Need Bottom Paint in RI

[Don Z.]

OK, so this is just weird.

After being in the water for the last 11 months (and not really sure of the quality of the last bottom job) I figured it is time to haul, paint, replace zincs, etc.

So, at the WoodenBoat show last year, Conanicut Marina was impressive, especially because they use a marine railway instead of a travel lift. So I called them last week to set up an appointment. They took my name/phone number, etc. and said they would call back.

Well, they didn't, so I decided to call them... and today I was told that the marine railway was broken, and not expected to be fixed before 1 May... and, because that will be the time of year for spring launchings, they couldn't haul/paint until June...

So this leads me to look for a place to haul as close to Newport as possible... Their haulout "apparatus" needs to be friendly to a 40 foot, 45 year old Chris Craft. A simple bottom job may turn in to topsides as well. I'd prefer a place that I could do the work myself, but I'm not tied to that as I don't have as much free time as I once did. I'm willing to let it sit out for a week or so if I have to, that will give me a chance to have any dings, etc. banged out of the props. I live aboard, so if I can pull the boat on (any given) Monday and be back in ASAP, that would be best, or, if I can combine with a work trip, where they'd be working on the boat and I'd be out of town, that would work well too. I'd really like to do this towards the end of April, so I'm willing to make an appointment, but if the weather is nice, I can do it before then. Does anyone have any suggestions for a non-local?

[Don Z.]

OK, so this is just weird.

After being in the water for the last 11 months (and not really sure of the quality of the last bottom job) I figured it is time to haul, paint, replace zincs, etc.

So, at the WoodenBoat show last year, Conanicut Marina was impressive, especially because they use a marine railway instead of a travel lift. So I called them last week to set up an appointment. They took my name/phone number, etc. and said they would call back.

Well, they didn't, so I decided to call them... and today I was told that the marine railway was broken, and not expected to be fixed before 1 May... and, because that will be the time of year for spring launchings, they couldn't haul/paint until June...

So this leads me to look for a place to haul as close to Newport as possible... Their haulout "apparatus" needs to be friendly to a 40 foot, 45 year old Chris Craft. A simple bottom job may turn in to topsides as well. I'd prefer a place that I could do the work myself, but I'm not tied to that as I don't have as much free time as I once did. I'm willing to let it sit out for a week or so if I have to, that will give me a chance to have any dings, etc. banged out of the props. I live aboard, so if I can pull the boat on (any given) Monday and be back in ASAP, that would be best, or, if I can combine with a work trip, where they'd be working on the boat and I'd be out of town, that would work well too. I'd really like to do this towards the end of April, so I'm willing to make an appointment, but if the weather is nice, I can do it before then. Does anyone have any suggestions for a non-local?

[Don Z.]

OK, so this is just weird.

After being in the water for the last 11 months (and not really sure of the quality of the last bottom job) I figured it is time to haul, paint, replace zincs, etc.

So, at the WoodenBoat show last year, Conanicut Marina was impressive, especially because they use a marine railway instead of a travel lift. So I called them last week to set up an appointment. They took my name/phone number, etc. and said they would call back.

Well, they didn't, so I decided to call them... and today I was told that the marine railway was broken, and not expected to be fixed before 1 May... and, because that will be the time of year for spring launchings, they couldn't haul/paint until June...

So this leads me to look for a place to haul as close to Newport as possible... Their haulout "apparatus" needs to be friendly to a 40 foot, 45 year old Chris Craft. A simple bottom job may turn in to topsides as well. I'd prefer a place that I could do the work myself, but I'm not tied to that as I don't have as much free time as I once did. I'm willing to let it sit out for a week or so if I have to, that will give me a chance to have any dings, etc. banged out of the props. I live aboard, so if I can pull the boat on (any given) Monday and be back in ASAP, that would be best, or, if I can combine with a work trip, where they'd be working on the boat and I'd be out of town, that would work well too. I'd really like to do this towards the end of April, so I'm willing to make an appointment, but if the weather is nice, I can do it before then. Does anyone have any suggestions for a non-local?

[Bob Adams]

If you hail from Annapolis, why do you need hauled in RI?There are some wood hull friendly haulouts available on the Chesapeake.

[ 03-13-2006, 09:51 PM: Message edited by: Bob Adams ]

[Bob Adams]

If you hail from Annapolis, why do you need hauled in RI?There are some wood hull friendly haulouts available on the Chesapeake.

