Payne Marine Sails
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Sailboat Refit
Doug Payne can assist you in refitting your old or damaged boat.
Email or call Doug (281-309-8995) for more information.
Doug Payne can assist you in refitting your old or damaged boat.
Email or call Doug (281-309-8995) for more information.
Sailboat Refit
Some boat buyers fall in love with older sailing boats. It may be that clipper bow that grabs them, it might be they really want something that reminds them of a pirate ship. It may be the beauty of a lot of teak on deck. What ever the allure, there aren’t many new boats built in these styles today and buyers interested in these boats will be looking at older vessels. These older boats tend to be high maintenance, and require knowledgeable owners who stay on top of their boats to keep them in excellent shape. Unfortunately, many of these boats fall into a state of disrepair, with their value plummeting as well. This presents an opportunity for a buyer who longs for such a vessel to acquire one at a low price. Unfortunately, that isn’t the end of the story. Now the new owner faces a major refit including what can be some very expensive repairs and refurbishment. Buyers take on these tasks however, as there is a segment of the boat buying public that just has to have such a vessel.
There is considerable risk in such a venture. The results can be rewarding, but if you aren’t careful and you don’t do your homework, the results can turn into a disaster. Doug has had experience buying and refitting such vessels for his own account.
Doug and his wife Deedy purchased Kokopelli, a Bob Perry designed 1986 46 foot pilot house sloop. The boat had been lovingly maintained, refit and upgraded continuously over the years by a very knowledgeable owner. Doug continued to upgrade the boat till Hurricane IKE claimed her in late 2008. Fortunately, the boat was reparable and unique enough that Doug and Deedy decided to repair her and use the opportunity to make additional upgrades and improvements as a part of the project. Today the Payne’s have a near Bristol sailing yacht that is truly unique.
Doug is happy to share those experiences with his clients, and in the right circumstances would hire on to help an owner manage such a project using his knowledge gained from this project and his contacts through out the marine industry in the Galveston Bay area.
Some boat buyers fall in love with older sailing boats. It may be that clipper bow that grabs them, it might be they really want something that reminds them of a pirate ship. It may be the beauty of a lot of teak on deck. What ever the allure, there aren’t many new boats built in these styles today and buyers interested in these boats will be looking at older vessels. These older boats tend to be high maintenance, and require knowledgeable owners who stay on top of their boats to keep them in excellent shape. Unfortunately, many of these boats fall into a state of disrepair, with their value plummeting as well. This presents an opportunity for a buyer who longs for such a vessel to acquire one at a low price. Unfortunately, that isn’t the end of the story. Now the new owner faces a major refit including what can be some very expensive repairs and refurbishment. Buyers take on these tasks however, as there is a segment of the boat buying public that just has to have such a vessel.
There is considerable risk in such a venture. The results can be rewarding, but if you aren’t careful and you don’t do your homework, the results can turn into a disaster. Doug has had experience buying and refitting such vessels for his own account.
Doug and his wife Deedy purchased Kokopelli, a Bob Perry designed 1986 46 foot pilot house sloop. The boat had been lovingly maintained, refit and upgraded continuously over the years by a very knowledgeable owner. Doug continued to upgrade the boat till Hurricane IKE claimed her in late 2008. Fortunately, the boat was reparable and unique enough that Doug and Deedy decided to repair her and use the opportunity to make additional upgrades and improvements as a part of the project. Today the Payne’s have a near Bristol sailing yacht that is truly unique.
Doug is happy to share those experiences with his clients, and in the right circumstances would hire on to help an owner manage such a project using his knowledge gained from this project and his contacts through out the marine industry in the Galveston Bay area.
Sailboat in yard awaiting gel coat and installation of bow thruster.
The same sailboat after the refit ready to go back in the water.
