Lots of Boats Inside!

Haulin Boats!

This Hurricane Sandy coming in sure is stirring up trouble!  We had already pulled a couple of boats this week for winter storage and now due to Sandy, Pete and the guys will be hauling boats all weekend!!  As of this afternoon, the state of Maryland declared a state of emergency so please be careful as this storm arrives! 

We are still having our Fall Festival Party tomorrow from Noon to 6 as the storm isn't supposed to reach us until Sunday at the earliest.  The weather is supposed to be beautiful and we're looking forward to seeing everyone!

Finishing UP!

If you've been following us here on our blog you know that we've been working on a Legacy powerboat as well as a Pearson Sailboat.  The legacy is going out for a sea trial today with the owner since the guys are literally putting the last final touches on it as I type this.  The Pearson's owner is here today and is very pleased with the boat.  The cabin is coming along nicely with the head nearly finished, the doors & drawers on all of the lockers, speakers in, floor base in, headliner in, galley faucet in - Almost There!!
 

Save the Date!

While the weather was pretty crappy last year for our Fall Festival, we still had a great turn out and had a fun time! This year Entertainment will be provided by Mike Butler and the Lite Fare will be provided by Annie & her Sisters, Tina & Carol.  We're hoping the weather will be much better this year and we're hoping to see you!  

Refits to a Legacy 29

Legacy 29

We're nearing the end of another project on this Legacy 29.  She got another coat of varnish this morning and the guys are measuring for thru hulls to be ordered later today.  Along with new varnish and thru hulls, she's gotten an all new Awlgrip paint scheme and will have new canvas before she leaves the shop later this month.  Once we're finished all of these pieces to the boat, Pete will be trucking her down to Florida for the owner!!

New Varnish

Ready for new thru hulls

Looking for a Beautiful 22' Boat?

2004 MathewsBros Bay Cruiser For Sale

MathewsBros Bay Cruiser, Pegasus

The perfect size for scooting up the river or day trips over the Bay, this MathewsBros 22 is for sale for $49,500.  She's wintered Indoors every year since she was built and has been thoroughly enjoyed by her owners.  She's being sold simply for the reason that she's not getting used as much.

For Complete Listing Information Click Here

Boat Show Coming Up!!

We'll have one of our 40's at the show so be sure to come by and See Us!!

Thursday 10:00am - 6:00pm

Friday 10:00am - 6:30pm

Saturday 10:00am-6:30pm

Sunday 10:00am-6:00pm

We're in the corner of F2 and E3 docks - Just look for our Blue MathewsBros Wind Feathers

Pete and Nick Mathews will be there to Greet You!

~ Be Sure to ask about our BoatShow Special! ~

Major Sailboat Refit

The guys are busy in the shop putting the final touches on a major refit to a Pearson 35'.  The owners of the boat are planning on taking long range trips beginning next year and wanted to modify the boat to make it more user friendly as well as more low maintenance.  The result?  An entirely different looking boat!  She's got all new deck hardware, a smaller cockpit, a boomkin, all new paint, nonskid, less teak (low maintenance), more locker space, a new head, galley and nav. station plus just so much more!!

Looking Forward to Focsle

Cockpit Refit

New Deck Hardware, Less Teak

Changes to Prop & Rudder, Much Less the Paint!

New Comet Mold

 The Comet Class came to Pete wanting to make a new deck mold to help update the racing sloop and make it more modern to perhaps draw a younger crowd.  The guys in the shop will finish buffing the plug this morning and get a good layer of wax on her so that they can begin the mold this afternoon with gel coat.  The guys will then build the mold up with layers of fiberglass.  The mold should be completed by the end of next week so that hopefully the first boat can be turned out by the end of the month - Stay Tuned for pictures of the progress!!

Prior Comet Alterations

Plug for New Deck Mold - Sneak Peek!!

Wooden Cruiser

Pete has been restoring a 1956 Wooden Cruiser this past week and a bit.  It had some areas of rot which he stripped and is in the process of replacing.  All of the clamps you see below is from putting a rub rail on.  Once he's finished replacing all of the problem areas, next up will be varnish to have her looking Beautiful Once Again!

New Rub Rail

Seats in the Cockpit

"Madeline" is in New Hands!

From New York to Rock Hall, MD is the trip that the New Owners of Madeline will be making as much as they possibly can!  This couple from New York very happily purchased one of our Beautiful 40's earlier this month and want to get as much time on the boat as they can.  This couple had seen Madeline several times at Boat Shows and just absolutely love the boat - So much so that they're leaving her name Madeline and are leaving her in Rock Hall.

Robbins 40 by MathewsBros, Madeline

Galley & Helm Station to Starboard, Settee to Port

V Berth

Head (stbd)

He's A Citizen!!!!!

Receiving the Certificate of Naturalization

After almost 50 years of being in the country, Pete became a US Citizen this past Saturday!!!   Originally a Citizen of the UK, one of the requirements for a 50 ton captaining license is to be an American Citizen so in order to help further MathewsBros he decided to finally become a Citizen!

Making the Oath of Allegiance

Classic Bay Cruiser 22' SOLD!

Another one of our boats found a New Home last week!!  Pete trailered it 3 1/2 -4 hours to it's new Home in Cardinal Virginia on August 2nd.  Originally named Barbara A, it's new name will be Black Watch.

"Barbara A"

"Barbara A" in Sling ready to be Blocked

Robbins 40 By MathewsBros on the Market!!

Robbins 40 by MathewsBros
$269,500

One of our 40's has just been put on the market this week and if you're looking for a Fishing Boat, this is it!!  It has 33 rod holders, storage for 21 rods as well as a built in tackle box - Oh, and don't forget the livewell built into the transom!!  Built in 2002, this boat has wintered indoors every season and thoroughly enjoyed every summer season since!

This Boat has everything that you'd need for fishing in the Cold Spring Air through the Summer and Into the Chilly Fall.  Along with heat and air conditioning, She's got a microwave and stove top which are perfect for making or heating up coffee for those early morning trips!  As for those less than ideal weather conditions, there are 3 settees in the cabin with a dinette table to be able to get out of the weather.   

All of these features plus the V berth, Electric head, and full Galley also make this boat Ideal for Entertaining and/or Overnight Stays in an Inviting Cove.

For More Information Call Pete
410-479-9720

Sail Away to Virginia

Galley Before Refit

Galley After Refit

 One of our project boats was trailered to Hampton Roads in Virginia earlier this week.  As you can see, the look of the galley was changed.  The countertops in the galley were replaced, as was the sink and a double burner was added under the counter. 

New Galley Sink

New onboard cooking option - double burner recessed ethanol cooktop

New countertop and fiddle in Head

On the exterior of the boat, a gennaker pole was added to the bow as was a windlass and pop-up cleats for spring lines were added to both port and starboard sides. 

Gennaker pole

Pop-Up Cleat