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Repair Rotted Wood
We're not talking about a major restoration, have been through enough of them. We'll show you how to locate problem areas and ways to prevent further damage. Always be on the lookout for rot and address it as soon as possible.
Recaulk Decks
Teak decks are beautiful to look at and provide incredible traction when wet. Neglected they leak and water penetration does more than soak your bunk. It's not fun replacing a deck core nor is it cheap. We'll make sure your deck seams are doing their job.
Minor Electrical
Many older boats have had multiple owners who decided if they can wire a lamp a marine fuse panel can't be much different. We learned long ago there is a big difference. We check, double-check, and re-check every ABYC connection is correct.
Rebuild Portlights
Not many things are more annoying (and destructive) as a leaking port. Sometimes it's nothing more than replacing a gasket— other times they'll need to be removed, rebuilt, and reinstalled. Often time sourcing the parts takes the most time.
Brightwork & Topcoats
We seldom use the more exotic coatings as we are not set up for it. I use Interlux primers and one-part urethanes along with Epifanes products for brightwork... these coatings are easy to touch-up and relatively inexpense.
General Maintenance
Spend your time on the water, let us take care of maintaining your boat. We are experts at paying attention, keeping it clean, and when we see a problem we will solve it for you. Simple really, we help take away your pain. Call today.
Have to love wood
It's not like I was a certified surveyor back in '84. A little rot goes a long way, but then again bringing the Owens back from the wood pile was gratifying to say the least. Turned out beautiful - those admiring her thought she was fiberglass.
Size doesn't matter
One of our most fun restorations was a 1973 Aquarius A23. She was a mess - deck and cabintop recored, portlights rebuilt, fuel locker fabricated, bimini install, solar charger, just a lot of fun things. Sailed it a thousand miles a year - Joakim bought it. Took it from MN to his new home in Boston. He bought a pot for family lobster dinners and trailers her every where in Maine from Acadia National Park to Casco Bay.
Boats For Sale
We have a number of classics in the process of refurbishing... we keep our eyes open for good boats we can buy right. Then we spend the hundreds of hours necessary to inspect and bring them back to about good as new... more often better than original.
We enjoy our craft and, maybe even more so, helping others enjoy the water in comfort. We will always do our best to give you an honest days work and we carry that attitude with us as we refurbish boats.
HEALTH ISSUES HAVE ENDED THE BIG ADVENTURE
A Ted Brewer designed flush deck cruiser with a good accommodation plan. The safe bridgedeck cockpit is generous in size and steering in cockpit or pilothouse a great option. This yacht has circumnavigated twice and comes to the market as a powerful heavy weight with very desirable features.
The 62 hp Westerbeke 64A and 7.6 KW generator, along with stainless steel fuel and water tanks, were installed in 2006.
The yacht has sought after cruising yacht ratios... ballast/displacement is 307, not in the super heavy division and her sail area of almost 1100 sq ft gives an SA/displacement ratio of 16.90, so she sails readily and can accomplish good 24hr runs.
Fully equipped for extended cruising right now, the yacht is truly ready to go and due to health issues the circumnavigation plans have been dashed and sadly the pride and joy is regretfully for sale.
Includes a Custom Built Kaufman Trailer full of tools, spare parts, and equipment.
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BIG ADVENTURE AT REST
For Sale $110,000
BIG ADVENTURE INTERIOR
The images shown are from a quick trip to the boat to begin the cleaning and organizing, of way too much stuff, process.
BIG ADVENTURE EXTERIOR
More random shots of the boat... this boat needs cosmetic work done... the kind of stuff that can keep one busy during an ocean crossing - all the heavy lifting has been done by an engineer.
BIG ADVENTURE MECHANICALS
Big Adventure is mechanically ready for your "Big Adventure" systems have been updated, the Westerbeke 64A and 7.6Kw are proven performers. VHF, AIS, Shortwave, Iridium Satellite, EPRIB, new refrigeration condenser, new (unused) SeaWater Pro Dual Membrane watermaker.
Basically everything you need to be self sufficient for extended periods of time. About a spare of everything needed to continue a safe voyage.
BIG ADVENTURE TOOL TRAILER
Tens of thousands have been spent getting Big Adventure ready to join the World ARC - to do so required a lot more space than the boat to have the tools and supplies necessary. The Kaufman custom built trailer is sized to tow behind a small SUV.
Built narrow with standup headroom, no rivet construction, and single piece roof.
