Where to get an overhaul in Kelowna/Vancouver

[trevor1955]

I have decided life is too short for me to continue spending most of my time working on my 1988 Catalina 27 rather than actually sailing it. I am looking for somewhere near me to take it for a complete overhaul inside and out, but I haven't been able to find anywhere searching the internet. Is there anyone on the forum living near Kelowna or Vancouver who knows of a boat yard that might take this job on? I live in Sorrento BC (Canada) and would welcome any recommendations.

 

[sail sfbay]

Boatyards are pretty busy and expensive. Have you considered looking for boat contractors on Craigslist and referrals from your marina neighbors. Except for bottom paint and thru-hull replacement, which I have done at a boatyard, everything else is done by mobile engine, mechanical, electrical, gelcoat/teakwork contractors.

 

[Richard19068]

I have decided life is too short for me to continue spending most of my time working on my 1988 Catalina 27 rather than actually sailing it. I am looking for somewhere near me to take it for a complete overhaul inside and out, but I haven't been able to find anywhere searching the internet. Is there anyone on the forum living near Kelowna or Vancouver who knows of a boat yard that might take this job on? I live in Sorrento BC (Canada) and would welcome any recommendations.

I imagine you have already thought about this but have you considered looking for a boat that has already been "overhauled" to the extent you want? Might be easier. and possibly cheaper, than having yours overhauled by a third party.

 

[Stu Jackson]

a complete overhaul inside and out

It may be more helpful to list at least some of the things you think mean a "complete overhaul." This may mean differrent things to different folks. Why? 'Cuz what to me may mean just (re)connecting a few wires and rerouting my alternator output to the house bank instead of the switch might well mean a complete electrical overhaul to you. Could you give us a gist of what you have in mind? We may know some people...

everything else is done by mobile engine, mechanical, electrical, gelcoat/teakwork contractors.

Since I moved here five years ago, that's been my experience. Where I used to live in San Francisco almost everything was done at and by boatyards. Here's it's piece-work.

And, finally, Kelowna Vancouver is a HUGE distance. Is your boat in the water? If not, where is it?

We're all hoping to help, so see if you can make it easier for us.