Vessel: Hinckley 51 Sailing Yacht

Name: Catherine
Owner: Kimberly & Brian S.
Hailing Port: Harpswell, Maine

Using a multi-phase approach to a major refit project, the GIBY service team is helping the owners of a beautiful 1985 Hinckley 51 gradually transform their boat. Phase I and II are complete. Phase III is in the offing. But first, she’ll sail south for the winter!

“There is no other boat yard I would trust to work on CATHERINE,” says Kimberly. “I like the fact that GIBY has such a wide range of boats in their care. Someone always has a good idea of what will work on my boat, from cosmetic issues to systems.”

Work Scope:

• Refinish mast with Awlgrip
• Refinish deck with Awlgrip
• Repair non-skid, match exisitng non-skid pattern
• Refinish hull with Awlgrip
• Remove, rechrome, and rebed all deck hardware
• Rebuild lifelines
• Replace a portlight
• Relocate cockpit instrument panel for easier viewing and access
• Replace formica with Corian countertops in galley
• Build mahogany cabinet door for galley cupboard
• Replace formica companionway bulkhead with mahogany
• Survey and upgrade rig
• Install new electrical panel
• Upgrade navigation package
• Repair & improve operation of centerboard
• Install nav station relays at helm
• Install Side Power bow thruster
• Install new holding tank & new hosing
• Service windlass & furler
• Preventative maintenance on engine
• Leather-wrap helm