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- Press Release
The original Babylon Boat Works complete restoration. Captain Al Lorenzetti's 1979 23 foot Mako center console. This was a major undertaking. This boat had lots of use and was in sorry condition. We replaced the two old fuel tanks with one new 120 gallon tank. The soft water soaked deck was removed. All drain tubes for hatch areas were replaced. All the old wet foam was removed and replaced with 3 pound foam. A new deck was constructed and glassed into place. The transom was gutted and reconfigured with higher outboard edges and narrower motor cut and filled with Seacast and then fiber glassed for functionality and strength. All hardware and plumbing was replaced with the newest innovative components. All original wiring was replaced with all new switches and terminals. New Lenco trim tabs were installed. A new high tech rub rail was installed. A live well system with full plumbing was installed. The original teak was refinished to furniture like condition. The forward raised casting platform was soft and was completely refurbished and rebuilt and a new pulpit was constructed with teak obtained from the battleship North Carolina. The entire boat was painted with Awl Grip and all horizontal surfaces finished with non-skid. New Lowrance electronics were installed as was a new Mercury OptiMax engine with all new controls and wiring harnesses. The finished product is unique and very functional and beautiful. It is a working boat and is now running charters.
Tony Daidone's 1979 23 foot Mako center console.
This boat was a complete reconstruction. New fuel tank, all fiberglass repaired, new wiring, all new hardware and plumbing, starboard replacement of almost all original teak, new console new rub rail, grab rail, trim tabs, live well system, leaning post, complete bottom sanding and painting with Micron Extra and a complete Awl Grip paint both topside and hull. New Lowrance electronics and a new Mercury OptiMax engine with new gauges and harnesses were added to finish the job.
This boat was a complete reconstruction. New fuel tank, all fiberglass repaired, new wiring, all new hardware and plumbing, starboard replacement of almost all original teak, new console new rub rail, grab rail, trim tabs, live well system, leaning post, complete bottom sanding and painting with Micron Extra and a complete Awl Grip paint both topside and hull. New Lowrance electronics and a new Mercury OptiMax engine with new gauges and harnesses were added to finish the job.
This is another 1979 23 foot Mako we began work on once again for Tony Daidone. It is well on its way to becoming another classic restoration.
Tanks are out and boat is stripped of all hardware. Fiberglass work will begin soon. This will be another full restoration. You can view progress on the restoration pages.
We have obtained another 1979 23 foot Mako for restoration and sale. We can make this boat your dream boat. It is structurally sound but needs work to bring it back to Bristol condition. We can make this boat exactly what you want. Some things must be done and this would include a new fuel tank and some fiberglass patching. After that you can choose what you want to add to the job and stay within your budget. We will work with you to make this your dream boat.
CUSTOM STARBOARD WORK - REPLACE OLD TEAK OR BROKEN PARTS OR UNIQUE APPLICATIONS SUCH AS ROD RACKS FOR YOUR TRUCK OR CAR
Splash guards can be made for any boat. They stop the water from filling your engine well or ever running up on the deck. A must for boats with big engine cuts and low profiles.
Bilge hatches often warp or leak or have no way to access the bilge without removing the entire hatch. We can make a new hatch with inspection hatches for easy access.
Transom doors often delaminate or become water soaked. Starboard replacements are a cost effective way to solve the problem.
Hatches very often warp or brake of maybe you just need more storage space or access to enclosed areas. We can use standard replacement hatches or manufacture hatches to any size or configuration utilizing CNC industrial routers.
In this case the original rod holders were made of teak and were broken and in a difficult position to refinish. We manufactured a new set out of starboard.
This owner wanted the damaged teak hatch replaced. We manufactured a spacer so that a new double locking hatch could be used in the original opening of the old hatch.
This customer wanted a way to transport all his fishing rods to the boat keeping them safely stored and not bouncing around in the bed of his truck. We made this starboard rod rack and now he can transport all his equipment with no worry of damage. Utilizing a cable and lock the rods can also be secured to the truck to prevent theft.
At Babylon Boat Works we only work with the best craftsmen in the marine trade. Whether it be fiberglass work, metal fabrication, starboard cutting and design or any other aspect of boat building or reconstruction, we only use the best.
In this case a client, Rich Santos, wanted superstructure similar to that on Captain Al Lorenzetti's Skimmer. We had this beautiful stainless steel arch with radar, antenna, running light/Sirius antenna mount, outrigger tubes and rod holders constructed to perfect spec with the dimensions of his console. It is a work of art and extremely functional. No more hardware mounted on the gunwale to get in the way of fishing and a perfect perch for the radar.
In this case a client, Rich Santos, wanted superstructure similar to that on Captain Al Lorenzetti's Skimmer. We had this beautiful stainless steel arch with radar, antenna, running light/Sirius antenna mount, outrigger tubes and rod holders constructed to perfect spec with the dimensions of his console. It is a work of art and extremely functional. No more hardware mounted on the gunwale to get in the way of fishing and a perfect perch for the radar.
Custom production rigging stations, tool holders and cutting boards
