February 1, 2012
Beginning in the fall of 2011, Susan McCart and John Gudelsky’s Absolut Joy, a 59′ Ritchie Howell previously known as Press Time, made its way to the Jarrett Bay service yard for an extensive winter makeover. While here, our service team executed a great deal of basic mechanical upgrades, along with some necessary structural repairs and reconstruction, while trying to maintain her original builder’s intentions.
Mechanically, we were able to remedy some standard maintenance issues in her engine room and beyond, including upgrading wiring to ABYC standards, sound barrier installation and upgraded fire suppression. Our neighbors at Gregory Poole Marine Power also performed thorough engine inspections and we performed upgrades and re-positioning of a number of systems including exhaust, fuel system, batteries and chargers, and all water systems (raw, fresh and gray). We also performed a fuel polishing service, troubleshot some leaks in the oil and genset fuel systems, and rebuilt both upper and lower helm stations.
Structurally, we made hull modifications and fiberglass repairs for improved hull performance and repainted the entire exterior – the hull with John’s signature color blue.
Continue reading “Major Refit of 59′ Ritchie Howell, Absolut Joy” »
Posted in Customer Testimonials, Refit Projects, Service | Tagged Bausch American Towers, boat repair, custom construction, fuel polishing, Gregory Poole, IMS American, mezzanine, mezzanine retrofit, Ritchie Howell, towers, yacht refit
January 31, 2012
Randy
We wanted to pass on our appreciation for yet another positive Jarrett Bay service experience. This was our 3rd haul out at Jarrett Bay and we can truly say we have always had a positive experience. We have utilized the services of many boat yards over the years. Jarrett Bay ranks among the best of the best. When your vessel is hauled there is always a sense of concern as to its well being and security. Watching a 100 plus ton vessel being hauled is always nerve racking but the Jarrett Bay lift crew is so experienced that they make it look easy. Todd and Kendra promptly scheduled and handled all of the details as they have previously and made everything seamless and easy.
Continue reading “Nordhavn 68′ Service: Extraordinary Handling of the Situation” »
Posted in News, Service | Tagged boat repair, Haul Out, Nordhavn, Nordhavn 68', Nordhavn Yachts, Randy Ramsey, service department, yacht service
January 30, 2012
We were pleased to put our new Farrow Blasting System to use for the first time on Fred Cory’s 36′ Luhrs, Outta Range.
Jeff, I wanted to thank you and Jarrett Bay again. You exceeded my expectations and delivered the boat when promised. I couldn’t ask for more.
Thank You,
Fred Cory, Outta Range
Continue reading “Farrow Blasting a 36 Luhrs” »
Posted in News, Service | Tagged 70 Sportfisherman, boat repair, bottom cleaning, bottom paint, bottom painting, farrow blasting, Farrow System, Interlux, Luhrs
January 16, 2012
The 2012 Hatteras Owners School dates have been set for April 16th-18th, 2012.
Hurry to take advantage of our early registration special!
This is a great opportunity for Hatteras owners to learn the in’s and out’s of their boats, courtesy of our fine service department here at Jarrett Bay. We’ll show you a wide variety of tips and solutions for any “do it yourself” kind of situation that you may encounter, while at your home dock, or local marina. Topics include, engine troubleshooting, interior design, fuel transfer & oil change systems, and much more during our three day stent.
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Posted in News, Service | Tagged boat repair, Hatteras Owners School, Hatteras Yachts, nautical training, service department, yacht service
January 13, 2012
Over the years as your hull becomes weathered, gathers barnacles, or is simply in need of repair, it can create drag that will drastically effect the performance of your vessel. In the past you might have had to completely sand down your hull and have it completely repainted. Now at Jarrett Bay we have a new system which can remove these surface defects and leave your topcoat and other custom artwork in tact.
Earlier this week, the Jarrett Bay service yard was the site of an in-depth training session showcasing a great new hull blasting system, known as The Farrow System.
Farrow System Explained:
Continue reading “Protecting Your Hull: Introducing The Farrow System” »
Posted in Expert Advice, News, Service | Tagged boat repair, custom Jarrett Bay, Farrow System, preventative maintenance program, yacht service
January 9, 2012
The 68′ Hatteras - Safari is in for a variety of repair work, including a power wash with new bottom & prop paint, hull polish, repairing the starboard exhaust, and fuel polishing.
The importance of fuel polishing:
From time to time micro organisms become present in fuel and tend to clog fuel lines, filters & other engine components. The micro organisms live in water present in the fuel and feed off the fuel itself. Continue reading “Importance of Fuel Polishing Explained with the Hatteras 68′ “Safari”” »
Posted in News, Refit Projects, Service | Tagged 68' sportfisherman, boat repair, bottom paint, fuel polishing, Hatteras Yachts, marine fuel, Safari, yacht service
January 3, 2012
The 58′ Jarrett Bay Hull #43 is undergoing a full refit for her new owner, including full hull and bottom paint, new helm, covering boards, and a full tower by Bausch American Towers. More details and photos to come as the project progresses!
Continue reading “Refit of the Jarrett Bay 58′ “Whoo Dat”” »
Posted in Customer Testimonials, News, Refit Projects, Service Testimonials | Tagged 58' sportfisherman, boat repair, carolina construction, custom Jarrett Bay, Hull 43, Whoo Dat, yacht refit
December 1, 2011
Here are some more of our fall service and repair projects since the haul out for hurricane Irene.
72′ Nordhavn, “Shear Madness” – electrical work
“Sweet Hope” (64′) & “Shear Madness” (72)’ are two Nordhavn Yachts
that came in together. They were referred here by happy previous customer on 68′ Nordhavn “Grace of Tides”. Both vessels will receive bottom jobs and potentially more work once hauled.
Continue reading “More Fall Service and Repair Projects” »
Posted in News | Tagged boat repair, bottom paint, Hatteras Yachts, Nordhavn, On a Roll, Shear Madness, Sweet Hope, yacht refit, yacht service
October 24, 2011
Our yard has been jam packed and super active since all of the haul outs since hurricane Irene with over 2,600 feet of boat being managed over the course of weeks. Here are some of the more noteworthy projects:
95′ Sunseeker – Once Around: Pulled the props and we are currently working on the shafts.
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Posted in News, Refit Projects, Service | Tagged Any Excuse, boat repair, bottom paint, Bravina, Fine Print, Friendship, Grace of Tides, Hatteras Yachts, Nordhavn Yachts, Once Around, Ramaela, Shear Madness, Sunseeker Yachts, Sweet Hope, Tales Gone Wild, yacht refit, yacht service
August 23, 2011
Our service yard highly suggests dye penetrant testing of all exposed shaft tapers whenever props are removed for servicing. A dye penetrant test of the shaft tapers will identify any cracks in the keyways, or elsewhere on the taper that may not be visible with the naked eye. Chemical cleaning and magna fluxing is a better non-destructive test method and should always be done when the shaft is removed from the vessel.
Continue reading “Monitor Propeller Shafts with Dye Penetration Testing” »
Posted in Expert Advice, News, Service | Tagged boat repair, dye penetration test, propeller shaft, running gear, yacht service
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