[ 03-13-2006, 09:51 PM: Message edited by: Bob Adams ]

[Bob Adams]

If you hail from Annapolis, why do you need hauled in RI?There are some wood hull friendly haulouts available on the Chesapeake.

[ 03-13-2006, 09:51 PM: Message edited by: Bob Adams ]

[Dave Davis]

East Passage Yachting Center up in Portsmouth--401.683.4000. Probably let you do the work, chandlery on site. 6 miles or so to Newport.

Newport Shipyard on Washington St--401.846.6000. Doubt they'd let you do the work, they do all kinds of craft from Alinghi and Oracle to a little 25 foot wood commuter they've got on the hard there now. Their little travel-lift looks down today though.

Newport Yachting Center down on America's Cup--800.653.3625. They mostly haul to store but I've hauled for work there before in the winter. They won't want you there long though, mostly all boats in by 1 May or so.

There's a couple small yards in Wickford you might consider too: maybe Wickford Shipyard--401.294.3361.

Fair winds/Dave

[Dave Davis]

East Passage Yachting Center up in Portsmouth--401.683.4000. Probably let you do the work, chandlery on site. 6 miles or so to Newport.

Newport Shipyard on Washington St--401.846.6000. Doubt they'd let you do the work, they do all kinds of craft from Alinghi and Oracle to a little 25 foot wood commuter they've got on the hard there now. Their little travel-lift looks down today though.

Newport Yachting Center down on America's Cup--800.653.3625. They mostly haul to store but I've hauled for work there before in the winter. They won't want you there long though, mostly all boats in by 1 May or so.

There's a couple small yards in Wickford you might consider too: maybe Wickford Shipyard--401.294.3361.

Fair winds/Dave

[Dave Davis]

East Passage Yachting Center up in Portsmouth--401.683.4000. Probably let you do the work, chandlery on site. 6 miles or so to Newport.

Newport Shipyard on Washington St--401.846.6000. Doubt they'd let you do the work, they do all kinds of craft from Alinghi and Oracle to a little 25 foot wood commuter they've got on the hard there now. Their little travel-lift looks down today though.

Newport Yachting Center down on America's Cup--800.653.3625. They mostly haul to store but I've hauled for work there before in the winter. They won't want you there long though, mostly all boats in by 1 May or so.

There's a couple small yards in Wickford you might consider too: maybe Wickford Shipyard--401.294.3361.

Fair winds/Dave

[gaffman]

Conanicut Marine Services has a good operation, too bad they can't help you.

Dutch Harbor Boat Yard has a railcar which could handle your boat. They're located on the West side of Jamestown (Conanicut Marine being on the East side facing Newport). I've worked on my boat at Dutch Harbor for 15 years now. Their number is 401.423.0630. Tell Barbara that Matthew, aboard Heidi Lee, sent you.

If they are not able to assist you, you could try Pleasant Street Wharf in Wickford which is probably 7-8 miles from Newport. They use a travel lift but are very conscientious with a wooden boat.

[gaffman]

Conanicut Marine Services has a good operation, too bad they can't help you.

Dutch Harbor Boat Yard has a railcar which could handle your boat. They're located on the West side of Jamestown (Conanicut Marine being on the East side facing Newport). I've worked on my boat at Dutch Harbor for 15 years now. Their number is 401.423.0630. Tell Barbara that Matthew, aboard Heidi Lee, sent you.

If they are not able to assist you, you could try Pleasant Street Wharf in Wickford which is probably 7-8 miles from Newport. They use a travel lift but are very conscientious with a wooden boat.

[gaffman]

Conanicut Marine Services has a good operation, too bad they can't help you.

Dutch Harbor Boat Yard has a railcar which could handle your boat. They're located on the West side of Jamestown (Conanicut Marine being on the East side facing Newport). I've worked on my boat at Dutch Harbor for 15 years now. Their number is 401.423.0630. Tell Barbara that Matthew, aboard Heidi Lee, sent you.

If they are not able to assist you, you could try Pleasant Street Wharf in Wickford which is probably 7-8 miles from Newport. They use a travel lift but are very conscientious with a wooden boat.

[T.A.R.]

Wickford Shipyard, they use a self propelled Brownell trailer. Plenty of larger power boats there.

[T.A.R.]

Wickford Shipyard, they use a self propelled Brownell trailer. Plenty of larger power boats there.

[T.A.R.]

Wickford Shipyard, they use a self propelled Brownell trailer. Plenty of larger power boats there.