SERVICE | Repair, Repaint, Refurbish, Remodel, Rebuild, Storage

Extending deck over cockpit of ME70

At Marlow Marine we take great pride in the work that we produce, both in terms of quality and complexity of the task. We have the talent and ability to perform any modification or installation that you may want on your fine yacht. No job is too big or too small. We have totally rebuilt a yacht destroyed in a hurricane and have built a custom on-off ramp for a customer's pet Schnauzer.

We have proprietary methods of refinishing, dinghy handling, gear installation and fuel tank replacement. Our staff includes fine woodworkers, skilled mechanics, expert painters and qualified electronics specialists. We can fabricate any part for your yacht of distinction.

When you bring your yacht to Marlow Marine for any service work, our experienced and dedicated staff will talk with you about your needs and desires and will discuss with you the best methods for achieving your desired result. The yard foreman will give you an estimate of the time needed to complete your work-order and it's cost and will work with you throughout the process to give you updates, recommendations and to answer your questions as they might arise. We have the craftsmen and women, certified mechanics, electronics experts and skilled painters to complete the job in a manner that makes your yacht look as if it has just been delivered new. Below are a few of the jobs we can perform on your yacht. Our capabilities are limited only by your imagination.

GB Owners For those of you who prefer to keep your Grand Banks original, using original equipment parts, you may find that once it is 2-3 years old parts are no longer available for it unless supplied by an outside vendor such as Marine Air or similar.
Over the years we have purchased a fair stock of obsolete and hard to find Grand Banks parts, as well as stripping older ones of their usable parts before committing them to the grinder.
In the majority of cases, the original parts chosen by Grand Banks are among the best available. This is especially true in the models from the Newton Brothers era until Dick Loh retired from the company. Many of these parts are unique to Grand Banks of that era and substitutes are hard to find. If it does not match up to the original quality demanded by the Newton Brothers it will diminish the usefulness of the component and may lead to other troubles over the long haul.

If you have a particular need for a special part made just for your Grand Banks drop me a note to Marlow Marine Sales, 4204 13th Street Court west, Palmetto, Florida 34221. I will scour our inventory and sources to see if we can provide you with the correct parts.

FLASH!!!
We have a pair of really good running Ford Lehman takeouts from a Grand Banks,
complete down to transmissions and gold paint. They run perfectly and are offered
at a bargain price of $12,000 for the pair.

Aft-deck table installation • Have you always wanted a table on your aft-deck to enjoy al-fresco dining? We can create a table that will fit in your cockpit or on your aft-deck and still allow you room to move about.

Bow and Stern Thruster Installation • We have installed over 100 bow and/or stern thruster units on all models of boats. While it is a relatively simple installation, the positioning of the unit is critical for optimum performance and we will perform the perfect installation.

Bulwark Door Installation • We added a bulwark door for a customer who wanted easier access to his cockpit from the dock.

Custom Cabinetry • We will make you a beautiful teak and glass cabinet for your special crystal glasses or a storage rack for your wine collection. In fact, we can build you any component you wish at a very high standard in the style of your particular yacht.

Custom Electronics • We can interface your computer with your instruments for state of the art performance, or any level of exotic installation. We do it IN HOUSE with our own full time employees. We have designed and built hydraulic disappearing consoles that feature waterproof storage for electronics, in a virtually theft proof hidden cabinet for the discerning customer. At the touch of a button, the instruments are raised and angled for the best possible visibility, no matter the angle of the sun or lighting conditions.

Dinghy Lifts • We have perfected the installation and mechanics of the perfect dinghy lifting system for all types of yachts . No more raise the boom, lower the boom, raise the boom, lower the boom. Clean, safe and functional, with no unsightly rusty motors hanging on the boom to drip rust and grease. Our mechanical devices are modified for Marine use, and then housed in a remote location for service, function and beauty. When we are finished with your lift it will be designed to work perfectly on your yacht and look as if it were originally molded in . Winch motors are housed in custom made fiberglass molds perfectly matched to the present color of your boat. The smooth outhaul mechanism makes launching your dinghy a one person job.

