“A boat is a reflection of its owner.” Making the sailboat to powerboat switch is fairly common, inevitable for some. Owners of now MV “Whirlaway” were coming from an absolute turn-key blue water sailing Bristol 47. If they were to take the powerboat plunge it would have to be a larger classic New England style…
Full twelve month/4000 labor hours comprehensive refit performed by all JBY Departments and select subcontractors. JBY Mechanical either serviced, repaired, or replaced all systems, highlights to include: Removal of tankage, cleaning/de-scaling bilges & mast/keel. Extensive services & upgrades to main engine, generator, bow-thruster, seacocks/strainers & related plumbing hardware, sanitation systems, stove system, extensive wiring, batteries…
Confetti originally came to JBY to escape the BVI after Hurricane Irma. Although the damages she incurred were relatively minor, her owners jumped on the opportunity when space became available on a Seven-Star transport ship as the prospects of repairs after such devastation in the Caribbean weren’t exactly promising. After taking care of her “bumps…
As a result of a late autumn storm, Swan 44 Moondance broke free of her mooring in Long Island Sound causing significant damage to her hull, deck, rudder, and systems. As the logistics of trucking the boat from her present location were difficult, JBY sent technicians down to perform temporary fiberglass repairs to make her sea-worthy,…
“Maintained to the highest yacht standards…………..” Was an inside joke with the new owners of Swan 61 Viking. Being knowledgeable & longtime Swan owners, this yacht’s billing caught their eye on the brokerage market, and led them from Los Angeles to JBY in October to view her. The short of the story is that although…
“We just purchased this lovey Wasque 32, and would really like you guys to paint the hull red.” No problem, except……bad news is that there is absolutely no sense of doing this unless you replace both your rub & toe rails as they are pretty tired and their fasteners beneath are and will continue to…
One of the more unique projects recently at JBY was swapping a standard rigged Baltic 55 spar’s with a used Swan 56 mainsail furling mast & boom ….. At first the notion seemed highly implausible, but after some quick measurements & comparisons it almost seemed possible; after we drafted the engineering department at Hall Spars to review the concept, it…
Modern design meets classic craftsmanship….. Super sexy European styled day-sailer is imported to USA in need of cosmetic refit and some nagging mechanical items. New owner lives on West Coast, has the concepts, but needs a yard to manage, perform, and deliver to completion. Her spars & hull were painted in Awlgrip, the bottom stripped…
Upon purchase of Baltic 35 ILLUSTRIOUS in 2002, her new owners immediately contracted JBY to replace the main engine. As with all the re-powers we undertake, we recommend that after removal of the engine this is a suitable time to address other “confined” issues, such as insulation replacement, wiring & plumbing repairs, and re-location of…
“Apparently you guys are the only ones that really understand and can refit my boat, please do so……and I need it back in FL quickly”. With well over 100 hulls delivered, the Swan 46 is the 2nd best selling yacht from Nautor Finland. In 1983 she was drawn from their relatively new designer,German Frers, and was…
Truck the boat from FL to RI in February……..for good reason… The year is 2006, scenario as follows: Potential client in Tampa, FL contacts JBY with a whole slew of Swan 46 questions, gets some quick and experienced answers, gains some confidence with the craftsmen up north, and thus decides to disassemble his boat in…
Turn- key status takes some thought & effort. Over the past fifteen years owners of Whirlaway have had JBY techs perform the following upgrades: New refrigeration, new engine, new generator, new tankage, new plumbing, centerboard services, new hatches, new interior varnish, rock-steady exterior varnish, & Awlgrip the rig. In lieu of an intense refit, they…
Benefitting from her classic lines drawn in 1963 and steady recent dosages of JBY craftsmanship, Great Eagle is one of those boats referred to as a “head-turner.” Cosmetically the entire interior has been re-painted, her toerails replaced and hull painted in tandem. All exterior brightwork has been stained in classic rich mahogany fashion, and receives…
