A client has asked the J-Star Marine Services team to breath new life back into the tired Jaguar 22 after it has been neglected for 5 years

The first job was to remove all the old loose equipment off the boat and in the storage areas around the sailing club and get a better picture of the task ahead.

The hull and deck are in reasonable condition apart from the dirt that as collected on the boat over the past 5 years a good pressure washing down and compounding and polishing will put right. 

The cockpit was in a poor way as it had taken the worse of the dirt off the trees directly behind the boat however this will come off with a good scrubbing and a bit of elbow grease. 

The upper deck will need a good scrubbing and pressure washing down and the handrails as good sanding and teak oiling and they will come back as well 

The dirt is coming off but it is taking time, however, we are getting there piece at a time.

The cockpit is now looking a lot better just a bit more scrubbing and a bit of compound and polish and we should be getting there. 

Next job to clean up the interior and replace the missing or broken locker lids and new mahogany trims to make and new wiring to run and new battery and shore power to install. Lots of scrubbing ahead and general refitting to be done.

 

Two more tired old dinghies in need of a new lease of life being given te J-Star Marine services restoration treatment

This old IP 10 has come in for a full make over starting with a good clean down and inspection of the hull before making a list of the works needed to be done.

Now that the inside has been cleaned out of any loose dirt it is time to turn her over and clean off the outside before giving the hull and good sanding down in preparation to have a couple of coats of epoxy hi-build primer applied to the hull to make it water tight and after any starglazing have been repaired 

So let the fun begin on this IP10 

Another dinghy brought in was a 14 foot bass boat which will need much the same treatment as the IP10 and seats and a forward deck and shelter fitting to the forward end.

 

Dinghies close to being finished now up for sale

This wayfarer is now coming towards its refit and will be up for sale shortly. It will be rigged over the next week to ensure it is ready to go, So if you are in the market for a well refitted Wayfarer this is a good allround dinghy. Complete with road trailer and combi launching tollery.

This restored dinghy has had a lot of work done has had a ton of work done to it, it just about finished and it to will be up for sale so if you are in the market for a good 8 ft tender dinghy which can take an outboard and can be row as well this is priced competitively. 

This is a classic 1960's windboats Pearly Miss speedboat which is under going a complete restoration and one completed will be coming on the market as well. 

If you wish to stand out and also stop people using your dinghy, then this dinghy is fore you. 

The evergreen Enterprise dinghy is also up for sale so if you are in the market for a reasonably price Enterprise look no further.

 

Musical boats and new projects that have come into the J-Star Marine Services yard this week.

 I have Been working on a number of different projects this week, the first being the varnishing of the forward side benches for the Wayfarer dinghy. These side benches are coming along well with the build up coats of varnish making them shine more with every coat applied. They will be soon be getting bolted back in position and then turn to get the aft seat of side benches made and varnished and they will be bolted in position as well.

The restored 8 ft tender is now back in the workshop to have the last few bits fitted and then this will be put up for sale along side the Enterprise which is currently out in the yard.

The orange tender is now rubbed down ready to get its next couple of coats of high gloss marine paint applied over the next few days.

A new 12 ft dinghy as come into the workshop for the J-Star Marine Services restoration treatment before it to goes on the market and gets sold.

The Wayfarer dinghy bow repair is well on its way with the repair getting a fresh coat of gel coat and the whole hull getting a good compounding and polishing.

A long term restoration project for a long time client who wishes to convert this boat from a sailing whaler to a motor launch.

I do wooden dinghies to order as well as repair clinker dinghies and  larger motorboats and yachts and also carvel craft as well and repair GRP boats.

This Enterprise dinghy is now finished and now up for sale for the new sailing season.

A busy Tuesday Morning down at the yard transforming the colour on the new 8ft dinghy and other jobs

The 8ft dinghy after a fairing up of the hull and applying Hi-Build epoxy primer  

Final coat of epoxy primer which was sanded back to a smooth finish and made ready for its first couple of coats of orange gloss

The first of four coats of orange two pack gloss to go on this dinghy before it is turned over and the final jobs on the inside fit out are done and it goes to its new owner who wish to have his dinghy painted this colour.

It as a good shine on its hull after jut two coats

The forward side benches for the wayfarer dinghy are now looking better as the buildup coat are getting applied and a daily basis.

The dinghy paddle is now getting its build up coats before the whole of the paddle gets its final coat of high gloss varnish.