Fall is making the Approach

Indoor Storage
We've already had several requests for winter work as well as storage.  Last winter season we were over capacity resulting in some of the boats being stored in the shop.  We are asking that if you would like to store with us to please let us know!

Steady Progress!

Patriot II hull almost complete!

Hard top, windshield, & top deck all ready to be scribed together

New Patriot II

The Patriot II incorporates a change to the hull - we've put a plug in the mold (shown below) to create a shallow tunnel.  This will allow for a flatter shaft angle thereby giving it the ability to navigate shallower waters.  The patriot currently draws 34", we're approximating the Patriot II to draw 24".  A difference that matters in many of the Bay's shallower waters.

Tunnel Plug

Tunnel Plug in Place in Hull Mold

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!