BOAT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE EXPERTS
Our Approach
Literally thousands of hours have been spent restoring my boats and becoming adept in the craft. The first was a 1960 Owens 32 Sea-Skiff Express Cruiser. A true learning experience that one was, a dozen planks, the chine, teak deck seams, brightwork, electrical, and just about everything in between. Then came a 1961 Chris-Craft Constellation 50 Flush Deck, big boat and where I really learned about window channels. It was home for 5 years... wonderful.
1972 GB 32-247 Classic was sold
Went over just about every square inch of "the classic woodie" looking for problems and ultimately repairing them. The idea was to have an extremely sound, safe cruiser. Having traveled almost 4000 miles since 17 Sep 2020 it is a proven performer and a Great Looper!
The Lucky Maru was sold and a new project started - 1969 Bristol 42 Offshore.
The LEGEND of GRAND BANKS
To view a PowerPoint presentation on how wooden Grand Banks were built. Just click on the Legend of Grand Banks headline link above to download. If anyone is interested, check out the blog for a set of construction plans for the GB32.
Meet the Team
You, as a boat owner, should know the value of a solid, survey compliant, and clean investment. Understand small problems become big deal breakers, we can help. We, keep things simple... not try to take on more than we can chew and take care of boats. Plain and simple.
Lance
Your Contact
A graphic designer by career, a boat restorer by passion. Has spent the past 37 years learning, listening, and getting his hands dirty. Never afraid to don the mask and get busy.
Jim
Surveyor
Hire an accredited marine surveyor who is a member of The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (AMS #1105) SAMS.
James Ledenbach
Superior Surveyor
"RJ"
Partner
Randy "RJ" Julian was brought on board to do some pretty major work on my Grand Banks 32 Classic woodie. Fair, very knowledgeable, and willing to try new techniques.
Julian Boatworks
A traditional boatshop located on Lake Superior in Superior, WI with a full woodshop and boatshop. We've teamed up with Julian Boatworks to handle major wood repairs such as plank and frame replacement, among other projects needed attention. Wood or fiberglass, "RJ" is our go to guy.
The bottom line...
After spending as much time and money as we have over the past 3+ decades there're not many real surprises anymore. We can pretty much spend an hour or so looking at a boat and have a good idea of what needs to be done.