For many yacht owners, one of the hardest parts of starting a refit or maintenance project is deciding to move forward in the face of the unknowns. What happens after that first call? How long does it take to get an estimate? What actually happens once your vessel...
Marine air conditiong systems rely on raw water to cool compressors and condensers. Over time, mineral scale and marine growth accumulate inside these cooling lines, restricting water flow and reducing cooling efficiency. For vessels operating in saltwater...
“Full-service” is a term that gets used a lot in refit work, but the process is often misunderstood. It doesn’t mean every trade working at once or simply offering more services under one roof. In reality, full-service refit work is about coordination, sequencing, and...
A few updates to Canadian boating regulations come into effect for the 2026 season, impacting pleasure craft licensing and renewals. Understanding these changes now can help avoid delays, fines, or confusion in the future. We’ve outlined the key updates below to help...
Every year, we hear a similar story unfold, boats tucked away for the season in a rush, only to come back in spring with preventable problems. The reality is that even here on the West Coast, where winters are milder than in other regions, moisture, temperature...
