The current economy has deterred people from even looking at boats. But, as is proven by history (remember the 70’s ?), this will all turn around - some predict after the upcoming election and others predict after fuel prices have plateaued once again. But nonetheless, it will turn around, albeit not as strong as it [...]
A few months ago, I started an article on converting an Eastbay 38 Express into a hard top model. At that point we had the hard top mold done and since have used that mold for a Grand Banks 46 and have fabricated the top for the Eastbay 38 Express we had in stock. We [...]
With fuel prices on the rise, every facet of our economy is affected. Unfortunately, we live in a world that is totally dependent on fossil fuels and at this point we can not foresee that changing for years to come. Does this mean we should give up on the things we love?
We realize that with the cost of boating increasing, as is everything else, everyone needs to economize where necessary. If you have being paying high service invoices where labor is in higher demand, you will appreciate our new pick up and delivery service. Of course, as with all services, there are certain caveats associated with [...]
We have seen a lot of Grand Banks hatches that were saturated with water. These are usually the teak decked variety. Bad decking and loose plugs allow water to travel down into the core of the hatch creating a soggy situation.
If you are planning on selling your boat, it is advantageous to know what the potential buyer’s surveyor will find when he inspects your boat. A short list is what you are looking for. If he finds too much wrong, the buyer’s initial reaction is to just walk away. We know what surveyors look for [...]
Downeast Boats originated in Maine and derive their name from the geographical orientation of the Maine coastline. The original Downeast boats themselves are the backbone of the Maine lobster industry. In some cases the commercial boats have been trimmed out and are called “lobster yachts” by some.
