Carol W
2008-02-07 16:16:00
I am thinking of putting new covering boards and aluminum bulwarks on this coming fall and winter. I have looked at a yard in Richmond B.C. and they were real accomodating and it appeared like it would be a good job. However when I got done fishing in Oct the wind kept blowing and didn't feel like running through B.C. I talked to SeaVeiw North in Bellingham a few weeks ago however it sounded like lay days were closed to $50.00 per day when they weren't working on my boat.
So I was wondering if people that have done this work to their boats have some pointers as to where they went for the work and weather they would use that vender again. I am leaning towards running the boat south next winter as I will fish Oct. and trying to do work like this in AK, Nov thru Feb seems like it would be a major pain in the ass. The other issue I have with doing this type of work in Ak is everytime you talk to a tradesman in Ak they give you one price at the beginning of the job but when it is all said and done you can double their estimate and that will be the price of the job.
The other question I have is should I try to buy materials before hand and if so where is the best place to get ahold of boat lumber and marine grade aluminum (I assume I want marine grade).
Another question would be as a rule of thumb how many dollars per foot for aluminum bulwarks.
I was also curious about peoples experience in Port Townsend and in Ballard.
Any help or pointers here would be very helpful, as I would like to try and schedule for next fall this spring.
JYDPDX
2008-02-07 17:33:59
If you want a top notch job, Ballard is a good option but you'll pay for what you get and get what you pay for. I am in Ballard right now. I haven't had any work done on my boat yet (I'm hauling out in the next couple of weeks when I get the freaking lid back on). But I worked at Pipes Marine Repair shop for several months last winter and he does really great work for shipwright stuff. Bill Gardner is his neighbor and also is stellar for metal work. I believe his outfit is called Gardner Marine Repair.
My dad had some major work done on his 50' schooner last winter and across the board these guy do really good work. I'll be getting a new mast this winter from Gardner.