Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Whaler repair shop in North Carolina?
Posted by Murray Jones on 08/26/14 - 11:10 AM
#1
I own a 1989 Classic 15 Sport. A few years ago, I seem to recall a person from Angier, NC doing Whaler restoration and/or parts work. Anybody know this person and whether or not he's still in the business? Thanks.
Posted by cncwhaler on 08/26/14 - 5:34 PM
#2
Was it the same guy who used to have a classic Whaler newsletter? Not sure but Johnson Custom Boats in Wilmington is doing some really nice work on Whalers and other boats.
http://www.johnsoncustomboats.com/
The 15 is a great boat! I am in the process of updating mine. Check it out on my personal page.
Posted by Murray Jones on 08/27/14 - 6:41 AM
#3
I live in Winston-Salem, NC but I keep my boat at Wrightsville Beach. Johnson Custom Boats does great restoration work, but they might be outside my budget.
Posted by SENC on 08/27/14 - 6:59 PM
#4
Call Peter Schulz at TheSmallcraftShop in Wilmington, NC (off N. Kerr behind the airport). 910-620-7015. One man shop. Super nice and very talented guy. Does all kinds of boats from small to large, but I've seen some very nice Whaler restorations he's done. He did some minor work for me when I bought my Whaler this spring. He was highly recommended to me by a friend who owns/runs a boat storage facility that has been in boating for 30+ years. Reasonable pricing and very easy to work with. Feel free to message me if you have any questions.
Posted by cncwhaler on 08/28/14 - 3:19 PM
#5
You also might want to look into Jim's Paint and Fiberglass. He also does nice work. 910-232-0570
Posted by cncwhaler on 08/28/14 - 3:19 PM
#6
What is it that you are wanting to do?
Posted by Murray Jones on 09/02/14 - 10:29 AM
#7
The boat seems to be structurally in fairly good shape. It has the two wooden bench seats and side console, which all need replacing (along with the bow anchor locker). I'm going to keep the boat pretty stock, replacing the interior with Specialty Marine's mahogany kit or going with the starboard material. I'm sure there are some dings, dents and gouges that need repairing -- and the bottom needs painting -- but I'm still trying to decide whether to trailer the boat back to Winston-Salem this winter, do some/most of the work myself or just get somebody in Wilmington to work on the boat there. Finally, the boat needs a new/used outboard, but I'll deal with that last. The goal is to have the boat ready to use by next Spring.