|
|
| Classic Boat Shop | January 2016 News |
|
People don't notice whether it's winter or summer when they're happy.
Anton Chekov
We hope you have had many wonderful happy moments with family and friends over the Holiday Season and would like to take this opportunity to wish you many more for 2016!
Winter in Maine has been relatively mild thus far; Allowing us the opportunity to hike and explore unimpaired by ice and snow. After last year's memorable snow and cold, It has been very pleasant not to shovel on a daily basis!
|
| |
Snow squalls over Cadillac Mountain
|
|
| |
Beautiful spruce sapling takes root in a decomposing log near the ocean
|
|
| |
Ocean fury after the storm
|
Boats are safely tucked away and we are in the winter routine of service, maintenance and projects. We have Pisces to build and are grateful for the opportunity to work with all of our customers throughout the year.
The 'Champlain' building, the latest addition to our facilities, has been completed and is in use. It has added 3,600 square feet of clean heated storage and work space.
Another sign of Spring: boat show planning. Our first show is only two months away and we have updated our boat show schedule for the year. If you are planning to visit one of these venues, please stop by to say 'hello'.
We hope that this finds you healthy, happy, enjoying Winter and thinking ahead to Spring!
Cheers,
Jean Beaulieu
|
Pisces 21 Updates
We currently have two Pisces under construction for Spring 2016 delivery. Installation of the systems will begin soon after they emerge from the woodworking shop. One of the boats is destined for Newcastle, NH and the other will be sailing locally from the Northeast Harbor Fleet.
|
| |
Stephen prepares for cockpit coaming installation
|
|
| |
Mahogany table top covers await varnishing
|
|
| | Spring varnish completed and ready to launch |
More exciting news! One of our Pisces Owners will have an article 'Pisces 21 Old and new combine in a pure daysailer' published in Wooden Boat Magazine's March/April issue. Congratulations and please check their website for issue #249 coming out soon.
If you are looking for more inspiration to survive the winter doldrums, Off Center Harbor.com has professional videos covering many interesting boat and nautical topics. One video of interest is:The Herreshoff Fish Class-PERCH which is quite enjoyable.
We have over two dozen Pisces (cold molded wood and fiberglass versions) in our care for the winter months spanning over 15 years of improvements and options. All are comfortably stored indoors and a visit to the yard is a wonderful opportunity to compare these beautiful boats and options at your leisure in our heated shops.
If you are considering a Pisces, New or Used please contact Jean to arrange a visit and sail.
|
Brokerage Update
Congratulations to the new owners of the Hinckley 41 'Onaway' which recently sold. We also extend our best wishes the new owners of the Sarah 32, 'Syrah' and the Pisces 21 'Peggy Bee'. We hope you have many memorable adventures and fair winds.
We frequently update our listings with additions, photos and price changes. Please see our Current Brokerage Listings to peruse our diverse inventory of boats. Here are two recently updated listings:
|
| | The timeless Downeast classic , 'Alliance' |
The 32' Gannon and Benjamin 'Alliance' had a recent price reduction. Her annual maintenance is well under way and is included with the sale. She is stored inside at our yard and very easy to visit over the winter months. For more information please see the detailed listing.
|
| |
The Ralph Stanley 'boys boat', Timothy M
|
This Ralph Stanley 'boys boat' is a beautiful example of Downeast Maine craftsmanship. Traditional design, built and maintained by a very discerning customer, 'Timothy M', had a recent price reduction, has been very gently used and in excellent condition. For more information please see the detailed listing.
Many of our listings are conveniently located in heated storage and a comfortable showing can be arranged throughout the winter months. It's not too early to plan for the Spring!
For more information on these listings, listing your boat or buyer representation please contact Dave Gillespie.
|
Service News
One of our basic tenets has been to try to maintain a well balanced life style of work and outside activities. Having adequate, well maintained heated bays permits us to continue service and projects throughout the off season with our versatile and dedicated crew allowing a timely delivery of your boats in the Spring.
|
| |
The recently completed 'Champlain' building with an additional 3,600 sq. ft of heated work space
|
|
| |
Mike preps for a coat of non-skid deck paint
|
|
| |
Safely tucked away in good company in the 'Cadillac' building
|
|
| |
Annual maintenance and varnish underway
|
If you would like to discuss winter storage or projects please contact Dave.
We are seeking qualified, experienced talent to join our team and are pleased to announce that we have current job opportunities. Please see our website or contact us for more information.
|
|
We hope that you have enjoyed the newsletter and please if you would like to share it with them. Best wishes and thank you for making our lives so interesting, Jean and The Crew at Classic Boat Shop  |
|
|
Classic Boat Shop
Jean Beaulieu
New Boats/General Manager
207-244-3374 Ext. 3 |
| |
Classic Boat Shop
David Gillespie Broker/Service Manager 207-244-3374
ext. 2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
