Classic Yacht Restorations
Boat Repair & Maintenance
Serving
We provide our customer the benefits of over 30 years of experience in boat
refinishing and repair. Our heated shop is located in Stonington CT and can
accomodate boats large and small. Our mobile shop provides the convenience
to travel to your location. We provide consultation to determine an estimate
of the cost of repairs.
Michael Terry, owner and operator, served his apprenticeship in Tacoma, Wa.
in the early 1970's under the tutelage of Joe Trumbly. He returned to New
England and was employed as a shipwright and rigger at Essex Boatworks for
10 years. His credits include: lofting and constructing the 24' Benford designed
Friendship sloop "Prelude"; the restoration of the 45' Stadel schooner "Halcyon"
which he and his family cruised throughout New England and the Bahamas; the
restoration of the 48' Sparkman and Stephens wooden yawl "Tomahawk" over a
period of 16 years.
Our service prides itself in reliability, attention to detail , and the highest quality hand craftsmanship with an artisan’s eye. Projects of 2006 included:
The launching and commissioning of "Aucoot", a 1939 "Prudence" sloop designed by L. Francis Herreshoff. During the course of its 3 year rebuild at our shop in Stonington, the following work was accomplished: replacement of 16 bottom planks, 80% of original framing, deck, deck beams, cabintop, maststep, rudder, floortimbers, toerails, rubrails, cabin trim, cabin doors, cockpit floor, and seats. In addition, the bottom was recaulked and refastened. All spars were stripped and refinished; all new bronze deck hardware was installed in keeping with the original design. After a summer in Norwalk Harbor, "Aucoot" was trucked back to the shop where a new interior is currently being fabricated and installed.
The launching and commissioning of "Gull", a Fishers Island OD by Charles D. Mower, Design #697. The following work was performed onsite prior to launching: fabricate solid mahogany cockpit sole; laminate new tiller; parcel and serve spliced eyes in standing rigging; replace running rigging; replace spreaders; strip and varnish spars; install new deck hardware in keeping with original design; perform annual paint and varnish maintenance..
21' Boothbay Harbor OD by Geerd Hendel: lift off cradle and turn bottom up. Reef out bottom and topside seams, caulk, and pay; fair hull, putty, prime, and paint.
Dusky 233 Center Console: remove console including tanks, plumbing, and wiring. Fabricate and fit new oak and mahogany tow bit.
1963 Phillip Rhodes Swiftsure Class: Fabricate and install new sliding hatch and forward hatch. Strip and varnish exterior brightwork.
Please Contact:
Michael Terry
By Phone: (860) 514-7766
Or By Email: mhterryjr@yachtrestorations.com
Samples of the Yachts: