Archive for November, 2012


Posted on November 10, 2012 - by

We’re happy to say…

… we’ve had nothing but good experiences with the boat fixers and fixer-uppers as of late. Not sure if we’re just better at picking them or if this little blog has helped by promoting accountability. It has received some attention, especially regarding the negative reviews.

We hope to never write a negative review again, but that would probably be naive to think.

If you have anything good or bad to say about the marine services you experience, please let me know. We’ll write it up together.

Here’s to safe and happy cruising,

Bob


Posted on November 10, 2012 - by

C 2 Shore delivers top quality marine upholstery

After the many failed attempts by Chase Camacho and Florida Yacht Interiors, we finally have found a company who can deliver quality work.

What we wanted, what we paid for, what we got… Finally!

Jeremy at C-2-Shore did a great job. He took his time and did a fantastic job. We have a very high opinion of C-2-Shore and recommend them to anyone looking for this type work. Now we want him to do the Pilot House. And, yes, I’m sitting on these cushions as I type this and they really look and feel great. No more bottoming out every time we sit down.

Contact Info:

C 2 Shore
2208 Idlewild Rd.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

561.694.8581


Posted on November 10, 2012 - by

Yacht Tech/James Knight

In an attempt to find safe harbor for the hurricane season, we came across The Bluffs Marina. Though there’s not much to say about the marina, other than it’s a good hurricane hole, cell phones are spotty at best, and the internet doesn’t work well; we have plenty to say about the service we received from James Knight and Yacht Tech while we were there.

 

We’ve known James for more than 7 years; as long as we’ve owned Istaboa. He was the Captain who took us out Lake Worth Inlet in 12 to 14′ breakers for sea trail. No, he wasn’t being foolish, we asked that he do it so we could see how the boat handled such conditions. James very confidently put her nose into those giant breakers then turned to let us see how she handled a beam sea. She did well and we bought the boat.

While at the Bluffs, where James kindly sublet us one of his slips, we decided to have some maintenance done because Yacht Tech was doing a lot of work on the other Nordhavns there. His technicians were very friendly, on time, and finished the work quickly. Our opinion of Yacht Tech is a very good one. If you have a Nordhavn and in his area, go see James. He’s is the most knowledgeable fellow on the East Coast and probably the world. People fly him into ports all over the globe to do critical repairs.

Yacht Tech is not inexpensive, but actually they are in the long run. These guys have — been there and done that — with pretty much all the gear on these boats. Lots of Nordhavn specific experience to say the least.

Here’s to safe and happy cruises,

Bob