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October 21, 2014

Far Rockaway, NY

View of Capt Steve standing inside the boat where the new deckhouse will be,making him look very small in comparison to the rest of the boat.Big boat....or small Steve!

October 13, 2014

Far Rockaway, NY

Photo of inside the deckhouse. The stern controls have been removed.Stern controls are gone (but they'll be back).

Capt. Steve and two men from T&S Marine cutting off the back of the deckhouse.Future home of a 3406, which we're told...(more)

Photo from middle of the cockpit looking forward. Much of the deck up to that point is gone.Photo from middle of the cockpit looking...(more)

Capt. Steve and two men from T&S Marine cutting off the back of the deckhouse.Not many would appreciate a 3" shaft...(more)

A photo looking to the front of the boat, at what is the deckhouse, with the deck removedNow we start pulling up the deck.

October 10, 2014

Far Rockaway, NY

Capt. Steve and two men from T&S Marine cutting off the back of the deckhouse.Cutting off the back of the deckhouse.

Capt. Steve and two men from T&S Marine taking off the back of the deckhouse.And there it goes...

View from the back of the boat looking towards the deckhouse with the back of it removedAnd it's gone...

Overhead shot of the current engine still in the boatNext to go is the beast.

Capt. Steve and two men from T&S Marine use equipment to prepare the lift of the engineGetting ready to lift it.

Capt. Steve and two men from T&S Marine watch as the engine is slowly lifted upHere it comes...

Capt. Steve and two men from T&S Marine continue lifting as they prepare to move the engine Almost there....

Capt. Steve and two men from T&S Marine have completely lifted the engine from the boat and prepare to move itAnd it's up!

Capt. Steve and two men from T&S Marine now start to move the engine where it will temporarily sit on blocksAnd out!

The engine temporarily sitting on blocks before it's moved off the boatNow it's time to get it off the boat.

Capt. Steve watches as heavy machinery is used to lift the engine off the boatThere she goes...

The engine is lower to ground level as one of the guys from T&S Marine waits to guide itFarewell to the Detroit...

Joe, from T&S Marine uses a lift to drive it to another part of the marinaJoe's taken it for a ride.

The large engine is placed carefully on a wood platformAny buyers???

October 8, 2014

Far Rockaway, NY

Despite the work that we've started on the Lowell already, today was the official kick-off. Earlier this morning, we had USCG on the boat to discuss the plans for all of the rebuilding, including power, electric, plumbing, safety and a number of other details. They'll be kept apprised of the changes being made and will occasionally stop in to inspect the work that's been completed, up until final inspection and recertification. I sound like a broken record, but this is pretty damn exciting!!! More soon....

The deck of the boat with equipment, parts of the boat, and other pieces scattered aroundPulling things apart.

Overhead shot of the engine still inside the boatThe Detroit is now being taken apart to... (more)

View of the deck from the open and exposed deckhouseUnder construction, all of the rails have been removed...(more)

October 7, 2014

Montauk, NY

Welcome Twin Disc MG - 5114 A! This is the gear (aka tranny) going into the Lowell. It came out of another similar boat in Montauk after only a few hundred hours. Soon to join the CAT 3406 that's currently being rebuilt by T&S Marine and should be arriving in about 2-3 weeks.

The gear (aka tranny) taken from another boat to be placed into the new LowellWelcome Twin Disc MG - 5114 A!

September 29, 2014

Far Rockaway, NY

The Lowell was just hauled and is now being tucked away at Atlantic Service and Equipment ready for its full makeover. Steve's already been working on it, but now we prep for the repower and all of the other fun work ahead for the next few months. EXCITING!! See video on our Facebook page.

The Lowell being lifted from the waterUp and outta the water.

View of a pickup truck with the sign 'Wide Load' driving down the street to prepare for the boat moveGettin' ready...

The boat after just being hauled to the lot at Atlantic Service and EquipmentJust hauled.

The boat sitting in the lot of Atlantic Service and EquipmentTucked away at Atlantic Service and Equipment...(more)

September 2, 2014

While we've been busy running the Young Brothers this season, the Lowell sits patiently waiting for us to get started working on it. Today, the fun begins. Steve's down there this morning grinding and sanding away much of the old gel coat as well as ripping apart the booth on the port side (which we'll likely replace further aft). Anything that doesn't need to be on the boat is coming off today. There's plenty to do, and the next 6 months will be exciting and busy as we rebuild and repower for 2015. We'll be sure to share updates and photos along the way.

Here are a few more pics worth sharing. The boat will look entirely different when we're done. The deckhouse will be extended back approx 5-6 feet. Lots to do.

Capt. Steve sitting on top of the boat, looking small in comparisonDoesn't Steve look so little??? :)

Steve lying down inside the boatAlready slacking....!!

Old port-side bench inside of the boat cabin.Old port-side bench.

Steve sitting on the deck with the boat broker contemplating whether to make the purchaseSteve on the boat with the broker contemplating whether we take the dive...

The current boat engine - a Detroit 892Detroit 892. Soon to be replaced with a Cat 3406.

Port side cabin (interior) as it's been since the boat was purchased.Port side cabin as it's been since we bought the boat...(more)

View of the boat down below, which has red cushions and is very bareA quick peak down below, which is as bare as bare could be...(more)

Old, outdated helm station (inside the boat)This helm station will be a thing of the past...(more)

View of the boat, down below. The initial layer of gel coat is peeling off of the ceiling.A closer glimpse of the work ahead...(more)

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