BIG ADVENTURE TOOLS AND MATERIALS
The Big Adventure needs cosmetic work done... the kind of work that was planned to be done on a world circumnavigation. From reconditioned sail as original diesel range to electric hand tools, wrenches, testing equipment... everything a career pacemaker designer would have to get the job done.
Setting a boat up for a circumnavigation means tools get trashed in the process, especially in the salt water arena. Some are SnapOn... some Husky - all come in handy. With the Kaufman Trailer as a tool box it makes the process a lot easier.
Everything needed to complete the cosmetic work has been purchased, all the tools needed are part of the deal.
BIG ADVENTURE SPECS
A great DIY restoration $10,495
A quality coach needs care... we don’t have the time. Low mileage, leaking roof, interior is clean, hasn’t been used in 8 years The Airstream Land Yacht XC features one slide-out (couch and kitchen), walk-through bath, kitchen table with Flexsteel seating. This 35 foot unit is built on the Freightliner XC chassis with Caterpillar engine rated at 300 hp and Allison 6-speed transmission with pac brake -- common for a diesel pusher.
This motorhome has roof leaks due to paying an idiot to rebed all equipment penetrations. and will need to have the ceiling repaired. The fabric appears to be in good condition and be reused... cabinets, etc. will have to come down to do the work but all fasteners holding them up is easily accessed.
The Queen of Coaches was ordered with virtually every option available and at 35’ was able to access all parks. Humidifiers have been running and a tarp has kept it rather dry. The interior is actually in good condition as covers over furniture kept the stuff falling down off it.
Open for Inspection The motorhome has been sitting for many years and will need batteries and though the tires look almost new will probably need replacing as well. We will be able to provide batteries for testing equipment but not included in the sale.
Call Lance at 763-234-8008 with questions. Click on the images below for larger images.
SORRY, THIS ONE SOLD
Cape Dory CD10 -SOLD
Sailing dory with a broad wineglass transom— rows easily through the water, yet when utilizing the Gunter rig is stable when heeling.
This forgiving dinghy is suitable for a variety of uses — ideal for kids learning to sail, a 2.5 4-stroke moves it easily, styro-flotation, and at 150 lb easy to move about. $2850
1976 Uniflite 36DC aft cabin
The hard work has been done... needs some reinstallation on the flying bridge and interior headliner/floor covering. This project is on hold while the Grand Banks is completed - it is available for sale in it's current condition. 15495.00 USD
MECHANICALS
454/350 Crusaders are in excellent condition with 930 hours and complete maintenance done. All hoses replaced, new belts, super clean running, all new ABYC guided wiring thru out, new AC/DC Blue Sea panel, switches, fuses, all checked/renewed in a workmanlike manner the surveyor found excellent. The fuel tanks are rebuilt, with new fittings and shut-offs, in addition a to the new Dometic Vacuflush fresh water toilets. The space for the genset is wired, Onan removed and needs engine rebuild... previous owner told me the winding good. (long block on-line at $800)
Basically all mechanicals are in excellent condition.
LIVING SPACE
The salon was gutted during the rebuild and all headliners and carpet removed - allowed a problem area in the cabin to be addressed and updated, the new teak paneling has been installed in the salon and only needs final trimming out and some varnish, and the new floor painted. The rest of the interior is as to be expected for an aft cabin cruiser with V-berth, galley, head/shower forward and twin bed aft cabin with head/shower. This is a very comfortable boat to say the least.
FLYING BRIDGE
The bridge was removed when the cabin was repaired (common problem fixed). It has been reinstalled but gauges, side panels, and seating not installed... not a big deal, just will take some time to put it back together. The full-canvas enclosure is in very good condition - all seams have been restitched and any chaff areas repaired. Proctor Canvas says it's in excellent condition. The seats are in excellent condition - really, this is not a huge project and allows you to customize to your liking as you reassemble.
NOTES
This is not a difficult project to undertake, will make a great summer cabin on the water, and is a worthy investment. Uniflites are solid boats, fire-retardent and this one not only has all you need, but all of the problem areas addressed and upgraded. What needs to be done is cosmetic allowing you can choose how to decorate to suit your taste(s).
I have been restoring boats for almost 40 years - the past 6 have been spent on a 1972 Grand Banks 32 for The Great Loop and this year the Uniflite has been used as a hotel while working on the Baby Grand. My intention was finish the installs on the Uniflite and use it for my summer Duluth cabin - as one gets older plans change.
If interested let me know - recent Survey available - inspection by appointment. 12495.00 USD
Located in Duluth MN.
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