Macatawa Bay Boat Works Premium Restoration

Updated 06/02/2008

1904 Fay and Bowen 21.5 foot Launch

The oldest boat we have worked on to date, this is a remarkably well preserved beauty from the Adrondacs.  It has come to MBBW for a total restoration including a no-soak bottom, cosmetic and mechanical restoration that may include a conversion to electric inboard motor for silent, dependable operation.

Seen here leaving the Adorandacs, it rests on a unique trailer - a converted WWII army surplus bomb carrier!

Towed safely back to the MBBW shop, Kirk has removed the interior and is in the process of removing the engine, a Fay and Bowen four cylinder, probably from the 1920's

Rolled over, we begin to strip layers of paint to assess the condition of the hull.

original cedar planking with traditional cotton sealed seams

Looking fairly good for being 104 years old!

Please check back as this project continues . . .

Macatawa Bay Boat Works
297 S. Maple Street  Saugatuck, Michigan 49453
Phone:  (269) 857-4556  Fax: (269) 857-4218
e-mail:  sales@mbbw.com

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