Many vessels will be southbound soon for the fall and winter seasons, and it’s important to note that a clean HVAC system is critical to ensure proper operation and efficiency. Best performance is dependant upon the proper heat transfer between the refrigerant...
Awhile back we showed you a before and after of our refit of the classic Rybovich yacht Maradel. Several weeks ago her owner took possession and we were able to get some final photographs of all the completed work. You can read all the details on the first post, but...
Jarrett Bay Boatworks in Beaufort, North Carolina, has been presented with the 2011 Award of Excellence “Boatyard of the Year” designation from the American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA) at the association’s Annual Conference, held in New Bedford,...
Here is a testimonial from an owner of a 2006 45’ Cruisers Yacht equipped with 370 Volvo diesel engines. We installed wedges and modified the trim tabs and had drastic improvements to the vessels performance. Its speed, RPM, fuel are all much better. I was traveling...
When your boat is hauled, a thorough inspection of all running gear is essential to the proper performance and reliability of your vessel. One key component of the running gear to pay special attention to are the cutlass bearing(s). It is important to check the play...
The 55′ Jarrett Bay Builders Choice was in our yard last month for a complete mezzanine retrofit and other upgrades prior to tournament season. Mezzanine cockpit refits are becoming a popular project on sportfish boats that were built with a conventional...
The Jarrett Bay Service Department will be offering a number of discounts and extended service opportunities for participants in this year’s Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. This year’s specials will include: 20% Off Short Hauls 10% Off All Labor &...
Question: I own an Ocean Yacht Sportfish and would like to refinish my teak deck. The condition of the boards are fairly rough, but nothing some sanding can’t fix. I’ve done some research on the internet about after treatment on teak and have seen a lot of...
The following is a compilation of the numerous responses and feedback we received on the 2011 Hatteras Owners School hosted by Jarrett Bay Boatworks. Hi Roger, Well, where do I start? I guess an old saying sums it up best after having had four Hatteras’...
Last week the Service Department wrapped up the 2011 Hatteras Owner’s School on Wednesday the 13th. In attendance were 24 owners and captains, as well as 9 vendors, and we’ve already received a lot of great feedback on the event. During the 3 day course at the Jarrett...