Extension of the upper deck • We have added a 2 foot extension the upper deck of a Marlow Explorer 70E to provide a completely covered aft-deck that is as strong and as perfectly finished as if it had been a completely molded deck to begin with. (See photo above)

GB's in Shed Fuel Tank Replacement • We have developed proprietary and economical methods to insure exact replacement of new tanks, to a higher standard, utilizing original plumbing and fuel manifolds; no work is done in the cabins or main salon thereby avoiding any mess or possible damage. We have done this work on many Grand Banks with perfect results. The work is done more quickly, costs less, with less disruption to your yacht and will maintain the value of it by avoiding multiple, inferior tanks which diminish its value and are troublesome to manage. Our method allows us to access the hidden reaches of the engine room for maintenance and when finished PASSES EVERY SINGLE GOVERNING BODIES STRICTEST REQUIREMENTS FOR HULL STRENGTH!

There are still some in the marine field to whom fiberglass is a mysterious subject. The facts are that every day around the globe, yachts are being stretched, cut in the middle and lengthened. Cockpits are being extended and higher freeboard is being added. Virtually anything can be accomplished by skilled artisans in fiberglass to a strength standard far above the original hull.

We have done many rebuilds of Grand Banks and other yachts, including those virtually destroyed on the deck of a freighter or dropped by cranes. In one instance, we rebuilt to a better-than-new standard, a 42' Grand Banks that had been submerged with several holes as large as a Volkswagen! After all, you would not junk your Grand Banks if you hit an object and holed it would you? Of course not. A reasonably skilled in FRP yard would repair it like new to a greater strength and smoother finish than new. There is no need to suffer through years of rusty bilges, damage to the interior furnishings and jury rigged, non original fuel systems. We have studied the composites field and have built exotic vacuum-bagged, heated and "pre-pregged" laminates of immense strength. We have suffered zero failures in more than 30 years of work. Insuring your yacht after this work is no problem whatsoever! In fact, in the majority of cases a survey is not required since the standard of work is so high. Following is a list of the advantages of replacing your tanks in this manner:

No Mess inside the yacht! In fact, no need to enter the cabin!
No Damage to the lovely joiner work!
No rusty bilges for years after due to the cutting of the tanks.
A completely original looking installation, using the original plumbing, capacities, and locations!
A superior tank material, with space age coatings!
No lightweight, inferior grade aluminum tankage which is highly susceptible to corrosion! (Read United States Coast Guard Boating Safety Circular regarding fuel tank materials)
Better access to all fittings and more room in the bilge than multiple, small tanks with their complicated valving or connector tubes!

Island Bed • We can convert your hull-side bed to an island queen-sized bed.

Refurbishing • Complete yacht refurbishing or only a particular problem area solved. Whether you would like a new interior or a rebuild of your exterior, we can help you from the design stage through to the celebration! We are distributors of fine fabrics like UltraLeather, UltraSuede, etc. and can give your yacht a grand update. We actually have some original Grand Banks fabrics in stock for some of the fine early models.

Redecking • Replacement of teak decks may become a reality depending upon care and environment. Removal of the decks is very labor intensive. Wood must be removed along with adhesive and screws, and damage to underlying fiberglass must be minimized. The "remains" must be hauled away as splintered wood. Before laying the new deck, bare fiberglass surface must be properly repaired to avoid leaks and insure proper adhesion. Recent technology offers improved longevity and appearance by allowing us to hide the screws in the low seams where they are covered with sealant. Though more difficult to apply, the resulting deck, without "bungs" to cover the countersunk screws, the surface is less apt to require repair in the future.

Storage • If you must leave your yacht for extended periods of time, consider storing it with Marlow Marine. Whether you have a 32' Grand Banks or 70' Marlow Explorer, we have a new storage shed which will keep the elements away, as well as our own protected harbor for boats kept in the water. Your yacht will be under the care of our skilled and dedicated employees who are routinely checking all boats to be sure the systems are functioning properly and that your boat is secure. Our premises, which are fenced and gated, are in a quiet and peaceful area on an island with no drive by traffic. While your yacht is here, you can arrange to have your bottom painted and the boat made ready for your arrival. You might consider having a special project done or getting that refurbishing done that you have talked about for so long! Consult with our staff and let us help you make a plan.