Re-Powers

It seems like it's a re-power kind of season.  The guys are working on three different re-powers right now.  The first is an old wooden boat which along with a re-power is getting a paint job and new wood decking with varnish.

The second boat getting re-powered is a 1976 glass boat which is currently taken apart for paint.  Once it goes back together, it'll get re-powered with a new Honda.

 The third boat getting a re-power is a proline.  While not much is needed for this boat on the repair side, she'll get a good thorough detail complete with buff & wax to make her look new!

                                                                                       

As One Boat Leaves, Another Boat Comes In!

If you've been following Jeff and Dorie, you probably know that they're back in Maryland as is Dorie Leigh.  Pete picked Dorie Leigh, the Patriot 29', up from Plattsburgh, NY on Wednesday to bring her to Denton before cleaning her up and delivering her back to her home in St. Michaels on Friday.  They completely enjoyed their trip through Lake Champlain which as they noted several times is far from what they're used to in the Chesapeake Bay.

If you haven't been following Jeff & Dorie, you'll want to check out the cruise they took in their 29' this summer here.

We sold another one of our brokerage boats last week - Cove Cruiser's new home is in Annapolis.  The new owner is a good friend of the previous owner and couldn't wait to take her out!

Where's Dorie Leigh?

On Sunday they went to the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum which they said was "first rate" with "extensive exhibits explaining the naval battles from both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812".  

Later that night they had dinner just two tables away from former Governor George Patacki!  They spent 2 nights in an Inn in Essex, NY during the Holiday for Independence Day which gave them great seats for the parade.  

They've seen much deeper waters than they would here on the Chesapeake Bay along with a complete change in weather patterns and change in scenery.

To get the whole story, click through to Jeff's Blog

Dorie Leigh

Dorie Leigh in West Haverstraw, NY

A couple of Patriot 29 owners are helping to prove that the Chesapeake Bay isn't the only place they can enjoy their boat.  Jeff and Dorie are on a month long cruise in their 29' MathewsBros Patriot which began in West Haverstraw, NY on the Hudson River.  They have since cruised north on the Hudson through several locks (which was an experience!) into Lake Champlain and say they are having the time of their lives.  The best part is that anyone can follow them on their cruise because Jeff has been blogging a little bit about each day!  He mentioned today how comfortable they are in their boat, "Dorie’s friends are probably asking what it feels like now that we are 11 days into the trip and haven’t slept off the boat yet?  Even with the rain, life is terrific.  We couldn’t be more comfortable."

Dorie enjoying the comfort of the aft seat

Jeff in his "office" away from the office, aka the helm station

One of the services that we provide is delivering your boat to wherever you would like to meet it for your boating season and/or cruise.  Jeff and Dorie took us up on that offer and Pete trailered Dorie Leigh to the marina in West Haverstraw just a few days before Jeff and Dorie met her there.

If you would like to follow Jeff and Dorie, you can either follow them in chronological order or from the most recent day backwards.