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BEFORE
AFTER
| Maverick was custom built in the 1970's in Lodi, California by Max White. The hull is 1 1/4" thick fibreglass. In the mid 80's Maverick sunk in his (yes he's a he, not a she) slip in Alameda and sat under water overnight (we heard it was possible sabotage). He was raised and a feeble attempt was made to clean up the mess made from the water but no other work was done. In October 1992 we bought Maverick in Sausalito, Ca, sailed him down to Half Moon Bay, Ca, and began a complete rebuild whilst living aboard. The only thing left from those days is the hull itself and the four walls of the original pilot house. Every single solitary thing otherwise was taken out and we started over from the bare hull up *including the engines. In 1998 we hauled out and spent 44 months in dry dock in Bethel Island at Marine Emporium Boatyard, hard at work, whilst living in an apartment nearby. In 2002 we splashed again and Paul finished the electrical over the following two years. There are still some things we haven't done, as of 2009, but nothing YOU would notice! :) We completed the restoration ourselves. The interior woodwork was done by Master Carpenter Tom Arnold and his "gofer" Heidi. Bob & Jeanne Ward, Jorge, & Brad Barker showed true grit with their laborious assistance from time to time!! Tom Jepsen & Dave Beckman helped us design the "impossible" electrical system. Jim Antrim designed the bulbous bow and the keel. Honorable mention to anyone I have forgotten who helped out over the years! Below are many slideshows covering various areas of the rebuild and restoration of Power Vessel Maverick. There are many more being created so keep checking back. |
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